Persimmon Bread
American Entree PERSIMMON BREAD INGREDIENTS 3 Hachiya persimmons ½ cup butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1⅓ cups sugar 3 eggs 1¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups flour ½ […]
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What This Country Needs – Everywhere Pajamas
How many times has this happened to you? You’re working at home in your pajamas when suddenly, due to no fault of your own, you find yourself compelled to venture out into the peoply world. […]
How to Rule Any Country You Want
Emperor La Fong’s favorite castle It’s easy! Simply share this blog to a few people and you will be given absolute power over some tiny nation. But wait, there’s more. The size of your dominion […]
Carl La Fong’s Cooking Mishap #1, Quesadilla
The sticker says, “Two tortillas.” I like to cook. So does my friend, Carl La Fong*. Although a really good cook, Carl occasionally makes mistakes. Sometimes they’re doozies. In the spirit of helping fledgling chefs, […]
Rice Noodles and String Theory
Malaysian Entree CHAR KWAY TEOW(Rice Noodle Stir Fry) INGREDIENTS ¾ pound flat rice noodles2 Chinese sausages3 ounces fish cake (optional)3 garlic cloves1 cup garlic chives*2 tablespoons dark soy sauce or soy sauce2 tablespoons light soy […]
Fried Rice and Chinese Revolutions
Sri Lankan Entree FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice1 medium carrot3 garlic cloves2 green chiles1 leek1 medium onion1½ tablespoons olive oil7 curry leaves or kaffir leaves or bay leaves½ teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon minced ginger¼ cup […]
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 […]
Two Barriers Broken In the NFL
The kickers’ nightmare Today, two barriers fell in the National Football League. For a scant ten minutes ago, Carl La Fong, press secretary for the hapless New York Giants, announced they had just signed LeChat […]