LLapingachos and Alga Phonics

Ecuadorian Entree LLAPINGACHOS (Potato Cheese Patties) INGREDIENTS – POTATOES ½ small white onion (½ small onion more later) 2½ pounds russet or brown potatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (additional ¼ cup vegetable oil later) ½ […]

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Tuxes, Tapestry, Birds and Foxes: What I Learned From Magazines This Week

2015 was the warmest year ever recorded on earth. (Time Magazine, February 1, 2016) Bernie Sanders has never worn a tux. (Time, February 1, 2016) There are 300,000 registered personal drone owners in this country. […]

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Potato Pancakes and Not Going to Hell

Belarus Entree DRANIKI (potato pancakes) INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 6 medium brown potatoes 1 egg ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt up to 6 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 tablespoons sour cream (optional) 6 teaspoons dill […]

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Fish and Chips and WWII – The Mighty Ink War

British Entree FISH AND CHIPS INGREDIENTS 2½ pounds potatoes (King Edward or Maris if you can get them.) 1⅓ cups flour (3 additional tablespoons later) 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt or salt 1¼ […]

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Iraqi Potato Beef Casserole, Scrabble, and World Domination

Iraqi Entree POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE (kibbe batata) INGREDIENTS 6 medium brown potatoes ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef or lamb 3 tablespoons parsley ¼ teaspoon […]

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