Fudge Offload: Silicon Vs. Aluminum Pans

Fudge experiment of using spray oil and powdered sugar in the cavities of silicone and aluminum pans. Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2014/02/fudge-offload-silicone-vs-aluminum-pans.html and comment there, please.

Anachronistic Songs, Part 2 of 2

"Anachronistic Songs, Part 1 of 2" covered blasts from the past WRT another-era terms (example: "groove") and some terminology definition shifts (ex: example: "straight"). This part continues with unPC-ness, dimes and related costs, and years. Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2014/01/anachronistic-songs-part-2-of-2.html and comment there, please.

Anachronistic Songs, Part 1 of 2

Common characteristics of an anachronistic song, usually the song having been out at least a few decades ago:

• It includes a term that was popular or a norm in a particular era "long ago".
• It includes a term that the definition has shifted over time.
• It is more likely now to be considered culturally or politically insensitive than in the past.
• It contains reference to a year number.

Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2014/01/anachronistic-songs-part-1-of-2.html and comment there, please.

Economy in Song Lyrics

How can song lyrics be economical? I write about three types:

1. Songs with expressions repeatedly peppered throughout
2. Instrumentals with the song title in it, frequently with few or no additional words
3. Songs that have one verse, repeated one or more times

Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2013/12/economy-in-song-lyrics.html and comment there, please.

McCormicky-Libbyish Pumpkin Pie

Last month, I published "Which Pumpkin Pie?" that described ranges of ease and cost—fast and expensive, or laborious and cheap. My recipe is a hybrid between McCormick’s and Libby’s, with a slight twist. Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2013/12/mccormicky-libbyish-pumpkin-pie.html and comment there, please.

Which Pumpkin Pie?

Decisions, decisions, decisions, varying mostly for labor intensity for getting a pumpkin pie. Least laborious is buying one. Most laborious is making one that you make the crust, process real pumpkin, and buy separate spices.

Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2013/11/which-pumpkin-pie.html and comment there, please.

Gluten-Free Waffle Grid Tortillas

The waffle grid comes from using a waffle-cone maker, but not the cone shaper. These tortillas, made with rice flour, are thin and pliable, like crepes. They stick to themselves with a mild PostIt stickiness. The stickiness makes for keeping rollup shapes together, making them good for rolling up fillings. The sesame oil provides an aromatic flavor. Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2013/11/gluten-free-waffle-grid-tortillas.html and comment there, please.