November 2008
32 posts
“Let them fail; let everybody fail! I made my fortune when I had nothing to start...”
– Henry Ford - February 11, 1934 (via jacobd)
Thanksgiving Menu 2008
Pumpkin soup with red pepper mousse
Roast turkey with black-truffle butter and white wine gravy
Braised fingerling potato coins
Creamed leeks
Sweet-potato pie with a gingersnap pecan crust
Hypochondria got the best of me again. I’ve convinced myself that I have arthritis and anemia this week.
Rapex: The Internal Anti-Rape Device.
vikax:
(via onemoretimewithfeeling:natface:feminismisntdead)
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I just read an article about an internal anti-rape device, which looks like a blown up condom with spikes inside (did anyone else think of vagina dentana?). The article details how this is really useful in third world countries, namly Africa, where rape is rampant. They said that it’s a really controversial device...
I had one of the most inspiring culinary experiences on Saturday. We went to Chris and Christine’s (our friend’s apartment, not a restaurant) and I had the absolute best dinner I’ve ever had. I mean even better than Trotter’s.
On the menu:
Mussels in a Riesling cream sauce
Fresh spaghetti with butter and caviar
Seasonal red beet soup with creme fraiche and watercress
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