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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Dimpled Apple Cake
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...The upside to being housebound is the time that's gained to explore new blogs and test recipes that have been waiting in the wings. I know I could iron or straighten closets, but when I have stolen time I prefer read or bake. Most of you know that I have a real weakness for apple cake. Actually, I have a serious problem and have been known to grow weak-kneed when the aroma of baking apples and cinnamon hits my nose. I know I need help. My hope is that a program will be formed before I've plucked the last apple from the last tree in America. This time, though, the Silver Fox had a hand in my undoing. Having just found the, new to me, blog The Kitchn, I called him over to take a peek at Faith Durand's apple cake. He must have liked what he saw because he volunteered to peel and core apples if I'd make the cake. What's a girl to say? I had a volunteer to do the heavy lifting, so I let him have a go at the apples while I assembled the other ingredients. The cake came together quickly, and within the hour the two of us had a piece of still warm cake to enjoy with our afternoon coffee. The cake, which is made with yogurt and olive oil, has a Mediterranean aspect and a unique, slightly tart flavor that sets it apart from other apple cakes I've tried. It is delicious, though much less sweet than you would expect. I found that refreshing and can recommend this cake to anyone who likes their treats warm and barely sweet. The cake wants to stick to the pan, so I'd advise you to use a really healthy coating of non-stick spray when you prepare your pan. This cake is very moist and when allowed to sit for a day or two it becomes more like a bread pudding than a cake. I prefer it fresh and warm from the oven. While this is not my all-time favorite apple cake, it is very nice and I will make it again. I hope you'll give it a try. Here's the recipe.
Dimpled Apple Cake...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Faith Durand via The Kitchn
1-1/2 cups Greek- yogurt, well-stirred
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 small tart apples, such as Granny Smith, about 1-1/2 pounds
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
Cinnamon Streusel
2-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided use
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray or olive oil.
2) Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Peel and core apples, and chop into chunks about 1/2-inch across. (My apple chunks were 1-inch across). You should end up with 3-1/2 to 4 cups of apples. Stir chopped apple into the liquid ingredients.
3) Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon right into the liquids and stir just until no lumps remain.
4) In a small separate bowl, mix remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon with the brown sugar and butter.
5) Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Cover with half of cinnamon-brown sugar mixture, dropping it on batter in small lumps. Cover with remaining cake batter, then top with last half of cinnamon-brown sugar mixture.
6) Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, covering with foil if top gets too brown. When a tester comes out clean, transfer pan to a cooling rack and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.
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42 comments :
- mr. pineapple man said...
Mmmmm yummy! Can I have some ice cream on the side too?
- March 25, 2012 at 12:29 AM
- Eileen said...
It certainly looks delicious. It sounds like something a little different. I have a huge weakness for apple cake myself, so I'll to try this one.
- March 25, 2012 at 12:31 AM
- Unknown said...
Me too, me too! Why do housework when you can cook! Today I had piles (yes, plural) of ironing but what did I do - cook! This apple cake looks so tender. I do imagine that warm from the oven it would be perfect!
- March 25, 2012 at 12:35 AM
- Ailyn Sánchez said...
This recipe sounds great...love the olive oil in cakes, will try this one. Ihave mede one with rosemary and chocolate....http://cocina-quetecocina.blogspot.com/2012/01/pastel-de-aceite-de-oliva-romero-y.html
Greetings... - March 25, 2012 at 12:36 AM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
Well, this cake can be categorized with health food and should be eaten every day to stay healthy! So many good ingredients!
- March 25, 2012 at 1:07 AM
- Amalia said...
This looks delicious! I can see why your fox wanted to help you peel and core the apples :) I would too! I still haven't made a cake that involves olive oil, darn it! I need to get on that because your description of it sounds like something my family and I would really enjoy. Great photos and recipe, hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
- March 25, 2012 at 1:37 AM
- Cloudia said...
Warm Aloha from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
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- Katarina said...
I can feel the aroma of cinnamon and apples! That's a great combo. Have a great day!
- March 25, 2012 at 3:35 AM
- Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...
Hi Mary, this looks scrumptious! Have a great weekend!
Duncan In Kuantan - March 25, 2012 at 4:02 AM
- Lynn said...
The cake sounds very interesting with the olive oil! I love thekitchn, have you seen seriouseats.com too? Happy Sunday:@)
- March 25, 2012 at 5:16 AM
- Unknown said...
I've always loved dimples on smiles (my husband has the cutest ones!) but now I love them on cakes too!! I think this would not only make a wonderful dessert but also a lovely coffee cake!
- March 25, 2012 at 5:43 AM
- Becki's Whole Life said...
Looks yummy and I like that it isn't overly sweet. This is actually a relatively healthy recipe as far as cakes go because it uses olive oil and greek yogurt and less sugar. The apples are good, too! I will have to try this - have always wanted to try a cake with olive oil!
- March 25, 2012 at 6:40 AM
- SImple and Serene Living said...
Mary, this just sounds delicious. I need to stop reading your blog before I go down to breakfast. It makes my bowl of gruel, I mean oatmeal, not sound so palatable. This is definitely another one to put in my Mary folder for future use. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Laura - March 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM
- Kim said...
I totally understand your weekness for apple cakes... every fall I bake apple cakes, apple pie, apple crisps, apple muffins, apple turnovers, just because I loooovveee the aroma when these are baking! I like this cake with olive oil, it's probably really moist! i bookmark it!
- March 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM
- Miss Red said...
this looks wonderful! apple lends such a yummy flavor to cakes.
- March 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM
- Mª Ángeles said...
It looks delicious. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog.
- March 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- QembarDelites said...
Oh that looks good! I love the smell of baking apple and cinnamon combo too!
- March 25, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- Kathy said...
Mary, This looks wonderful…so moist and delicious!
- March 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM
- Chelsea said...
I also love apple cake! This sounds delicious!
- March 25, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Catherine said...
Dear Mary, It is true, when we are housebound sometimes we get to do things we normally would not be able to.
This dimpled apple cake looks like time well spent. Delicious with a good cup of coffee. Blessings my dear, Catherine xoxo - March 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM
- Cindy@NorthofWiarton said...
Mary, would I be able to use apples I have in my freezer, would you think? Thank you ... appreciate your so kind advice. Oh yes, and could the Greek Yogurt be substituted with plain or sour cream as well. Just full of questions, I am .... with good day greetings to you as well, Mary.
- March 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM
- Margaret Murphy Tripp said...
Oooooh, that looks and sounds amazing. I adore a super-moist cake and the apples and cinnamon thing does it for me too! I'm intrigued by the fact it uses olive oil...that's something I'd like to try. Maybe not 100% guilt-free, but pretty close!
Thanks for sharing the recipe! - March 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM
- SallyBR said...
This is exactly the kind of cake I love the most!
Until today, I only made one apple cake, from Dorie Greenspan, also with chunks of apples. Now I have your recipe in my files to try another one... - March 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM
- Debbie said...
I love using olive oil in cakes. I also happen to have a bunch of apples on hand that I need to use soon or they will be rotten!!!
- March 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM
- Sofie Dittmann @thegermanfoodie said...
This looks so yummy! I'd like that w/ whipped cream, please! :) Oh, and before I forget, I gave you the "Sunshine Award" not too long ago, just to mention it! XO
- March 25, 2012 at 4:38 PM
- Diane said...
I love apple dishes and this sounds really yummy. Keep well Diane
- March 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM
- Katherines Corner said...
Mary your blog makes me hungry, giggle. everything looks and sounds delsh! xo
- March 25, 2012 at 6:44 PM
- From the Kitchen said...
Obviously you have not heard of A.C.E.A (Apple Cake Eaters Anonymous). I am a member and would like to act as your sponsor. That would be only after I've battled you for the last apple on the tree. May the best woman win!!
Bonnie - March 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM
- The Harried Cook said...
This sounds great! I like that it uses olive oil and that it isn't too sweet! My kind of cake... I would LOVE a warm slice of that right now... Thanks, Mary! :)
- March 25, 2012 at 8:28 PM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
This looks very much like a lovely apple cake my Nana would often make. Although in those days, nobody had thought of Greek Yogurt and olive oil as ingredients in Queens, NY! I'm going to give this a try to how the tastes differ.
- March 25, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
i am still clinging onto winter comfort foods, mind you with a weaker grip these days. This is a very comforting dish.
- March 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Kristy and Adam said...
Hello Mary, Like you both Adam and I have a weakness for anything with apples and cinnamon - such a delicious combination! Your dimple apple cake looks superb and I wish we lived closer to pass by for a slice with a cuppa :). We have just posted a masterclass on a truly decadent and luxurious dessert - it's certainly got all the WOW Factors! Pop on over to check it out 'Citrus and chocolate surprise with roasted pistachio filo cigar'
Best wishes,
Kristy and Adam
earthwalkerfpcp.blogspot.com.au - March 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM
- mia xara said...
