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Friday, November 27, 2009
We Are Stardust
My recently discovered blog friend, Thomas Moore, has posted a couple of YouTube videos at his site, Humanaturalism, that are too good not to share. The project called Symphony of Science is the creation of John Boswell. At his site, you can subscribe to his newsletter, find the lyrics to the videos, and purchase a vinyl recording.
I love them.
After the recent "see, we TOLD you it was a conspiracy!" bashings of the "green movement" - fallout over the East Anglia hacker story - I find the message of these two videos to be a balm to my anger. Yes, Fat Guy, politicans will always find ways to corrupt good ideas for monetary gains, and harvest political equity. But, per an old and tired quote, it is stupid to toss the baby out with the bath water.
Indeed, Mr. Jones.
I love them.
After the recent "see, we TOLD you it was a conspiracy!" bashings of the "green movement" - fallout over the East Anglia hacker story - I find the message of these two videos to be a balm to my anger. Yes, Fat Guy, politicans will always find ways to corrupt good ideas for monetary gains, and harvest political equity. But, per an old and tired quote, it is stupid to toss the baby out with the bath water.
"One has to wonder if it is a coincidence that this e-mail correspondence has been stolen and published at this time. This may be a concerted attempt to put a question mark over the science of climate change in the run-up to the Copenhagen talks."Phil Jones, professor at CRU.
Indeed, Mr. Jones.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Jimmy Fallon Does Neil Young Singing Fresh Prince
This is too hilarious...and spot on!
Who knew Jimmy could nail the great Neil?
Who knew Jimmy could nail the great Neil?
Friday, November 13, 2009
Add Some Texas To Your Turkey Day
Great southwestern recipe just in time to be a new vegetable dish for your Thanksgiving feast! This recipe says for 4 to 6 people, so I am going to triple the amounts for our crew. Coutesy of Texas Monthly Magazine:
This image is not exactly the above recipe, but I haven't made it yet, so don't have my own photo!
Creamed Corn With Crispy Bread Crumb Topping
Corn:
3/4 pound pancetta or good-quality bacon, diced
1 cup diced red onion
8 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 pint whipping cream
1/3 cup quick-cook polenta
1 teaspoon chipotle purée (optional)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, render pancetta until crisp. Pour off about half of the fat and reserve for topping.
Add onion to pancetta in pan and sauté over medium heat until golden. Add corn and cook just until it starts to become tender. Add cream and bring to a simmer, stirring gently. Scatter the polenta evenly in several batches over the corn-cream mixture, stirring between each addition. Cook until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in chipotle purée and Parmesan and add half the chopped parsley. Taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.
Topping:
reserved pancetta fat from corn recipe
1 1/2 cups panko (coarse Japanese bread crumbs)
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
reserved flat-leaf parsley from corn recipe
Heat reserved fat in a nonstick sauté pan over low or medium-low heat. Add bread crumbs and toss until golden, being careful not to burn. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved parsley and remove from heat.
To serve, bring creamed corn to a simmer and pour into an ovenproof pan (or individual serving dishes). Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top and heat under broiler until golden brown, watching carefully.
Serves 4 to 6.
This image is not exactly the above recipe, but I haven't made it yet, so don't have my own photo!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sage Saul
Saul Friedman has a terrific post today over at Time Goes By (Ronni Bennett's blog).
Very much worth the time it takes to read, hie thee quickly for an invigorating and intelligent discussion.
Here's Ronni's quick bio on Saul:
I am pleased to see Saul regularly posting at TGB. His insight is not only free, it's like a home-cooked meal of easily digested intellect in a world where that commodity seems forever in short supply.
Don't forget your table manners and your knife and fork! Dig in!
Very much worth the time it takes to read, hie thee quickly for an invigorating and intelligent discussion.
Here's Ronni's quick bio on Saul:
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the twice-monthly Reflections column for Time Goes By in which he comments on news, politics and social issues from his perspective as one of the younger members of the greatest generation. His other column, Gray Matters, formerly published in Newsday, appears each Saturday.
I am pleased to see Saul regularly posting at TGB. His insight is not only free, it's like a home-cooked meal of easily digested intellect in a world where that commodity seems forever in short supply.
Don't forget your table manners and your knife and fork! Dig in!
