Recently, I came to you with a question: I asked you what YOU wanted to see on FoodHappy.
And you - to my delight! - offered up a culinary kaleidoscope of suggestions. From the practical to the whimsical, the simple to the complex, and the familiar to the exotic, you guys thought of it all!
And not just any curry.
To satisfy the six requests for curry that came my way (via comments and in person), I needed to find an intensely flavourful, coconut-based dish, packed with veggies and with enough protein-based oomph - preferably in the form of tofu - to satisfy vegetarians and omnivores alike. Oh, and it couldn't be too hard to make.
1. It fits the bill!
As is, the recipe below provides everything that Team Curry collectively asked for: it's rich, fragrant, hugely flavourful, packed with tons of veggies, tofu and two kinds of coconut, and is easy on the hard work (most of the work is prep, and simple prep at that - stuff like measuring ingredients and washing veggies). Success!
2. You can make it as easy or complex as you like!
Swap tofu for legumes (like chickpeas). Or use both!
Swap almonds for other nuts (cashews would be awesome!).
Omit - cilantro-haters rejoice! - the cilantro from the korma and curry paste recipes. I've done it before, and it was still delicious!
4. You don't need to go into the spice trade to make it.
Oftentimes, curry recipes call for a lot of different spices. And for someone who's new to curry, or who doesn't have time to track down obscure stuff like asafoetida, those recipes - however delicious they sound - can be intimidating. So I'm giving you a recipe that calls for four dry spices at most, all of which are super-easy to find! And the rest of the flavour? That comes from fresh ingredients. And, wouldn't you know, they're easy to find too!
I've been misleading you. How is that awesome, you ask?
I'm not going to just give you a curry recipe. Over the next week, I'm going to share with you a bunch of cool recipes that'll help you take your next curry-themed feast to the next level.
But first, we need curry, so let's get down to it!
1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or pan over medium-high. Once oil is hot, add onions, ginger, 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro stalks and butter and stir to coat. Cook until onions are golden, stirring frequently to prevent burning, roughly 10 minutes.
3. Once veggies are tender, stir in frozen peas, give them a minute to heat up, then remove curry from the heat. Taste and adjust with salt. To serve, ladle curry over cooked rice. Top with reserved cilantro leaves and slivered almonds, along with a dollop of plain yogurt and a squeeze of lemon, if you're so inclined!
*I keep my ginger in the freezer - when frozen, its stringy fibers are no match for a grater (it also keeps for longer)! But if you're using ginger that isn't frozen, I'd recommend finely-chopping rather than grating (otherwise you'll have a mess of fibers on your hands).
**Either use the curry paste recipe below, or substitute a store-bought coconut curry paste. Jamie Oliver, interested only in getting you to cook good food, recommends using Patak's mild curry paste (Patak's is tasty stuff!). If you go that route, start with 1/2 a cup of curry paste and adjust upwards until you've reached the level of flavour you're after.
***I kept mine at a simmer and didn't need to add any water. But if yours looks dry, don't be afraid to add a splash or two!
Note: The original korma recipe calls for only 1/2 cup of curry paste, but I find that the end result is too mild for my taste, so I use all of what the recipe below - a doubled and tweaked version of the original - makes. If you like milder curries, I'd recommend you make the recipe below and initially add only 1/2 cup of paste to your korma. Give the korma a stir, taste, and add more paste until you've reached a level of intensity that suits you!
1. Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat until fragrant and starting to brown (roughly 2-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pan). Grind seeds in a food processor, spice grinder or mortar and pestle until powdery.** Add the remainder of the ingredients to the processor and process until smooth.
*If you've got almonds on hand, you can grind them yourself using a food processor or spice grinder.
**Spices that you've toasted and ground yourself will be more flavourful than pre-ground spices. But you can certainly skip the toasting and grinding and use pre-ground spices instead. I toasted whole spices…and then forgot to grind them. Next time though!
That's a wrap for today. But remember: keep tuning in this week for cool curry-esque recipes that'll take curry night to the next level!
Great post! I'm a big fan of coconut in curry, but have only used coconut milk before. It will be interesting to taste something with fresh coconut!
Mmm I am hoping there might be a naan bread recipe coming up. I really don't like any of the ones I have bought before.
Yeah CURRY!!! I was not one of the many to originally suggest curry, but I'm ALWAYS a member of Team Curry - so delicious!
@Aaron: Thanks so much! Alas, this recipe uses dried rather than fresh coconut, but you've piqued my interest; I'll see what I can find! @Kelly: Hey!! : ) I'm not a big fan of store-bought naan either, so I have a tasty alternative coming up tomorrow! @JORDAN: Haha, lovely. Thanks for taking the time to drop by while you're away! @Katie: Haha, you're for sure a member! Time to make some badges, maybe?
I know this is an old post, but ever since you posted this it has gone into regular rotation at our house. Like once a week. Thanks!
Hey Katie! Thanks for the comment -- I appreciate it so much, new post or not! It's awesome to hear that the recipe has stuck with you. And you know, unlike you I don't make it nearly enough, so your comment is a happy reminder to give it another go. Thanks again!
The clock just struck midnight.
It means that the suggestion box for next week's Recipe Request post is now closed, and we're only days away from a post designed entirely around YOU!
I want to say a HUGE thanks to you guys for taking the time to submit such awesome suggestions. I had a ton of fun reading them (I'll definitely be drawing on them more than once!), and I'm super excited to get down to it this weekend!
So check back on Monday for an epic post created just for you!
And in the mean time, I hope you have a great day celebrating all things green, gold and Guinness. Cheers!
Ah, mothers. The keenest of observers.
Whether it was the, uhh, few pounds I gained while studying in Italy or, worse, a typo on the blog, my mom has always been quick to pick up on the things it takes me much longer to notice.
"Those are good", she said, "but you know, you may want to consider making a main dish".
Nearly two months in, and I have yet to post anything that would qualify as dinner. Or even lunch. Huh.
This being the same conversation that led to the creation of Project: Healthy-Eating Ideas for Mom and Dad, I figured I'd try to kill two birds with one stone (figuratively speaking, of course) and make a healthy, tasty meal that my parents - and you guys! - might want to make too.
ME: Ribollita! Italian for "reboiled", ribollita is a classic Tuscan white bean and vegetable soup that got its start as a tasty and resourceful way to use up whatever people had on hand. Leftover vegetable soup would be reboiled (hence the name), and white beans, inexpensive veggies, and stale bread would be tossed in along the way. It's history! It's tasty! Cool, right?
DAD: Whatever you say. But vegetable soup? I mean, sure it sounds healthy. But is it really a meal?
ME: Sure is! Because it's full of veggies, fresh herbs, white beans, and tomatoes, you're right to think that it's good for you. But this isn't just any healthy vegetable soup. See, by simmering a bit of parmesan along with the veggies and beans, and tossing in a handful of stale cubes of bread just before serving, you also get a soup that's satisfyingly savoury and hearty enough to stand on its own as a meal.
DAD: But do I need to make soup, let it cool, reboil it, and then add everything else in? That sounds like a lot of work.
ME: Nope! The idea behind that process is that it gives the flavours in your soup more time to develop and meld. But the recipes I looked at didn't require that you do that (most didn't even mention it), so I didn't bother and it still turned out great! Plus, the recipe makes lots, so the flavours will have lots of time to meld before you tuck into another bowl the next day! When it comes down to it, this is easy stuff: all you need are a few easy-to-find ingredients, a bit of chopping, one pot and some time, and you've got yourself a great meal.
ME: I thought you would be.
So there we have it! Dinner, at long last.
Next on my list: conquering the typos.
NOTE: Other recipes add in all sorts of stuff: garlic, other herbs, potatoes, fennel, additional greens, and generally more or less of this-and-that. The results may not be "authentic" (and I'm sure the recipe below isn't, in some way or another), but from what I gather the idea is to make something that works for you. I've tried to give you a good base to work with, so run with it and have some fun!
3. Discard cheese rind (if there's any left). Gently stir in bread cubes (try not to smush them to bits) and allow to soften and absorb broth for a couple of minutes. Taste and adjust with salt.**** Serve with a bit of fresh grated parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional, but tasty!).