Hi Mary, the cake looks verrrry tasty! I adore apple cake and I surely wanna try this recipe!XOXO
- March 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM
- Deepthi KR said...
hello dear, first time to ur blog!!!!
I like your presenation and lovely recipes!!!Happy to follow you!!!! do stop by mine!!!!
Good Food Recipes - March 25, 2012 at 10:15 PM
- Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World said...
This looks like a wonderful moist cake- I will have to try this with a nice cup of tea or coffee. I like the yogurt in it- probably what keeps it so moist. Have a great week- hopefully you will be "melted out" soon!
- March 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM
- Joanne said...
a "mediterranean aspect"...I like the sound of that! Love the simplicity of this cake!
- March 26, 2012 at 1:04 AM
- What's Baking?? said...
What a cute name for a cake and it looks yummy too.
- March 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Salsa Verde said...
I love cakes with apple in it and there's no recipe that I see that I don't try so, believe me that your recipe will very soon be tested by me and I'll let you know how it went.
Thanks for sharing,
Lia. - March 26, 2012 at 10:18 AM
- http://platanosmangoes.com said...
Warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream...YUM!
- March 26, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet said...
I have a weakness for apple desserts year-round! This sounds delicious!
- March 26, 2012 at 8:16 PM
- tender b. said...
These look great for a bad weather day.
- March 28, 2012 at 6:02 AM
- Bourbonnatrix said...
that cake looks delicious!
- March 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

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Published in the Credit Union Times
By, Stuart R. Levine
This past month during our firm's Senior Leadership Team meeting, we watched a video from Boss.tv featuring Liane Hornsey, Vice President, Operations at Google. The smartest CEOs and their teams are asking how to develop the right leadership for the future.
Creating organizational responsibilities and defined accountabilities sets the right culture when vision, mission and core values are identified. As companies grow, they need to evaluate their leadership and how to deploy and prioritize financial resources to achieve talent growth with discipline. The velocity of growth exposes leadership deficiencies. Some senior people want to learn and grow, while others are satisfied to function in a linear way. This resistance is understandable but creates an unsustainable model for the business enterprise. As leaders are limited by the number of hours in the day and number of decisions that can be made, combined with the unending amounts of information available, leaders need to accept accountability, own their responsibilities and lead. This is a spiritual challenge that requires inspirational leadership.
Liane Hornsey sheds fascinating light on this subject by sharing Google's hiring practices, how they build a culture of innovation, the biggest HR mistakes they have made and how they manage conflict. The most important learning, and one that she describes as a "light bulb" moment, was when she finally recognized that her success in business was about the people around her being successful. She said it took her 10 – 15 years to develop her managerial skills and leadership takes a long time to develop. It is not a "one shot" deal, but tends to be an iterative, evolving process.
The development of leadership capacity within an organization is not random. It happens by design. Building an innovative culture and recruiting talent that understands innovation and the importance of continuing to learn is critical.
At Google, their ongoing interviewing process is a lengthy one. It used to include some 14 interviews. Throughout this process, ownership of the individual's success is built. The hiring process is a formal decision-making process through consensus, which provides energy and enthusiasm for the new hire. The process is taken very seriously to make sure that the right people come in the front door. Managing talent with quarterly reviews to ensure they are performing keeps them accountable.
Making sure that people have the skills to do the job and helping them to develop that leadership capacity is a huge issue. Really enjoying the relationships with the people you work with and loving the people around you is a major way that Google achieves the culture that encourages innovation. They draw strength from the values of ethics and decency they share and feel great about the people around them.
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Republicans approach renewed control of House
Published 9:58 pm Tuesday, November 6, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans drove toward renewed control of the House on Tuesday as Democrats failed to make any significant inroads into the GOP's delegations from the East, South and Midwest.
With more than half of the 435 House races called by The Associated Press, Republicans had won 151 seats and were leading in 53 more. Democrats had taken 89 districts and led in 56 others.
There were another 20 seats in Western states where Republican incumbents were not facing serious challenges, but those polls remained open. A party needs 218 seats to control the House.
Democrats grabbed their first GOP seat of the night, defeating 10-term GOP veteran Rep. Roscoe Bartlett of Maryland in a race that was preordained after Democrats controlling the state legislature added more Democratic suburbs near Washington to his western Maryland district.
But in an Election Day that was producing little net change in the parties' numbers overall, Republicans responded by ousting one Democrat from Kentucky and another from North Carolina. They also picked up an open Democratic seat in both North Carolina and Oklahoma.
Even before renewed GOP control was clinched, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio — re-elected to his seat without opposition — claimed victory and laid down a marker for upcoming battles in Congress.
"The American people want solutions, and tonight they responded by renewing our House Republican majority," he said at a gathering of Republicans in Washington. "The American people also made clear there's no mandate for raising tax rates."
One of the top fights when Congress returns for a postelection session this month will be over the looming expiration of income tax cuts first enacted a decade ago under President George W. Bush. Republicans want to renew them all, while President Barack Obama wants the cuts to expire for the highest-earning Americans.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., refused to concede. She told Democrats rallying a few blocks away from the GOP rally where Boehner spoke that by evening's end, Democrats would end up "exceeding everyone's expectations and perhaps achieving 25," the number of added seats Democrats would need to gain House control.
A glimmer of hope remained for some Democratic gains as 11 members of the tea-party backed House GOP freshman class of 2010 were trailing in incomplete returns.
GOP attorney Andy Barr defeated Democrat Ben Chandler after losing to him by just 647 votes in 2010. Chandler, among a dwindling number of moderate Blue Dog Democrats, has represented the district in Kentucky horse country surrounding Lexington, since 2004 but faced voters who heavily favored Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who easily carried the state over Obama.
Republicans also ousted Rep. Larry Kissell of North Carolina, a two-term veteran who was among several Democrats in the state who faced far tougher districts due to GOP-controlled redistricting. By mid-evening, Republicans had also picked up two open seats in the state, including one abandoned by Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler, who announced his retirement after it became clear that his district would have been harder for him to win.
Others re-elected easily included House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.; No. 2 House Democrat Steny Hoyer of Maryland; and Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, another top Democrat.
Also winning was Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., the Chicago lawmaker who took medical leave from Congress in June and has been at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for treatment of bipolar disorder. His only campaigning has been by automated phone calls to voters.
Democrats had been hoping to add the 25 seats on Election Day that they would need to take control of the chamber from Republicans, or at least gain a healthy number of districts. But after both sides' House candidates and their allies spent a record $1.1 billion campaigning, it appeared Democrats might pick up just a handful of seats.
Though all 435 House seats were in play, only around 60 featured truly competitive races.
Democrats targeted many of the 87 members of the GOP's tea party-backed freshman class of 2010 that swept the party to House control. Only about two dozen faced threatening challenges.
As Obama's lead over GOP challenger Mitt Romney shriveled to a near draw as Election Day approached, Democrats' expectations for coattails that would boost their House candidates shrunk as well. Republicans, building off their enhanced control of statehouses, also did a robust job of protecting their incumbents and weakening Democrats when congressional district lines were redrawn after the 2010 census, especially in states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
The economy and jobs dominated the presidential campaign, but there was little evidence either party had harnessed those issues in a decisive way at the House level. Both sides agreed that this year's election lacked a nationwide wave that would give either side sweeping strength — as occurred when Democrats seized control in 2006 and expanded their majority in 2008, and Republicans snatched the chamber back in 2010.
Democrats had predicted that waning public support for the tea party movement and disgust with gridlock between Congress and Obama would cost Republicans seats. They also said the House GOP budget and its reshaping of the popular Medicare health care program would wound House Republican candidates — especially after the fiscal blueprint's author, GOP Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, became his party's vice presidential nominee.
From coast to coast, Democrats flooded the airwaves with TV spots linking GOP candidates to the tea party and to crusades to abolish Medicare and slash taxes for the rich. Republicans responded by tying Democratic candidates to Obama and his economic stimulus and health care overhaul laws, especially in areas where he is less popular.
Going into Tuesday's voting, Republicans controlled the House 242-193, including vacancies in two formerly GOP-held and three Democratic seats.
Turnover was inevitable, and a large number of newcomers will be sworn into the House in January no matter what.
There were 62 districts where no incumbents were running at all, either because they had retired or lost earlier party primaries or because the seats were newly created to reflect the census.
When combined with likely losses by incumbents, the number of new House members in the next Congress could match the 91 freshmen who started serving in 2011 — a number unmatched since 1993.
Polls underscored the public sentiment that Democrats had hoped they could use to their advantage.
A CBS News-New York Times poll late last month showed just 15 percent of Americans approved of how Congress was handling its job, near its historic lows. And an Associated Press-GfK poll in August showed that 39 percent approved of congressional Democrats while just 31 percent were satisfied with congressional Republicans.
