The Dalai Lama explains the connection between Science and Religion. Read more
1-2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive voil 3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced 2 celery stalks (6 ounces; 170g), diced 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 quarts (2L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note) Sachet of 3 […] Read more
1 chicken breast 2 carrots 1 onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbs fish sauce 1 Tbs soy sauce 2 tsp chili sauce 1 or 2 Tbs brown sugar 1 or 2 Tbs rice vinegar to balance sugar 1/2 bag rice noodles 2 eggs 1/2 cup peanuts 1 small bunch cilantro 1 lime Slice carrots and onions (large julian) Cut […] Read more
Fry chops in skillet long enough to brown them on both sides. Place in oven-proof pan and add one or two cups of soup stock. Bake at 325 for fifteen or twenty minutes. Add stock if needed. Remove from oven and set chops aside. Add more stock so there is enough for gravy (one cup). Add two tablespoons of flour […] Read more
8 oz. yellow peas, soaked 8 oz. ham, cubed 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 large carrot, diced 2 or 3 red potatoes, medium and cooked 6-8 small pearl onions or one white onion, minced 1-2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried ginger Cook peas in 3-4 cups water. Bring to boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Leave in the […] Read more
4-5 lb. Turkey breast, fresh or thawed 1/2 cup butter melted 1/4 dry white wine or apple juice 2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp. dried 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. paprika 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cold water Mix the butter, wine, spices, and garlic in small bowl. Baste turkey with half the mixture […] Read more
In every era, the horizon was dominated by what was central to life. In ancient times it was a pyramid or monuments. These were replaced by the tower of a monastery or the steeple of a church. We now have the buildings of commerce. Read more
We all have a tendency to fret about small problems while neglecting big problems or issues. The hypnotism of life traps our attention and we meander through the day going from one small obsession to the next. I want to eat that but I’m trying to lose weight. Does that person really like me? The project at work is not […] Read more