Great Gatsby Stickers now up on my Etsy store!
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The Homestuck fandom is just internet old money
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Common Egg-eating Snake (Dasypeltis scabra), eating a bird's egg, family Colubridae, found in most of Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East
photograph by Mond76
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Review: The Great Gatsby
Review: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
4 stars – I liked it, it was good
I first read this in high school, and only recently bought a copy for myself to reread, which I began on a whim upon finding an audiobook version on Spotify. I began listening/reading along on September 25, 2022.
Finished on September 25, 2022.
A Love Story Struck Short by Tragedy
In the early twenties after the Great…
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Lego Monkie King Set Easter Egg
Lego Monkie Kid fans, the Dragon of the East Palace Lego set includes a subtle detail from chapter 14 of Journey to the West. It's a painting of Zhang Liang repeatedly retrieving and placing a shoe on the immortal Huang Shigong's foot. The Dragon King uses this tale to instill perseverance in Monkey.
My thanks to Irwen Wong of the Journey to the West Library blog for pointing out the painting on the Lego set.
Huang Shigong also appears in a Southeast Asian religious trinity associated with Sun Wukong.
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Savory Easter Meat Pie, A Delicious Tradition for Holiday Gatherings
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, diced
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
Directions:
To make the pastry, combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the cold diced butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
Stir in the dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
On a floured surface, roll out two-thirds of the pastry dough to fit the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and trim any excess.
Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly over the pastry base. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the meat.
Roll out the remaining pastry dough to fit the top of the pie. Place it over the filling and seal the edges with a fork. Trim any excess dough.
Brush the top of the pie with beaten eggs for a shiny finish.
Use a sharp knife to make a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 8
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