People assume that when a Pole cries while hearing the Hejnal it’s because of some sort of genetic reaction, but that’s not true; it’s because of the song’s ability to conjure profound memories that usually don’t get thought about without significant prodding.
Read MoreOn the Existence of God
A short story from R. M. Dolin’s novel, SUBVERTING INSURRECTION Summary: Jake is on his morning bicycle ride when he starts analyzing a recent paper he read regarding a theory that embedded in our DNA is the history of our ancestors. Working off that, he …
Read MoreThe World’s a Scary Place Outline
A nonfiction narrative of how technical resources at the Los Alamos National Laboratory are used to keep America, and it’s citizens, safe from a constant barrage of menacing threats and vulnerabilities. 1. The World’s A Scary Place Embedded Narrative: Mystery Cloud Over St. Louis An …
Read MoreSocial Nullification
A short story from R. M. Dolin’s novel, TROPHIC CASCADE – The Rise and Fall of Quiet Acquiescence. Summary: Chance is a road-hardened Harley rider who stopped at Jake’s distillery on his way through New Mexico to sample whiskey and wound up with a job. …
Read MoreThat First Necessary Step
A short story from R. M. Dolin’s novel, TROPHIC CASCADE – The Rise and Fall of Quiet Acquiescence Summary: The first day of the Albuquerque Wine Fiesta is almost over and Jake has left Sympatico at their wine tent to go listen to Padre’s band …
Read MoreBaloney Bolognese with Fettuccine
I can’t defend this as fine cuisine, but sometimes you just gotta cut loose and have some fun in the kitchen. This is not only a playful dish you whip up quickly, it also looks great and taste amazing so who says you can’t have it all.
Read MoreElk Sausage With Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes
This dish combines grilled sausage with sauteed peppers and onions, and fried potatoes, marinated with white wine and chicken stock.
Read MoreSour Dough Artisan Loafs
This version of sour dough bread is meant to be made in large rounds or large loafs and as such there are two objectives, to have the crust stay soft and to have the dough be light in texture.
Read MoreCuban Style Picadillo
Picadillo is common is most Latin cuisines, although it can vary from one culture to the next. The recipe presented here is for a Cuban style Picadillio, which I decided to make after my kids started asking for Cubano sandwiches but I wanted to try …
Read MoreSazon Seasoning
This Cuban/Mexican/South American spice is great on grilled foods such as chicken, steak, pork, and salmon, but is also a staple in many Latin cuisines.
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