Tag: tea
Misheard Lyrics of Queen
My hearing is not always the best, so I sometimes misinterpret lyrics. Often I understand them correctly, as in the case of: “Spare him his life from this monstrosity” from Bohemian Rhapsody I’m delighted therefore […]
Great Arctic Eats – Nome, Alaska
Great Arctic Eats – Nome, Alaska Are you a diner who loves to eat, but is skittish around people? Do you feel naked going outside without a parka or, at the very least, a […]
Yak Butter Tea and How to Get It
Tibetan Appetizer YAK BUTTER TEA INGREDIENTS 3½ cups water 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea or 6 black-tea bags 2 tablespoons yak ghee, yak butter*, or cow butter ½ cup whole milk ¼ teaspoon salt * […]
Hibiscus Tea and Switzerland’s Rescue Camels
Malian Appetizer HIBISCUS TEA (Jus de Bissap) INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves SPECIAL UTENSIL colander Makes 4½ cups. Takes […]
Dear American Refugees, Welcome to Canada
Greetings, American Refugees, On behalf of the people of Canada, we would like to welcome you to our country. We hope you’ll enjoy your stay. We heard about your recent election, and, frankly, we’re starting to […]
Portuguese Fish Sauce and the Funnest Festivals in Europe
Portuguese Appetizer FISH SAUCE (molho cru) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers ½ teaspoon pepper 1 package saffron ⅓ cup cold water […]
Weed Whacked
Hi, my name is Heidi and I’m a pot-smoking vegan. Okay, raise your hand if you thought you’d never hear me say that? All hands up? Good. Thankfully, I’m wearing Chanel underpants as I say […]
Unicorn Bites 1/25/14
Hey, scientists: If wizards and spells aren’t real, then explain magic markers. *scientists’ heads explode* — Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) January 25, 2014 My 3-year-old said, “Daddy, when you die, can I wear makeup?” If the […]