Gents – I need to publicly reveal my research to the Elders. UC#3 can back me up on this since he is conversant in ancient languages, relics and coins. March 15 has incorrectly been designated as the ‘Ides of March’. But due to poor scholarship, conspiracies by the Anti-Popes of Avignon and bad wine, March […]
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We do not shy away from controversy: Gents – I submit a 2 part commentary, since some of us will not want to listen to the second part of this rant and they can drop off after Item 1. But I feel the need to be transparent about my serious views about condiments since this […]
Gentleblotts – alluding to the brilliant film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ , I must introduce an important discussion of our breakfast habits as we embark on our twine tour. In my experience, there are very personal preferences on the first meal of the day. I welcome input. 1 – no breakfast. My spousal unit does not want to […]
[ed. note: This is part of our fantasy dinner series] Folks – Here is nothing exotic but sourced the best ingredients. Have put cost on pricier items below. Serves 6. Total cost $529 plus heart and cholesterol meds. Sourced and prices from HEB Central Market Houston. Menu: USDA Prime Beef Tenderloin just seasoned with salt […]
UC#3 had the opportunity to see Democracy in Action a few days ago, watching in person while Justice Thomas Clarence napped thru oral arguments in Cantero v. Bank of America. He’s not “Sleeping” Justice Thomas has complained bitterly that he is not paid enough (Quarter Mil USD a year). It is rumored that he and […]
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Tortillas, part II
UC#3’s pursuit of the perfect tortilla continues…. My research has resulted in me being on WLBOTT Team Lard for tortillas, but one can’t overlook the side benefit of cooked bacon by being on WLBOTT Team Bacon Fat. Results to be featured in a peer reviewed article in the American Journal of Clogged Arteries[1]. UC#3 Tortilla […]
Probably the world’s most beloved Abuelita is Mexican Actress Sara Garcia. Chocolate Abuelita was born through the La Azteca chocolate factory, founded by the González Barragan brothers in Orizaba, Veracruz, in 1919. It was until 1939 that the Chocolate ABUELITA brand was born. However, the iconic grandma logo, Sara Garcia, became the face of the […]
[ed. note: This is part of our fantasy dinner series] UC#4’s fantasy meal is to recreate the menu from “Babette’s Feast”. Babette’s Feast (Danish: Babettes Gæstebud) is a 1987 Danish drama film directed by Gabriel Axel. The screenplay, written by Axel, was based on the 1958 story of the same name by Isak Dinesen (Karen […]
[ed. note: This is part of our fantasy dinner series] UC#2 has chosen the Prinsesstårta, or Swedish Princess Torte. This is a challenging baking project. The pastry is a multi-layered sponge cake with various fillings and a marzipan frosting. Background and History Princess cake (Swedish: prinsesstårta) is a traditional Swedish layer cake or torte consisting […]
WLBOTT recognizes the controversy surrounding the title “World’s Largest Ball of Twine”, and we take no stand. However, friend-of-the-BLOTT JA#2 has suggested a visit to Darwin, Minnesota. Darwin Darwin In Pictures A Cry for Help We find it a bit presumptuous that if you are considering visiting the Twine Museum, they encourage you go get […]