“Welcome to Heidi” by Heidi Clements – Book Review
Heidi Clements’ Welcome to Heidi made the coveted title of “Bathtub Book.” Not many books are worthy or funny enough to be read in my bathtub. Even fewer books are so well written as to keep me […]
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Kazakhstani Dumplings and the Importance of Being Stan
Kazakhstani Entree MANTIS INGREDIENTS – FILLING 1 pound ground lamb, ground beef, or combination 1 onion ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS – DOUGH up to 4 cups flour (plus two more tablespoons later) […]
I Just Might Cancel The World Cup Final
Germany versus Argentina: Meh. Can’t get excited about this one. Argentina just beat one of my three favorite teams, Netherlands. Germany defeated the United States. Boo! I like German and Argentinian food equally well. And oh […]
Curry Noodles and Your Extraterrestrial Clothes Dryer
Malaysian Soup CURRY NOODLES (laska) INGREDIENTS – PASTE 1 large shrimp (1 pound more later in SOUP) 5 garlic cloves 4 macadamian nuts 6 fresh red chiles (remove seeds to make less spicy) 5 shallots […]
Egg Coffee and How Goats Almost Ruled the Earth
Norwegian Appetizer EGG COFFEE INGREDIENTS 9 cups water (1⅓ cups more later) ½ cup freshly ground coffee ⅓ cup water (1 cup more later) egg 1 cup water. PREPARATION Add 9 cups water to large […]
Peanut Soup and the flag of Antarctica
Cameroonian Soup PEANUT SOUP INGREDIENTS 1 red chile pepper 1 yellow onion 2 tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 green bell pepper ⅓ cup unsalted peanuts 2 tablespoons peanut oil 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth […]
My Favorites for the next round in Soccer’s World Cup
France over Germany. I’m a direct descendant of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. I’m ready if they ever come to their senses and restore me to my rightful throne. On the other hand, they did […]
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches and August 6: Day of Death, Day of Root Beer Floats
American Entree ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 pounds pork sirloin or tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces liquid smoke 1 can […]
“Trailer Trash with a Girl’s Name” by Stacey Roberts – Book Review
Stacey Roberts is an amazing writer. He has taken a horrifying childhood and made it a funny adventure. Stacey has transformed a dysfunctional family into one we love to follow. Indeed, he has performed an immense […]
Romanian Stuffed Bell Peppers and Toxic-Foods Crossword Puzzle
Romanian Entree STUFFED BELL PEPPERS INGREDIENTS 5 Roma tomatoes 6 yellow or red or green bell peppers 2 onions 12 ounces ground beef 12 ounces ground pork ½ cup rice 1 tablespoon dill 2 tablespoons […]