Republicans, however, enjoyed a significant financial edge.
Republican House candidates, the GOP and allies like Karl Rove's American Crossroads political committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent a combined $664 million on House races through October, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.
Democrats and their backers like labor and environmental groups spent a total of $506 million.


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These 8 Companies Will Hire the Most Seasonal Workers in 2013
With November's arrival, we're fast approaching the holiday shopping season, and with that time of year comes seasonal-employment opportunities. Whether you're between jobs or in the midst of a lengthy job search, or if you're in school and need to earn some cash during the break, seasonal work can be extremely beneficial. And for some some people, it can mean future full-time employment.
Major retailers and national franchises are planning to hire hundreds of thousands of employees during the next two months or so. These aren't just retail jobs. If you're looking at getting a seasonal position, you should also consider delivery companies, hospitality and restaurants when starting your search.
Here are the eight companies who will likely hire the most seasonal workers in 2013:
Retailer and Thanksgiving-parade giant Macy's will hire 83,000 seasonal workers for their stores, call centers and distribution network this year. The good news for the jobs outlook is that this is 3,000 more seasonal employees than they hired in 2012.
Target comes in just behind Macy's, with a plan to add 70,000 seasonal workers this year. Unfortunately, this is actually 18,000 fewer workers than they added last year, but that could be because they already have a large workforce in place. If history repeats itself, a seasonal job at Target for the 2013 holiday shopping season could turn into a permanent position for at least a third of those hired.
E-commerce colossus Amazon will match the brick-and-mortar Target stores by also adding 70,000 seasonal workers this year. The largest of all the Web-retail companies has seen a 40 percent increase in customer demand and is adding to its workforce to meet it. Amazon has also reported that last year it converted thousands of seasonal employees to full-timers.
The huge discount retailer will add 55,000 jobs for the holiday shopping season. Wal-Mart's hiring will increase about 10 percent from last year. They are also planning to move part-time positions to full-time and add more managers by promoting current employees.
Seasonal hiring surges aren't just for retail companies. UPS will match Wal-Mart's hiring by adding about 55,000 seasonal employees in 2013. With six fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, the delivery service expects a bigger demand and needs to be ready to fill it.
Back on the retail front, shopping will be a lot easier when Kohl's adds its projected 53,070 seasonal workers this year. While they aren't making a big leap in hiring, this is up just slightly from the number they hired in 2012. They're using seasonal employees to help get the stores remodeled for holiday shopping, so jobs are being filled right now.
Toys R Us
Toy giant Toys R Us is joining in the seasonal hiring commotion by adding a hefty 45,000 jobs to their current workforce. This is the same number of seasonal workers they added in 2012, but the good news is that about 15 percent of those employees were kept in permanent or full-time positions.
Well-known clothing retailer JCPenney has been working through some image changes in the last few years, but their outlook is good and they are planning to add at least 35,000 seasonal employees for the 2013 holiday season. This is the same number of workers they added last year, leaving Target as the only retailer on this list who will be hiring fewer.


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What brand of hamburger buns are these? They look pillowy and delicious.
Don't remember! They were super cheap generic brand from the corner liquor store. I got them cause they fit the best! :-)
These should actually be called "Shish Burgers". Shish refers to the type of kabob. Kabob being a dish in and of itself. There's no such thing as a kaburger.
It seems like this would be great but it would be even better with other meats. Lamb, for example, comes to mind (for obvious reasons).
"Don't feel bad if you're envious, that's completely normal"... LOL!!!!
Thanks Chef John!
I make turkey burgers and people like 'em. I just add flavor with some poultry seasoning or fresh sage or whatever. But the real trick is to add grated mozzarella cheese into the burger mix, about one cup per pound of meat. it lends a bit of fat to the meat as it cooks, to retain moisture.
You're welcome. :P
LOL @ "no such thing as a kaburger"
" dull, pale insipid lump of meat" Chef, please keep politics out of your otherwise excellent blog. In my opinion, you are misinformed.
Love you Chef John...but politics do not belong the kitchen.
Keep up the good work.
I reserve the right to write/say anything that amuses me on my own blog! Just don't read those parts if it bothers you. Thanks!
I'm pissing myself laughing over the not politically correctness. I hadn't heard that and cracked up.
Nobody in Australia says shish and it's a kebab not a bob but it tastes the same. I bet the turkey was great.
Cooking it perfectly is the bit I worry about. Overdone it's like an old shoe, underdone and it's a potential health risk.
Yes, you have the right to say anything you like on your own blog, but people also have the right to be irritated by snide comments about politicians you don't happen to like. You advised one one reader to simply not read the offensive parts, but that's not very very realistic, is it? If you just MUST take cheap political shots in a food oriented blog, please consider a special political section rather than just slip in a left-wing sucker punch into an otherwise nice recipe. We read your blog because because we want to learn about food. Plenty of nasty political rhetoric already exists on the internet and many of us really don't want to listen to your personal views. You're not likely to convert anyone, but you are likely to turn some of your fans away from your blog. Would you call a faux-filet "The Obama of steaks"?
LOL, you people crack me up!
It's not even a political joke, it's a famous bland white person joke. I was not doing anything other than getting a cheap laugh at a current celebrity's expense, something I've done a hundred times on the blog...using all types of people.
A separate section? Are you kidding? I've probably mentioned politics less than 6 times in over 1600 posts!
And yes, I was of course kidding about "don't read that part" ...the real solution is to not read the blog at all, if a joke like that every 200 posts offends you!
Of course people have the right to be irritated, but no one has the right to tell someone how to run their personal blog.
And finally, I would definitely use the joke faux-filet is "The Obama of steaks" if it were funny, but it's not.
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times...I'll do the jokes.
btw, that will be the last comment I publish on the subject (from me or a reader).
I made this two days back, and it has quickly become our favorite burger. We have been trying to cut down on meat, and specially red meat. So once in a while we used to do a lamb burger from Suvir Saran's recipe. But I think the turkey burger is even better, both for health purposes, and also flavor wise.
Thanks Chef John. I am a long time fan and have used many recipes, but this is the first time I am commenting.
Topped my sandwich with Miracle Whip ,and with red onions
Great blog. Good recipe as a save for ground turkey. I like the Kaburger and your funny joke.
I adore you and your blog.
Good for you, and write and say whatever the hell you want to.
I don't expect you to approve this, but just as a personal note...
When Roger Ebert posts something remotely political they tell him "Roger, you really should stick to movie reviews."
When Paul Krugman posts something political they tell him "Paul, you really should stick to economics."
Like clockwork. You're in good company.
Heya, Chef John! I know this is a turkey burger recipe, but do you think the flavors would work just as well for regular ol' beef burgers or would you go with ground lamb? Thanks!
Can't wait to try these for July 4th! Btw, is there a way to print only the ingredients from this post? Thanks!
What grill you are using in your videos?
Weber Q
Garam masala. Those were the most amazing burgers. We watched the video and my husband grilled just like you did. Pure perfection. I had never heard of Garam masala but found it at Cost Plus. So glad I did. It made the turkey burgers. Next time I have company, I'm serving these!!
Amazing. The best turkey burger I have ever had. Good enough for company. Make sure you find the seasoning. It's so worth it and you can definitely taste it!!
Don't worry Chef John. I will still read your blog and watch your videos because I can take a joke and because EVERYONE has opinions and ARE free to say/write them on their own blogs aka you on your blog. Skip those who have a problem with it; you still have plenty of fans and then some if they choose to stop reading/watching. You aren't sweating it, I know. I haven't had a t-burg but I actually really like turkey! That is all I actually really wanted to say. =)
Hey, Chef John! Love your blog, videos, and recipes. I've been following you since Christmas 2011, when I made the gingerbread cake. I've been hooked ever since and I make quite a few of the dishes you demonstrate. Tonight for the 4th of July, I made these Shishkaburgers and they were amazing. Thanks so much for keeping such a fantastic blog and helping me with my cooking! : )
LOL "Bland white person joke"...
How bout a Chef John Burger. Not funny, right?
Nuff said.
Wow, yet another Chef John recipe that turns my every day cooking on its ear, in a great way. I just threw this together last night and was missing lemon and cilantro and it was still so tasty! This is my turkey burger recipe going forward.
And I know I'm a few years late on the political dust up but it is absolutely amazing to me the sense of entitlement people have. To actually post to someone's free blog (that they benefit greatly from) instructing the writer to censor their thoughts to fit the reader's own taste or views is so ridiculous. That's like showing up uninvited to a dinner party and then telling the chef what not to prepare because of your dietary restrictions. Get over yourselves and lighten up.
My burgers stuck really bad and seemed to almost fall into the grill gates... any tips?? Still ate them sloppy joe style and were awesome.
This is the best turkey burger I have ever had! I've made it about five times already.


