Appearing in September. Guest entry by Patti Digh, author of Life Is A Verb.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Flowers... a weekly conservative comedy
"HOW DOES rejecting Obama mean that we're racists? It might mean that for some people. But there are an awful lot of voters who actually prefer John McCain because they're attracted to his experience, his politics and his values."
excerpted from Winning... & Whining
by Christine M. Flowers
published Aug. 29, 2008
Philadelphia Daily News
excerpted from Winning... & Whining
by Christine M. Flowers
published Aug. 29, 2008
Philadelphia Daily News
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
strange horoscope
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
"Provoke arguments by trying to force your opinions on others."
click here for complete zodiac, Aug. 27th
"Provoke arguments by trying to force your opinions on others."
click here for complete zodiac, Aug. 27th
Monday, August 25, 2008
Maybe It's a Leonardo DiCaprio*
When a portrait of a mysterious young woman with an enigmatic smile came up at a Christie's auction in 1998, it was attributed to the German School, early 19th century, and sold for $21,850. Now some are saying - and others disputing - that it's a previously unknown drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. The difference would run into quite a few million dollars.
complete article by ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Published: August 22, 2008
*actual New York Times blurb headline
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time for ... soup?
You bet. Chilled varieties, flavored and fortified by the season's harvest, offer a fresh alternative to the usual summer fare.
Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup With Jumbo Lump Crab and Cherry tomatoes
Makes 4 servings
For the Soup:
4 avocados
1 clove garlic
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garnish:
1/2 pound jumbo lump crab meat (cleaned)
6 cherry tomatoes halved
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Leave on high until completely smooth. Taste for seasoning. You may have to do two batches if your blender isn't large enough.
2. Pour the soup into a storage container and put in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate the serving bowls at this time.
Prepare the Garnish:
1. For the garnish, pick through the crabmeat and make sure there are no leftover shell pieces. Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl with the oil, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
1. Pour the soup into 4 chilled bowls. Spoon the crab salad into the center of each soup. Drizzle some of the leftover oil from the mixing bowl around the salad. For a little spice, sprinkle some cayenne pepper over the top.
- From chef Ben Puchowitz, Matyson restaurant, Philadelphia.
Per serving: 597 calories, 19 grams protein, 36 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams sugar, 47 grams fat, 55 milligrams cholesterol, 190 milligrams sodium, 19 grams dietary fiber
More Chilled Soup Recipes including:
Sweet Corn Vichyssoise
Sweet Pea Soup With Cucumber Salsa
Chilled Melon Soup
Mango and Lime Soup
from an article By Dianna Marder
Philadelphia Inquirer Food Columnist
published Thu, Aug. 21, 2008
Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup With Jumbo Lump Crab and Cherry tomatoes
Makes 4 servings
For the Soup:
4 avocados
1 clove garlic
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garnish:
1/2 pound jumbo lump crab meat (cleaned)
6 cherry tomatoes halved
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Leave on high until completely smooth. Taste for seasoning. You may have to do two batches if your blender isn't large enough.
2. Pour the soup into a storage container and put in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate the serving bowls at this time.
Prepare the Garnish:
1. For the garnish, pick through the crabmeat and make sure there are no leftover shell pieces. Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl with the oil, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
1. Pour the soup into 4 chilled bowls. Spoon the crab salad into the center of each soup. Drizzle some of the leftover oil from the mixing bowl around the salad. For a little spice, sprinkle some cayenne pepper over the top.
- From chef Ben Puchowitz, Matyson restaurant, Philadelphia.
Per serving: 597 calories, 19 grams protein, 36 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams sugar, 47 grams fat, 55 milligrams cholesterol, 190 milligrams sodium, 19 grams dietary fiber
More Chilled Soup Recipes including:
Sweet Corn Vichyssoise
Sweet Pea Soup With Cucumber Salsa
Chilled Melon Soup
Mango and Lime Soup
from an article By Dianna Marder
Philadelphia Inquirer Food Columnist
published Thu, Aug. 21, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Typo As Truth
"His top contenders are said to include Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Less traditional choices mentioned include former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, an abortion-rights supporter, and Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democratic vice presidential prick in 2000 who now is an independent."
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Did You Know?
Grass Goes Dormant in Summer Heat
If your lawn is brown and dry, don't stress it with too much watering. During the hottest months of July and August, grasses can become semi-dormant but return to a healthy green in cooler wetter weather of autumn.
With good lawn maintenance throughout the rest of the year, watering during the summer months could be kept down to an acceptable minimum. The best time to do your watering is in the early hours of the day. Doing this will allow the water the chance to evaporate during the day and prevent damage to your lawn.
During the driest period of the summer, our lawns usually will require about one inch of water every week to stay green and growing. Water infrequently (weekly) and deeply (six to eight inches) with one inch of water each time.
Lawns will come back in the cooler, wetter weather, and then you can think about reseeding and refurbishing. Meanwhile, the good news is that dormant lawns won't need frequent mowing.
If your lawn is brown and dry, don't stress it with too much watering. During the hottest months of July and August, grasses can become semi-dormant but return to a healthy green in cooler wetter weather of autumn.
With good lawn maintenance throughout the rest of the year, watering during the summer months could be kept down to an acceptable minimum. The best time to do your watering is in the early hours of the day. Doing this will allow the water the chance to evaporate during the day and prevent damage to your lawn.
During the driest period of the summer, our lawns usually will require about one inch of water every week to stay green and growing. Water infrequently (weekly) and deeply (six to eight inches) with one inch of water each time.
Lawns will come back in the cooler, wetter weather, and then you can think about reseeding and refurbishing. Meanwhile, the good news is that dormant lawns won't need frequent mowing.
Monday, August 18, 2008
"Again, if you vote for John McCain you are a complete moron."*
one more example:
McCain: Obama tried to legislate Iraqi failure
*title quote via:
Zoe Strauss
gif imagery via:
sodahead
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