A recent Metafilter thread revealed that Bush Tucker Man is available complete and for free on YouTube. It was one of the great Aussie outback series, a successor to another I loved as a kid, In the Wild with Harry Butler. Seeing that the ABC have put Les Hiddens on YouTube, I hope they do Butler’s series next. The thread featured a recent video with a nod to Bush Tucker Man, The Food That Fed Australia for 60,000 Years, done in a YouTuber style which sat a bit oddly for me with its factual and…
I baked some cakes yesterday, and since people seem to like my last cake post, I will share some more of my cooking/baking and my recipes (in another post). One of those days I noticed I had never baked one of my favorite cakes, Bolo Mole (I’m pretty sure it’s called Milk Cake in english). And because it stays a long time in the oven and we had too many bananas about to spoil, I decided to also bake a Caramelized Banana Cake. Sadly my banana cake cracked in the middle1, my oven isn’t the best.…
The original: In quella parte del giovanetto anno che ’l sole i crin sotto l’Aquario tempra e già le notti al mezzo dì sen vanno, quando la brina in su la terra assempra l’imagine di sua sorella bianca, ma poco dura a la sua penna tempra, lo villanello a cui la roba manca, si leva, e guarda, e vede la campagna biancheggiar tutta; ond’ei si batte l’anca, ritorna in casa, e qua e là si lagna, come ’l tapin che non sa che si faccia; poi riede, e la speranza ringavagna, veggendo ’l mondo aver…
After my brother- and sister-in-law got married in Jamaica, there was one dish from the resort we kept talking about long after we got home: the jerk burger. The patty was juicy and packed with jerk flavor: heat from Scotch bonnets, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, plus plenty of onion and garlic. A slice of sweet, juicy pineapple cooled things down just enough, while a sweet-spicy sorrel chutney pulled the whole thing together. We were only there for a week, but we ordered that…
"Kawaii" is the Japanese word for "cute" - used as both an adjective and a noun - but it's much more than that. It's a style, a culture, a land of lollipop dreams and squishy pastel hugs and everything sweet and squee-worthy.Like this! (By Cottontail Cake Studio)Cuteness overload! I love the upside-down ice cream cone (with the penguin playing in the melted cream!), and the raccoon popping out of the cupcake. And don't think I didn't notice the unicorn farting out that rainbow on the right. Ha!…
True to form the week has flown past and here we are at another Sunday, another Meals of the Week Post. I have been doing this for several years now. These weekly round ups have become something that I really enjoy doing each week, and you all seem to enjoy me sharing them with you!I am determined to cook myself decent meals even though I find myself living on my own. I don't ever want to be that person who indulges in overly processed premade meals and takeaways. Although this past week, I…
Derek has come up with an all-new design for his Make and Drink YouTube channel’s Mai Tai glass. This one is much more elaborate than the previous incarnation, still sporting the Make and Drink logo but also including Hawaiian elements and even a Mai Tai recipe. The Mai Tai glass is available now and will be going up in price on June 1st, so “act now” as they say. Derek’s favorite Mai Tai features both Jamaican and Demerara rums, hence the specific notation on the recipe, though of course it is…
I’ve tried the local version from overseas previously, and here’s one version packaged for sale in the United States. I love tom yum and it so happens we have some shrimp – let’s get this one going! Nongshim x Jayfai Shin Ramyun Tom Yum – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains fish. To prepare, add 400ml room temp water and dry base sachet contents. Microwave 5 minutes at 1000W. Add in paste sachet. Finally, stir and enjoy! Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). An…
If you ask the internet how to prepare pasta you'll hear two things: You must salt the water. You must serve it mixed with the sauce. I disagree on both. I've been cooking pasta since I was a kid, and I prepare it the way my mother (who grew up in Rome) did: Cook it way less than it says on the box, until it's no longer crunchy but not further. Time dinner so that the pasta is the last thing to be ready, where you're eating it within 5min of it coming out of the pot. Serve it in one bowl, with…
Yes, the helicopters and whirlybirds that you remember littering the yard as a kid are edible, and are surprisingly good. After cooking they taste like a small soybean with a touch of bitterness. Widely available, maple seeds are safe and easy to harvest. Today we'll go over some ways to process and use them in... Read More The post Foraging and Cooking Maple Seeds appeared first on Forager | Chef .