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Roadside bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR: A police truck packed with officers and detainees struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan's largest city, killing 10 of those aboard, officials said Sunday.
It was one of four blasts Saturday that left at least 24 people dead across the country. Attacks by insurgents are a daily occurrence around Afghanistan and the Afghan police with their unarmored pickup trucks and remote checkpoints are a common target.
In the Kandahar city blast, police had driven out into a residential neighborhood of the city at night to inspect a bomb that had been found there, said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for the provincial government. They detained three suspects and were driving back with them in a police pickup truck when the vehicle struck another explosive buried in the road. Eight police officers and two detainees were killed in the blast.
Meanwhile, Afghan authorities accused NATO of killing three civilian men in a nighttime ambush in the eastern Logar province. The coalition disputed the account, saying it had no operations in Logar's Baraki Barak district Saturday night. NATO said there were three dead, but they were insurgents killed by Afghan forces.
Deputy provincial police chief Rais Khan Abdul Rahimzai said all three of the added were civilians. "They were brothers. They had dinner at one of their brother's houses in another part of the district and it was when they were driving back that they were ambushed by the foreign soldiers," Rahimzai said. "It was a misunderstanding in which foreign forces shot and killed three people."
A spokesman for the international force disputed the Afghan version of the incident."This was the ANSF," said Maj. Martyn Crighton, referring to the Afghan National Security Forces. He said they went after three men who had been seen burying a bomb in the ground and "got engaged in a firefight with these guys."
It was not possible to reconcile the conflicting accounts.
Earlier Saturday, 10 policemen were killed when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle blew himself up in Kunduz province in the north. Meanwhile, a remote-controlled bomb planted on a bicycle exploded in the eastern city of Ghazni, killing one police officer and a civilian. And officials in Farah province in the west said Sunday that two police officers were killed there Saturday evening when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb.


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NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Recap
Game-winning field goals and surprising blowouts highlighted the NFL action from Week 6. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's games:
N.Y. Giants 26 — San Francisco 3
The Giants intercepted 49ers' quarterback Alex Smith three times, as New York dominated San Francisco, 26-3, in San Francisco on Sunday. Antrel Rolle picked off two passes and Prince Amukamara snagged a third for the Giants (4-2) in a rematch of teams that played in last season's NFC title game. San Francisco (4-2) was unable to generate any points after David Akers' first quarter field goal.
Giants' quarterback Eli Manning passed for 193 yards and one touchdown, while teammate Ahmad Bradshaw had 116 rushing yards and a score. Niners' quarterback Smith threw for 200 yards, but he was sacked four times by the Giants.
Seattle 24 — New England 23
Russell Wilson threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Sidney Rice with 1:18 to play, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots, 24-23, in Seattle on Sunday. Seattle (4-2) trailed 23-10 with 9:21 left before rallying for 14 points in the final eight minutes to upset New England (3-3). Wilson completed 16 of 27 passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns for the Seahawks. Tom Brady passed for 395 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Patriots. New England's Wes Welker caught 10 passes for 138 yards and a score.
Green Bay 42 — Houston 24
Aaron Rodgers tied a franchise record with six touchdown passes, and the Green Bay Packers beat the previously undefeated Houston Texans, 42-24, in Houston on Sunday night. Three of Rodgers' scoring tosses went to Jordy Nelson, who had nine catches for 121 yards for the Packers (3-3). Rodgers completed 24 of 37 passes for 338 yards, while Randall Cobb had seven receptions for 102 yards. Arian Foster ran for two touchdowns for Houston (5-1).
Buffalo 19 — Arizona 16 (OT)
Rian Lindell kicked a 25-yard field goal in overtime, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals, 19-16, in Arizona on Sunday. Buffalo (3-3) had the winning kick set up by Jairus Byrd's second interception of the game. He picked off John Skelton, who replaced the injured Kevin Kolb, for Arizona (4-2). Cardinals' kicker Jay Feely made a franchise-record 61-yard field goal with 1:09 remaining in regulation to tie the game at 16. Bills' running back C.J. Spiller carried 12 times for 88 yards and a score. Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald caught six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Detroit 26 — Philadelphia 23 (OT)
Jason Hanson kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime, and the Detroit Lions rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 26-23, in Philadelphia on Sunday. Detroit (2-3) scored 17 fourth-quarter points, as Philadelphia (3-3) lost its second game in a row.
Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford was 22 of 45 for 311 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Teammate Calvin Johnson added six receptions for 135 yards for Detroit. Michael Vick completed 28 of 46 passes for 311 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Eagles. Philadelphia's Jeremy Maclin caught six passes for 130 yards and a score.
Baltimore 31 — Dallas 29
Kicker Dan Bailey missed a 51-yard field goal attempt with six seconds to play, and the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 31-29, on Sunday in Baltimore. After falling behind 24-13 when Jacoby Jones ran back a kickoff return an NFL-record 108 yards, Dallas (2-3) clawed back to within two points, but could not get the victory.
Ray Rice ran for two touchdowns for Baltimore (5-1), and teammate Anquan Boldin had five catches for 98 yards. Cowboys' running back DeMarco Murray carried 14 times for 93 yards, while teammate Felix Jones had 18 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Dez Bryant had 13 receptions for 99 yards and two scores for Dallas.
Atlanta 23 — Oakland 20
Matt Bryant kicked a 55-yard field goal with just 1 second remaining, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Oakland Raiders, 23-20, in Atlanta on Sunday. Off to their best start in franchise history, Atlanta (6-0) had just 286 total yards. Matt Ryan passed for 249 yards and a score, but he had three interceptions for the Falcons. Carson Palmer threw for 353 yards, a touchdown and an interception for Oakland (1-4). Raiders' wide receiver Denarius Moore had five receptions for 104 yards and a score.
Cleveland 34 — Cincinnati 24
Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes, and the Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-24, in Cleveland on Sunday to snap an 11-game losing streak. Cleveland (1-5) did not trail in the game after Montario Hardesty scored on a 1-yard dive early in the fourth quarter. Andy Dalton threw for 381 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions for Cincinnati (3-3). A.J. Green had seven receptions for 135 yards and two scores for the Bengals. Josh Gordon had three catches for 99 yards and a touchdown for the Browns.
Miami 17 — St. Louis 14
Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes, and the Miami Dolphins beat the St. Louis Rams, 17-14, in Miami on Sunday. Miami (3-3) averted a last-minute loss when Rams' rookie kicker Greg Zuerlein missed a 66-yard field goal for St. Louis (3-3). Marlon Moore and Anthony Fasano each had a touchdown reception for the Dolphins. Brandon Gibson caught seven passes for 91 yards for the Rams, while teammate Sam Bradford threw for 315 yards.
N.Y. Jets 35 — Indianapolis 9
Shonn Greene ran for 161 yards and scored three times, as the New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts, 35—9, in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday. New York (3-3) led from the early second quarter on, as Indianapolis (2-3) never found an offensive groove. Colts' rookie quarterback Andrew Luck was 22 of 44 for 280 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez completed 11 of 18 passes for just 82 yards.
Washington 38 — Minnesota 26
Robert Griffin III ran for two touchdowns, including a 76-yard score with 2:43 to play, and the Washington Redskins beat the Minnesota Vikings, 38-26, in Landover, Md. on Sunday. Griffin finished with 138 rushing yards and 182 passing yards for Washington (3-3). Minnesota (4-2) led 9-0 after the first quarter, but watched the Redskins score the game's next 24 points. Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder was 35 of 52 for 352 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Adrian Peterson carried 17 times for 79 yards.
Tampa Bay 38 — Kansas City 10
Josh Freeman passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-10, in Tampa on Sunday. Up just 7-3 at halftime, Tampa Bay (2-3) scored two third-quarter touchdowns, including a 78-yard interception return by Ronde Barber, to put the game out of reach. Kansas City (1-5) scored their only touchdown of the day when Michael Koenen blocked a punt and Edgar Jones recovered.
Buccaneers' wide receiver Mike Williams caught four passes for 113 yards and a score. Chiefs' quarterback Brady Quinn, subbing for the injured Matt Cassel, was 22 of 38 for 180 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Kansas City's Jamaal Charles, the NFL's leading rusher, was held to just 40 yards on the game.
Bye Week:
Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars


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Update at 2:25 p.m. ET. Asteroid Has Passed By:
According to NASA, asteroid 2012 DA14 — a rock thought to be about 150 feet across and the weight of about 318 fully loaded Boeing 747s — just flew past the planet.
So, we're all safe.
Update at 3:43 p.m. ET. A Photograph:
NASA has released this photograph of 2012 DA14:
Our original post and earlier updates:
If you haven't heard by now, then we've got some perhaps unsettling news:
There's an asteroid the size of an office building headed toward — but, we're told, not directly at — our planet.