*I used about 3.5 cups of water, which made for a ribollita that had very little broth. If you want something soupier, use more water/broth. Keep in mind too that the bread will soak up some of the broth.
**If your bread cubes aren't super-stale, you can dry them out on a baking sheet in a 250°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until they're crumbly.
***According to Jim Lahey, now's the time you'd let the soup cool and refrigerate it to allow the flavours to develop (he doesn't specify for how long, but I imagine you could do anything from a couple hours up to a day), after which you'd reboil it and carry on with the directions.
****I don't want to give you an exact amount, as the salt content of your water/broth, tomatoes, beans, cheese will vary considerably depending on what you use. To give you an idea though, I used water, unsalted tomatoes and salted beans and ended up adding about a 1/2 tsp of salt at the end. After you've added the bread, taste and adjust until it tastes great to you!
Don't forget: today's your last day to get your suggestions in. Have a great idea? Head over to the suggestions page!
Made this soup today and it was really delicious. Very flavourful! I did have to add a bit extra salt at the end. I cheated a little bit by not adding the bread cubes. Instead, I made "The Bread" with some of my no-knead bread. That was awesome! Will definitely make again!
Hurray! I'm so glad you gave it a try! And "The Bread" too - with a loaf of homemade no-knead no less. I'm seriously impressed!!
A single-layer buttermilk coffee cake.
A cake you can throw together using pantry staples and about 10 minutes of active prep time, and have a slice on your plate within the hour. A cake that's easier and quicker to put together than a batch of cookies.
Doesn't it just sound…well, a bit boring?
Because this isn't just a cake.
This is a light, tender, vanilla-scented cake, studded with bits of your favourite fresh fruit, all nestled under a sweet, crunchy, golden crust. One layer; three distinct components. Additional embellishment unnecessary and unwanted.
A cake that rises so substantially as it bakes that it envelops the fruit, turning its location into a sweet discovery to be made with each bite. A cake whose surface sparkles.
A cake that doesn't require a special occasion to make, but that will certainly make any occasion more special. That won't overwhelm you with its size, or make you feel like you've overindulged.
A cake that reminds you that sometimes, simple is best.
A cake that's 100% Scooter-approved.
And when it comes down to it, surely that reason above any - sorry for this - takes the cake.
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter and flour an 8- or 9-inch cake pan (the cake rises a lot, so go all the way up to the edges of your pan). Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper (see the directions at the end of the post!) and lightly butter the parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer*** on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until butter and sugar are light and fluffy. Add vanilla and beat to incorporate. Add egg and beat to incorporate.
4. Using a spoon or spatula, spread batter evenly in your prepared pan (it'll be quite thick). Distribute fruit evenly over batter and press into batter slightly. Sprinkle remaining 1.5 tbsp of sugar evenly over cake. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean (it should be moist, but not covered in sticky batter).
5. Cool cake in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake from a pan, then remove cake from the pan and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes more.
*No buttermilk? Put 1/2 tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice in your measuring cup, then add enough regular milk to reach the 1/2 cup line. Stir and let sit for five minutes or unitl milk has become buttermilk-y.
**The original recipe recommends using raspberries or other berries, but any slightly tart fruit should work. I used a peeled and thinly-sliced Granny Smith apple (next time, I'll dice it - bite-sized pieces are more fork-friendly). I've also made a version - our favourite thus far - using a cup of frozen pitted sour cherries, and almond extract in place of the vanilla. Have fun with it! And if you want fruit in each bite, bump up the quantity to a heaping cup.
***You can also use a stand mixer, but I've found that a hand-held mixer works better. Because the volume of butter and sugar is so small, our Kitchenaid paddle didn't have enough to grab onto to properly whip air into the mixture. But maybe it'll work better for you!
1. Cut a sheet of parchment paper large enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
2. Fold parchment it in half width-wise.
3. Fold parchment in half, length-wise.
4. Fold the horizontal edge over the vertical edge to make a triangle.
5. Repeat Step 4 to make a triangle half-the width of your original triangle.
6. With your pan upside down, line the tip your your triangle up with the centre of the pan and grab yourself a pair of scissors.
7. Cut off any parchment that hangs over the edge of the pan.
Was the Granny Smith apple inspired by our apple curry pasta??? If not, I'm going to pretend it was anyway, haha.
the cake looks like it developed a lovely crusty surface! maybe in celebration of the upcoming culmination of midterms, i will attempt this over the weekend. i have a bunch of peaches at home...but they are hardly "tart"...quite the opposite is suppose. hmmm..
FoodHappy is Taking Your Requests!
Today, you get to tell me what to make.
Simple as that. You've stopped by, said hello, and - my favourite part - tried things out. Great!
2. I want to help you.
I'm hugely passionate about food. I'm also hugely passionate about people. So when it comes to helping people with food, I'm so there. Some of you are talented cooks, and some of you are just starting out. That's totally fine. Because I believe that good food shouldn't be defined first and foremost by the level of skill it requires. I believe that good food - food that keeps you physically and mentally healthy and happy - can be made fun and accessible to everyone.
So I want to know: how can I help? What do you want to know how to make? What do you want to learn?
Everybody knows that food is best when it's shared. So while I've been posting, and you guys have been leaving awesome comments, I thought: why not take this sharing-over-the-internet thing a step further? If I could share with you guys an idea that originated out there, with you guys, wouldn't that be cool?
Easy. Leave me a comment telling me what you'd like me to post about.
If you're shy - and there's no need to be! - send me an email. Either way, feel free to suggest a recipe (or two!), an ingredient, or a technique - however vague or specific - anything goes!
Read your suggestions and choose one (at least!) to make: If there's one thing that keeps popping up, I'll go with that. If there isn't, I'll choose a suggestion that I think you guys will find interesting and fun.
I'll post the results - photos, recipes, stories, whatever else is relevant! - on Monday, March 21.
If you guys have fun doing this, we can work it into the rotation. If you don't dig it, it'll be a blip in history. Either way: you're always welcome to drop me a line to give me suggestions and ask questions!
That's my spiel. I've got my oven mitts on and my whisk at the ready.
You should make a souffle... because I'm too scared to try.
The best chocolate chip cookies in the world.
Something with eggplant! I love eggplant but I never know what to do with it. Ps. Your blog is amazing.
Hey! You might remember me from high school! I've been really enjoying your blog (it came up on my news feed on Facebook!) since I love cooking as well. I think some other readers and I think alike as I was also going to suggest an Indian curry (I do dal and naan a lot but my curries are always slightly lacking and I haven't found the secret!) or an eggplant dish (I'm stuck on roasted then sauteed with cumin, lemon, cilantro, etc. - good, but I'm sure not the only eggplant option!) Also, if you have a donvier, maybe an exciting new ice cream or sorbet? Or if you don't have one, a granita?
You should make a chocolate avocado cream pie! And then deliver it to me. Thanks!
hmmm. Egg plant is a good one. I also have a hard time convincing my non-vergetarian family to try out vegetarian dishes involving tofu...apart from the rare stirfry. So how about a curry-ish dish (keeping with the theme that seems to have developed) involving tofu?
@EVERYONE: These are awesome ideas!! I'll absolutely be coming back to this page to look for inspiration after I've made the "winning" dish. And if you've got more suggestions, keep them coming - this is fun!
Hooray!! What about something with espresso/coffee? Some tiramisu, mayhaps? OR - this may be a tad adventurous - I got some crazy coffee cheddar from that Lebanese grocery store I was telling you about! Maybe something cheesy and coffee-...y? Hahaha, perhaps I should refine my thoughts a bit and come up with an actual suggestion before next Wednesday. In the mean time, I love the slideshow header!
@Katie: Man, I need to get to this grocery store! And tiramisu combines coffee and cheese, so I imagine there must be other things that successfully combine them too. Time to do some research - thanks for the inspiration! @Maria: Hey!! Thanks so much for the lovely words - I'm so glad you've been enjoying it! Oooh, some Cortona-style pasta would be wonderful - I'll see what I can do! @Naomi: Oh my gosh. Those pies! That's an awesome resource - thanks for passing it along! And saltenas - oh man. One of those filled with gooey cheese or spicy potatoes would be incredible. And you're supposed to eat them as a mid-morning snack? South America must have been amazing!
The coke cake :) My favorite. And pho!
