Specification MIL-C-44072: Now that’s a tasty treat, soldier
We want to pass on a wonderful brownie recipe we’ve just discovered. It comes from the Defense Logistics Center at the Defense Supply Agency in Philadelphia. It sets forth in 26 pages of Pentagonese what you need to do to whip up a bunch of chocolate-covered brownies or oatmeal cookies. You’ll need a big whip. [...]
In a gray mood? Go with the pinot
Pinot gris or pinot grigio. To paraphrase Shakespeare, the grape by either name would smell as sweet – or, in this case, as tangy. But the body, character and taste? Ah, but do you want the richness of the gris or the refreshing acidity of the grigio? It all depends on what you want out [...]
Weight loss could hinge on sleep
Tawnie Knight continues to struggle with her weight. And she continues to work with personal trainer Gabe Nagy, and continues her determination to get healthy. Her latest blog: I am still working hard but have been exploring what I can do to lose more weight. This journey has been one of continuous adjustments. I [...]
Trained noses to sniff Gulf seafood for oil
PASCAGOULA, Miss. – William Mahan bends over a bowl of raw shrimp and inhales deeply, using his left hand to wave the scent up toward his nose. Deep breath. Exhale. Repeat. He clears his palate with a bowl of freshly cut watermelon before moving on to raw oysters. Deep breath. Exhale. Repeat. He’s one of [...]