Called 2012 DA14, it's supposed to pass within about 17,000 miles of us at 2:24 p.m. ET and then start heading away.
NASA says it's not going to hit us, and is streaming its webcast of this event. We'll embed it in this post and get back to you, we trust, when the rock has passed by. If you're in the U.S., by the way, don't bother looking up. Daylight will obscure our view.
Update at 2:15 p.m. ET. Interest Is Certainly High:
If NASA's viewer count on its webcast is right, about 4.8 million people are tuned in.
Update at 2:12 p.m. ET. A Minute Late?
NASA just said the closest point of the approach may not happen until 2:25 p.m. ET.
Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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During the Roaring 20s of the last century, young ladies took on a new, and for the time radical, lifestyle. These were the years following World War I and prior to The Great Depression. It was the jazz age and the ladies were taking full advantage in daring new ways. Illegal bootleg hooch was all the rage, with hide-away flasks an important fashion accessory. Smoking cigarettes became a statement of liberation. Hemlines were going up and, according to some, morals were going down.
It was all a reaction to what women perceived as stifling control placed over them by the male of the species. This magazine catered to the movement.
The July 1922 edition of Flapper contained "A Flappers' Dictionary." According to the uncredited author, "A Flapper is one with a jitney body and a limousine mind. The Shifter is a new species who flaunts as his banner, "Something for nothing and then very little."
"The flapper movement is not a craze, but something that will stay," the author maintained. "Many of the phrases now employed by members of this order will eventually find a way into common usage and be accepted as good English."
The dictionary went into some detail, listing the group's slang and providing definitions. In the process, it also provided an insight: through the slang we can begin to discern attitudes and priorities and the mindset of the adherents. And the adherents, after all, were our grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Who knew?
My P,LSB*, ready and eager to join the movement, was amused by the term "Father Time" and couldn't help but notice that it applied to one of us at the dinner table. And that was fine, until I pointed out that "Rock of Ages" might also have a present application.
So, whether you be airedale or biscuit, put down your dincher and pretend your munitions are fine for the moment. The whangdoodle is on in the background and you're more weed than crepe hanger. This ain't static; this is pure Di Mi. So pay attention; we don't want no klucks. And you may be edisoned later.
Absent Treatment—Dancing with a bashful partner.
Airedale—A homely man.
Alarm Clock—Chaperone.
Anchor—Box of flowers.
Apple Knocker—A hick; a hay-shaker.
Apple Sauce--Flattery; bunk.
Barlow—A girl, a flapper, a chicken.
Bank's Closed—No petting allowed; no kisses.
Bee's Knees—See "Cat's Pajamas"
Bell Polisher—A young man addicted to lingering in vestibules at 1 a.m.
Bean Picker—One who patches up trouble and picks up spilled beans.
Berry Patch—A man's particular interest in a girl.
Biscuit—A pettable flapper.
Big Timer—(n. masc.)—A charmer able to convince his sweetie that a jollier thing would be to get a snack in an armchair lunchroom; a romantic.
Billboard—Flashy man or woman.
Blushing Violet—A publicity hound.
Blouse—To go.
Blow—Wild party.
Blaah—No good.
Boob Tickler—Girl who entertains father's out-of-town customers.
Brush Ape—Anyone from the sticks; a country Jake.
Brooksy—Classy dresser
Bust—A man who makes his living in the prize ring, a pugilist.
Bun Duster—See "Cake Eater".
Bush Hounds—Rustics and others outside of the Flapper pale.
Cancelled Stamp—A wallflower.
Cake Basket—A limousine.
Cake Eater—See "Crumb Gobbler"
Cat's Particulars—The acme of perfection; anything that's good
Cat's Pajamas—Anything that's good
Cellar Smeller—A young man who always turns up where liquor is to be had without cost.
Clothesline—One who tells neighborhood secrets.
Corn Shredder—Young man who dances on a girl's feet.
Crepe Hanger—Reformer.
Crumb Gobbler—Slightly sissy tea hound.
Crasher—Anyone who comes to parties uninvited.
Crashing Party—Party where several young men in a group go uninvited.
Cuddle Cootie—Young man who takes a girl for a ride on a bus, gas wagon or automobile.
Cuddler—One who likes petting.
Dapper—A flapper's father.
Dewdropper—Young man who does not work, and sleeps all day.
Dincher—A half-smoked cigarette.
Dingle Dangler—One who insists on telephoning.
Dipe Ducat—A subway ticket.
Dimbox—A taxicab.
Di Mi—Goodness.
Dog Kennels—Pair of shoes.
Dropping the Pilot—Getting a divorce.
Dumbdora—Stupid girl.
Duck's Quack—The best thing ever.
Ducky—General term of approbation.
Dudding Up—Dressing.
Dumbbell-Wall flower with little brains.
Dumkuff—General term for being "nutty" or "batty".
Edisoned—Being asked a lot of questions.
Egg Harbor—Free dance.
Embalmer—A bootlegger.
Eye Opener—A marriage.
Father Time—Any man over 30 years of age.
Face Stretcher—Old maid who tries to look younger.
Feathers—Light conversation.
Fire Extinguisher—A chaperone.
Finale Hopper—Young man who arrives after everything is paid for.
Fire Alarm—Divorced woman.
Fire Bell—Married woman.
Flat Shoes—Fight between a Flapper and her Goof
Fluky—Funny, odd, peculiar; different.
Flatwheeler—Slat shy of money; takes girls to free affairs.
Floorflusher—Inveterate dance hound.
Flour Lover—Girl who powders too freely.
Forty-Niner—Man who is prospecting for a rich wife.
Frog's Eyebrows—Nice, fine.
Gander—Process of duding up.
Green Glorious—Money and checks.
Gimlet—A chronic bore.
Given the Air—When a girl or fellow is thrown down on a date.
Give Your Knee—Cheek-to-cheek or toe-to-toe dancing.
Goofy—To be in love with, or attracted to. Example: "I'm goofy about Jack."
Goat's Whiskers—See "Cat's Particulars"
Grummy—In the dumps, shades or blue.
Grubber—One who always borrows cigarettes.
Handcuff—Engagement ring.
Hen Coop—A beauty parlor.
His Blue Serge—His sweetheart.
Highjohn—Young man friend; sweetie, cutey, highboy.
Houdini—To be on time for a date.
Horse Prancer—See "Corn Shredder".
Hush Money—Allowance from father.
Jane—A girl who meets you on the stoop.
Johnnie Walker—Guy who never hires a cab.
Kitten's Ankles—See "Cat's Particulars".
Kluck—Dumb, but happy.
Lallygagger—A young man addicted to attempts at hallway spooning.
Lens Louise—A person given to monopolizing conversation.
Lemon Squeezer—An elevator.
Low Lid—The opposite of highbrow.
Mad Money—Carfare home if she has a fight with her escort.
Monkey's Eyebrows—See "Cat's Particulars".
Monog—A young person of either sex who is goofy about only one person at a time.
Monologist—Young man who hates to talk about himself.
Mustard Plaster—Unwelcome guy who sticks around.
Munitions—Face powder and rouge.
Mug—To osculate or kiss.
Necker—A petter who puts her arms around a boy's neck.
Noodle Juice—Tea.
Nut Cracker—Policeman's nightstick.
Obituary Notice—Dunning letter.
Oilcan—An imposter.
Orchid—Anything that is expensive.
Out on Parole—A person who has been divorced.
Petting Pantry—Movie.
Petting Party—A party devoted to hugging.
Petter—A loveable person; one who enjoys to caress.
Pillow Case—Young man who is full of feathers.
Police Dog—Young man to whom one is engaged.
Potato—A young man shy of brains.
Ritzy Burg—Not classy.
Rock of Ages—Any woman over 30 years of age.
Rug Hopper—Young man who never takes a girl out. A parlor hound.
Sap—A Flapper term for floorflusher.
Scandal—A short term for Scandal Walk.
Scandaler—A dance floor fullback. The interior of a dreadnaught hat, Piccadilly shoes with open plumbing, size 13.
Seetie—Anybody a flapper hates.
Sharpshooter—One who spends much and dances well.
Shifter—Another species of flapper.
Show Case—Rich man's wife with jewels.
Sip—Flapper term for female Hopper.
Slat—See "Highjohn"; "Goof".
Slimp—Cheapskate or "one way guy".
Smith Brothers—Guys who never cough up.
Smoke Eater—A girl cigarette user.
Smooth—Guy who does not keep his word.
Snake—To call a victim with vampire arms.
Snuggleup—A man fond of petting and petting parties.
Sod Buster—An undertaker.
Stander—Victim of a female grafter.
Static—Conversations that mean nothing.
Strike Breaker—A young woman who goes with her friend's "Steady" while there is a coolness.
Swan—Glide gracefully.
Tomato—A young woman shy of brains.
