Bad Advice Friday, 4-21-17
Oh my gosh. It’s Friday. I forgot to ask for more good questions seeking bad advice. It’s Friday? Really? Again? Did anyone see this coming? Anyway, I shall be dispensing bad advice to the three […]
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Anise Bread and the Lost Pyramid of Burundi
Burundian Appetizer ANISE BREAD INGREDIENTS 2¼ teaspoons yeast ½ teaspoon sugar (5 teaspoons more later) ¾ cup warm water 1 cup flour (2½ cups more later) 7 teaspoons anise seed 1 teaspoon salt 5 teaspoons […]
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, 3-31-17
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Spicy Fried Tuna and Desperate, Addicted Ones, Too
Maldivian Entree THELULI MAS (Spicy Fried Tuna) INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 5 garlic cloves 4 curry leaves or 2 tablespoons curry powder 2½ teaspoons peppercorns 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds […]
Bad Advice Friday, 2-17-17
Today is Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. Even moderately sane politicians will say, “No, no, don’t follow this advice.” I would advise you not […]
Texas Chili and the Universe
American Entree TEXAS CHILI INGREDIENTS 3 pounds beef chuck or sirloin 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves 1 medium onion 1 jalapeno pepper 2 tomatoes 1 7-ounce can green chile peppers ½ […]
Spaghetti Omelette and the Mongol Terror
Cameroonian Breakfast SPAGHETTI OMELETTE INGREDIENTS 2 eggs ½ cup cooked spaghetti 1 stalk green onion ¼ small onion 1 small tomato ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil […]