Robert Canterbury's Raised Bed Urban Garden
A city garden that faced a lot of difficulties - and became an oasis. I think if I'd known what I was doing, I would have been dangerous, but not knowing, I just plunged ahead building raised beds from cinder blocks with no mortar and topped with ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Injee Pulli - Spicy Ginger Relish
Roast the fenugreek seeds in a few drops of oil (1 minute) then crush in a mortar to powder. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add ginger and salt. Stir fry for 7-10 minutes to reduce the water content of the ginger. Add the blended tamarind chilli ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
James Kirschke
In Vietnam during 1966 and 1967, James Kirschke was commander of the mortar platoon of 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, and of a rifle platoon in Hotel Company, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines. He was medically retired in 1968. Kirschke is also the author of ... [... more]
Random House |
Chilean Salsa
After trying this salsa, it is hard to go back to store-bought salsa. I could eat my weight in this stuff, along with tortilla chips. Yum!! In a mortar, crush the garlic, chile peppers, and salt and make a paste, using a circular motion with the ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Roasted Herbed Potatoes
Scrub potatoes and cut into large chunks (leave the skins on). Crush the herbes de Provence slightly with a mortar and pestle to break up the large needles of rosemary. Put potatoes in the roasting pan, drizzle with the one tablespoon of olive ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Roasted Beets with Skordalia
Scrub beets and trim off their stem and root ends. Peel and cut into 1/4" rounds. Crush garlic, allspice berries, peppercorns, and salt using a mortar and pestle so that the mixture becomes pastelike and damp. Place the beets in a shallow ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Andalusian Wild Asparagus
This recipe is from the south of Spain (Seville) and it is typically mediterranean. Whilst they are cooking, fry the garlic cloves and the bread in a frying pan with olive oil until they brown. Then, drain them and place them into a mortar to ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
End Of Work
 Everyday more relevant.: Amazon does not allow to scale a book differently for the message and for the way the message is brought. For the message I would give a 5 , for the way a 4, for the solutions a 3. The theme brought is one of the principal [... more]
CDN$23.50
Amazon CA |
Seven Roads to Hell: A Screaming Eagle at Bastogne
The battle for Bastogne: "Seven Roads to Hell" refers to the seven key roads coming out of Bastogne, Belgium. This confluence of roads was a pivotal logistic point as armies could then move men and materials about the area. Understanding this, [... more]
CDN$28.04
Amazon CA |
The Vile Village
From Amazon.com: The seventh book in Lemony Snicket's splendidly gloomy Series of Unfortunate Events shadows the three Baudelaire orphans as they plummet headlong into their next misadventure. Mr. Poe, their ineffective legal guardian, having exhausted [... more]
CDN$29.95
Amazon CA |
Steel Construction Manual
Steel Construction Manual: The title of this book, in my mind, is a misnomer. If you're looking for a true manual of steel construction, meaning a how-to book, this isn't the book to buy. This book is centered around architecture, not down and dirty [... more]
CDN$173.72
Amazon CA |
The best fake book ever: Over 1000 songs : [f]or ...
Not for youngsters: I just want to disagree with those reviewers who say that if you are over 40 this book is not for you. I am over 50, and I find the song selection of this book to be outstanding. I am sure my 21 year old son wouldn't identify with it, [... more]
CDN$61.95
Amazon CA |