I agree with all previous statements involving Indian food and curry. Best idea. Please teach me to make delicious curry! Preferably with a meat substitute, since you know I'm kind of a carnivorous beast.
Hey Penny! Thanks so much! I'm so happy you stumbled upon it, and commented too : ) The cake recipe is awesome (all the credit goes to Gourmet on that one!) - I hope you do give it a try. And that's a great suggestion - I've got a few ideas swirling around already and am excited to set a timer and test them out!
Hey Lynda! Thanks for the suggestion and the kind words : ) Yep, you can definitely use frozen berries (I used frozen cherries with success!) - the only thing you might find is that the colour of the berries runs into the cake a bit more than usual. But it should still taste great!
I'm a bit late on this, but I would love to see a great portobello burger - and could it be combined somehow with that amazing no-knead bread?
When it comes to the world of food, there are few things I enjoy more than helping people out. Ask me a question about food, and I won't rest until I've given you an answer. Or a tour of the grocery store. True story.
So when my mom mentioned the other day that she and my dad had designs on eating better, I was all ears.
Given that they live on Prince Edward Island - the province known for its amazing potatoes - I can't blame my parents for having a soft spot for chips. But let's face it - too much of a soft spot and you'll end up with, well, a soft spot.
So my first task in Project: Healthy-Eating Ideas for Mom & Dad was to find a healthier, easy to make, and satisfyingly salty and crunchy substitute for potato chips.
DAD: But are they healthy?
ME: Yessir! Super-healthy kale - the new spinach, some are saying - is tossed in just a bit of oil and baked to a glorious crisp. And because kale is a bit salty-tasting on its own, you'll need to add only a bit of salt (if any!) to satisfy your craving. Nice!
DAD: But are they easy to make?
ME: You bet! Tear, toss, sprinkle and bake. The end. Happy snacking!
DAD: But are they really tasty?
ME: Addictively so. Salty (briny, even), intensely savoury, and with a surprisingly satisfying crunch, you'll have a hard time not eating the whole batch. And I don't say that just for effect. The batch in the photos was devoured within minutes of coming out of the oven by salty-plus-crunchy-snack connoisseurs (read: Lauren and Rob). And in this case, devouring the entire batch probably isn't a bad thing in the least.
ME: Bonus! It's economical! These days, a small bag of chips can set you back a couple bucks. At the grocery store I frequent, a bunch of kale costs a mere 98¢ and will yield about 10 cups of chips. Plus, with kale chips, there's no non-recyclable packaging to deal with. Beat that!
Makes lots - at least 10 loosely-packed cups - but it'll disappear quickly!
2. Using a knife or your hands, separate the leafy parts of the kale from the ribs. Discard ribs (here's where a composter comes in handy!). Cut or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and put in a large bowl.
*You may need to massage, rather than simply toss, the leaves to make sure they're evenly coated with oil, especially if you're using the curly stuff.
**As kale can be a bit salty-tasting on its own, you may want to go easy on the added salt to start - 2-3 big pinches per baking sheet should do it. Once the chips are out of the oven, if you find that you'd like them to be saltier, add another pinch or two.
***If you manage to have leftovers and find that they've lost their crispness overnight, you can, as reviewers of the original recipe have recommended, re-crisp them by popping them back in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes. I haven't tested this out yet, as we've never had leftovers!
Yum yum yum. These are so good it's unfair.
This is awesome, I need to try making a batch. Thanks for posting!
I looove kale chips - so addicting and delicious! I made the mistake of munching on these at work one day... NOT teeth friendly ; ) Make sure you have mini mirror at your desk.
Sounds too interesting not to try! Thanks for sharing.
I could go for more of these right now. Could you make these in a dehydrator in order to produce more and save on electricity? (Or do you need the oven the crisp them up?).
@Vi: For sure! And thanks for stopping by : ) If you do give them a try, let me know how they go! I've got a batch in the oven right now that I've tossed with sesame oil, sea salt, and sesame seeds - should be tasty! @Rob: Lucky you - you CAN go for more of them right now! Nice! And that's an excellent question - a quick google search tells me you can indeed make them in a dehydrator (which qualifies them as "raw"). Smart thinking!
Remembered to pick up kale yesterday and made this HIGHLY ADDICTIVE snack. 35 minutes in the oven...voila!! NO LEFTOVERS!!
yay for kale chips! i love your style of writing steph! and your right a bout how addictive they are, omnomnomnom! looking forward to reading my choc chip cookie recipe on here (hopefully, if you like it XD)!
@anna: Agreed -- kale chips are awesome! Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed the story (I'm not sure how my dad felt about it :P). And thanks for sending the cookie recipe along -- it already has me thinking up an idea for a post, so hopefully you'll see it on the site soon!
Today I want to share with you a recipe that goes back to my university days, when I had the good fortune of spending a semester in Tuscany.
Everything there - the friends, the food, the wine, the art, the landscape, the I-could-go-on-with-this-forever - was wonderful.
Everything, that is, but the bread.
You see, in Tuscany, the bread is made without salt. (A throwback, we were told, to a time centuries ago when Pisa, in a tiff, cut off Florence's salt supply). Doesn't sound like a big deal?
We struggled. I'm certain that with time we would have come to appreciate the Tuscan bread, unsalted but full of history and pride. But we were only there for a short time and, being surrounded by immediately-delicious things, we passed over the bread - which showed up nearly everyday at breakfast and dinner - in favour of other things.
Except when they made this.
Through the simple act of rubbing a clove of garlic over its freshly-toasted surface, then drizzling bottle-green olive oil and sprinkling salt into its cragged crevices, the Tuscan bread was transformed.
One bite of this Italian-style garlic bread - we called it simply The Bread - and we were hooked.
Whenever it was served, we knew we had done something right. Or maybe our resident chef just wanted to use up all that leftover bread. Either way, we were happy.
Here it is: The Bread.
1. Toast your bread until it's golden-brown. A toaster, toaster oven, broiler or grill will do just fine!
2. As soon as the bread has toasted, rub half a clove of garlic - cut side down - evenly across the surface of one piece of bread. You want to use enough pressure that the clove wears away, transferring to the surface of the crispy bread. Repeat with the other half-clove and piece of toasted bread.
3. Drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil and sprinkle 1 good pinch of salt over each slice of bread. Eat while it's hot!
*If you want to make a bunch of slices at once, work in batches or get someone to help you, as the garlic transfers to the bread best when the bread is still hot.
P.S. A big shout-out to my sister, Lauren, for baking the lovely loaf of bread you see in the first photo, and my brother-in-law, Rob, for passing me a magnifying glass and an idea. Thanks guys!
Just tried this out. Easy, very fast and very satisfying.
Carrot and fennel slaw, that is.
So what makes it so super?
Grate, chop, shake, wait and you're done!
2. It tastes like summer, but uses ingredients that easy to find in the winter.
Why try to coax a bit of summer out of those rock-hard tomato-impostors lurking around the grocery store when you can get it easily using ingredients that actually taste good? Carrots, fennel, lemon, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes (now there's a tomato I'll eat in February) make for a salad that's clean, bright, fresh, and easily attainable even when it's -30.
Unlike the mint-green mystery slaw you'll find at a company picnic (in July), this slaw is packed full of veggies, light on the dressing and there's no mayo or green food colouring in sight.
4. It will expand your culinary horizons.
According to Gourmet, this slaw applies the Algerian method of using ingredients as spices. Briny olives provide the bulk of the saltiness, while carrots, fennel and sun-dried tomatoes provide sweetness. Cool, hey?
5. It stays fresh for a long, long time.
Unlike green salads, which tend to wilt shortly after they're dressed, this slaw stays crunchy and fresh for days. I made some on Monday, and it was still crunchy on Thursday (and then it was gone!). And that means you can make a big batch all at once and get on with things!
Note: Each ingredient in this Algerian-style slaw is meant to add something different to the dish. Naturally then, higher-quality ingredients will give you a tastier slaw (so it's probably a good idea to leave those pimento-stuffed olives that are in the back of your fridge for something else).
1. Chop enough fennel fronds or basil (whichever you're using) to measure 3 tbsp and set aside.
2. Coarsely grate carrots. Cut fennel into matchstick-sized pieces: cut off base and tip of bulb, then cut bulb in half lengthwise. Place bulb-half cut-side down, and cut lengthwise into thin slices. Turn slices on their sides and cut lengthwise into matchsticks.**** Toss carrots and fennel together in a large bowl.
