Bad Advice Friday, 4-07-17
Today is once more Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. RP asks: Pop Tart wine pairings, please. Dear RP: While many people and all […]
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Bad Advice Friday, 3-31-17
Today is once more Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. RO asks: Why do I need a trip to Hawaii? Dear RO: Your life is […]
Is Pope Francis Really Stan Laurel, the Famous Comedian?
Let’s look at what we know. Pope Francis is a nice guy. Stan Laurel was a nice guy. The pope wants to make us smile. Stan wanted to make us smile. Whenever we want to […]
Rice Pudding, Space Travel, and Economic Collapse
Greek Dessert RIZOGALO (Rice Pudding) INGREDIENTS ¼ cup butter 4½ cups whole milk ½ short-grain white rice ½ cup sugar 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon corn flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Makes […]
Grilled Pork Skewers and the History of Warfare
Croatian Entree RAZNICI (Grilled Pork Skewers) INGREDIENTS 1¼ pounds pork loin 1 small onion 2 bell peppers (any color) 2 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning […]
Banana Strawberry Nut Bread and the Great Wall of China
American Breakfast PAUL’S BANANA STRAWBERRY NUT BREAD INGREDIENTS 3 bananas (overripe ones are better) 5 ripe strawberries ½ cup pecans ½ cup butter (softened or melted) ½ cup raisins 2 eggs ½ cup sugar 2¾ […]
Bad Advice Friday, 3-10-2017
Today is once more Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. MA asks: This has been bothering me…Is it true that cannibals won’t eat clowns because […]
Banana Meatloaf and Super Heroes
Bermudan Entree BANANA MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS ½ cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 banana 1 small onion 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons […]
Armenian Pizza and Andy Warhol
Armenian Entree LAHMAJOON (Armenian Pizza) INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 1 garlic clove 1 medium onion 2 Roma tomatoes 1 pound ground lamb, beef, or combination 6 ounces tomato paste ¼ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon […]
Brisket With Onions and Buried Treasure
American Entree BRISKET WITH ONIONS INGREDIENTS 2 large onions 4 pounds beef brisket (first or flat cut with fat trimmed to ¼”) 4 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ tablespoon thyme 2 […]