Bucket List #1 – Scaling a Mighty Mountain
I’ve craved all my life the recognition of climbing a mountain. Now I have proof, as you can see in the picture shown to the right. You have to pass the rigorous test of having […]
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Soul Crunching Computers
If you see this, it’s already too late. Computers that take forever to load, freeze, or crash make you cuss. Repeatedly. They make you say horrific things that […]
The Chicken Prosciutto Sandwich and How it Defeated Napoleon
Fusion Entree CHICKEN PROSCIUTTO SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 1 cup aioli sauce 6 ounces mozzarella 1 Roma tomato 4 sesame-seed hamburger buns 1 cup bread crumbs 8 slices proscuitto 4 lettuce leaves no-stick spray […]
Somali Flatbread and the Goat That Gave Her Life for the Roman Empire
Somali Appetizer FLATBREAD (sabaayad) INGREDIENTS 2⅓ cups flour ⅔ cup wheat flour (another ⅓ cup later) ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 to 1½ cups water 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (another […]
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 […]
Beer Pizza Crust and How It Shaped Our World View
Italian Entree BEER PIZZA CRUST INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup beer ½ cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1¾ teaspoons active dry yeast no-stick spray SPECIAL UTENSILS […]
My Not-To-Do List – Part 3
It’s an awesome responsibility with millions of people looking to me for guidance on what no to do today, so I approached today’s list with great thought. So, here are the things I won’t be […]
Orange Italian Ice and Cool Romantic Tips
Italian Dessert ORANGE ITALIAN ICE INGREDIENTS 9 medium oranges (Save peels.) ⅔ cups sugar 1½ cups water 1½ teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (from about ½ orange) Makes 18 Italian ices. Takes 2 or more […]
Pickled Coleslaw and Cabbage Origami
El Salvadoran Appetizer CURTIDO (pickled coleslaw) INGREDIENTS ½ head cabbage 1 carrot 2 scallions or small onion ½ cup water ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ tablespoon Mexican oregano or oregano ½ cup white vinegar […]
My Not-to-Do List
This blog is directly inspired by the talented and hilarious Kathy Minicozzi who was in turn inspired by the renowned humorist David Sedaris. Here are the things I resolve not to do today. Takes a […]