3. In a lidded jar, combine lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, chopped olives, and chiles (or whatever you're using in place of the chiles). Close jar and shake vigorously until ingredients are combined. Taste and add salt if necessary. Pour dressing over carrots and fennel and toss to coat. Cover bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavours develop.
4. After at least half an hour, add fronds/basil, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and additional olives to salad and toss to combine. Serve!
*If your fennel is frondless, use basil - which has a similar, licorice-y flavour - instead. I didn't think to add basil until after I took the photos, so the version you see here is basil-free.
**I used good-quality green and black olives, as that's what I had on hand. Next time I'll go for the recommended Spanish green olives.
***If you can't find either of these things (I couldn't), you can substitute in any of the following: 3/4 tsp sweet paprika plus a big pinch of cayenne, 3/4 tsp ancho chili pepper, or 3/4 tsp of another flavourful crushed red pepper. But use the aleppo if you can find it. From what I've read, it sounds like its flavour - bright, fruity, and complex, with a brief burst of heat - makes it worth the investment.
****Next time, I'll grate the fennel as well - it works just as well, and saves a bit of time. But if you want to practice your knife skills, matchstick-away!
Add toasted nuts: like toasted slivered almonds.
Add cheese: like a crumbly goat cheese or a soft feta. If you use feta, you may want to reduce the level of salt in the salad, either by using fewer olives or reducing the amount of salt you'd otherwise use in the dressing.
Put it in a pita: on its own, or with some grilled veggies, crumbly cheese (see above) or a mild, spreadable yogurt cheese.
Stir in a cooked grain: like quinoa or whole wheat couscous. If you do this, you'll probably want to double the dressing. Make the salad as directed, then stir in the cooked grains and add extra dressing until you've achieved the flavour you're looking for.
Some combination of any of the above!
Malithi, thanks! I'm so glad you like it : ) Can't wait until we can do some more cooking together!
A few short weeks ago, that's what I would have been saying - eyebrows raised - if you had brought them up in conversation (as you so often do, right?).
But then, I saw them. Four times in as many weeks: Speculoos.
First, in a cookbook: hailed as the perfect, crunchy accompaniment to lucious lemon ice cream.
Then, in a movie: a pantry staple offered to comfort a troubled friend.
Again! On a blog: described as the French equivalent to gingersnaps.
Finally, in the news: as the cookie that inspired a spread so popular it sparked multiple lawsuits and may come to rival peanut butter in popularity.
Speculoos (or speculaas) are thin, crunchy, Belgian spice cookies, traditionally baked in cookie molds (think: the most impressive animal crackers you've ever seen) in celebration of St. Nicholas' Eve.
They reminded us of these, only so much better - as homemade cookies always are. Plus, they're easy to make, fun to decorate (think of the possibilities!), and if anyone in your house bakes, you probably already have all of the ingredients on hand.
So please don't wait until you've heard about them three more times to make them. I promise: the universe knows what's up.
1. In a medium bowl, sift together first six ingredients, then give the sifted stuff a quick whisk to make sure everything is evenly incorporated. In the bowl of a stand mixer**, beat together butter and sugar until well-blended. Add egg and beat until incorporated.
2. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and mix until dough clumps together. Place 1/3 of dough on a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape the dough into a disc (I use the plastic wrap to help me out here). Repeat with each remaining third of dough. Chill dough for at least two hours.
3. Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove dough from the fridge and allow to warm up for 5-10 minutes. Unwrap dough, place on a lightly-floured sheet of parchment or wax paper and roll out until 1/4 - 1/5-inch thick. If the dough starts to stick to your rolling pin, dust the rolling pin with a bit of flour. Cut out cookies using a ~2-inch cookie cutter or a knife***, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet (as always, I used a Silpat). Gather dough scraps, roll out, and cut. Repeat until you've used all of the dough.
4. Bake cookies for 10-15 minutes or until edges are golden (the baking time will vary depending on how thin you've rolled your cookies, so keep an eye on them once you hit the 10 minute mark). Cool cookies on baking sheet, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
*This recipe was originally intended to make cookies AND a tart crust, so it makes a lot of dough. Rather than try to scale it down (who wants to try to use half of an egg?), I made the full batch and put two of the three discs of dough in the freezer for another time. Each disc should yield about two-dozen cookies.
**No stand mixer? No worries! You can use a bowl and either a hand mixer or a wooden spoon and some elbow grease.
***I cut mine into 3 cm x 7 cm rectangles (as per this recipe), and then pressed designs into the tops using knife and a circle-shaped bit of plastic - not necessary, but fun!
Not that you need anyone to tell you how to eat a cookie, but speculoos have been served in some peculiar ways, so I thought I'd share.
with the usual suspects: tea, coffee, milk, espresso - speculoos are perfect here!
with ice cream: crumble them overtop, dunk them in, or use them to sandwich together ice cream. We dunked ours in homemade sour cream ice cream. And we were happy.
as a tart crust: check out the tart recipe I based the cookies on - it sounds super tasty!
make a paste? find out what all the fuss is about, and whiz up some cookies with oil. Let me know how it goes.
as sandwich cookies: I imagine these would be pretty tasty rolled thin, baked, and used to sandwich together some melted chocolate or ganache.
in a sandwich: according to this article, speculoos sandwiches used to be popular among workers who couldn't afford to put cheese between their bread. Different times, hey?
I am going to make these and save for a stormy day..
Ooooh!! I love LOVE your blog!! I was waiting to see what would come next. I have tried the fries and am rising some no knead breat as we speak! Next up Speculoos :))) Keep the recipes coming!!!
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So I made "lots" of these cookies today and have eaten several. I justify it because of their small dimensions. They taste great! I liked the combo of spices in them. Thankfully I had a cookie cutter and didn't have to cut them out by hand. Will make them again another day.
These look fantastic! Can you think of a way to substitute something (maybe applesauce) for the egg?
I'm talking three ingredients kind of easy.
Unless you dig the potato out of the ground yourself, these are pretty much the freshest fries you can get. And they're good.
3. They're healthy (in the world of fries, at least).
Baked in the oven, these fries use cups - cups! - less oil than their deep-fried friends. Which means not only are they better for you, but they also won't make you, and everything you own, reek of oil. And, speaking from experience, you will only realize that your coat smells like it's been laundered in a deep fryer once it's too late for you to go home and change.
4. They're fun to make!
You're in charge, so experiment! Switch up the variety and cut of potato, swap a bland oil for something tasty, and add salts, seasonings (cheese, anyone? Keep scrolling!), and sauces to your heart's content.
As chips. For real. Some quick mental math tells me that the inputs for a batch of salted fries will set you back less than a dollar. Let's take a moment to think about that. A dollar!
A great recipe for oven-baked fries.
Two easy recipes that took our lunchtime batch to the next level.
Tasty tips on how to make these fries all your own.
2. Prepare potatoes: to keep potato from rolling around, slice a small amount off one of its long sides and place potato cut-side down. Next, cut potato lengthwise into ⅓-½-inch-thick slices. Cut slices into ⅓-½-inch-thick sticks (these are your fries!).
3. Toss potatoes with oil. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet (I used a Silpat). Bake for around 45 minutes or until fries are turning golden, tossing every 10-15 minutes to help them brown evenly (if you're not sure if they're done, let one cool, then try it!). Season with a couple big pinches of coarse salt or sea salt.
*Yukon Golds and sweet potatoes should work really well here too!
1. Finely chop garlic and parsley, and mix together with a couple big pinches of coarse salt. Sprinkle mixture over fries immediately after they're out of the oven, and toss to coat. Season with more salt if necessary.
1. Place all ingredients in a small lidded jar. Secure lid, and shake jar vigorously until mixture has emulsified. Adjust with salt, honey - whatever you think it needs - to taste. Store in the fridge and shake before use.
*Store fresh ginger in the freezer - it makes it much easier to grate (no stringy bits to worry about!), and keeps it fresh for much longer.