It's summer and I'm gonna be giving some quick and easy recipes that you're gonna love. One of them is this recipe which you can use to make either waffles or pancakes (the recipe remains the same, it's just the shape that changes). This recipe yields 3-4 mini waffles or 2 pancakes. Ingredients: • 3/4 cup flour • 1 tbsp sugar • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/2 cup milk • 1/2 egg (you can beat a whole egg and use half) • 2 tbsp butter • 1 tsp vanilla extract Method: In a large bowl,…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got gruit, jesters and speckled hens. First, some news. Spanish brewing company Damm has, for some mysterious reason, acquired the Speckled Hen beer brands from Greene King which, for some equally mysterious reason, was willing to sell them. We say mysterious because it’s not clear from any of the press releases what the business strategy might be on either side, just that everyone is very delighted,…
There’s something magical about the moment rhubarb and strawberries come into season together. Their flavors were simply made for each other — the tartness of the rhubarb, the natural sweetness of the berries, and that bright burst of spring they bring to every bite. These Strawberry & Rhubarb Slices capture all of that seasonal goodness in one easy, old‑fashioned bake. With a buttery shortbread base and a soft, almost custardy fruit topping, they’re the kind of dessert that disappears quickly…
Oil derricks on display at the “World’s Richest Acre“ in Downtown Kilgore, Texas—where once stood the greatest concentration of oil wells in the world, producing more than 2.5 million barrels of oil. The post Drink Coke, Drill for Oil appeared first on 75CentralPhotography.
Once again, it's confession time. I love fava bean season so much that, at the first sign of the bundles of young green shoots on farmers' market tables in the spring, I get a little giddy thinking of them stir-fried with garlic and tossed with pasta and preserved lemon, or slathered with oil and roasted, served alongside a beautiful grilled, pasture-raised chicken thigh. Then there's the knowledge that in just a couple of weeks, it'll be time for the pods to start appearing, their strange,…
The giant 3D cat bilboard, Yataien, and crowds of people in Shinjuku. 新宿にある巨大な3D猫の看板と屋台苑と、集まる大勢の人々。
Íngrid Olderöck was the most feared woman in Pinochet's secret police. A self-declared Nazi, first female paratrooper in Latin America, and DINA's most notorious torturer, her story is one of the darkest from Chile's dictatorship.
Found this at Boo Han Marrket in Edmonds, Washington. I thought since I’ve tried a lot of tteokbokki, I’d try out this one. The rice cake in this is just a different shape – sliced like little medallions. Kind of looks like what you’d find in a box of escalloped potatoes. Let’s give it a try! Semchorong Yorigoongri Cup Tteokguk – South Korea Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add in tteokguk rice cake and sachet contents. Add…
I have a confession to make. I am not a fan of store-bought, ready-made coleslaw. It's too bland for my taste and often far too gloopy. I like my coleslaw to have a nice flavor and plenty of texture. Bland coleslaw is a no no for me.I had a mother who made great coleslaw. Everything I know about making coleslaw was learned at her knee. I used to love to watch her putting it together. Everything was hand sliced, from the cabbage right down to the carrots, onions, etc. She would stand at the…
What a better way to celebrate a new Star Wars movie than to have a fantastic Mai Tai with a premium Jamaican rum, Worthy Park Single Estate. And it’s a perfect size for the Grogu mug that sets the mood for The Mandalorian and Grogu. This is the way.
