This is a Yugoslavian dish that I am trying to recreate. One onion, minced Half of a red or green pepper, minced One cup uncooked rice Two cups beef or chicken stock Two knobs of butter Two tbl. of tomato paste A dash of cayenne pepper One half tsp. of […] Read more
Chicken Soup with Rice
Two chicken breasts Two quarts of chicken stock 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 6 tbsp butter 4 tbsp flour 1 cup uncooked rice Baguette or crackers Add two cups of water and cook the rice. Cook the chicken […] Read more
The Full Scoop on Mashed Potatoes
First, pick the right potato. Potatoes high in starch tend to work well, which would be Russet or Yukon Gold. For a comprehensive breakdown on potatoes and their best uses read How to Make Mashed Potatoes. Basic Mashed Potatoes Velvet Mashed Potatoes Silky Garlic Mashed Potatoes Betty’s Best Mashed Potatoes Read more
Take Me to the Edge
Out here there are no hearthstones, Hot grains, simply. It is dry, dry. And the air dangerous. Noonday acts queerly On the mind’s eye, erecting a line Of poplars in the middle distance, the only Object beside the mad, straight road One can remember men and houses by. A cool […] Read more
The Fountain of Youth
The Spirit of the Fountain dies not. It is called the Mysterious Feminine. The Doorway of the Mysterious Feminine Is called the Root of Heaven-and-Earth Lingering like gossamer, it has only a hint of existence; And yet when you draw upon it, it is inexhaustible. Read more
It Is Not Ours to Play With
Does anyone want to take the world and do what he wants with it? I do not see how he can succeed. The world is a sacred vessel, which must not be tampered with or grabbed after. To tamper with it is to spoil it, and to grasp it is […] Read more
There is No Cure
It scares me to watch a woman hobble along the sidewalk, hunched adagio leaning on — there’s so much fear I could draw you a diagram of the great reduction all of us will soon be way-back-when. The wedding is over. Summer is over. Life please explain. This book is nearly […] Read more
Dealing With Dogs
If you are a runner, hiker, or biker you will encounter dogs along the way. With a better understanding of dogs and some tactics to deal with them you can finish your workout safely. Dogs are territorial. If someone approaches their yard they will bark and growl by instinct. It’s […] Read more