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 * […]
I’ll have a quad long shot grande in a venti cup, half calf double cupped, no sleeve, salted caramel mocha latte with 2 pumps of vanilla, substitute 2 pumps of white chocolate mocha for mocha and substitute 2 pumps of hazelnut for toffee nut, half whole milk and half breve with no whipped cream, extra hot, extra foam, extra caramel drizzle, extra salt, add a scoop of vanilla bean powder with light ice, well stirred…

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 […]