Monthly Archives: April 2014

Excuse Me, But There’s a Chihuahua in my Turkey !

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “What’s Cooking” from What’s Cooking by The Wolfe Gang. Released: 2010 We’ve all heard experts, teachers and the like say “There’s no such thing as a dumb question”. I’ve said it myself, while … Continue reading

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Everybody Likes “Joy of Cooking” !

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Catfish For Supper” from Catfish For Supper by Jon Sholle. Released: 2012 New Delhi became the capital of India. The first “Dracula” movie was released and “Alka Seltzer” came on the market. Nevada … Continue reading

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“Spinach, Liver & Brains Sandwich” (!?)

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Sandwiches Are Beautiful” from Weird & Wacky Songs for Kids by Bob King. Released: 2005 John Montagu, a British statesman and 4th Earl of Sandwich, had many titles, but he is best known … Continue reading

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Micro-Rise Cinnamon Rolls in 85 Minutes or Less!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Baking” from Baking by Poppet Stars featuring Caitlin Smith. Released: 2014. Readers may recall my posting of March 8th, 2014, with a recipe for “Micro-Rise” bread in 60 minutes. The recipe was from … Continue reading

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Despots, Dictators, Degenerates and Delinquents – What Delicacies Do they Devour ?

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Der Führer’s Face (feat. Oliver Wallace)” from Spike Jones & His City Slickers:mistaken Music by Spike Jones & His City Slickers. Released: 2009 It’s true. Saints and sinners, despots and dictators: they all … Continue reading

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“Bologna Cushions“, “Mexican Miracles” and “Tombeanburgers”

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “México Lindo y Querido” from Music for a Mexican Dinner. Tacos and Burritos. Music of Mexico by Mariachi Guadalajara. Released: 2013. The more cookbooks I accumulate, the more I am amused by the … Continue reading

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Kick Start Your Day with Spaghetti Muffins!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Pasta Song (Versione corta)” from Pasta Song by La Famiglia. Released: 2009 There are so many pasta cookbooks out there that one would have to assume this humble food of basically flour and … Continue reading

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The Backyard Barbie Ain’t What it Used to Be

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Barbeque And Homebrew” from Twisted Country People by James Konopasek. Released: 2014 When I was growing up, we had one of those little round black barbeques on three legs, with a grill that … Continue reading

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Not Just Pupus, Poi and Pineapple – Hawaii Has Salts too!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Tiny Bubbles & Pearly Shells Medley” from Hawaii Experience by Don Ho. Released: 2010 Ah, Hawaii….miles of white sand, black sand, green sand, magnificent sunsets, fragrant leis, lush tropical plants, rainbows and enough … Continue reading

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C’mon n’ Git it! Splatter Dabs n’ Belly Wash is a’ready!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Chuck-Wagon Jamboree (Ep. 3, 1948) – The Cowboy’s Lament” from Radio & Recording Rarities, Vol. 37 by Ken Curtis and The Novelty Aces. Released: 2011 Life in the Old West conjures up a … Continue reading

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