**Note that this is a salad dressing recipe, so it's not particularly thick. If you want more of a dip, I imagine you could scale the oil back by 1/4 cup.
dried spices and herbs: add ~2 tsp of your favourite dried spices and herbs when you toss unbaked fries with oil.
fresh herbs: toss hot fries with 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, cilantro, etc.!).
finishing salts: swap coarse salt or sea salt for a finishing salt. Note that the level of saltiness may be different from what you're used to (if you're not sure, taste it!), so adjust the amount accordingly.
cheese: a bit of fresh parmesan cheese finely grated overtop fresh fries - delicious! Or, you know, there's veggie poutine.
dressings, dips, condiments: ketchup, vinegar, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, truffle oil (pricey, but a little goes a long way and the results are delicious!), legit aïoli, quick aïoli or chipotle mayo, the list goes on!
some combination of any/all of the above!
You can also try different shapes (wedges, shoestrings, rounds). Just remember to adjust the baking time!
Alright, I'm convinced. Next time I want fries I am not going to the frozen foods aisle, I am going to the isle of fries.
This is exactly what I do for fries at home. Definitely can't beat homemade oven-baked fries. So good!


"Oh, youre voting for the lesser of two evils? Tell me how voting for evil has been working out for you."
Joe Biden was right when he slipped up and admitted that the banks subsidized by the government (and vise versa) will put you all back in chains.
The real choice is either Gary Johnson or Obamney, freedom or fascism. Very easy and simple choice to make.
If you absolutely refuse to vote Johnson, at least vote for David Rockefeller and demote him to President.
Why is everything you post just other people's work?
Do you expect us to argue with you, or infowars?
Nope, go browse the politics forum or my debate history. I have built many cases of my own.
You dont want citations? If I say "Obamney," I think it helps that I post a link to an article documenting why they are the same.
If she was a Green Libertarian like Ralph Nader then sure, but it appears she is just another Green Liberal.
3. Mitt Romney says that Barack Obama's bailout of the auto industry was actually his idea. False. Romney opposed the bailout and wanted the industry to immediately go through restructuring. I thought infowars was always right and factual?
5. They both believe in big government and they both have a track record of being big spenders while in office. False. Romney's spending shrank as governor when adjusted for inflation.
12. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have both been big promoters of universal health care. Their approaches were completely different. Romneycare is Massachusettscare, seeing as Romney opposed much of it. But it doesn't do a candidate good to say "I don't support this law that I signed".
15. Neither candidate wants to eliminate the income tax or the IRS. That doesn't make them the same. Romney wants to cut personal taxes, cut corporate taxes, and move to a territorial tax system. Obama doesn't want to do all that. Their policies are not the same. That's almost the same as saying "They both have policies about government spending, so they are the same".
16. Both candidates want to keep personal income tax rates at the exact same levels for the vast majority of Americans. Uh... seriously? THIS IS THE SITE YOU GET YOUR FACTS FROM?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!??! So, cutting tax rates across the board now qualifies as keeping rates at the exact same level? So full of fail.
Annoyed at the stretching of single facts into multiple facts. Both support Bernanke, AND think he did a good job, AND would reappoint him... that's not really three things. Same with patriot act and NDAA.
23. Barack Obama has not closed Guantanamo Bay like he promised to do, and Mitt Romney actually wants to double the number of prisoners held there. How is that being similar? Obama wants to close it, but can't.
Still waiting for you to prove that they are going to take my guns. A simple quotation of the treaty will suffice.
Your arguments seem to all be stolen from infowars. Either quotes, or plagiarism.
Anyone know when Obama starts at the DNC? I wanna see how creative the lies are this year.
I'm not defining differences. The differences exist. In record, and in policy.
If you disagree, how about you, oh, I don't know... address the points I made? You know, like a logical approach to discussing things?
I'm pulling for her and Obama. Either one will do.
Spending Rose 5% under Romney every year. Assuming you blindly follow the Feds definition of inflation.
Kidding right? Terrible argument, Romney has been on both sides of the issue.
1 - Clip lied. GM has not paid back its bailout. They are currently, IIRC, $15 billion short. Not to mention the $45 billion in taxes that they aren't having to pay.
2 - Romney did advocate what happened. GM was given billions of dollars to restructure... it didn't work. GM went bankrupt. Romney's plan? Let GM go bankrupt, so they can restructure and come out strong.
It wasn't the bailout that saved the auto industry. It was them going through bankruptcy, and it could have been handled much better.
? I can't even follow you're logic anymore. Neither candidate has proposed across the board tax cuts. The only difference in income tax policy is the 5% for the highest tax bracket.
"For the inflation-adjusted numbers, spending fell by about three-tenths of 1 percent over the five-year period discussed above, or by about four-tenths of 1 percent percent over the three-year alternative period. Those are small declines, but they are declines."
What worked or didn't work is irrelevant, both Romney and Obama supported the same policy, that is government funded bailout.
See, this is what I get frustrated with. Romney hasn't propsed tax cuts, huh?
What is a 'cut in marginal rates' if it isn't a cut?
"29. Both candidates earned a degree from Harvard University."
41. Both have two eyes.
43. Neither is a Russian named Stepan.
NO. ROMNEY DIDN"T SUPPORT THE BAILOUT.
Romney supported GM going through bankruptcy. Not being handed checks. They are not the same thing.
45. Both are (ALLEGEDLY) human.
46. Both are controlled by the Illluminati.
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Happy 4th of July Everyone. Here is a great blog post with all the answers to our burning LOST questions. No seriously, this is really pretty good. Did you know that Jack became a nice Smokey? And Jack and Kate had a son named David? Me neither but those are great theories.
Please check out The Revelation Podcast for answers to more of life's questions. The real life.


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Andy Serkis Says 'The Batman' Will Be 'Darker and Broodier' Than The Previous Batman Films
The Batman star Andy Serkis is opening up about the upcoming movie, that was put on hold due to the pandemic.
Speaking to LAD Bible, the 56-year-old actor confirmed fans' suspicions about the movie being darker and broodier than the previous incarnations.
"I would say that's not far from the truth," Andy shared.
He continued, "[The Batman] is very much about the emotional connection between Alfred and Bruce. That's really at the center of it. And it is a really exquisite script that Matt [Reeves] has written."
Andy also spoke about following in Michael Caine's footsteps as Alfred, the butler to Bruce Wayne.
"He was fantastic," he said. "His Alfred was legendary, I couldn't even begin to go there, really. You find it for yourself. It's like playing these iconic roles in Shakespeare, you go back, you revisit them and you have to make it your own and see what it is about the character that connects with you and your personal Venn diagram."
Robert Pattinson just opened up about The Batman as well, in his GQ magazine feature. See what he shared here…
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Joaquin Phoenix, Taron Egerton, & More BAFTAs Nominees Attend Party at Kensington Palace!
Joaquin Phoenix suits up while attending the 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party on Saturday (February 1) at Kensington Palace in London, England.
Taron Egerton was at the event alongside his longtime girlfriend Emily Thomas. They are both nominated for Best Actor for their work in Joker and Rocketman, respectively.
Also in attendance at the event were Joaquin's Joker co-stars Zazie Beetz (with boyfriend David Rysdahl) and Robert De Niro, who is nominated for Best Picture for producing The Irishman.
More stars at the party included The Two Popes' Best Actor nominee Jonathan Pryce, 1917's Dean-Charles Chapman and George Mackay, plus Andy Serkis and Aisling Bea.
Taron's Rocketman director Dexter Fletcher, who is nominated for Best British Film, was there to represent the film with him.
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Colin Farrell to Play Penguin, Andy Serkis to Play Alfred Pennyworth in 'The Batman'
Colin Farrell is in talks to play The Penguin!
The 43-year-old Total Recall actor is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to take on the villainous role in Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman, according to Deadline on Tuesday (November 5).
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Colin Farrell
The role was originated by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns in 1992.
In addition, Andy Serkis is in talks to play Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's butler, in the film, according to Variety.
As previously reported, Robert Pattinson will play Batman, Paul Dano will play The Riddler and Zoe Kravitz will play Catwoman.
Pre-production is expected to begin next summer, and the movie is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021.
