To be faire, I think we're all idiots!
Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) 2013-02-17 19:37 The only way to become a better writer is to become a better person. BRENDA UELAND #amwriting #writing I ran across the above tweet yesterday and was immediately struck by the wrongness of it, though it took me a little while to understand why it was wrong. In concept, it should be a…
~ Shopping List ~ 3/4 cup sugar (white) 3 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 pie crust (baked) 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup coconut ~ What to do ~ Microwave sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after…
~ Shopping List ~ Martha White’s white cornmeal mix (you’ll be making 2 9″ skillets for the full recipe) 1/4 cup sugar 5-6 slices of white bread Sage (dry) Poultry seasoning Salt Pepper 1 Large Onion 1/4 cup butter or margarine Turkey stock (if you are making this with Turkey use the stock generated during…
~ Shopping List ~ 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ~ What to do ~ Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar…
~ Shopping List ~ 9 Lasagna noodles 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1.5 cups defatted chicken stock 15 oz part-skim or nonfat ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red peppers, well drained 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon dried parsley (2 tablespoons fresh) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons…
A recent twit from David Pogue reminded me of something very important about social interactions and finding success in situations that involve them (like business for example). Air France, Moscow->Paris: Attendant greets each passenger in English, French, or Russian. Me: “How do you know?” “Passports & newspapers!” 11-09-04 12:21 , @Pogue Too often in our lives we get…
~ Shopping List ~ 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 head roasted garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil The leaves of 1 stem of fresh rosemary The leaves of 3 stems of fresh thyme ~ To do ~ Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth. * To roast garlic,…
We ran across a similar gumbo on our honeymoon in New Orleans (pre-Katrina). This recipe is an adaptation of the recipe from the restaurant the Gumbo Shop. ~ Shopping List ~ 2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp1/4 lbs. Andouille sausage (or any hot sausage)3 quarts broth (chicken, beef or vegetable according to your taste)2 tablespoons cooking…
This decadent cake can be dressed up for the most formal occasions or just enjoyed as a simple picnic desert. ~ Shopping List ~ 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 up. sugar2 eggs2 oz. red cake coloring1 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon cocoa1 teaspoon salt2 -1/2 cup plain flour1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon soda (don’t sift w/flour)1 tablespoon vinegar ~ What…