Tag Archives: recipes

Recipe Du Jour: Puerto Rican Pernil

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In response to a reddit post asking for recipes for cheap meals, user electric_sandwich produced one of the best reddit comments I’ve ever read: Take a lesson from the Puerto Ricans. Millions of us have managed to survive … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health | Tagged black beans, New York, pernil, pork, pork shoulder, Puerto Ricans, recipes, tostones | 5 Comments

Recipe Du Jour

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “One pound sugar boiled slowly in half pint water, scum well and cool, add two teaspoons pearl ash dissolved in milk, then two and half pounds flour, rub in 4 ounces butter, and two large spoons of finely … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Food and health | Tagged coriander sugar cookies, facsimile editions, recipes | 5 Comments

L.A. Burrito Blogging Part 1: Super Mex

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The site LAist just released its list of the best burritos in Los Angeles. PR decided there was a disturbing lack of food blogging around here, so I’ve been sent on assignment to evaluate their findings. Hey, no … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged burritos, food trucks, Los Angeles, mexican food, recipes, split pea soup, Super Mex | 10 Comments

How to Cook a Soft-Boiled Egg

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Cooking a soft-boiled egg correctly is really quite simple. However, the process has deep taproots so bear with me for a bit with some background about my father and grandfather. The Backstory My grandfather arrived in the United … Continue reading →