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An Introduction to Greek Food and Greek Cooking...
Greek cooking offers an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods and beverages that are the culmination of literally thousands of years of living, cooking, and eating. While each Greek meal is fresh and inviting, it is also a trip back through Greece's history.
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The names of foods, cooking methods, and basic ingredients have changed little over time.
Obama, the Mortal
Obama, the Mortal By Charles Krauthammer (Washington Post) What happened to President Obama? His wax wings having melted, he is the man who fell to earth. What happened to bring his popularity down further than that of any new president in polling history save Gerald Ford (post-Nixon pardon)?Eric Holder’s Hidden Agenda
Eric Holder’s Hidden AgendaThe investigation isn’t about torture, but about transnationalism. By Andrew C. McCarthy ‘This is an administration that is determined to conduct itself by the rule of law.Real Super-Heroes In My Pants.
I do not care what anyone says. Super-heroes were designed to make men feel like they can somehow measure-up to women, because we ARE the true super-hero.
Now I know that sounds like I am going to embark on an all-out man-bashing extravaganza but I am not.
The Dirty Dozen: Top 12 Foods to Eat Organic
Courtesy of MSN: http://green.msn.com/galleries/photos/photos.aspx?gid=164&ocid=T003MSN51N1653A 1. Beef According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "meat contains higher levels of pesticides than any of the plant foods." Pesticides end up in the environment, then in the animal, and then in you.Banana Walnut French Toast
Next time you want to whip up something healthy for breakfast try this recipe.
Serves: 4 - 6 Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes
Ingredients:
4 large eggs, preferably organic, beaten
½ cup lowfat milk, preferably organic
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tbsp butter or oil (for skillet)
1 one-pound loaf of freshly-baked whole wheat bread from a local bakery
2 ripe bananas, preferably organic, sliced
¾ cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well.
Slice bread to medium thickness.
Frozen with Indecision, Waiting for Rescue
I found this to be an interesting insight into the end result of nanny-state government: A nation incapable of thinking or planning for themselves. The most interesting bit is the last few paragraphs.
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Word to the wise: Liz Jones says the chaos caused by the snow storms means its time people took control of their own lives and stopped relying on other people to bail us out
Sitting in the snow on my Prada tote...
The Scoop on Fair Trade
"Before you've finished your breakfast this morning, you'll have relied on half the world"
- Martin Luther King
An interesting thought. And a depressing one, when you realise that those people you've relied on for your coffee and muesli are almost certainly being exploited and oppressed by the unfair power balance in world trade.
- from maketradefair.com
Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.
White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding
OKAY, I went to this restaurant in DC, Busboys and Poets, and they served this delectable bread pudding that was made with white chocolate and banana bread, two of my most favorite things. I found a recipe for it, and I made it in the slow cooker last night, and it was heaven! I did some substitutions to make it a little more healthy, but in general, this is a sinful treat.Punny Stuff to lighten your day!
1. The roundest knight at king Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
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