Phosphates and George Washington

American Dessert PHOSPHATE INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon acid phosphate* 2½ tablespoons syrup (your choice, cherry was the most popular) 1¼ cups carbonated water ice cubes as desired Makes 1 glass. Takes 5 minutes. * = You […]

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Picadillo and Why Bowls Are Round

Cuban Entree PICADILLO INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 large onion 3 Roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds […]

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Hermit Cookies And Stuff

American Dessert HERMIT COOKIES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup butter (1 more tablespoon later) 1¼ cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon clove ¼ teaspoon […]

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The Wonder Dog

This story was based on two sources. First, my dad who served his country in World War II  did his basic training in Louisiana, He said soldiers would throw snowballs at the platoon ahead of […]

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Bad Advice Friday +1, 08-11-17

I am ready. I am able to dispense with stupendously bad advice. It’s one date late because: 1) I was serving on the Neighborhood Plate Tectonics Watch. 2) I was wondering where all my orphan […]

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Bad Advice Friday + 1, 8-04-17

I am ready. I am able to dispense with stupendously bad advice only one date late because: 1) I had a spasm of productivity. 2) I am holding an ice-cold root beer. 3) I am […]

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