My Olympic Bronze Medal
I represented America in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. I placed third in the Stand and Think Competition. Let me tell you, competition was fierce and I’m ever so proud of my bronze. That’s me […]
Tag: London
Yeah, Man! Just The Way I Like My Salad! With A Little Meat Added!
Coming from no less than that most famous of culinary expert places- London! Where they say if you want to eat good there eat breakfast three times a day. (I would have thought it was […]
Fun Festivals – The International Witches Fair
Is Halloween your favorite holiday of the year? Did you or your mom spend days making a truly scary costume? Do you want another such day? Each and every year? Then go to the Witchcraft […]
Polish Doughnuts and Death From the Sky
Polish Dessert PĄCZKI(Doughnuts) INGREDIENTS 1½ tablespoons yeast1 cup milk, warm1½ tablespoons water, warm⅓ cup butter, softened1 teaspoon rum extract or 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)1 teaspoon salt½ cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 eggs6 cups flour (2 […]
Medfouna, Pie Charts, and World War II
Moroccan Entree MEDFOUNA (Marrakech Pizza) INGREDIENTS – DOUGH 2¼ teaspoons yeast ¾ cup warm water 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (4 more tablespoons later) ½ cup wheat flour or semolina ¾ teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS – FILLING […]
Meet the Talented Writing Team of Lauren Widner and Lindsay Boucher
Today is the official launch day for Elle & Eleanor Across the Pond by Lauren Widner and Lindsay Boucher. These two talented women, who hail from opposite sides of the country, became writing partners after […]
Winning the Battle of Britain With Cinnamon Rolls
Swedish Dessert CINNAMON ROLLS (Kanelbullar) INGREDIENTS – DOUGH ⅔ cup butter (⅓ cup more later) 1½ cups milk 1 egg (1 egg more later) 2 teaspoons cardamom ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar (⅓ cup […]
Beef Jerky and Postbellum Texan Origami
American Appetizer BEEF JERKY INGREDIENTS 1 pound flank steak, London broil or round steak ¼ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon pepper (Freshly ground is best) ¾ teaspoon […]
British Sperm Bank: Wanker Shortage
UK NATIONAL SPERM BANK COMPLAIN: NOT ENOUGH WANKERS Did you catch that, fertile Brits? Your national sperm bank is bitchin’ ‘bout you not contributing. The Guardian was told the sperm bank in Birmingham is woefully […]