What if you could open up a drawer full of hundreds of pinned insect specimens to study them under a microscope, or unscrew the jar cap to scan a curious creature that swam in the deep sea decades ago? For collectors everywhere, this is a lovely series from the American Museum of Natural History: Shelf Life,…… Continue reading 33 Million Things – American Museum of Natural History
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The Teacher – Billy Collins
There is that part of us that believes We will never die — otherwise, How could we watch so much television, and there is the part that believes when we die, all life will come to an end. This is the part that storms within us dragging its robes across the marble floor. But what…… Continue reading The Teacher – Billy Collins
Persimmon Fruit Salad Dressing (and What are Persimmons?)
The semi-transparent, orangy-red pulp of the persimmon is deliciously sweet. If you blend it with a small amount of sour cream, honey, and citrus juice, it creates a creamy, apricot colored dressing that will become everyone’s favorite fruit salad topping.
Ricotta Cheese Cake (and What is Ricotta Cheese?)
Here is an unusual dessert that combines whipped ricotta cheese with orange zest, cocoa, and cinnamon. It is baked in a cookie crust and served with coffee swizzled with cinnamon sticks. No eggs or sour cream are used.
Cranberry Upside-Down Muffins (and Why You Shouldn’t Over-Mix Your Quick-Breads)
Piquant cranberries dot the appealing sticky coating of these tender raisin muffins. They make a Sunday morning breakfast treat in autumn or winter, with fluffy scrambled eggs and well browned sausage links.
Beef Salad Vinaigrette (What is a Salad?)
This is an excellent way to use any cooked pot roasted beef you might have on hand.
Langston Hughes and the End of It All
Langston Hughes – courtesy of the Department of African American Studies of Princeton University Harlem – Langston Hughes (1951) What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like…… Continue reading Langston Hughes and the End of It All
Hot Buttered Seafood Dip
For a special party treat, mix up this dip and keep warm in a fondue pot or on a hot tray. It is excellent with cooked shrimp, crab, or chunks of poached fish.
Deviled Eggs with Ham
Deviled eggs are an appetizer everyone enjoys. This piquant version, flavored with ham, mustard, and capers, is also good for a lunch salad. Or add sliced cold meats and your favorite breads for a buffet supper.
Apple Cheddar Dessert
Phyllo is the type of dough used to make baklava and strudel. These delicate layers can be used to make appetizers and entrees as well as desserts.
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