The Looming Revolution
They ran out of banana splits It’s way too hot to use the oven or stove today. So, as part of my errands I went to the supermarket for ingredients to make banana splits. My […]
Tag: French
Henri Hassan McTaggart Omelette
American Breakfast HENRI HASSAN McTAGGART OMELETTE INGREDIENTS ¼ onion¼ cup fresh cilantro½ red bell pepper½ celery stalk½ tablespoon sesame oil½ tablespoon peanut oil½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil4 ounces ground turkey¼ cup mild yellow pepper […]
Chicken Baquaise and the Birth of Basketball
French Entree CHICKEN BASQUAISE INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper1 large onion2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons fresh thyme3 tomatoes2 pounds chicken pieces, bone in or boneless1 teaspoon salt or fleur de sel*¼ cup olive […]
French Omelette and DIY Pyramids
French Breakfast OMELETTE INGREDIENTS – OMELETTE 2 eggs⅛ teaspoon pepper⅛ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter (1 more teaspoon later)1 teaspoon butter INGREDIENTS – FILLING (OPTIONAL)* One or more of the following: 2 teaspoons diced herbs – […]
Stewed Beef and Bunny Anagramists
Nigerien Entree TUKASU(Stewed Beef with Dates) INGREDIENTS ½ tablespoon yeast½ cup warm water1¾ cups flour¼ teaspoon salt (1 teaspoon more later)1 pound beef chuck, round roast, or rump roast2 garlic cloves2 medium onions9 dates. (If […]
Pan Bagnat: The Hidden Meaning
French Entree PAN BAGNAT INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove2 teaspoons Dijon mustard¼ cup olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar⅛ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon salt1 16-inch baguette or 2 ciabatta rolls½ green bell pepper¼ cucumber¼ cup Nicoise or […]
Fun Festivals – Poutine
Looking for something to do after your significant other combusted? Then make your way to the Poutine Festival in Drummondville, Quebec.* Poutine, perhaps Quebec’s most famous dish, consists of French fries, beef gravy, and cheese […]
Emperor Paul I
The picture to the right shows what I would look like were I to become emperor. And why not? I’m a nice guy. Also, according to long standing family belief, I am the fifth generation, […]
When Uranus Was Called George
Yes, from 1781 to 1851 the planet Uranus was really called George. It’s official title was Georgium Sidus, but no one said that. George was discovered by the amateur astronomer William Herschel. Way to go Herschel! […]
Nidi di Rondini and Red-Head Fury
San Marinese NIDI DI RONDINI INGREDIENTS 1 12-ounce package lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup marinara sauce (⅓ cup more later) 1¼ cups grated mozzarella […]