par·a·dox /ˈpærəˌdɒks/
–noun
1. a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
2. a self-contradictory and false proposition.
3. any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature.
4. an opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion.
Last week, I was at a work function in which we were examining some [...]
Booze. The Sauce. Liquid Courage. No matter what you call it, the names all refer to the same thing: alcohol. Some tell us alcohol is responsible for everything from impure thoughts to social degeneracy. Others tell us that if it weren’t for alcohol, the Irish would have ruled the world [...]
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In the last post in this series, I said that the one rule you needed to remember is “Eat Real Food.” It’s simple. It’s effective. And it seemed to resonate well with the community. However, it also generated a few questions that need answering. Obviously, while it’s as clear-cut as [...]
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Last time we took a walk through Mexican history, discussing the evolution of the national cuisine. I think there were some interesting things learned there. Today, we’ll look to that other favorite of US citizens, Italian cuisine. In my area, Italian restaurants are easily as ubiquitous [...]
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A friend requested that I put up more recipes, so I thought last night’s dinner would be perfect. It was quick, delicious, and best of all, very healthful. Clean-up was quick and easy, using only a cast-iron skillet (how I love that thing!) and a steamer…ok, and two plates and two forks, but [...]
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