The Place to Take a Humor Break
Ecuadorian Appetizer SHRIMP CEVICHE INGREDIENTS 8 limes or ¼ cup fresh lime juice 3 oranges or 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 large red onion 3 tomatoes 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup […]
Mongolian Soup SHUA YANG JOU Mongolian hot pot INGREDIENTS 5 ounces cellophane noodles or bean threads 1″ ginger root 3 green onions 1 onion ¼ cup parsley, fresh 1 pound bok choy or Chinese cabbage […]
Never believe your own PR. Years ago I was married to a criminal lawyer, whose name I’ll shorten to Ken Q. He defended impossible cases and his acquittals made headlines. A reporter dubbed him “Hurricane […]
Swedish Dessert SAFFRANSBRÖD INGREDIENTS 2¼ teaspoons yeast ⅓ cup warm water 1 cup milk ½ cup butter ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (½ cup more later) ½ teaspoon (1 gram) saffron threads ⅓ cup […]
Chinese Entree ORANGE BEEF INGREDIENTS 1 orange (Keep peel) 12 ounces flank steak 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 egg white 1 tablespoon rice wine (sometimes called mirin) or pale sherry 1⅓ cups white rice 1″ fresh […]
French Dessert CHOCOLATE MOUSSE INGREDIENTS 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3 eggs 1½ cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can whipped cream (Optional in some households. Mandatory in mine.) 2 teaspoons […]
Chinese Entree PORK-AND -TOFU STIR FRY INGREDIENTS 12 ounce firm tofu 1 pound pork tenderloin 3 garlic cloves 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon hot-pepper paste or chili-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons […]
Gary Brantley, of the suburbs of Del Rio, Texas, has a message for everyone. Come and Take It. He’s not entirely sure to whom the message is directed, but he really means it. “Everybody, I […]
Yes, it is 12/12/12, another day for mystical interpretation. Because it is a rare event, a lot of people will say their “I Do’s” to take advantage of the good luck associated with the day. […]
Tired of nursing your baby? Well, don’t worry; Chinese cows can do that for you. Yes, Chinese scientists have produced a genetically-modified cow that can make milk which can be substituted for human breast milk. […]