Monthly Archives: December 2011

Some Like It Hot

Posted on December 24, 2011 by patric

My earliest memory of chili heat was when I inadvertently dipped a slice of bread into what I thought was some kind of tomato relish: I gasped for air for nearly an hour, drinking vast amounts of liquids (stupidly, see … Continue reading →

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Filling Sandwiches for Activists

Posted on December 19, 2011 by patric

The OWS movement is gaining traction in almost every country save for the usual repressive regimes, and Canada (too damn nice!) I am incredibly encouraged, as you are, about this new kind of revolution and some of us DFH are … Continue reading →

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How to Make the Perfect Couscous

Posted on December 15, 2011 by patric

Reading the august Le Monde the other day, I noticed a small article buried in the middle titled France’s most popular dish, the fabled couscous! Apparently its popularity is such that it has become the number one dish served in … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s worst kept secret: my neck of the woods!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by patric

Now that TripAdvisor spilled the beans last year about our sleepy village, the secret is out in the open. Below is a pic of the fabled Inch beach where that very long shot of “Ryan’s Daughter” was taken. Mind you, … Continue reading →

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