Axe-ing for a Friend

by Dave Jaffe Spiritual tranquility, serene mind, and peaceful outlook are healthy mental attitudes best developed by throwing deadly sharp axes – a sort of ancient Pilates introduced to Europe and Asia by the invading […]
by Dave Jaffe Spiritual tranquility, serene mind, and peaceful outlook are healthy mental attitudes best developed by throwing deadly sharp axes – a sort of ancient Pilates introduced to Europe and Asia by the invading […]
Hungarian Entree LÁNGOS(Fried Bread) INGREDIENTS 2¼ teaspoons yeast1 cup water, lukewarm3½ cups flour (2 tablespoons more later)1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons flour4 cups vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 cup shredded cheese (Gouda, Edam, or […]
“With love for mankind and hatred of sins.” – St. Augustine. In other words, love the sinner, hate the sin. It seems black and white, but it covers an area vast and gray as […]
Antarctic Appetizer BETTY PONTERIO INGREDIENTS ice cubes beverage Serves 1. Takes 1 minute PREPARATION Add ice cubes to glass. Add beverage. TIDBITS 1) The Shirley Temple beverage is named after the famous child actress. The […]
Not our normal humor post, but Mary Farr’s book If I Could Mend Your Heart is a book we seem to all need right now. So, sharing this beautiful post. Humor still abounds on the […]
When my son was born 13 years ago, my wife and I couldn’t even pay someone large sums of cash we didn’t have to get an invite to a New Year’s Eve party. It was […]
For a number of days now, WordPress has been showing more visits to my blog than the sum of all visits from all countries and regions on our planet. If a visitor to my blog […]
American Entree SALAMI AND EGGS INGREDIENTS 3 ⅓” thick slices Hebrew NationalTM salami 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon deli mustard (optional) Makes 1 plate. Takes 10 minutes. PREPARATION Make […]
Shakshuka, a weapon for peace. Things remain chronically unstable and unpleasant in the Middle East. The Arab nations and Israel just haven’t gotten along as well as one might have hoped. Indeed one cannot look […]
Belgian Dessert APPLE FRITTERS INGREDIENTS 2⅓ cups flour 16 ounces beer 5 large apples 4 cups vegetable oil (or enough to cover apple slices) ½ cup confectionery sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice SPECIAL UTENSIL electric […]