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Posted in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails, Dessert, Uncategorized, Vegetarian on Jul 24th, 2009
A minor California news item this week, lost in the tidal wave of economic gloom and lingering Michael Jacksoniana, mentioned that the LAPD had enacted California Penal Code Sec. 7749er-B, an obscure provision from the “Martial Law” chapter authorizing the use of deadly force against anyone caught using the phrase “… but it’s a dry [...]
Posted in Cheap, Quick, Recipe, Uncategorized, Vegetarian on Jul 10th, 2009
Often, when I’m looking for a quick dinner, I try to make a large serving of something typically considered a side but load it up with veggies and proteins enough to make a proper meal. Read: I’m often eating rice or pasta at home. While I love rice and pasta, and try to vary what [...]
Posted in Dessert, Recipe, Uncategorized on Apr 3rd, 2009
In harsh economic times like these, huddling around fires for warmth is all the rage, but oil drums are sooooo last century. What’s today’s modern Hoovervillian to do? Well hoboes and hoboettes, I’m glad you asked because here at Food Junta we pledge to continue bringing you recipes on the singed-and-smoking edge of Pyrotechnical Gastronomy, [...]
Posted in Recipe, Uncategorized on Mar 4th, 2009
It’s really easy. I promise. Like, pile some stuff in a pan easy. It’s not fast. There’s a fair bit of chopping, then some cooking, then a lot of assembling, then a lot more cooking. But all those steps are straightforward, and it’s very difficult for me to imagine what you could do wrong (unintentionally) [...]
Posted in Cheap, Food Junta, Philosophy, Quick, Rants, Recipe, Uncategorized, Vegetarian on Jan 29th, 2009
“America and England are two countries separated by a common language.” –George Bernard Shaw/Oscar Wilde/Winston Churchill/Token Quotable White British Man of Choice/The Google Hey, kids! It’s me, Blinki the Briton! Boy, today’s such a jolly great day! So great that, why—I just feel like learning some new words today, don’t you? Yes, you do! Today’s [...]