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I think I’ve finally figured out my Mexican Rice recipe. It’s taken a while to find the balance of spices I like but in the end it’s really simple. 1/2 tsp tomato paste 1/4 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 … Continue reading →

My mom did not enjoy cooking so a home-made meal not at my grandmother’s house was a treat. She only made about half-a-dozen things, mostly out of a Good Housekeeping cookbook from the ’60s or ’70s. One of my favorites … Continue reading →

Last weekend Pat made a roast just like my grandmother has done every Sunday of my life, only not overcooked. He actually made two (with the world’e greatest french fries – more like pomme frites) before he found out there … Continue reading →

I had a craving and went looking for an onion dip recipe that didn’t use the soup mix. Found one at Allrecipes.com thta I also happened to have the ingredients for. The recipe says refrigerate at least 2 hours before … Continue reading →

I have my Evernote recipe collection but I need to start keeping track of my own attempts and the results. So last night was Red Beans & Rice. I have a recipe written by my grandmother several years ago but … Continue reading →

Closed Border, closed economy, closing opportunities | eaves.ca Syed Shahid Ali, an I.O.C. member from Pakistan, in the question-and-answer session following Chicago’s official presentation, pointed out that entering the United States can be “a rather harrowing experience.” I can never … Continue reading →

Some babbling is just too long for twitter. Saturday I lost my phone, agonized over it and found it in my car. This has worried me slightly because I never lose my phone. It’s my security blanket with me 24/7. … Continue reading →

No clear goal Due to parental guidance toward more structured activities, kids are getting less free play time than they used to, which may make them less creative, less socially adept, inflexible, and less intelligent. The child initiates and creates … Continue reading →

Insanely complicated parlour-game murder mystery under a CC license – Boing Boing Rich sez, “This is not for the faint of heart, but a friend and I recently wrote a 120 page murder mystery game for 8 daring role-players. It’s … Continue reading →

Women’s Jewelry & Accessories: Wool cloche hat: hats | Banana Republic I got this in black for my birthday. I’m thinking about getting the ’30s bob to go with it.