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    The French Mother Sauces Part 1

    The Mother Sauces Part I

    French Cuisine is considered one of the finest in the world. Its techniques are utilized in the best kitchens in the world and its sauces globally renown. The 5 mother sauces of French cuisine are below. They are the base and foundation to some of the most delicious meals we know today.

    Sauce Tomat
    Sauce Béchamel
    Sauce Velouté
    Sauce Hollandaise
    Sauce Espagnole

  • Bible of BS

    Bible of BS Case Study

    One of the more common and deceptive forms of passive aggressiveness. It is frequently masked and excused as needing personal time to process one’s thoughts. However, in reality, it is wielded as a tactic to provoke frustration, often knowing that it will aggravate the recipient.

    An indication that this silence is being weaponized, is that the quiet party rarely engages in even minimal communication to assuage the situation. Rather, they do all they can to vex their target passively, often playing the victim.

  • Thought Tank

    Creativity over Consumption

    In a world where anything can be Googled in seconds, the muscle that fuels original thought is shrinking. Creativity may seem obsolete, but it’s one of the core muscles of our mind—it keeps us sharp, engaged, and mentally strong. The endless cycle of consumption is dulling our edge, especially for the next generation. Like any muscle, creativity withers when neglected, leaving us all the weaker for it. It’s time to start building it back.

  • Babe and Honey

    How much for that again?

    Babe and honey. Inspired by real stories and real people. Finding the humor in imperfect situations with even more imperfect characters.

    Inspired by T and G 2015. The rules are a bit unagreed upon aren’t they.

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    Korean Fried Chicken

    Chicken wings in one of its glorious (and many would aruge best) forms – Korean Fried Chicken. With a lighter and crispier crust than its Western counterparts, it’s unique texture can be enjoyed naked and lightly seasoned. More commonly you will find it deliciously covered in Asian flavored sauces.

  • Bible of BS

    Bible of BS Case Study

    Too cowardly to confront, too unwise to forgive. Passive-aggressiveness is often the weapon of choice for those unable to establish proper boundaries. It becomes their misguided attempt to gain power and inflict harm on others. Universally despised and riddled with contradictions, it operates under the following “commandments”:

    Commandment 10: Indecent Regard
    Passive-aggressive behavior is inherently an attack. Slamming cabinet doors in another room or shooting dirty looks are not acts of reconciliation; they are deliberate attempts to provoke and harm.

    Commandment 7: Misrepresentation
    “Everything’s fine,” they claim, even when it’s blatantly not. Passive-aggressiveness thrives on downplaying harmful actions and framing them as normal or insignificant.

    Commandment 6: Unresourceful
    By avoiding direct confrontation and misrepresenting the truth, resolution becomes nearly impossible. Problems go unacknowledged, leaving no room for meaningful progress.

  • Thought Tank

    Make it a Better Place

    You have what it takes to make the world a better place.  No degree, wealth, or power required.  The world will never be short of people desperate to share their voice.  Never short of invitations for laughter.  Do right to others, but most importantly do right to yourself.

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    The Power of the Force

    Babe and honey.  Inspired by real stories and real people.  Finding the humor in imperfect situations with even more imperfect characters.

    Inspired by T and T 2003.  Sometimes boys will just be boys.

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    Thanksgiving 2024 – Pork Feet Gumbo

    Thanksgiving contribution 2024 – Porks Feet gumbo. Both gumbo and pork’s feet are common in creole cuisine but are never combined. Just a little out of the box combination here and a pretty tasty result. Even for those who don’t enjoy pigs’ feet, the extra gelatin it provides makes the gumbo sauce especially luscious.

  • Angels

    Just a Little Mud

    We all start off the same but get a little dirty along the way.  Too many of us waste our lives decorating the dirt with nonsense.  Never forget, it’s just a little mud, and everyone was already maximally beautiful.  Choose to let that shine, not cover up the gunk.

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    Bible of BS Case Study

    Gossiping and Laughing at Others

    We are all guilty of it to some degree yet are annoyed by those who do it too often. It can be difficult to articulate why it feels so wrong even though no direct action is towards the person. Gossip isn’t necessarily false, manipulative, or selfish by nature.

    It is, however, laced with judgement, belittlement, and ill regard towards another human being. That is the difference between “gossip” and simply talking about someone. If you know that person does not want to be spoken about and you still do, that is BS. If you are speaking about them just to feel better about yourself, that is BS. If you are saying things you wouldn’t say around them, that is BS.

    Commandment X, “Thou Shalt Have Indecent Regard for Others.” The final commandment of the bible. It is the most obscure but perhaps is the one most woven into all of the other commandments.

    Wish good for each other and help another out when possible. Anything less is simply BS.