Mary and Laundry
Tag: apocalyptic
When Scammers Merge
The world of commerce becomes ever more cutthroat by the day. The motto of money is “Go Big or Die.” Small businesses simply can’t compete against the resources of mega-corporations. Sometimes small businesses just go […]
Eating and Educating Shrimp
Indian Entree SPICY SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 1 green chile3 tablespoons fresh cilantro1 onion2 tomatoes1 teaspoon fennel seeds2 tablespoons peanut, sesame, or vegetable oil1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon minced […]
Sour Cream Porridge and Norwegian Volcanoes
Norwegian Breakfast SOUR CREAM PORRIDGE(Rømmegrøt) INGREDIENTS 2 cups sour cream½ cup flour, wheat flour, or semolina (½ cup more later)½ cup flour, wheat flour, or semolina3½ cups warm milk½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar2 tablespoon […]
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 […]
Secrets of the Universe # 1 – Saturn’s Moon Is An Egg Yolk
The building blocks of the Universe aren’t hydrogen, nitrogen, iron, and other elements. No. Eggs make up the most important part of all the galaxies. In fact, culinary astrophysicists believe the Universe came from one […]
Uncle Sam Says
Uncle Sam isn’t best pleased. There are pandemics, partisan politics running rampant, and war clouds brewing abroad. However, these are things far beyond the power of John and Jane Citizen to affect. But there are […]
Fish Milanesa and the Loch Ness Monster
Mexican Entree FISH MILANESA INGREDIENTS ½ red onion2 tablespoons fresh cilantro½ teaspoon Mexican oregano or oregano¼ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon salt2 eggs4 cod, flounder, or halibut fillets (About 2 pounds)⅔ cup bread crumbs4 cups vegetable oil, […]
Tourist Spots for the Extreme Introvert
People-free paradise You say you’re an introvert? You say you really hate crowds? You hate them more than lutefisk, filing taxes, and paper cuts? Are you oh so […]
Shrimp Cashew Stir Fry
Chinese Entree SHRIMP CASHEW STIR FRY INGREDIENTS 2 celery stalks3 dry red chiles or Thai chiles3 scallions or green onions3 tablespoons vegetable oil1½ tablespoons light soy sauce or soy sauce½ teaspoon sugar1 pound shrimp, pealed, […]