READ MORE: Christian Bale Approves of Robert Pattinson as Batman
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Joe Alwyn & Guy Pearce Promote 'A Christmas Carol' with Andy Serkis at FX TCA Press Day
Joe Alwyn stands in between Andy Serkis and Guy Pearce while arriving at FX Networks Starwalk Red Carpet At TCA held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday (August 6) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The three actors stepped out to promote their new special, A Christmas Carol, which will air later this year on the network.
Joe will star as Bob Cratchit in the retelling of the classic Charles Dickens tale, with Andy playing as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Guy as Ebenezer Scrooge.
The BBC says that the special "is a unique and original take on the novel, and a haunting, hallucinatory, spine-tingling immersion into Scrooge's dark night of the soul."
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Andy Serkis to Direct Tom Hardy in 'Venom 2'
Andy Serkis has signed on to direct the upcoming movie Venom 2, according to THR!
The 55-year-old actor and filmmaker rose to fame for his motion capture performance as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He reprised the role in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and also got directing experience by serving as the second unit director for all three films.
Andy also had memorable roles in the movies 13 Going on 30 and Black Panther. He made his directorial debut on the 2017 movie Breathe and most recently directed Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle for Netflix.
The first Venom movie, starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, grossed an incredible $856 million at the box office despite a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 29%.
Tom is returning for the sequel, which was written by Kelly Marcel. The movie currently has an October 2, 2020 release date.
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Taron Egerton Gets Support from Girlfriend Emily Thomas & Elton John at 'Rocketman' UK Premiere!
Taron Egerton is dapper in a suit while hitting the blue carpet alongside his girlfriend Emily Thomas and his mother at the UK premiere of his film Rocketman held at the Odeon Luxe on Monday (May 20) in London, England.
The 29-year-old actor was joined at the event by his co-stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Richard Madden and Kit Connor, as well as Elton John and his husband David Furnish, and director Dexter Fletcher.
Also in attendance to show their support for the film were Claudia Schiffer, Kelly Osbourne and her beau Jimmy Q, Boy George, Terri Seymour, James Blunt and wife Sofia Wellesley, Elizabeth Hurley, Andy Serkis and his wife Lorraine Ashbourne.
That same day, Taron was spotted making his way out of the BBC Radio 1 studios after promoting Rocketman first thing in the morning.
FYI: Taron and his girlfriend Emily are wearing custom Etro looks. Claudia is wearing Zuhair Murad Couture.
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Eddie Redmayne & Lily James Celebrate Young Filmmaking Talent at Into Film Awards 2019!
Eddie Redmayne keeps it cool and casual while hitting the red carpet at the 2019 Into Film Awards held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Monday (March 04) in London, England.
The 37-year-old Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald star was joined at the event by Lily James, Luke Evans, Jack Lowden, Andy Serkis, Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams, Bill Nighy and Jason Isaacs.
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The Into Film Awards is the best place to showcase young filmmaking talent, with categories designed to highlight the large pool of young creatives in the UK. The categories include Into Film Club of the Year, Ones to Watch, and Film Reviewer of the Year.
FYI: Lily is wearing a Petar Petrov dress.
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10 Oldest Video Game Consoles in The World
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Video game consoles are something that can be found in almost every household. They are extremely fun to play, and no one can say no to a little family battle of Madden or Mario Party. However, most people don't realize that home video game consoles are actually a lot older than you think. If you try to name the oldest video game console, you'll probably get it wrong.
While they are very popular today, they weren't as popular a few decades ago because of the high price tag. If you wanted to play a video game back in the 1970s, you were better off going to your local arcade. Think of the oldest video game console you remember playing on and see if it is on this list. Here are the oldest home video game consoles:
10. Wii
Units Sold: 101.6 Million
Price at Release: $249.99
Manufacturer: Nintendo
The Wii console made by Nintendo may feel like a blast from the past, but it was only released a little over ten years ago. It's one of the fastest selling video game consoles, and it invited families with children of all ages to play.
It's possible that the reason it was so popular is because Nintendo had all kinds of games for it. From Mario Kart to Call of Duty, the Wii had it all. Wii consoles are still very popular today, but they aren't as expensive as they were when they launched. The Wii was eventually replaced with the Wii U, but now Nintendo is focusing on their newest console, Nintendo Switch.
9. Xbox 360
Units Sold: 83.7 Million
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Who hasn't played on an Xbox 360? The 360 was a revolutionary product that really changed the video gaming world. The games played on Xbox 360 were much more in depth and intense than the ones played on other consoles. The graphics were better, and every die-hard video game fan had to have one of these.
It rose to popularity amongst the other consoles of its time, and it still holds the title of the sixth highest selling video game console in history. One of the most popular games to be played on the Xbox 360 was Halo, which was a shooting war type game. The Xbox controller allowed for more advanced moves during video gaming, so there were a lot of games that came out that were aimed toward an older crowd rather than the younger crowd that was used to playing video games. It helped change who played video game consoles.
8. Dreamcast
Units Sold: 9.1 Million
Manufacturer: Sega
The Dreamcast became the final console that would ever be released by Sega. They were in the market for 18 years, and their consoles sold fairly well. The Dreamcast's number one game was Sonic Adventure. Sega was known for their Sonic games, and their games are still created today for other console companies.
In 2001, the Dreamcast was officially discontinued. While it had a successful release in the United States, the company had spent too much on marketing and advertising, so they were incurring significant financial losses. Critics today consider this video game console ahead of its time, and the games the console had were very creative. It was also the first console that could support internet and allow users to play online.
7. Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 was Nintendo's third console that was released for home use. It was named this because the console had a 64-bit processing unit. This home video game console was the last of its kind to use cartridges as the storage format.
Time had named the Nintendo 64 the machine of the year. The first game it launched with was Super Mario 64, and it earned the title for the 9th greatest video game console of all time. The color and sound was revolutionary on this console, and it brought video games to life in a whole different way than other consoles could.
6. PlayStation
Manufacturer: Sony
You've probably been waiting for this one on the list. PlayStation is an amazing video game console, and it led the way for its successors throughout the next 20 years. This console was the first of its kind that was made a significant price jump. The PlayStation console was competing against models that were significantly cheaper, but it was still very successful. With over 100 million units sold, its launch was amazing.
PlayStation was a start up for Sony, and in a world that was ruled by Nintendo and Sega, the PlayStation was a phenomenal change from the status quo. Sony focused on appealing to an older crowd, which really helped them change the market of video game consoles. Because of this, the PlayStation was one of the best-selling video game consoles in history.
5. Sega Genesis
The Sega Genesis was pretty popular for Sega. It was a higher priced video game console, but the release still did very well. The processing chip was 16-bits, and it even had 3D graphics. The Genesis came stocked with a few games, but users could also add more games by buying separate additions.
The Sega Genesis was a fairly popular console, and there was even a flashback console that came out in 2016 with some of the same games. This flashback model was just $69.99, and it sold well for a vintage console.
4. Atari 7800
Units Sold: 8 Million
Manufacturer: Atari
The Atari 7800 was like the apology to fans after the Atari 5200 tanked. When the Atari 7800 was released, fans were much more excited. It was fully compatible with the earlier version Atari 2600, and it had 59 games to choose from.
The most popular game on this console would be Donkey Kong. There were also some golf games and Ms. Pac-Man, which was reminiscent of traditional arcade games.
3. Color TV-Game
Price at Release: 48,000 Japanese Yen (Approximately $400)
The Color TV-Game had the highest sales in first generation video game consoles. It was only released in Japan, but it was Nintendo's step into the market.
The games on this console were very simple, but they were considered to be revolutionary since they could be played with two people or against a computer person.
2. Atari Pong
Units Sold: 35,000 Million
Price at Release: $79.95
Atari Pong is often credited as the first home video game console. It contained a Ping-Pong style game that was released exclusively through Sears.
Atari was used to making arcade games, but people went crazy for this home console. Even though it could only play one game, the table tennis video game was very successful.
1. Magnavox Odyssey
Units Sold: 101 Million
Manufacturer: Magnavox
The world's first home video game console is none other than the Magnavox Odyssey. It was extremely simple, and it didn't even have sound capabilities. Only three dots were shown on the screen when connected to the television, and the dots would change depending on the game being played.
However, people loved it, and it sold over 100 million units. It is still one of the highest selling consoles of all time, and these consoles are now worth hundreds of dollars in vintage condition.
