Bad Advice Friday, 6-02-17
I am ready. I am able to dispense with stupendously bad advice on time because: 1) Plate tectonics was not as bad this week as it was last week. 2) I am one with the […]
Tag: Following Good Food
Soup, Rock n Roll, and the Iranian Revolution
Iranian Soup BEEF, HERB, AND YOGURT SOUP (Aashe Mast) INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 large onion ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ pound ground beef ⅓ cup long grain rice 4½ […]
Famous Sayings
“I see,” said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw. – anonymous “I hear,” said the deaf man as he gathered his flock and heard. – Phil Anderer “I feel,” […]
Bad Advice Friday, 3-24-17
Today is once more Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. GC asks: Is there a reason for putting a banana in meat loaf? Dear GC: […]
Hibiscus Tea and Switzerland’s Rescue Camels
Malian Appetizer HIBISCUS TEA (Jus de Bissap) INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves SPECIAL UTENSIL colander Makes 4½ cups. Takes […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and the Demise of the Neanderthals
Polish Entree STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (Golumkies) INGREDIENTS 1 medium cabbage head ½ cup rice 3 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ¼ […]
Egg Nog and How It Got Its Name
American Dessert EGG NOG INGREDIENTS 6 eggs ⅛ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sugar 4 cups full fat milk 1 cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract SPECIAL UTENSIL electric beater Makes 7 […]
Dough Holes and Stress
Malawian Dessert MANDASI (Doughnut Holes) INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flour (2 tablespoons more later) ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons flour about […]
Crispy Fish Scallopini, Mastodon Steaks, and Mount Vesuvious
American Entree CRISPY FISH SCALLOPINI INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 pound cod fillets or other white fish ¼ cup flour (1 more tablespoon later) ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sage ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons […]
Texas Corny Dogs and the Civil War
American Entree TEXAS CORNY DOGS INGREDIENTS Enough vegetable oil to cover hot dogs in deep fryer, maybe 4 cups (¼ cup more later) ½ cup flour 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 2½ […]