Trotzky (sic)—Old lady with a moustache and chin whiskers.
Umbrella—young man any girl can borrow for the evening.
Urban Set—Her new gown.
Walk In—Young man who goes to a party without being invited.
Weasel—Girl stealer.
Weed—Flapper who takes risks.
Weeping Willow—See "Crepe Hanger"
Whangdoodle—Jazz-band music.
Whiskbroom—Any man who wears whiskers.
Wind Sucker—Any person given to boasting.
Wurp—Killjoy or drawback.
*P,LSB = Poor, Long-Suffering Bride


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I'm back with another Friday giveaway. My friend Elle at Confidential Brushes recently sent me some items to review and giveaway. This time around, I'll be reviewing the All About Eyes promotion and I'll stick in an extra giveaway too :)
Click here to see my review and the giveaway!
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All About Eyes Set $45
Confidential Brushes is currently allowing customers to pick their six favorites eye brushes. I will say that a long time ago, the company sent me some of their individual brushes when I tested out one of their brush sets. OMG, it was love. They are so high quality and very affordable. Very comparable to Sigma and so many MAC dupes in there. I actually like the individual brushes better than the brush sets, the quality is outstanding. This time, you can choose your five favorites ones and they'll be sent to you in a super cute, hand made brush pouch. This is great for travel and for the "diva on the go". The brushes retail individually for $8 but the value is way better when you buy them in this set. This is great because you get to choose your own brushes but you get a package deal.
In this kit, I have the blender brush (dupe for mac 217), pencil brush (dupe for mac 219), smudger brush (dupe for mac 208), concealer brush (dupe for mac 194), angled liner brush (dupe for mac 266) and their own original large shader/blender brush which is totally unique and amazing. The quality is great and you have little shedding and bleeding with washing. I've used my Confidential Brushes on clients and I've gotten great feedback...clients love how soft they feel on the skin. You can pick your own brushes which is great because we all have our preferences. At $45, you'll get 6 really great brushes and a hand-crafted brush pouch. I will say that I use the individual brushes on myself all the time.
My Review of the 17 Piece Confidential Brushes Synthetic Brush Set $50
I also wanted to mention that I've been using the Confidential Synthetic Brushes set for a few weeks now. I picked it up at IMATS but haven't had time to test it out until mid July. I'm really loving it for using with my cream, liquid and gel products. My latest love is using synthetic powder brushes to apply and blend cream/liquid foundation. This is the technique that celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson uses. The finish is amazing! If you've ever used Sephora's "Airbrush" foundation brush, it's a similar concept. The synthetic bristles don't absorb as much product, but the tapered bristles really do a great job at blending. The brushes are also great for more fun, theatrical looks. With Halloween coming up, I'll be doing a lot of looks using paints and cream colors. The synthetic eyeshadow/liner brushes are perfect for that kind of application. This makes a great complementary set to your current brush collection.
My only con is that the actual brush roll smelt super rubbery when I first got it. At first I thought it was the bristles but after a few washes and no smell, I realized it was the brush roll. This is probably because it was packaged right after it was made and the smell stayed with the product. After having it out and about the smell dissipated so it wasn't a big deal. The only other thing to consider with synthetic brushes is that they do take longer to dry after washing.
Would I recommend? Yes! Believe me, I have a whole lot of brushes...but not as many synthetic ones. I've been using these a lot and they work really well.
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Member Benefits
Nelson DeMille, one of the greatest writers in our genre, gives you a few more reasons to join MWA. Nelson, whose books have sold 50 million copies worldwide, is a past president of MWA and a card-carrying member for 38 years. Read his Letter.
Here are just a few of the benefits offered by MWA to its members. New benefits are constantly being added, and all benefits are subject to change without notice:
- Ten issues annually of The Third Degree, our national newsletter.
- Chapter membership. There is no additional charge for membership in any of MWA's eleven regional chapters. Chapters often host meetings and special programs of their own, and each chapter produces its own newsletter. All chapters have their own e-mail discussion lists at groups.io
- Breakout Advanced Level E-List: This e-mail list at groups.io is limited to practical issues, including touring, contracts, publicity, agents, foreign rights, movie options and other business questions. This private list is for active status members only.
- Discussion list for those interested in learning/discussing the business of self-publishing – a private list for all current members.
- Discounts through Working Advantage to numerous entertainment venues, including Broadway plays, movies, amusement parks, ski resorts, cruises, and much more, as well as for a wide variety of merchandise.
- Discounts on books ordered from Writer's Digest Books and Writer's Digest magazine.
- Discounts on books purchased from Murder by the Book in Houston, Texas
- Discounts on subscriptions to Publishers Weekly, The Writer, The Strand, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. Discount subscription rate to Publisher Alley. Discount to Jane Friedman's Hot Sheet.
- Access to insurance via a partnership with LIG – a concierge service
- Access to EMWA, our e-mail discussion list at groups.io, which is open only to MWA members, and databases associated with it, such as our list of libraries looking for speakers.
- Access to our Juvenile/YA e-mail discussion list at groups.io, which is open only to MWA members.
- Access to our Self-Publishing email discussion list at groups.io, whis is only open to MWA members.
- The MWA e-Bulletin, sent by e-mail whenever special announcements – such as Edgars® Award nominees & winners, a call for participation in MWA's anthologies or announcing new member benefits.
- The Edgars® Week Symposium provides a chance to learn from the best in the business and for professionals to discuss issues affecting writers today. Members receive a discount on the Symposium fee. Invitations mailed to members annually.
- The Edgars® Awards Banquet. Invitations automatically mailed to members annually.
- The MWA Library Database has contact information for hundreds of libraries interested in programs featuring mystery writers as speakers which is now free for all members.
- The MWA Bookstore Database lists hundreds of bookstores of interest to mystery writers now free to all members.
- The MWA Loan Fund helps members in need of temporary financial assistance, either to pay their dues or to ease a personal problem.
- Our contracts & grievances committee
- A national mentor program – available for all current members of MWA.
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15 Nights | Trans-Panama Canal
About Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You will visit the following 10 places:
Oranjestad, known as ("Orange Town"), is the capital and largest city of Aruba. In the local language, Papiamento, Oranjestad is also often referred to simply as "Playa". The city consists of hundreds of local stores where tourists usually buy their keepsakes. The city is also home to some of the island's local residents and also many governmental buildings. Along the main "drag" (Sasakiweg street) you will find most tourist walking around and shopping and can also see the cruise ships that bring more and more external tourism into the island everyday. Close to the cruise ships is the island's largest marina where you can find great docking space for your vessel.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican beach resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas. The 2010 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 255,725 making it the fifth largest city in the state of Jalisco, and the second largest urban agglomeration in the state after the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca de Tomatlán to the Nayarit border (the Ameca River). Around the Bay, marvellous beaches, lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls offer many opportunities for the adventurous while five star resorts, world-class shopping and gourmet restaurants satisfy even the most sophisticated traveller. Stretching from the south end of Old Town to central downtown, a newly extended and refurbished boardwalk along the ocean, called the Malecon, passes by any number of shops, restaurants, and hotels, and often plays host to mimes, break-dancers, clowns and artists.
Panama officially the Republic of Panama, is known as the "Crossroads of the Americas" due to its privileged position between North and South America. It has the second largest economy in Central America and is also the fastest growing economy and largest per capita consumer in Central America. The ease of travel and wide array of experiences make Panama one of the most attractive emerging tourism destinations in the world. In just one week, visitors can enjoy two different oceans, experience the mountains and rainforest, learn about native cultures and take advantage of vibrant urban life. It's significant capital, Panama City, is a modern, sophisticated metropolis that resembles Miami and has established commerce, arts, fashion and dining.
San Diego
San Diego, named after Saint Didacus, is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California after Los Angeles, with a population of 1,306,300 (Jul 2009) within its administrative limits on a land area of 372.1 square miles (963.7 km2). The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The urban area of San Diego extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 2,880,000. San Diego is also the county seat of San Diego County, the 5th largest county, by population, in the United States.
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, 28 miles (45 km) north of Miami. The city is a popular tourist destination, with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F (24.2 °C), and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Greater Fort Lauderdale which takes in all of Broward County hosted 12 million visitors in 2012, including 2.8 million international visitors. The district has 561 hotels and motels comprising nearly 35,000 rooms. Greater Fort Lauderdale has over 4,000 restaurants, 63 golf courses, 12 shopping malls, 16 museums, 132 nightclubs, 278 parkland campsites, and 100 marinas housing 45,000 resident yachts. Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale (1782–1838), younger brother of Lieutenant Colonel James Lauderdale. William Lauderdale was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort.