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TUESDAY, Sept. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Close to 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed to pass tests for potency or purity since the state began mandating such testing July 1, a new report finds.
Cannabis-infused cookies, candies, and tinctures have been hit hardest, with about a third being banned for sale, the Associated Press said. Only a small number have been withheld from sale due to safety hazards such as unacceptable levels of bacteria, solvents, or pesticides, according to the California Bureau of Cannabis Control. Overall, 11,000 samples of marijuana products were tested in July and August, with nearly 2,000 failing to pass. Sometimes failure to pass simply means a labeling change is required, but in other instances the product must be destroyed, the AP said.
"Mandatory statewide testing is a new thing and it's going to take some time for everything to run smoothly, but on the whole we're pleased with how things are progressing," Bureau of Cannabis Control spokesman Alex Traverso told the AP.
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FILE – In this Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
By Tom Campbell | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: June 10, 2019 at 9:18 am | UPDATED: June 10, 2019 at 9:18 am
Whether against China, or just recently, Mexico, President Trump has used the threat of tariffs to gain trade and immigration concessions. It might be a successful bargaining tool, but is it legal? The U.S. Constitution gives Congress, not the president, authority to "lay and collect . . . Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises."
Over the years, Congress has delegated some of its powers over international commerce to the President. Its greatest delegation came as America was entering World War I, when Congress passed the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA). Congress gave the president great power relative to war, including the power to confiscate assets of individuals whose countries were at war with America, and to prohibit trade with those countries. In the late 1970's, Congress amended the TWEA, passing the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) on which President Trump's threats against Mexico were based. This law allows the president to declare an emergency and then empowers him to impose restrictions on international trade he deems appropriate for dealing with the emergency. Congress retained, however, the right to declare the emergency over, by a simple majority of both houses, thereby terminating all the sanctions the president might have imposed. This simple majority could not be vetoed by the president.
Seven years later, in an unrelated case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not act by a simple majority, unable to be vetoed by the president. The court reasoned that Congress can constitutionally act only by passing laws, and laws have to be submitted to the president for his veto. This decision affected almost a hundred other laws than the one before the court, laws in which Congress had given up some power to the president, thinking it had retained an important final check. But the 1983 Supreme Court decision left Congress with the consequences of a bad bargain: it had given up power, but lost its fail-safe control over the authority it had delegated to the president.
Now all Congress can do is pass a law undoing any presidential tariffs. However, the president could veto such a law, and it would take two thirds of both houses of Congress to override that veto. Congress did not have to give the president any authority over tariffs. For almost two centuries, the tariff power resided exclusively with Congress. A single house of Congress, by majority vote, could have prevented any tariff power from going to the president; but now, because of an unrelated Supreme Court opinion, it takes 2/3 of both houses to stop him.
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But the president's tariff might not be legal. The situation on our southern border is serious but it is not war. President Trump has used a legislative tool because it was available, not because it was ever intended for situations of this kind. The wording of the statute doesn't say "tariff." It says the president, upon finding an emergency, may "regulate . . . any property in which any foreign country or a national thereof has any interest."
President Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose tariffs should be challenged in the courts. In a previous challenge to IEEPA, the Supreme Court upheld President Jimmy Carter's hostage settlement with Iran. That agreement had required Americans whose property had been confiscated by Iran to go to third-country arbitration instead of American courts. This was an integral part of the hostage release President Carter had negotiated with Iran. Congress could not have made that deal.
By contrast, setting of tariffs is still, overwhelmingly a function the U.S. Constitution gives to Congress. If the president can use IEEPA to set tariffs simply by declaring an emergency, there is nothing left to Congress' exclusive tariff authority. The Supreme Court was hesitant to overturn the Iranian hostage settlement; but that should not keep it from restoring the balance of power regarding tariffs to what Congress had intended and the U.S. Constitution requires.
Tom Campbell is a professor of law and a professor of economics at Chapman University. He is the author of a constitutional law text, "Separation of Powers in Practice," published by Stanford University Press. He served five terms in the US House of Representatives. He changed from the Republican Party to independent in 2016.
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Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p
NORD gratefully acknowledges Shashikant Kulkarni, PhD, Director of CytoGenomics and Molecular Pathology, Director of Clinical & Molecular Cytogenetics, Department of Pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, for assistance in the preparation of this report.
Synonyms of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p
8p- Syndrome, Partial
Chromosome 8, 8p Deletion Syndrome, Partial
Chromosome 8, Partial Deletion of Short Arm
Chromosome 8, Partial Monosomy 8p
Del(8p) Syndrome, Partial
Distal 8p Monosomy
Partial 8p Monosomy
Terminal 8p- Syndrome (8p21 to 8p23-pter), Included
Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p is a rare chromosomal disorder characterized by deletion (monosomy) of a portion of the eighth chromosome. Associated symptoms and findings may vary greatly in range and severity from case to case. However, common features include growth deficiency; mental retardation; malformations of the skull and facial (craniofacial) region, such as a small head (microcephaly) and vertical skin folds that may cover the eyes' inner corners (epicanthal folds); heart (cardiac) abnormalities; and/or genital defects in affected males. Additional craniofacial features may also be present that tend to become less apparent with age, such as a short, broad nose; a low, wide nasal bridge; and/or a small jaw (micrognathia). In most cases, Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p appears to result from spontaneous (de novo) errors very early in embryonic development that occur for unknown reasons.
As noted above, associated features may be extremely variable. However, in many cases, there are growth delays during fetal development (intrauterine growth retardation) as well as after birth (postnatal growth retardation).
The syndrome is also commonly associated with mild mental retardation, although more severe retardation may be seen in some instances. In addition, other cases have been described in which affected individuals have normal intelligence. Monosomy 8p may also be characterized by delays in the acquisition of skills that require the coordination of mental and motor activities (psychomotor retardation). According to reports in the medical literature, many affected children may have speech difficulties. In addition, behavioral problems are commonly seen during childhood, such as abnormally active (hyperactive), impulsive behavior and/or outbursts of aggressiveness.
Monosomy 8p is also typically characterized by craniofacial malformations that may be relatively subtle in some cases. In addition, a few cases have been reported in which such malformations are not apparent. Craniofacial features commonly seen with the syndrome include an unusually small head (microcephaly); a narrow skull and high forehead; low-set and/or malformed ears; and/or vertical skin folds that may cover the eyes' inner corners (epicanthal folds). As noted above, additional craniofacial abnormalities may also be present that may become less evident with age. Such features may include a flat, wide nasal bridge; a broad, short nose; a small, receding jaw (microretrognathia); and/or other abnormalities.
In addition, many affected individuals may have an unusually short neck; a broad chest; and/or widely set, underdeveloped (hypoplastic) nipples. Males with the syndrome may also have genital abnormalities, such as a developmental defect in which the testes have failed to descend into the pouchlike structure known as the scrotum (cryptorchidism); deficient activity of the testes (hypogonadism); and/or abnormal placement of the urinary opening (hypospadias), such as on the underside of the penis.
In many cases, Monosomy 8p is also characterized by various structural malformations of the heart that are present at birth (congenital heart defects). Such defects may include an abnormal opening in the wall (septum) that separates the two lower or the two upper heart chambers (ventricular or atrial septal defects) or where the wall between the atria joins the wall between the ventricles (atrioventricular septal defect), allowing some oxygen-rich blood to recirculate through the lungs and potentially leading to rising blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
In some cases, additional cardiac defects may be present, such as underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the right ventricle; abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the opening between the pulmonary artery and the right ventricle (pulmonary stenosis); and/or other abnormalities. (The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-depleted blood from the right ventricle to the lungs, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs. The aorta, the major artery of the body, arises from the left ventricle and supplies oxygen-rich blood to most arteries.)
In those with congenital heart defects, associated symptoms and findings may vary, depending on the size, nature, and/or combination of heart malformations present and other factors. Some individuals may show no apparent symptoms (asymptomatic). However, in other cases, symptoms and findings may include difficulties feeding, poor growth, difficult or labored breathing (dyspnea), profuse sweating, recurrent lung infections, an impaired ability of the heart to pump blood efficiently to the lungs and the rest of the body (heart failure), bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes (cyanosis), enlargement of the heart, and/or other abnormalities. In severe cases, congenital heart disease may lead to potentially life-threatening complications.
