This may be controversial. Instead of parboiling or steaming potatoes before roasting, I've started microwaving them. Two minutes, then flip them over for another two. A lot quicker and less to clean up, and they roast just as perfectly: crispy on the outside and fondant on the inside.
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This story reminded me of when I was in a supermarket in the Virgin Islands with my mother in the 1970s. Mum heard what she thought was a Cork accent from the next aisle, and excitedly ran around. It was a local.
Neguse: “Where's Safe America Media headquartered?”
Noem: “I don’t know.”
Neguse: “I don’t know either. We can't find it…You want the American people to believe that this is all above board, that a $143 million of taxpayer money just happened to go to this one company that doesn't have a headquart
The link is to a profile of Hungarian composer György Kurtág at age 100.
Excerpt: On one of my recent visits to him in Budapest, he informed me that he was free only until 7.30pm. “And what are you doing at 7.30?” I asked. “I have a Latin lesson.”
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The FIFA Peace Prize is starting to lose some of its sheen.
Fixed!
The Guardian using "on accident" in a headline. Oh dear.
Here's my solve of @liari.bsky.social 's Guardian debut yesterday. Congratulations on a great debut! (And apologies for misgendering you!)
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..., and where they fell short (as they obviously did), commit to pursuing those cases now. Otherwise it's all just a giant game of Whack-A-Mole.
Here's the message I'd like to see from Dems: "Show Your Work" - rather than a massive dump of millions of carelessly redacted files, the DOJ and FBI should walk us through their investigations of all accusations against Epstein and his co-conspirators...
Due to the timing and my previously scheduled academic and professional commitments, I regret that I am unable to watch the #StateOfTheUnion
In this video I look at where the voter turnout is in the Texas Primary as of 2-22. I also talk about what a post March 3rd, and what it will take to win in Texas come November. I also address many of the questions that I read in my comments. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my channel.
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Facebook deletion has been submitted (will be official after mandatory 30 day period). So long, major Trump donor Mark Zuckerberg, who is seemingly trying to morph into Screech from "Saved by the Bell".
Homer Simpson up a telephone pole, his hands in the junction box. His hair is frazzled from being electrocuted.
So much of MAGA "policy" reminds me of Homer's attempt to get free phone service. "Let's try the red one." [Electrocution] "Okay, I'll try the green." [Electrocution] "Let's try the red one again." [You guessed it]
They're dismantling what it took us so long to learn. How long to rebuild?
It's Bandcamp Friday, when Bandcamp waives their customary fees so the artists get more of your money. Might I suggest Chuck Prophet's 2024 album, "Wake The Dead"?
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