Benjamin Franklin believed that a turkey killed with electricity would be more tender than one killed in the traditional way. In the middle 1700s, people knew of electricity, and experimented with electricity, but didn’t yet know much about it. Franklin’s plan was to zap a turkey using a Leyden Jar. The Leyden Jar was invented […]

Spring Tabbouleh Spring up a summertime favorite with spring peas and fresh asparagus! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 1/2 cup water Pinch salt 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 cups shelled fresh English peas or substitute shelled edamame, radishes, cucumber, snow peas, or even spring greens 3 scallions – thinly […]

I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. All the kids I knew were Okies, just like me. I didn’t have a mean bone in my body, but like many an awkward lad, wanted desperately to fit in. When I was 16, a few guys and girls were standing together, waiting for the bell […]

You Just Might Find – You Get What You Need! By far the most popular “Yes, but…” about wind and solar electricity is, “Yes, but what do you do when the wind don’t blow and the sun don’t shine? We need power when we need it, and we need it, well, all the time.” This […]

Simple French Potato Salad with lots of fresh herbs and no mayo Ingredients: Serves 6-8 2 pounds fresh red or new potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick (little, thin-skinned potatoes work best here) 2 tablespoons of sea salt 2 large garlic cloves Dijon Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon black pepper Fresh […]

My favorite cartoon character is in a film called Les Triplettes de Belleville. Her name is Madame Souza. She is a grandmother. The film is in French, but there is very little dialog, so listening with American ears is no problem. The humor is French and slow-moving, and the style of animation is not modern. […]