Little San Salvador
Little San Salvador Island, also known as Half Moon Cay, is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of The Bahamas. It is a private island, owned by Holland America Line, which uses it as a port of call for the cruise ships it operates in the region. Prior to being owned by HAL, Little San Salvador was the private island of Norwegian Cruise Line. The island is also a significant nesting area for waterfowl. Activities offered on the island include swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, cycling, and snorkeling. Deep-sea fishing, parasailing, glass-bottom boat rides, and nature walks also are available. A variety of water toys are available for rent, including Hobie catamarans, Sunfish sailboats, windsurfing sailboards, and kayaks.
Bahías de Huatulco
Huatulco, formally Bahías de Huatulco, centered on the town of La Crucecita, is a tourist development in Mexico. Located on the Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca, Huatulco has a wide variety of accommodations from rooms for rent, small economy luxury hotels, luxury villas, vacation condominiums, bed and breakfasts, as well as several luxury resorts standing on or near the shores of Tangolunda Bay. The Camino Real Zaashila (formerly the Omni Zaashila), Quinta Real Huatulco, Las Brisas (formerly a Club Med), Dreams Resort & Spa (formerly the Gala hotel), and the Barceló are examples of the most popular larger resorts in the area.
Municipio de Corinto
Corinto is a town of 16,624 (2005 population) on the northwest Pacific coast of Nicaragua in the province of Chinandega. The municipality was founded in 1863. It was a railroad terminus and is Nicaragua's largest and only Pacific port for the import and export of goods. It has its own Container terminal and is able to manage a wide variety of cargo: liquid, bulk, containers, cars, etc.
Puerto Caldera
Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century. There is also several bars, hammocks to relax in, a restaurant, and performances from Marimba bands.


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Angels - 000 000 000 - 0 7 0Clay Buchholz (7-5-0-2-3, 113) lowered his league-leading ERA to 2.36 and Ryan Kalish hit his second career home run -- a grand slam -- in the fourth inning.
Red Sox - 001 410 00x - 6 8 1
Boston began a nine-game homestand with a relaxing win. Darnell McDonald homered with two outs in the third to get the Sox on the board. In the fourth, David Ortiz singled -- one of his two opposite-field hits -- but Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre both struck out. Weaver then walked both J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell on full counts and Kalish muscled a change-up into the Red Sox bullpen for the salami dong. Back-to-back doubles from Ortiz and Martinez in the fifth brought in the sixth run.
Buchholz got out of an early jam in the first inning, when Bobby Abreu doubled and took third on a groundout. Alberto Callaspo chopped back to the mound and Abreu was caught off the bag and tagged out 1-2-5. The Angels loaded the bases with two two-out singles and a walk in the sixth, but Buchholz got Erick Aybar to ground out to Lowell at first.
Felix Doubront escaped a bases loaded situation in the eighth. With one out and a runner on first, Torii Hunter and Hideki Matsui singled. After a visit from John Farrell, Doubront struck out Aybar on three pitches. (Aybar also GIDP in the second; thanks, Erick!)
Hunter robbed Beltre of a solo home run in the second inning with a leaping catch over the short bullpen wall in right-center, nearly toppling over into the pen. ... Pedroia went 0-for-4, with a strikeout looking, two groundouts and a pop to center, though he made a few nice plays in the field.
The Yankees beat the Tigers 6-2 and the Rays beat the Rangers 10-1.Jered Weaver / Clay Buchholz
Dustin Pedroia returns to the lineup -- on his 27th birthday! -- after missing 44 games with a broken left foot. He went 1-for-6 in a two-game rehab stint with Pawtucket last weekend. Boston went 23-21 while he was out. Our other Dustin -- Richardson -- was sent down to Pawtucket.Scutaro, SS
Pedroia, 2B
Ortiz, DH
Martinez, C
Beltre, 3B
Drew, RF
Lowell, 1B
Kalish, CF
McDonald, LF
Buchholz leads the American League with a 2.49 ERA. He also has the 6th fewest hits allowed per 9 innings (Weaver is 7th).
Since returning from the disabled list, Buchholz has allowed only four runs in 23.1 innings. On Wednesday in Toronto, he allowed five hits and one run in eight innings. He has faced LAA twice this season: May 3 and July 26.
Weaver started against Boston on July 27, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs.
Tampa Bay and New York are tied for first at 72-46, with Boston, at 67-52, 5.5 GB. Tonight: Tigers/Yankees and
Rangers/Rays.August 17:
1900 - Reds pitcher Bill Phillips punches Roy Thomas of the Phillies after Thomas fouls off a dozen pitches in the 8th inning. Phillips is ejected, but the Reds win.
1923 - After 111 games, Babe Ruth is hitting .401. He'll end up with his highest batting average -- .393 -- and reach base a record 379 times.
1937 - In Cincinnati, the Cardinals beat the Reds with the final out being recorded at 12:02 AM, making it the first major league game ever completed after midnight.
1957 - Richie Ashburn hits spectator Alice Roth twice in the same at-bat. The first foul breaks her nose and the second one hits her while she's being removed from her seat on a stretcher.
1966 - For the second successive day, the Orioles score five runs in the top of the ninth and defeat the Red Sox: 6-4 yesterday, 8-4 today.


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- The symbol (from the German Jahvist; Yahwist in English) used by German OT scholars and followed internationally to denote one of the sources of the Pentateuch, which uses Yahweh for the name of God. It was probably written in the south of the country in the 10th (or 9th) cent. BCE, though a few recent OT scholars think it might even be post-exilic. J is characterized by anthropomorphisms (e.g. Gen. 8:21) but above all records the faithfulness of God to the promises he made to the patriarchs.
Dictionary of the Bible.


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As we've been saying, it's finally time for voters to cast some ballots that actually mean something for the 2012 presidential race.
Iowans gather tonight in 1,774 precincts to caucus (basically, meetings that end with voting). As you would expect, most eyes are on the Republicans because they've got quite a lively race underway for their party's presidential nomination, while Democrats already have their contender — President Obama.
The caucuses start at 7 p.m. local time (8 p.m. ET). In the hour or so leading up to them and through the rest of the evening, we'll be helping our friends over at It's All Politics by live-blogging the news as it happens.
You'll be able to see what we're doing right on the NPR.org homefront, or at It's All Politics.
Of course, there will much more coverage on NPR.org and on most NPR member stations during the Newscasts, on All Things Considered and in special coverage that starts at 9 p.m. ET (which will be webcast as well).
Or, if you're looking for ways to watch the action, the cable news networks will be all over the story and C-SPAN will be webcasting its coverage.
We hope you have time to join us later. It should be an interesting evening.
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Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has been suspended without pay for five games, effective immediately, as the firestorm continues over his comment to Time magazine last week that "I love Fidel Castro."
According to the Miami Herald, the team said "the pain and suffering caused by Fidel Castro cannot be minimized, especially in a community filled with victims of the dictatorship."
At a news conference this morning, Guillen apologized for the uproar, said he's sorry so many people were hurt by his words, said he is embarrassed by what happened — and said that he does not love Castro and misspoke. He was trying to say, Guillen told reporters, that he's amazed Castro has been able to stay alive and in power for so long.
"I'm very sad," Guillen also said.
An outspoken Venezuelan who has gotten in trouble before for things he's said about homosexuals and others, Guillen spent almost an hour with the news media in Miami. We updated this post as he spoke.
On Morning Edition, NPR's Tom Goldman reported on the latest trouble Guillen has gotten himself into. Guillen told Time that he loves and respects Castro because the Cuban leader has managed to stay alive for decades even though many would like to see him dead.
As the Herald reports:
"Spanish-language radio stations popular with older Cuban Americans — a coveted local voting bloc — were inundated with calls from listeners offended by Guillen's reported remarks. ... He has since apologized for those comments, but that hasn't stopped mushrooming outcry from some South Florida Cuban Americans, a group his ballclub hopes will fill the team's new Little Havana stadium in coming years."
Update at 11:30 a.m. ET. More On Guillen's Explanation:
According to the Herald, "Guillen said he was trying to say that he couldn't believe that someone who has hurt so many 'is still in power' and added he did not share Castro's ideology."
His news conference just ended.
Update at 11:25 a.m. ET. "I Was Thinking In Spanish And Said The Wrong Thing In English."
According to ESPN's translation of what Guillen has said in Spanish this morning:
"Guillen said repeatedly that he does not admire Castro. He said when the comments were made, he was talking about how he was surprised Castro was able to remain in power so long, given the number of people he had hurt." 'The interpretation didn't come out as I wanted,' Guillen said in Spanish, according to ESPN's translation. 'I was thinking in Spanish and I said the wrong thing in English.' "
Update at 11:15 a.m. ET. Misinterpreted, "Very Stupid" Or Both?
While he has said he's sorry, did "the wrong thing" and is embarrassed, Guillen has also told reporters this morning that "his comments were misinterpreted by the reporter, and he doesn't love or admire Castro," The Associated Press writes. But he also just said was "very stupid" to make the comments he did.
