A question: What should I make for dinner? It’s been a long week, and I’m not up for cooking something elaborate this evening. But I can’t push the chore off on the mister because he’s been building a fence all day. Nor can I in good conscience order out since we’ve been doing way too …
Food
Saturday Morning Open Thread: Experimental Tastes
A break from the ongoing fustercluck, from the Washington Post: Approach Tunde Wey’s lunch counter/sociology experiment at the Roux Carre market in New Orleans, and — if you’re white — you’ll have a decision to make. And it’s not just whether you want to try his jollof rice or his fried plantains. Wey serves his …
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Late Night Open Thread: Olympian Advice We Can *All* Get Behind
EAT MORE CHURROS! Oh and I also had 2 churros today and they were pretty bomb so if you ever get nervous go eat a churro — Chloe Kim (@chloekimsnow) February 11, 2018 And the guy in the Oval Office should definitely lead the way on that — don’t worry, even Taco Bell sells (what …
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North Carolina Man Loves His Donuts!
You have to appreciate the commitment to one’s craft! Doughnut eating champion arrested again after Dunkin’ robbery https://t.co/eaVXHrpOi4 pic.twitter.com/BkHtEGg1j8 — FOX 61 (@FOX61News) January 22, 2018 Charlotte Observer, take it away! A North Carolina man who made headlines when he was caught for break-ins after winning a doughnut-eating contest has been arrested again. And this …
Get the Emergency Tiara!
In case you were wondering, I do in fact have the emergency tiara: (What? You think on what Cole pays us I had a real tiara?) Last night around 10 PM I went out to the fridge in the garage to get the boneless leg of lamb out so I could prep it to roast …
Crumb Structure! (Open Thread)
Aside from my family’s annual Drunken Aunties Cookie Night event, I didn’t used to bake very often. I’ve always loved cooking, but baking was too scientific for my taste. But something about our present age has driven me to arm myself with flour, yeast, salt, oil, etc., to hold the darkness at bay. There’s something …
Bleeding Heart (Open Thread)
I nominate this as the official vine of the jackals: It is called a “bleeding heart” vine, yet it’s tough and prickly as hell: We’re watching the Saints vs. Panthers (Geaux Saints!) and contemplating dinner, which will be sole meunière, rice pilaf and sautéed Brussels sprouts. (Pro-tip: If weight loss is among your 2018 New …