How To Confront Autocracy Effectively
Larry Diamond, an asute student of democracies, distilled 10 concrete strategies to beat back the authoritarianism promised by Donald Trump and his horde. His article in Persuasion is well worth internalizing. Summarized, it’s this. Prioritze what to resist Distinguish between …
Downstream from ice cream
My lights-out ice cream recipe uses 8 egg yolks, creating an 8 egg white problem for someone who loathes food waste and angel-food cake equally. And don’t talk to me about meringue anything-just air and ...
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Today’s Thought
Every day I try to figure out whether there’s something I can do that will make a difference. Madeleine Albright
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Butternut Pandowdy
OK, I usually shy away from recipes without some sort of nutritional cover for sweets, but this is a favorite from my youth that I can’t shake.
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Fruit in Brandy & Butter
This dish is written for a melange of fruit, but I enjoy it as well with just apricots.
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Almond Macaroons
Someone who loves hollandaise sauce and creme anglais needs a recipe for a few egg whites.
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Citrus Upside Down Cake
When you’re wallowing in citrus, this cake answers the call. I particularly like it because the cake is healthier than most upside down cakes. My version cut the sugar in half and it wasn’t ...
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Clear Eyed For 2020 – Resolutions I Can Keep
My resolutions for 2020 Reduce my carbon footprint Be politically productive Transition to less lawyering Foster good food, less food waste, and intriguing vegetables in the garden Nurture a bee and butterfly friendly yard
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