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Chris Ransick comments on the garlic tree

Chris Ransick — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:40:10 +0000

Becky, you won't be disappointed. The flavors in this recipe are intense, all set off by the roasted garlic and lime. Enjoy!

Becky Shattuck comments on the garlic tree

Becky Shattuck — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:30:28 +0000

I love garlic. I've heard it grows well in Colorado, but I've never grown it myself. In a townhome, there's not much opportunity to grow fresh vegetables (although I do have a basil plant!).

Homemade pico de gallo is one of my favorite things to make. Last night, we were trying to eat all the leftovers in the house. I ended up making some quesadillas, and I topped them with some chopped tomato and onion that I'd mixed with some cilantro from Andrew's parents' herb garden and a squeeze of lemon (it makes due if you don't have lime on hand). It's a very versitile dish, and I've been known to add chopped avocado as well.

Reading your pico de gallo recipe, I'm determined to try it next time with a whole head of roasted garlic. My mouth is salivating at the expectation of it!

Chris Ransick comments on the bud & the bee

Chris Ransick — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:23:32 +0000

Karen—indeed. The few males necessary are back at the hive rocking the queen (and then dying, but hey, what a way to go). Worker bees are sexually undeveloped, so neutered, but let us give those girls their due. Ultimately, I don't care if they're hermaphrodites trailing mauve scarves and flashing painted nails, as long as they pollinate my cucumbers.

Karen Douglass comments on the bud & the bee

Karen Douglass — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:03:35 +0000

Just reread the bud and bee entry. I bet that bee's a she-bee. The males don't work outside the hive. Hence, their title, Drone.

Chris Ransick comments on post-postmodern leonardo

Chris Ransick — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:43:07 +0000

Yes, I think so, Joe. I hadn't thought about it specifically in terms of humanism, but of course it's an excellent overlay for that. Ultimately, anyone who wants to be a better person could make use of this. We talk much about fragmentation—of societies, consciousness, audiences—and for good reason. It seems a pervasive current. But I try to remind myself that there are always people moving toward unity and integrity, both for themselves and for the human race.

Joseph Hutchison comments on post-postmodern leonardo

Joseph Hutchison — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:06:16 +0000

Wonderful post, Chris! Kind of a high-class self-help list, of the sort that was so popular in the Renaissance. It's the core of humanism, isn't it? No one following this list could strap on an explosive vest or open the bomb bay doors of the Enola Gay. Thanks to you and Gelb for the timely reminder!

Chris Ransick comments on porter: nectar of the gods

Chris Ransick — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:23:12 +0000

Mary, I used an Irish ale yeast for this one and it was hands down the best I've ever made. Sadly, 'tis all gone now. I am thinking I'll brew some more next month, which should make it available by Valentine's Day.

Chris Ransick comments on timeslip

Chris Ransick — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:21:16 +0000

It may not be universal, but I know so many people who do something similar on a snow day. The kitchen beckons and it seems like a great way to spend the day.

Chris Ransick comments on the beginning again

Chris Ransick — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:19:44 +0000

Thanks, Mary. I appreciated your presence at the reading. I hope you like the book.

Mary Hendrick comments on porter: nectar of the gods

Mary Hendrick — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:51:38 +0000

What's your favorite Porter? Made my own beer one summer,
many moons ago. It was some of the best dark beer I'd ever
had, and I wasn't much of a beer drinker back then as I didn't go
for your standard light ales. Will have to give it a go again...