Abandoned farm house, Deuel County, South Dakota, c.1995: More from Mulder’s farm…
Note: this post is part of #100DaysToOffload, a challenge to publish 100 posts in 365 days. These posts are generally shorter and less polished than our normal posts; expect typos and unfiltered thoughts! View more posts in this series. I have a reputation for laziness efficiency, and have always considered colanders to be a waste of resources. Unless you need your pasta totally dry (in which case you have other problems), draining directly from the pot works fine. So that’s what I've always…
Here’s a new Geki variety I found at Fred Meyer in Woodinville. What’s kinda funny is that I tried this flavor before, although it was from Indonesia! Let’s try the US version. Nissin Geki Spicy Carbonara Chicken Flavor Asian Noodles In Sauce – United States Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains chicken. To prepare, boil noodle for 5 minutes in 2 1/2 cups water. Drain, saving 1/2 cup water. Add water, drained noodles, and both sachets in. Finally, stir and enjoy! A single pack.…
"Mawwiage! (Oooh, aaahhh.) Mawwiage is wot bwings us togevaaah...today." (Ewww! Awwww...) "Mawwiage: that bwessed awangement...." "That dweem..." "Wivin...a... dweem!" ("Stand your ground, men! Stand your ground!") "So tweasure your wove." And your airbrush. Skipping to the end... "The chocolate coating makes it go down easier.But you shouldn't go swimming after for at least a good hour." Stephanie M., Anony M., Amanda C., Ann B., & Jennifer, are there Wrecks ahead? If there are, we'll all be…
I’ve been revisiting some of my favorite Ina Garten recipes from the first year of the project, especially the ones that landed on various “best of” lists but somehow haven’t made it back into my kitchen in nearly 10 years to see if they still hold up. And happy to confirm that Ina’s Chive Risotto Cakes absolutely do. I had some Arborio rice that needed to be used, and this was the perfect excuse. You cook the rice, then mix it with yogurt, eggs, chives, and fontina before chilling the mixture…
I don't like bananas. At all. They're mushy and yucky and smell bad and taste even worse. Anything banana flavoured tastes horrible (though that's also due to the artificial flavouring being old or something) and even the thought of eating them makes me nauseous. I love chocolate. So much. It's delicious, and you can eat it with almost anything and it smells so good. Chocolate flavoured things like ice cream and things with chocolate in them like cookies are delicious. I like all chocolates…
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we end up loving the most, and this easy steak marinade is a perfect example. With just a handful of everyday ingredients, it transforms an ordinary cut of beef into something tender, juicy, and full of flavor — the kind of effortless kitchen magic we all appreciate on busy days. Whether you’re grilling, pan‑searing, or firing up the barbecue, this quick marinade adds depth, savoriness, and that little touch of “special” without any fuss at all. It’s…
Mermaid Coffee Roasters is cafe specialising in specialty pour over coffee, located in a tall and narrow 4-storey building (complete with a rooftop) near Ikebukuro station. They have three branches in total - I’m not sure if that quite makes it a chain yet - with one of its stores all the way up in Sapporo, of all places. I had the chance to visit that store in Hokkaido a couple of years ago while looking for an early-morning coffee and I quite enjoyed the experience, so I was quite keen to…
I’m not sure if this is a sign of hitting a certain age — like a sudden interest in bird feeders (check, and please tell me about yours), or beekeeping (well, in the TikTok sense, not sorry), and animated conversations on the best pillows (I hate mine) — but I’ve found over the last year that I have very strong opinions on chicken salad and the correct way to make it, which, naturally, is my way. I hope I’m in the right place to release them into the world. Read more »
Scrivi, bambina, e non ti curar degli altri. Scrivi come se la tua vita dipendesse da quello, perché forse in fondo un po' è così.Imparerai piano che la parola è una porta socchiusa che solo qualcuno ha il coraggio di attraversare, un'arte che solo pochi eletti maneggiano: coloro che per primi comprendono il potere di combinare le sillabe.Scrivendo capirai che la bellezza non sta solo nelle parole delicate, nella superficie: scrivendo capirai che c'è un intero mondo sotto di quelle, un mondo…
