Cuban Ropa Vieja and Vicious Onions
Cuban Entree ROPA VIEJA INGREDIENTS 2 pounds flank steak ½ teaspoon salt 1 Roma tomato (1 additional later) 1 large onion 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 Roma tomato 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
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Bosnian Sausage and How It Started the Universe
Bosnian Entree ĆEVAPI (sausage) INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic 1 small onion 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground lamb ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt […]
Ethiopian Beef Stew and Glee Clubs
Ethiopian Entree SIGA WAT (beef stew) INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds, chuck or other cut of beef 4 garlic cloves 2 onions 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1½ cups water 2 tablespoons Berbere spice mix 1 […]
Why the End of the World Didn’t Happen
It’s getting embarrassing. People confidently shout to everyone that the end of the world will end tomorrow. Then tomorrow comes. And it doesn’t end. Again. Oh sure, you might have gotten a migraine or you […]
Dishwashers: Annoyances in Disguise or the Tools of the Apocalypse?
My dishwasher does not properly clean things, particularly glasses with indentations. Oh sure, if I give the dishes a quick rinse beforehand, the dishwasher does tolerably well. If I give the dishes a pre-scrub, the […]
Ask Dr. Economics – Poverty
Dear Dr. Economics, Why is there so much poverty? – Ms. Anne Thracks, Paducah, KY Dear Ms. Thracks, Too many people don’t have enough money. – Paul R. De Lancey, Dr. Economics Check […]
Chicken Casserole and How Syria Got Its Name, the Reason Might Shock You
Syrian Entree FATTI DEJAJ (chicken casserole) INGREDIENTS – MAIN 1 cup rice 2 cups chicken stock (additional ⅔ cup later) 3 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt […]
Christmas Gift Idea #1
What do you get for that special someone who has everything? Why a gift certificate for a restaurant restroom, of course. This memorable present is sure to take your relationship to an entirely new level. […]
Indonesian Rice, Penises, and the Great Shrimp Riot
Indonesian Entree NASI GORENG INGREDIENTS 1½ cups rice 1 pound chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 2 green onions 1 shallot 1 inch gingerroot 1 large carrot 1 chile pepper, red or green ½ small cucumber […]
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 […]