W & Co. (Bush, Jr.) came up with Homeland Security after the fall of the Twin Towers and seasoned our law enforcement with the infamous Patriot Act. Section 215 of the Patriot Act violates the Constitution in several ways. It violates the Fourth Amendment, which says the government cannot conduct Read more…
“After all that has happened since [our wedding day], I’m often asked why Bill and I have stayed together. It’s not a question I welcome, but given the public nature of our lives, it’s one I know will be asked again and again. What can I say to explain a Read more…
My candid imagination see’s a lovely dinner party. All the guest all caked up. Food, wine and a very lovely plate of these cookies placed so you can clearly see the bite. Wait for it! How they react tells you if your friends are fun or just dull!!! Can you Read more…
Popovers are designed with the same recipe used to make Yorkshire Pudding. The mixture and process to make these popovers is simple and amazingly delicious. You may use special popover tins, custard molds or cupcake plates. While watching television recently one of the characters mentioned going for a popover with Read more…
Dogs have always been one of the great loves of my life. My own mother once commented that I had become a pack person. Well, I guess I have, but I don’t drool. This photograph, of the little girl, giddy with joy from holding a kitten and her beloved dog, Read more…
There is magic here. To capture the image of these two little stinkers looking up into the camera and laughing in sync is just blow you away happy to be alive moment. Look closely and you will smile. It’s uncontrollable. Enjoy this great moment.
Impeachment news today was overshadowed by Trump’s surprise announcement that he is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria, leaving our Kurdish allies there to the mercy of advancing troops from Turkey. But my guess is that this and impeachment are actually the same story. This is really complicated, and some Read more…
In my eternal quest for alternatives to frying food, since I tend to like my arteries, I discovered this wonderful recipe. It’s godly. the filling has cream cheese, cheddar cheese and other stuff. It’s coated in beaten egg then dipped in corn flakes. Big yum! The first time I made Read more…
I favor a crunch in some of my food, The flavors are enhanced by this crunchy crust which this reduces any need for salt. Add extra virgin olive oil to coat your favorite pan and heat. Toss in the chicken breast, cut into bite size morsels, and cook turning side Read more…
I do sometimes buy pre-fabricated food. These pork tenderloins are from Costco and very tasty. It was a first for me to buy pre-seasoned food, except maybe a frozen pizza. Truly a good choice. The fresh spinach was sauteed in a bit of butter, sprinkled with garlic powder. topped with Read more…
This recipe was a gift from my friend Wendy. As a cook, I am bread impaired. Yeast and I have a frightful relationship but I try. Here is one success, sans a bite off the corner. The ingredients go into a large zip lock bag. Follow instructions. Braid, bake, eat. Read more…
I read years ago that scientist’s had concluded that, genetically, there is but one human race. The differences in our phenotype are caused by the climate or our given geography. Nordic people have evolved to white skin since they had no need to protect themselves against the heat from the Read more…
My friend Lucy and I talk about food a lot. We learn from each other. One day she was telling how very much she enjoyed her rice egg scramble. It didn’t sound great but since she never leads me in the wrong direction I gave it a try. Have some Read more…
Braised fresh broccoli in extra virgin olive oil. Nuked potatoes. Boiled sweetbread and a mega piece of avocado! I did add some fresh garlic while cooking. Light, healthy and delicious.
Fresh spinach sauteed in a bit of butter and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Set aside. In the same pan add more butter, since the pan is hot, add the fish fillets. Prior sprinkle the fillets with rosemary, black pepper, parsley, tarragon. Back to the cooking. This moves fast. Turn Read more…
Quick and delicious and healthy. Chicken breast cut in bite sizes for fast cooking and total coating of flavors. Small amount of extra virgin olive oil in pan heated. In a separate bowl with chicken toss a small amount of breadcrumbs. Toss into hot pan and allow to sit, so Read more…
Creme Fraiche is normally used with desserts as a side to fruits and cakes. Last year while looking for new recipes I found a new use for Crème Fraiche sauce over pasta “with as much parmesan as you can take.” The picture shows shell pasta mixed with Crème Fraiche loaded Read more…
Very sweet and absolutely delicious, pecan pies has been a New Orleans favorite from the earliest days of pecan growing in Louisiana. The combination of sugar and thick corn syrup gives the filling its soft, candylike texture. Ingredients; 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick salt butter 3 large eggs 2 1/2 Read more…
Like oil moving downhill Republicans implemented Phase One of their grand plan to own the Republic. Reagan deregulated American Media, which allowed political candidates to use airtime and media space indiscriminately and according to their particular budgets and their lobbies -agendas. Access to equal time was eliminated. Only the very Read more…
I’ll never know how this image came into existence or who took it. But the offering hand, the accepting bird, the background lighting while stars seem to float around are awe inspiring to this simple soul. Enjoy.