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The question of whether a taco is a sandwich is a matter of debate and largely depends on how one defines a sandwich. If the hinge makes it a no, then the debate is over. However…
By Jerry Mooney
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The tradition of hunting Easter eggs is believed to have originated from pagan spring festivals that celebrated the renewal of life and the coming of spring. The egg, which symbolizes new life and rebirth, was incorporated into these festivals as a symbol of the season.
By Jerry Mooney
When I was an exchange student in Germany, my host mother made amazing food. My favorite, however, wasn’t German but Italian, tiramisu. She told me tiramisu means pick me (tira-pick, mi-me, su-up) up in Italian because it’s a caffeinated dessert. I also felt like a grown-up eating an alcoholic dessert.
Here's a recipe for classic Italian Tiramisu:
By Jerry Mooney
Once, I had a glass of expensive wine, and it was undrinkable. I replaced it with a more familiar variety and wondered what makes a wine expensive or inexpensive. Since that day, two things happened: first, I had a different wine with the same taste.
By Jerry Mooney
Back in my twenties, going out on the town was a common occurrence. My friend and I typically drank beer. Our tastes had yet to mature. We did enjoy some whiskey, but not neat. We drank, at that time, Old Fashioneds. Now, I typically drink wine and like my whiskey on ice with no mixers. Back then, though, the Old Fashioned did the trick. Here is a recipe for an old favorite.
By Jerry Mooney
When we had our company Divine Dinnervention, we had several favorites. Personally, mine was Chili Colorado.
By Jerry Mooney