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A Little Known Fact: March 2013
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A Little Known Fact. Wednesday, March 27, 2013. I heard that men speak on average 5,000 words per day and women, twice that. The joke goes, "that inequality exists because women, usually have to repeat what they say". Well, with so many words we speak every day, do we ever wonder - or bother - to look at their real meanings and origins? When we hear the word "coffer", do we know that it is a chest filled with valuables, or do we think it is someone who coughs? What about the word "coffee"? It was given t...
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A Little Known Fact: Byzantine corruption.
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A Little Known Fact. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. I have always been amazed by the fact that most of the canonized saints of the major churches have been humans, who performed heinous acts during their living years. What is it that constituted those criminals to become objects of veneration, I shall never understand. He was so involved in that, that on July 16, 1054, when Cardinal Umberto delivered the papal bull, which condemned the Patriarch and consequently the Patriarch condemned the Pope, Constantine ...
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A Little Known Fact: Theodora - A gift from God?
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A Little Known Fact. Thursday, January 19, 2012. Theodora - A gift from God? However, it is important to treat that gift aright and by the time this gift passes away, to have brought benefit and joy to this world. Theodora is believed by some to have done so. In fact, she has been canonized by the Orthodox Churches and is a venerated saint. Is that deserving to her, though? In that line of thought. Is it deserving to any human? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My Books For Children.
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The Recipe Exchange: "Real Bagels" from Cooking Light
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Monday, January 30, 2012. Real Bagels" from Cooking Light. I found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine. The pictures look amazing and the recipe is fairly easy! The introduction says the following: "If you grew up on factory bagels, these are a chewy revelation. Omit the barley malt syrup if you can't find it.". 2 cups of warm water (100 ˚ to 110. 1 tsp active dry yeast. 285 oz bread flour, divided (about 6 1/2. 1 tbsp barley malt syrup. 2 tsp kosher salt. 12 cups of water. 3 Preheat oven to 450.
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The Recipe Exchange: Beouf à la Catalan - By Clare Baker
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Sunday, October 9, 2011. Beouf à la Catalan - By Clare Baker. I guess it is easy to look up recipes on the internet. but there is nothing better than getting a recipe from a friend, who tells you, "this is my favorite dish in the whole world"! This is Clare's favorite food. Her wonderful mother, Elaine, makes it best and makes it every time Clare goes over for a visit. So, it is quite special! I know I will be making it very soon. Thank you, Clare! 2 lbs braising steak cubed. 1 large onion sliced.
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The Recipe Exchange: Pasta Flora
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Thursday, October 27, 2011. When my sister comes over for a visit, I always know what dessert to make for her! It is pasta flora, or giant strawberry (or chocolate) tart. It is very easy to make and everyone who has tried it thus far, has truly liked it! Here's how you make it:. 3 cups of flour. 1/2 cup of sugar. 1 and 1/4 cups of unsalted butter. 1 espresso cup of brandy. 1 tsp of baking powder or baking soda. 1/2 tsp of vanilla. Strawberry jam and/or nutella. Posted by Georgia Doukas.
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The Recipe Exchange: Alice's Apple Crisp
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011. 4-6 cups sliced peeled apples (about 4 to 6 medium apples). 3/4 cup self-rising flour. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar. 1/3 cup chopped walnuts. 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread apples in an ungreased 8" square pan. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl until crumbly and sprinkle it over the apples evenly. Bake about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apples are tender. Posted by Georgia Doukas. A Little Known Fact.
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The Recipe Exchange: Sue's Lemon Curd!
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Thursday, October 27, 2011. Sue is dearest to my heart! She is my English Mum! One of her favorite desserts is Lemon Curd. She has wonderful taste in all things and so I am sure that her recipe will be loved by all. Note: You may substitute orange for lemon. Grated rind of a large, juicy lemon (or orange) and juice. 75g of caster sugar (fine sugar). 50g of unsalted butter. 1 Put grated rind with sugar in a bowl. 2 In a separate bowl whisk together the lemon (or orange) juice and eggs. A Little Known Fact.
