Flags of the World – Red and White

How many times has this happened to you? You’ve been scrupulously observing quarantine regulations. But you’re finding abiding them harder and harder to take. You find yourself developing a serious case of cabin fever. Finally, […]

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Beans and Rice and How Carroty Omissions Caused The American Revolution

Cuban Entree MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (beans and rice) INGREDIENTS 12 ounces dry black beans 2½ cups long white rice 5 cups chicken stock 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 medium onion 2½ tablespoons […]

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Peanut Butter and the Declaration of Independence

American Appetizer PEANUT BUTTER INGREDIENTS 4 cups roasted peanuts (1 cup then 3 cups)* 2 tablespoons peanut oil (½ tablespoon at a time) ½ tablespoon honey ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon sugar * = 4 […]

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Georgian Cheese Rolls and the Giant Rabbit That Saved Europe

Georgian Entree KHACHAPURI INGREDIENTS ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar 2½ teaspoons yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil 2⅔ cups flour (4 additional tablespoon later) ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon flour (3 additional tablespoons later) 1 […]

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Vidalia Onion Rings and Festivals for the Onion Groupies

American appetizer VIDALIA ONION RINGS INGREDIENTS 3 medium Vidalia onions or other onions 1¼ cups flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 1 egg ¼ cup beer (8 ounces left in that bottle for […]

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