Happy 250th to a Cranky Country
It’s been said a nation has a life cycle, just like people do. Perhaps our American gestation was the period when European powers first started planting their little colony seeds along the coast of this […]
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Origin of Our Obesity Epidemic
Many people worry about America’s obesity epidemic (AEO) Blame for this health crisis generally falls on processed food and sedentary lifestyles. Culinary historians, however, point to the signing of the Declaration of Independence as the […]
Paul’s Flying Squirrel Squardron
It’s well known that Paul’s Flying Squirrel Squadron strikes terror into the hearts of America’s enemies. As Colonel Boris Doctorov of Russia’s Intelligence Bureau said, “Paul’s Flying Squirrel Squadron Пугает пудинг из нас”* Indeed. But […]
Archer Woman Misheard Lyrics
Maurice Chevalier songs had big hits in America and in France. The debonaire Frenchman even made it big in Hollywood. He truly was a magnificent and popular singer of the 20th century. So it comes […]
Klu Klux Klan Klobbers Kommon Sense
Way back in 2006 the Klu Klux Klan distributed flyers on cars around town, during our annual Chain O’ Lakes Festival. The more I thought of it, the more I was reminded of a quote […]
I am Running for the Speaker of the House
Tantrums by various politicians are keeping America from electing a Speaker of the House. America needs a Speaker of the House to move various bills toward legislation. I can do this. At least, I won’t […]
Learning to Speak Tagalog, Lesson #1
20 million people in the Philippines speak the Tagalog language. 1.6 million people living in America speak it. Even 400,000 Canadians converse in Tagalog. So you can see how essential it is for the modern […]
How Benjamin Franklin’s Kevlar Saved America
John Adams, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Second U.S. President, and all around unpleasant guy, had this to say about America’s Independence Day: “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, […]
Chicken Baquaise and the Birth of Basketball
French Entree CHICKEN BASQUAISE INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper1 large onion2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons fresh thyme3 tomatoes2 pounds chicken pieces, bone in or boneless1 teaspoon salt or fleur de sel*¼ cup olive […]
Shrimp In Crispy Batter and Clover Drovers
Spanish Appetizer SHRIMP IN CRISPY BATTER(Gambas en Gabardina) INGREDIENTS 1 egg½ cup water1 cup flour¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda⅛ teaspoon saffron (or ¼ teaspoon safflower)¾ pound jumbo shrimp (20-25 count, peeled and deveined)2 cups […]