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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turkmen Entree PALAW (pilaf ) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds steak (rib eye, round, or chuck) 3 medium yellow onions 6 large carrots ¾ cup vegetable oil 4 cups basmati rice 6½ cups water 2 tablespoons salt […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have an excerpt from our comic chef Paul De Lancey and his new novel Do Lutheran Hunks Eat Mushrooms? Fwap! Oof! Huh? By Zeus, Joe Thorvaldes sure itched. He scratched his armpit through a […]
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 […]
04WednesdayFeb 2015 Posted by fionamcvie1964 Name Paul De Lancey Age 57 Where are you from Poway, California A little about your self `ie your education Family life etc Me: I obtained my Doctorate in […]
RESOLUTIONS HAIKU #1 I won’t eat any Lutefisk, mushrooms, and haggis No matter how tempted. RESOLUTIONS HAIKU #2 I hereby resolve Not to misplace my glasses More than once daily. – Paul R. De […]