Split Pea Soup. Ham hock, split peas, carrots, etc. For whatever reason, I skipped the French Onion soup idea I had been tossing around. *** Update *** In another crock pot thread, it was mentioned that turnips are an under-appreciated vegetable. Is this true? I love turnips, and try to find as many excuses as …
Archives for December 2007
Derb v. The World
John Derbyshire has been giving the lunatic fringe fits at the NRO, and it has been a lot of fun to read. Start here, and scroll up for the latest responses. This Derbyshire response is classic: But suppose Iran were to attain her hegemonic ambition. This will hurt the U.S.A. … how? You say it …
Privatize the Profits, Socialize the Costs
Unless I am misreading this (and that is entirely possible, as this is not a subject I have not followed), this sure seems like a good deal for businesses: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that employers could reduce or eliminate health benefits for retirees when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. …
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Benazir Bhutto Killed
Thanks to commenter 4tehlulz for the link. Benazir Bhutto was killed this morning in a suicide attack: Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack after a rally in the city of Rawalpindi on Thursday, her party said. “She has been martyred,” said party official Rehman Malik. Ms. Bhutto, 54, …
“Don’t suffer from PTSD, go out and cause it.”
Yep, that’s an actual police academy class slogan.
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Damn Pigeons Get Bigger Every Year
Urban naturalist sounds like a contradiction in terms, but a lot of people live in cities who can’t always afford a weekend photo safari. Those of us who stay sane either don’t expect much (deer! turkey!), or have a pro’s knowledge of where to look. Birders, for example, love water treatment plants. Any other attitude …
Open Thread
I just can’t muster the energy to talk about politics. At any rate, the maiden voyage of the crock pot was a great success. I decided to just go with something simple. I cleaned some turnips, potatoes, onions, and carrots, threw them in the crock with a big hunk of beef, seasoned it with kosher …