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The black out began promptly on the 8th of January, as Wikipedia put up their full-page banner advocating American citizens to appeal to their local Congressmen and Senators against the enactment of the SOPA and PIPA bills. Wikipedia will be accompanied by Reddit and a host of other large internet entities participating in the black out for the entire day. Google will participate not by actually blacking out their service for the day but by blacking out their daily banner as it’s sign of... Read Full Story

A favorite cooking “project” that I picked-up from a buddy down south. Putting this together would usually be an all day endeavor and would feed a host of football fans at the house throughout game day. KPaul would be proud! This recipe feeds around 3 to 6 people (depending on the kinds of people). Adjust the yields to meet your expected needs by increasing/decreasing amounts using a ratio applied to all ingredients listed here. Ingredients 1/2 whole fryer chicken (for the stock... Read Full Story

The roux is a primary component in a number of cajun and creole creations. There are 3 basic varieties of roux- light, medium and dark. Some recipes, such as my Louisiana Gumbo , call for a light roux while others, like shrimp or crawfish etouffee, fare better with the darker version. Of course, it’s all a matter of personal taste – feel free to make alterations anyway you wish. After all, that’s where the fun is. Raw materials: 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil or 5 sticks of butter 2 1/2... Read Full Story

Public Domain: Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. at 1963 March on Washington by USIA (NARA) Memorial centerpiece, Stone of Hope, seen at dusk - Wikipedia “ … And this with this faith we will go out and adjourn the counsels of despair and bring new light into the dark chambers of pessimism and we will be able to rise from the fatigue of despair to the buoyancy of hope. And this will be a great America! We will be the participants in making it so… Dr. Martin Luther King – “We Shall Overcome” June 17... Read Full Story

$$$ Perhaps my personal favorite lunch spot, Houston’s Restaurant, offers top-notch dining in a warm, ambient yet celebratory atmosphere at a reasonable price – and the food is the best part! Houston's Restaurant Image source: Hillstone Restaurant Group Oddly enough, Houston’s was founded in Dallas, though they now have locations in metropolitan areas throughout the country – including Houston. Though Houston’s offers a superb dinner venue, I’ve always viewed it as a great luncheon... Read Full Story

At lunch one afternoon, my fiancé and I met at Houston’s Restaurant on Park Lane in Dallas since it was a favorite spot for both of us and centrally located to our offices at that time. Before the entree, I sampled the soup of the day which happened to be tortilla soup. I had never heard of tortilla soup before and thought that it sounded like an interesting concoction, so I ordered a bowl. Since then, I’ve had tortilla soup at a number of restaurants and never had anything close to Houston’s... Read Full Story

It’s always good to have this on hand. Freeze unused portions for use at a later time. Ingredients 1/2 chicken 2 carrots 1/2 onion 2 celery stalks 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black cracked pepper How to make it Boil 2 & 1/2 quarts water in stock pot. Add ingredients. Let fester all day long on low heat, or a couple of hours at a minimum. Strain solid material from stock. This is a basic stock.  Variations are infinite. Filed under: Essentials Tagged: chicken... Read Full Story

A versatile recipe for an all-purpose salad dressing, suitable for practically any type of cuisine. Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon of dry mustard 3 to 4 garlic cloves, mashed to pulp with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in an empty wine carafe (or a suitable vessel) and shake the ingredients... Read Full Story

Quick side dish for those hectic cookouts when you’re running short on time and long on hungry guests. Ingredients 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper How to make it Clip off the tough, light-colored ends of the asparagus stalks. Lace the olive oil over the stack of asparagus spears. Apply garlic salt and cracked pepper on top. Lay obliquely across pre-heated grill, rolling... Read Full Story

With the sunny and reasonably warm weather we’ve experienced here in east central Indiana, the evidence of “global warming” is making a noticeable impact. We might as well enjoy it though, old man Winter is sure to come back around soon. Read Full Story