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Charlie Brandts, White House carpenter turned beekeeper
A new type of visitor came to the National Mall this year, flitting past monuments and museums in favor of trees, flowers and plants. But this wasn’t just some horticultural tour; no, this was work. Each day they were abuzz, gathering and pollinating before returning home to modest quarters with tremendous security near Lafayette Park.
White House's unique trick or treat
*On a more personal note, I know some people that were involved in the White House entertainment. Chicago's Redmoon theater company was hired to provide entertainment on the lawn (the skeleton band and bubble installation amongst others). I've included some pictures at the end of the post.*
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Saturday doled out presidential M&Ms and dried fruit mixes to more than 2,000 trick-or-treaters, marking their Halloween at a White House event partly aimed at honoring military families.
Indian Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban
NEW DELHI —In a landmark ruling Thursday that could usher in an era of greater freedom for gay men and lesbians in India, New Delhi’s highest court decriminalized homosexuality. “The inclusiveness that Indian society traditionally displayed, literally in every aspect of life, is manifest in recognizing a role in society for everyone,” judges of the Delhi High Court wrote in a 105-page decision, India’s first to directly address rights for gay men and lesbians. “Those perceived by the majority as ‘deviants’ or ‘different’ are not on that score excluded or ostracized,” the decision said.Should the woman who shot at President Ford be on a chat show?
Seems outrageous that a potentional presidential assassin is in the guest mix with politicians, reality show stars, celebrity chefs... but Sara Jane Moore, who served time for trying to killed Gerald Ford was on Today this week. http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-05-29/who-does-sara-jane-moore-think-she-is/ Would-be presidential assassin Sara Jane Moore—who on Sept.North Korea launches perfect Italian pizza
By Peter Foster in Beijing (Telegraph.co.UK) It has taken almost 10 years of work, but North Korea has acquired the technology to launch a project very dear to its leader's heart - the nation's first "authentic" Italian pizzeria. The launch of Pyongyang's first Italian restaurant meanwhile brings to fruition a ten-year effort by Kim Jong-il - a renowned gourmand and lover of western food - to create the perfect pizza and pasta in his homeland. Related Articles US and China in secret talks on N Korea chaos fears after Kim Jong-il 'stroke' North Korea to be removed from terror blacklist after nuclear disclosure, says George Bush North Korea hands over nuclear data and US agrees to lift trade embargo North Korea 'to test missile capable of reaching US territory' North Korea celebrates Kim Jong-il's birthdayLast year a delegation of local chefs was sent by Kim to Naples and Rome to learn the proper Italian techniques after their homegrown efforts to mimic Italian cuisine were found by Kim to contain "errors".Bobby Flay and Throwdown in Southern NJ in 2 locations
I am a huge fan of the Food Network! One of my favorite shows is "Throwdown", which starts Bobby Flay.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_bt/0,2857,FOOD_26696,00.html
(His wife is soooo lucky!) I always feel a swell of pride when he decides to challenge chefs in New Jersey.
Dinner Challenge #7 : P.W.’s Spicy Macaroni & Cheese / P.W.’s Homemade Ranch Dressing
OK girls! After a two week well deserved break, here's the next dinner challenge on Iron Chef SugarLand! This week's secret recipes are both from The Pioneer Woman (seriously, who doesn't love her?).
CHAPTER 49 – 2008/09/17
Well I was grateful that Romana had given me so many books abt pregnancy! She had also told me so much abt that “life changing” subject. She had given me children’s clothing – pregnancy clothes and thermometer for the bath, a scissor for the nails (baby) and even some pads for the bra (so the milk was not dripping).Movie Review: Ratatouille
2007
Written and Directed by Brad Bird
Starring (voices): Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Janeane Garafolo, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, and Peter O'Toole
Ratatouille is the story of Remy (Oswalt), a rat who lives in France. While the rest of his fellow rats are happy scrounging for garbage and scraps to eat, Remy enjoys fine foods and has a gift for combining flavors to make things delicious. One day, Remy is separated from his family and ends up in Paris, at the restaurant of his deceased idol, Chef Gusteau (Garrett), whose motto was "Anyone can cook."
Rachael Ray’s Whole-Wheat Mac ‘n’ Cheese for the Family
From celeb chef Rachael Ray’s new book, Yum-o! The Family Cookbook. The secret ingredient in this mac ‘n’ cheese is Dijon mustard.
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