Wisdom for Dummies
Tag: kitchen
Wither the Olive Oil? Oy, Oy!
Both the mighty and the not-so-mighty worry. Shakespeare’s Prince Hamlet pondered lofty questions from his castle keep; I ponder less esoteric topics like how best to keep olive oil. […]
Throw in the Towel: The Path to Enlightenment
You know the expression “to throw in the towel”- meaning to give up? Well, I am trying the opposite. I’m turning to towels, dishtowels to be specific, for inspiration and wisdom. Maybe it is the […]
Toad in the Hole and how to Avoid Kitchen Murder
British Entree TOAD IN THE HOLE INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour ¼ teaspoon mustard powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 3 eggs 1¼ cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (2 more tablespoons later) 2 pounds […]
Are You A Restaurant Dick?
Are you a restaurant dick? Do you make other diners so miserable that they wish they were at the dentist instead? Take this test and find out. Do you: 1) Yell at the waitress? (1 […]
Tuna Burgers, Anti-grav Machines, and Dogs
American Entree TUNA BURGERS INGREDIENTS 2 6-ounce cans white tuna 1 celery stalk ½ small onion 1 Roma tomato ½ cup bread crumbs 1 egg ½ teaspoon dill ½ teaspoon parsley ½ tablespoon lemon juice […]
Bad Artist #18, Thanksgiving Preparation
THANKSGIVING HAIKU #1 Defrost, damn turkey! The guests will be arriving In only one hour. THANKSGIVING HAIKU #2 Feck! No potatoes! Dear, will you go to the store? What again? You dope. THANKSGIVING […]
Ugandan Chapati and Why Cooking Around Nitroglycerine is Bad
Ugandan Appetizer CHAPATI INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove ¼ red onion 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt ⅔ cup water (about) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (additional 12 tablespoons later) 12 tablespoons vegetable oil (1 tablespoon per […]