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  • Kintsugi
  • March 13, 2021March 13, 2021

Shaker Lemon Pie

Take 3 lemons which are heavy and juicy for their size. Scrub them thoroughly. Do not peel. Slice them see-through thin. Don’t use the little pointy ends. A good way to get really thin slices is

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  • Kintsugi
  • March 13, 2021March 13, 2021

Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

By J. Kenji López-Alt INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons potato starch, tapioca starch, or cornstarch 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 4 eggs (see Note)  P

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

How to Make Perfect Gravy from Turkey Drippings

I use Wondra flour to avoid lumps and a bit more butter or oil. When I skim the fat from the drippings, I use that instead of butter or oil. I also add parsley or other herbs, and salt and pepper t

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Make cornbread: 1 cup flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 stick of butter, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup buttermilk OR 1 cup regular milk and no baking soda. Melt butter

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 23, 2020

Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Today’s recipe is from My Recipes and is by Foua Vang from St. Paul, Minn. S. won’t eat Brussels sprouts, but I do on occasion, so here is something we’ll try together. Ingredients

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  • Prof Patty
  • July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

Summer Peach Blueberry Cake

Make a yellow cake using a cake mix or a simple yellow cake recipe. Use vanilla and almond extract in equal amounts. Take 3 large peaches peeled and cut into small chunks or large dice and 3 large

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NY Times

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  • Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis.

NPR

  • The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said
  • What the Artemis II mission might mean for the future of lunar research
  • A 500 million year old fossil could change what we understand about spiders
  • Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife
  • Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

The Progressive

  • The Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Sporting Life
  • Industrial Fish Farms Could Break U.S. Fisheries
  • The Life and Career of Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman
  • International Adoptees Living in Limbo
  • Confronting the Truth

FactCheck.org

  • The U.S. Treasury Didn’t Declare the Country ‘Insolvent’
  • Trump Fumbles the Facts with Farmers
  • FactChecking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on Iran
  • Happy International Fact-Checking Day
  • We Could Win a Webby with Your Vote

Snopes.com

  • ATM surcharge settlement payments are on their way. Here's what you need to know
  • Inspecting claims ousted US generals, other military leaders refused Iran invasion orders
  • Did Hegseth fart at news briefing? Watch out for altered video
  • Trump said he'll run for president of Venezuela
  • Did Trump say 'a whole civilization will die tonight' ahead of Iran deadline?

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