In cases of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p, there is deletion (monosomy) of an end (distal) portion of the short arm (p) of chromosome 8. "Distal" indicates away or farthest from a particular point of reference, meaning the chromosome's centromere (described below).
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all body cells. They carry the genetic characteristics of each individual. Pairs of human chromosomes are numbered from 1 through 22, with an unequal 23rd pair of X and Y chromosomes for males and two X chromosomes for females. Each chromosome has a short arm designated as "p," a long arm identified by the letter "q," and a narrowed region at which the two arms are joined (centromere). Chromosomes are further subdivided into bands that are numbered outward from the centromere. For example, the distal portion of the short arm of chromosome 8 (8p), sometimes referred to as "8p", includes bands 8p21 through 8p23; the end or "terminal" of 8p is known as "8pter".
In individuals with this chromosomal syndrome, the length and location of the monosomic region of 8p may vary, potentially affecting the range and severity of associated symptoms and findings. Reported cases have included deletions beginning within bands 8p21, 8p22, or 8p23 (breakpoint) that may extend to 8pter (i.e., terminal deletions) or may be interstitial. ("Interstitial" in this context means situated between, such as between other regions of a chromosome.) A few cases have also been reported in which certain, more "proximal" interstitial deletions of 8p may be associated with particular features characteristic of the syndrome. (Proximal, which is the opposite of the term distal, indicates closer to or nearest a particular point of reference [i.e., the centromere].)
Researchers have mapped a gene (known as "GATA4") to the short arm of chromosome 8 (8p23.1) that is thought to control expression of other genes involved in cardiac development. Evidence suggests that deficiency or disruption of GATA4 may contribute to certain congenital heart defects seen in some individuals with distal deletions of 8p involving 8p23.1. For example, in a study of patients with deletions of band 8p23.1, researchers demonstrated that affected individuals with associated heart defects had only one copy of the GATA4 gene, while another patient without known cardiac defects had both copies of the gene.
In most cases, Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p appears to be caused by spontaneous (de novo) errors very early in embryonic development that occur for unknown reasons (sporadically). In such instances, the parents of the affected child usually have normal chromosomes and a relatively low risk of having another child with the chromosomal abnormality.
Rare cases have also been reported that appear to result from a "balanced translocation" in one of the parents. Translocations occur when portions of certain chromosomes break off and are rearranged, resulting in shifting of genetic material and an altered set of chromosomes. If a chromosomal rearrangement is balanced, meaning that it consists of an altered but balanced set of chromosomes, it is usually harmless to the carrier. However, such a chromosomal rearrangement may be associated with an increased risk of abnormal chromosomal development in the carrier's offspring.
Chromosomal analysis and genetic counseling are typically recommended for parents of an affected child to help confirm or exclude the presence of a balanced translocation or other chromosomal rearrangement involving chromosome 8 in one of the parents.
Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p appears to affect males and females in relatively equal numbers. Since the disorder was originally described in 1973, over 20 cases have been reported in the medical literature.
Symptoms of the following disorders may be similar to those of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a spectrum of abnormalities that may vary from case to case. The disorder is most frequently characterized by distinctive craniofacial features, including incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth (cleft palate), narrow eyelid folds (palpebral fissures), a prominent nose, and jaw malformations; congenital heart defects, particularly ventricular septal defects; low tone of voluntary (skeletal) muscles (hypotonia) during infancy; and/or learning disabilities. Less common features may include mental retardation; short stature; temporarily low levels of calcium in the blood during the newborn period (neonatal hypocalcemia); unusually slender hands and fingers; and inguinal or umbilical hernia. In infants with an inguinal hernia, there is protrusion (herniation) of a portion of the intestine into the canal that passes through lower muscular layers of the abdominal wall. (In males, the inguinal canal is the tubular passageway through which the testes normally descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before birth.) An umbilical hernia is a skin-covered protrusion of intestine and the fold of fatty membrane in front of the intestine (omentum) through a defect in the abdominal wall at the navel (i.e., the umbilicus, where the umbilical cord joined the fetal abdomen). Occasional abnormalities associated with VCFS may include clouding of the lenses of the eyes (cataracts); abnormalities of blood vessels of the nerve-rich innermost membranes of the eyes (tortuous retinal vessels); underdevelopment or absence of the thymus; and/or other features. (The thymus, a lymphoid tissue organ, is thought to play a role in the body's immune response until puberty.) VCFS may appear to occur randomly for unknown reasons (sporadically) or may be familial, with autosomal dominant inheritance. The disorder often appears to result from deletion of part of the long arm of chromosome 22 (22q11). However, some cases have also been described in which chromosomal abnormalities other than monosomy 22q11 have been associated with features characteristic of VCFS; for example, in one case, a child with deletion of 8p23.1-pter had features similar to those seen in VCFS. (For further information on this disorder, choose "velocardiofacial" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
Additional chromosomal disorders may be characterized by symptoms and findings similar to those associated with Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p. Chromosomal testing is necessary to confirm the specific chromosomal abnormality present. (For further information on such disorders, choose the name of the specific chromosomal disorder in question or use "chromosome" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
In some instances, the diagnosis of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p may be suggested before birth (prenatally) by specialized tests such as ultrasound, amniocentesis, and/or chorionic villus sampling (CVS). During fetal ultrasonography, reflected sound waves create an image of the developing fetus, potentially revealing certain characteristic findings that suggest a chromosomal disorder or other abnormalities. With amniocentesis, a sample of fluid that surrounds the developing fetus is removed and analyzed, while CVS involves the removal of tissue samples from a portion of the placenta. Chromosomal analysis performed on such fluid or tissue samples may reveal the presence of Monosomy 8p2.
Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2 may be diagnosed and/or confirmed after birth (postnatally) by a thorough clinical evaluation, identification of characteristic physical findings, chromosomal analysis, and other specialized tests. A thorough cardiac evaluation may also be advised to detect any heart abnormalities that may be present. Such evaluation may include a thorough clinical examination; evaluation of heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope; x-ray studies; tests that record the electrical activities of heart muscle (electrocardiography [EKG]); a technique in which sound waves are directed toward the heart, enabling evaluation of cardiac motion and structure (echocardiogram); or other measures.
In turn, because congenital heart defects are commonly associated with Monosomy 8p, chromosomal analysis is suggested for all infants who are diagnosed with certain cardiac anomalies in association with facial malformations or an unusually small head (microcephaly) or both.
The treatment of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Such disease management may require the coordinated efforts of a team of medical professionals, such as pediatricians; surgeons; heart specialists (cardiologists); physicians who diagnose and treat disorders of the skeleton, muscles, joints, and related tissues (orthopedists); and/or other health care professionals.
For affected individuals with congenital heart defects, treatment with certain medications, surgical intervention, and/or other measures may be required. In some cases, physicians may also recommend surgical repair or correction of certain craniofacial malformations, genital defects, and/or other malformations associated with the disorder. The specific surgical procedures performed will depend on the size, nature, severity, and combination of anatomical abnormalities, their associated symptoms, and other factors.
Early intervention services may also be important in ensuring that affected children reach their potential. Special services that may be beneficial include special remedial education, speech therapy, physical therapy, and/or other medical, social, and/or vocational services. Genetic counseling will also be of benefit for families of affected children. Other treatment for this disorder is symptomatic and supportive.
Information on current clinical trials is posted on the Internet at www.clinicaltrials.gov. All studies receiving U.S. government funding, and some supported by private industry, are posted on this government web site.
For information about clinical trials sponsored by private sources, contact:
(Please note that some of these organizations may provide information concerning certain conditions potentially associated with this disorder [e.g., mental retardation, craniofacial abnormalities, congenital heart defects, etc.].)
NORD Member Organizations
Chromosome Disorder Outreach, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL 33429-0724 USA
Website: http://www.chromodisorder.org/
Project 8p
Website: https://project8p.org/
7272 Greenville Avenue
Website: http://www.heart.org
Craniofacial Foundation of America
975 East Third Street
Website: http://www.craniofacialfoundation.org/www
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
1550 Crystal Dr, Suite 1300
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.org
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
Website: http://www.thearc.org
UNIQUE – Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group
G1 The Stables
Station Road West
Oxted, RH8 9EE United Kingdom
Website: http://www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp
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