BY SAEED NAQVI When the tortoise agreed to ferry a stranded scorpion on its back across the river, which was in spate, he didn’t know what he had bargained for. Midway, the scorpion stung the tortoise, deep, through its hard shell. “Why have you done this?” asked the tortoise. “Now we shall both drown.” “It’s in my nature,” said the scorpion. Given its own self-esteem, the US should have been “ferrying” the world through the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, the country is itself so overwhelmed by Corona that it has no time for leadership. Fair enough, let the US attend to protecting its people. But Trump’s Washington is not only making a mess of its own crisis, but it is also...
Weekly Meal Plan Week 252- Make the week easy with this delicious meal plan. 6 dinner recipes, 1 side dish, 1 dessert, and 1 fun cocktail make for a tasty week! Happy Saturday! Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Week 8 of stay at home is complete, and we are going strong! My son finished one of his classes this week, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel where school is concerned. He is in a college math class, so that class is on a different schedule than his normal classes. Thankfully it was the only class that the grade could change from 3rd quarter, and he managed to get an A while mostly teaching himself college...
Satisfy your cravings, with this collection of 13 delicious recipes for vegan meatballs! Everything from Swedish meatballs in creamy sauce to classic Italian meatballs to teriyaki smothered tempeh meatballs. I grew up in an Italian family, so I hold my meatballs to a high standard! And I have to say, store bought vegan meatballs are not very good. I haven’t found one yet that I like. But I stopped buying them. Why? Because homemade vegan meatballs are awesome! And there are so many ways to make them. I’ve created quite a collection over the years, and I have no plans on stopping. Vegan Meatball Ingredients The Main Ingredient I start nearly all of my vegan meatball recipes with a sturdy,...
Feeling hungry? Then learn about celebrated British chef and cookbook author Diana Kennedy in Elizabeth Carroll’s documentary, “Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy,” which is now streaming as May’s Summit Film Society title. Kennedy is one of the leading authorities on Mexican cuisine, and Breck Film Fest has partnered with Apres Ski, Sancho Tacos & Tequila, Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina and Altos Tequila to bring people dinner and a show. Viewers can save 15% on to-go food orders and margaritas with the promo code “Sancho-BreckFilmFest” or “doslocosbreckfilm.” At 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, there also will be at Q&A with Carroll via Zoom. The movie costs $12 to stream, and 50% of streaming profits directly support Breck Film Fest. Visit BreckFilmFest.org...
What day is it? HUMP DAY! Happy Wednesday everyone! Hopefully everyone was able to devour some delicious tacos yesterday for Cinco de Mayo AND Taco Tuesday :) if not, don’t worry you can eat tacos any day– I’ve got you covered. Dylan and I were both raised in Arizona and so naturally are big taco people. This taco recipe may not be exactly the same as some of our favorites back home but it definitely holds up in taste (and we’re both pretty picky), and it’s a great, quick, week-night meal. I used to season my taco meat with individual spices (and still do if I’m out of my packet mix), but I was so happy to discover this Trader...
