Asinus Asinum Fricat on June 7th, 2008

1. This cake is associated with Dublin City and is made from stale bread mixed with raisins and water, spread over a puff pastry base and baked on a  large baking sheet. After baking, a layer of icing is spread on top and the cake is cut into squares.  The cake was especially popular amongst [...]

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on June 6th, 2008

1. France’s 2008 Michelin Guide was released this week. In 2003, what was Bernard Loiseau prompted to do after his Burgundian restaurant was demoted by the Gault Millau Guide from 19/20 to 17/20 and rumors spread that the Michelin Guide was about to take one of its coveted stars away from his three star restaurant? [...]

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on June 5th, 2008

1. What was once known as an alligator pear? 2. What does it take a chicken between 24-26 hours to do? 3. This dessert was created by Escoffier to celebrate Queen Victoria’s sixty years on the throne of England. BONUS: What ingredients comprise this dessert? 4. Which word refers to rice noodles? A. Bao B. [...]

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Translator on June 4th, 2008

This is an essay that I recently wrote about my growing up in Hackett, Arkansas. I have taken only a little license with the facts, and hope that it is received in the good spirit in which it is intended. It is both cautionary and funny, I hope. Any feedback would be appreciated. Warmest regards, [...]

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on June 2nd, 2008

“McCain came out this week with a list of 20 possible running mates. He would not reveal the names of all of them, but he said they all share certain traits, like knowing CPR. He said he wants someone who is ready take over on day two.” –Bill Maher   “Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and [...]

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 30th, 2008

So you know that I’m not slacking!

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 30th, 2008

Another day, another quiz.

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 29th, 2008

You know the drill!

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 28th, 2008

I am a perennial found throughout southern India. I became a popular in Greek and Roman cooking after Alexander the Great’s soldiers introduced me to Europe. Today I remain popular in Eastern and Arab countries but receive little attention in the west with the exception of Scandinavia, who, strangely enough, has taken quite a liking [...]

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Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 27th, 2008

This one is easier, much easier. No googling please! Or I’ll send my pondering ape after you!    

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