Update at 11:05 a.m. ET. "I Hurt A Lot Of People":
"I hurt a lot of people — a lot of people's feelings," Guillen just said. And he needed to apologize again because, "I [did] the wrong thing."
Update at 11:00 a.m. ET. Asks For Forgiveness:
Guillen has been speaking in both Spanish and English. Earlier, according to a translation from the Herald, he said "he had betrayed the Latin American community and repeatedly asked for forgiveness 'with my heart in my hand.' "
Update at 10:55 a.m. ET. He Is "Very Embarrassed," Guillen Says:
Asked how he feels, Guillen just told reporters he is "very embarrassed ... very sad."
"I'm very, very, very sorry," he also said.
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Barbecued Stuffed Peppers with Feta and Herbs |
1 1/2 cups water
1-inch-long piece cinnamon
2 1/4 tsp kosher salt
6 medium green bell peppers
3/4 cup cream cheese (about 6 ounces), at room temperature
1- 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
3/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place rice in a colander or a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, water, cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low; cook until water has been completely absorbed, about 10 minutes (rice will be slightly undercooked). Remove the lid from the pot, discard cinnamon stick, and set the pot aside to let rice cool.
To prepare peppers for stuffing, use a paring knife to cut a wide circle around each stem (like when carving a jack-o'-lantern), so you end up with a cap that can be replaced once you've stuffed the peppers. Be careful not to puncture or rip the peppers. Clean any seeds and membranes from the cap and from the interior of each pepper; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a wooden spoon until it's light and fluffy. Stir in feta, raisins, mint, dill, parsley, lemon juice, pepper, and remaining salt. Add reserved cooked rice, and mix gently to combine. Taste mixture and, if necessary, add more salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Note that the filling should be quite salty to compensate for there being no salt on the peppers)
Divide rice mixture into six equal portions. Stuff each pepper with the filling and replace each cap, pressing caps into the stuffing so the peppers remain closed while on the grill; set aside until ready to cook. (If you're stuffing the peppers more than 30 minutes before grilling, cover and refrigerate them. Let peppers sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes before grilling so that they cook faster and more evenly)
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Once the grill is heated, place stuffed peppers on their sides and close the lid. Roll each pepper a quarter turn every 7 minutes or so to cook all four sides. The peppers are finished once the filling is hot, the skins are well-charred, and the flesh is soft to the touch, about 30 minutes.
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The bus-sized meteor that slammed into Russia in February, causing a massive shock-wave and injuring hundreds of people, sent a plume of dust into the stratosphere that circled the globe in just four days and lingered for months, NASA says.
The Feb. 15 meteor at Chelyabinsk near Russia's southern border with Kazakhstan measured 60 feet across and weighed 12,000 tons. It detonated 15 miles above the city.
According to Space.com:
"Some of the asteroid's remnants crashed to the ground, but hundreds of tons of dust remained in the atmosphere. A team led by NASA Goddard atmospheric physicist Nick Gorkavyi, who is from Chelyabinsk, wondered if it was possible to track the cloud using NASA's Suomi NPP satellite.
" 'Indeed, we saw the formation of a new dust belt in Earth's stratosphere, and achieved the first space-based observation of the long-term evolution of a bolide plume,' Gorkavyi said in a statement.
"Initial measurements 3.5 hours after the meteor explosion showed the dust 25 miles (40 km) high in the atmosphere, speeding east at 190 mph (306 km/h)."
Within four days, the plume had "circumnavigated the entire globe and returned to Chelyabinsk, creating a complete global belt," according to the NASA video above.
Although the debris from the Chelyabinsk meteor was easy to detect, NASA researchers note that it was not particularly dense and that natural Earth-bound sources, such as volcanoes, contribute far more material to the stratosphere.
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[Updated 2016]
Argentina represents a great value for travelers with Canadian Dollars in their pockets. And, it is one of the most progressive countries in South America. Hence, we've added it to our Top 10 Value Destinations for Canadian Dollar Travelers for 2016. Don't wait!
Why you should add Argentina to your Indie/RTW trip
It has been written many times before that Argentina is the most European of the countries in South America. If only Europe were so cool! Argentina does offer the traveler a wonderful mix of Latin flavor and European order. It is both a developed country with excellent infrastructure and an exciting place with sites and sounds that you won't find in any other country in the world.
- It is more expensive than many parts of South America, but the savvy traveler can get by on a reasonable budget and with minimal hassles. Plan to spend about $40-$50USD per day here.
- Most people start and end in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital that seemingly has action 24 hours a day.
- The other prime destination is Patagonia, a remote and gorgeous region that will make you feel like a small pebble in an enormous universe.
- If you want to get to know the real Argentina, make a point to visit a small town that is off the beaten path. You will be greeted with a hospitality that will warm your heart.
- The culture in Argentina is super laid back – think 2-3 hour meals and truly enjoying and appreciating the company of your friends and loved ones.
- Iguazu Falls and the Lake District provide more outdoor activities and amazing scenery.
Indie travel tips for Argentina
- Rent an apartment in Buenos Aires and stay for a while – if you get one for a month, it will be the same price, or even cheaper, than staying in a hostel, and you can really get to know the city and its people.
- Check out the San Telmo flea market each Sunday in Buenos Aires – a great place for tourists and locals alike.
- If heading to Patagonia during high season (December – February), plan ahead. Buses and rooms book up quick, and prices increase.
- While Mendoza can and should be visited by any wine lover, head to the northwest and go to Cafayate. It's much smaller, has far less tourists, and the surrounding areas are dotted with wineries and great landscapes.
If already in South America, you could go overland from other parts of the continent. If that isn't your style, you can fly to Argentina. Prices on flights from North America and Europe are rarely super cheap, but from time to time you can find an excellent deal. It's best to search for flights to Argentina as early as you can, as prices tend to start low and go up as the flight draws near.
Getting around Argentina is a welcome respite from other countries in South America. The buses, while more expensive, are top notch. Think first class airfare, but with more room. Seats that fold down nearly flat, hot (and good) meals, wine and champagne, movies, and just amazing comfort, which you'll need for those 20+ hour journeys. Unfortunately prices go up and quality goes down the further south into Patagonia you get.
You'll need a place to say, and if you are on a budget you'll be happy to know there are quite a few hostels in Argentina from which to choose. f adventure is your game, there are some killer adventure trips and tours to Patagonia and other parts of the country.


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Elzar | |
Gender | Male |
Species | Neptunian |
Planet of origin | Probably Neptune |
Profession | Celebrity chef |
First appearance | "My Three Suns" (1ACV07) |
Voiced by | John DiMaggio |
Elzar is a famous chef, the host of the cooking show Essence of Elzar, [1ACV07] the owner of the restaurants Elzar's Fine Cuisine, [1ACV09] Elzar at the Wong, [ItWGY] and Cavern on the Green, [6ACV07] and the reigning champion of the cooking show Iron Cook. [3ACV22] He got his start when he was brought in to replace Helmut Spargle's less extreme show, Down-Home Country Cooking With Helmut Spargle. [3ACV22] Elzar practices the dark side of cooking, utilizing things like cilantro, mango salsa, raspberry vinaigrette, along with liberal use of his spice weasel. [3ACV22]
A Neptunian, Elzar lives in Little Neptune. He is cocky, arrogant, possessing a sharp tongue and a short temper. He is an excellent chef, though he has a reputation for being rude to the customers. Bender briefly worked for Elzar, in order to pay for the meal Elzar served the Planet Express crew to make up for accidentally blinding Leela. [2ACV13]
Signature dishes
- Leg of Salmon
- Unnameable Horror from Beyond, with Mango Chutney
- Down-home Neptune-style Gumbo
- Neptunian Slug Fricassee
- Bread à la Cockroach
- Jamaican Jerk Platter
- King Crab
- Sterno-nicoise
- Steamed Carrots
- Crud Puffs
- Shlimp Cocktail
- Fish 'n' Chimps
- Cream of Nothing
- Human Broth
- Jarjar Tartare
Additional Info
- Elzar's character and show are a parody of the real-life chef Emeril Lagasse and his show, Essence of Emeril.
- He is a reference to Gormaanda from The Star Wars Holiday Special.
- Bender is a huge fan of Elzar's, often adopting a sycophantic attitude around him.
Elzar: I knocked it up a notch. Bam!
Elzar: If you promise to stop interrupting, alright. Against my will, I'm gonna knock it up another notch.
Elzar: Hey, look at this crowd. You guys gotta try the pasta. It's got a real nice profit margin. Bam!
Elzar: Hey, there! How are you folks doing tonight?
Bender: Great. What are the specials?
Elzar: We've got a wonderful grizzly bear that's been dipped in cornmeal and lightly tormented. Questions?
Amy: What was the bear's name?
Elzar: Jojo.
Amy: Ooh, I'll have him.