Since we here in the Midwest had a lovely second winter last week (distinctly less pleasant than second breakfast), I thought I might like some nice soup. And really, how hard can soup be? You put a bunch of stuff that you like all in one pot, pour some water over it, make it hot, and SOUP FOR YOU. Okay, maybe there are a few more rules to soup than that. It wouldn’t work well if you just th... »
Guys. GUYS. Who wants more diabetes-inducing* treats? OF COURSE YOU DO. I made more seven-layer bars, and they were. Uh. May. Zing. First: it’s waaaaay easier to smush up the graham crackers by putting ‘em all in a bigger (say, gallon-size) zip bag and rolling over the whole thing with a rolling pin. SO. FAST. Sure, not as satisfying as crushing the heads of your enemies crackers in yo... »
If you could get all of the nourishment your body needed by consuming a carefully proportioned mix of vitamins and minerals, would you do it? And would you give up regular food? That is what 24-year software engineer Rob Rhinehart is trying to do with Soylent (yes, Soylent), a concoction of essential vitamins and minerals that he has been imbibing in place of meals for the past two months. His exp... »
Hey, have you heard about coconuts? They’re delicious! Now they’re nutritious, too, right? Today I will share my journey from a tropical coconut-laden paradise to the thick undergrowth of a dangerous jungle filled with misinformation. I was aware of the fact that coconut was the new fad du jour; a few family members have gotten into coconut oil and coconut water, but I wasn’t really interested in ... »
A series of experiments were conducted with the intent of producing bunnies. Specifically, the goal was to recreate the indigenous fauna of the Bunnies Planet (Zones of Adorable). Apparatus Marshmallows Powdered sugar Black decorating gel Kitchen shears Tooth pick Method The outward appearance of marshmallows was altered using a series of incisions. Any exposed tissues were treated with the applic... »
I wanted some “Edvard Munch” snack crackers because… well, just because. I figured they should be something like Goldfish but shaped like the face in “The Scream“. I found a DIY Goldfish recipe and got to work… OK, first thing, I needed a cutter. This one’s made from a piece of soda can, bent into roughly the right shape. Rolled out the dough and started c... »
I’ll be honest, I’m not so into Valentine’s Day. I’m more into the half-price candy on February 15th, but I understand that a lot of folks like to fancy things up for the holiday. So to get in the spirit of things, I thought I’d try cooking with booze! I mean, who doesn’t think chocolate and spiciness and beer are essential ingredients to a successful Valentine&... »
Rule #1 of Mardi Gras houseguests: bring toilet paper. Rule #2 of Mardi Gras houseguests: do not bring extra houseguests. I lived in New Orleans for a couple of years, and if anyone can put the Fat in your Tuesday, they can. The party basically starts after Epiphany, which is some religious thing I don’t understand on January 6, and the parades start two weeks before Mardi Gras. I understand... »
