The Place to Take a Humor Break
New Zealander Entree LAMB BURGER INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 1 Roma tomato 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground lamb ½ teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon marjoram 1½ tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mint, crushed ¼ […]
Laotian Entree GINGER CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves 2 shallots 2½” fresh ginger 5 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1½ tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons oyster sauce* 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro […]
ON HOLD HAIKU #1 You put me on hold What’d I ever do to you To be put on hold? ON HOLD HAIKU #1 I am still on hold I feel my will to […]
I got e-mail from a company that made me feel so squooshy. The subject was “<<First\Name Default=”Valued”>> Now whatever could more intimate than that? – Paul De Lancey, etiquette adviser Check out my latest novel, […]
People often ask me, “Paul, what is the secret to culinary happiness?” Here are four more tips. 1) Guys, do not scratch your balls immediately after removing seeds from an habanero pepper. Watch your hands […]
Mexican Appetizer MELON SALSA INGREDIENTS 1 jalapeno pepper ½ medium honeydew melon 1 peach 1 red bell pepper ½ teaspoon cilantro 1½ tablespoons lime juice PREPARATION Remove seeds from jalapeno pepper. (Remember to wash hands […]
Portuguese Appetizer FISH SAUCE (molho cru) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers ½ teaspoon pepper 1 package saffron ⅓ cup cold water […]
SUPERMARKET-SIGN HAIKU #1 Please sir, will you move? Stop reading those cans and move. I need to buy soup. SUPERMARKET-SIGN HAIKU #2 Don’t care if it has Monosodium glutamate Buy the frickin’ can. […]
People often ask me, “Paul, what is the secret to culinary happiness?” Here are four more tips. 1) Know what T, t and c mean in recipes. A bread loaf with 1/2 cup (1/2 c) […]
Mauretanian Entree MARU WE-ILHAM (chicken vegetable stew) INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 1 small cassava root 1 small eggplant ⅔ head cabbage 2 carrots 2 garlic cloves 1 large onion 1 pili pili pepper (or other […]