Boston Marathon Bombing Open Thread

200px-Bostonmarathonlogo There were two explosions today while the running of the Boston Marathon took place. Many casualties are reported. Investigation continues, though the official statement from the Marathon was that they were bombs.

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Mad Men Post-Mortem: Collaborators

You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war. – Winston Churchill

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Retro Liveblog: Joe Scarborough Whines About The President’s Taxes

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Today on Joe Scarborough’s Beltway Circlejerk, our intrepid host had himself quite a fit about the President’s 2012 taxes. Personally, I found it rather sad, but also rife with opportunities to make jokes about Joe Scarborough & Friends relative lack of understanding of the world outside of the $750-a-plate brunch crowd. To that end, let’s have a little liveblog fun- Continue reading →

Mad Men Open Thread: Season 6, Episode 3

Mad_Men_Season_6,_Promotional_PosterWelcome back, folks. Sad to see another weekend go by, but excited for a new episode of Mad Men. Last week left us with so many questions (well, me at least anyways). I’m excited to see what “doorways” our characters go through this season and where each one leads them.

If you missed out because you don’t have cable, AMC has made the premiere available online until April 30, 2013.  My comments will be a little late this week since I’ll be headed back from the airport during the show, but they will be there!

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Recipe Sunday: Orecchiette with Ground Turkey and Broccolini

Pasta with bolognese sauce is a staple in our house, but as I’ve gotten “older”, I find that ground beef sometimes sits heavy in my stomach after dinner, particularly if I go overboard with the garlic. I recently started substituting ground beef with ground turkey in my bolognese, and have been thrilled with the results. The ground turkey absorbs all the flavors of the onions and garlic, while making the sauce light, or as light as a bolognese can be. Even though this recipe is not a traditional bolognese, it has all the ingredients I love: onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Also, the broccolini gives it a nice splash of color and texture. Serves 4. Continue reading →