Monday, March 7, 2011
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Chef Emeril Lagasse Bakers Dozen: 5 Shrimp and 8 More Recipes
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Chef Emeril Lagasse Bakers Dozen: 5 Shrimp and 8 More Recipes: "I own a number of his cookbooks and enjoy every one of them. He really understands when people are pressed for time to produce a good meal but don't want to skimp on freshness or full flavor. Emeril always hits the right note, especially with his famous Emeril's Essence, with his recipe provided here too."
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Dennys Art Sanctuary: 38 Creative March Desktop Wallpapers
Dennys Art Sanctuary: 38 Creative March Desktop Wallpapers: "What do we think of when we reflect upon the month of March? We think of Winter ending, Spring coming in on the cool winds, soaking Spring rains, the trees leafing out and green weeds. There is the fun celebration of St. Patrick's Day. And there is the old adage, 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.' These designers took these all as their inspirations."
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Social Poets: Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 28 Feb 2011
The Social Poets: Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 28 Feb 2011 - Choose from world news analysis combined with the best political cartoon opinion, celebrity watching, science and health news, arts, poetry, funny photos, serious photography, funny videos, great satire, awesome food and spiritual thoughts.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Head Scratchers: Bizarre Funny Cartoons
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Head Scratchers: Bizarre Funny Cartoons: "You had a bad day at work? No worries. These silly cartoons will have you grinning in no time."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Comfort Food From Louisiana: How To Make Good Gumbo With Chef John Besh and James Carville
Comfort Food From Louisiana: How To Make Good Gumbo With Chef John Besh and James Carville - The Big Easy - New Orleans - is where anything can happen because we "Let The Good Times Roll!" (French: Laissez les bons temps rouler!) Seafood gumbo is the most associated dish with Louisiana and also the easiest to make as demonstrated here by celebrity Chef Besh.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Coke Claims 1979 Found Formula Not The Real Thing
From Denny: Coca-Cola claims their 125 year old recipe is still secret. Well, others beg to differ. A public radio show claims to have found the recipe formula for the famous soft drink. "The American Life" public radio show says that the secret formula was published in Coke's hometown newspaper, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, February 1979.
In that article appeared a photo of pages from a notebook with a handwritten list of ingredients. The original closely guarded formula is supposedly locked away in the company vault and it too is handwritten on a piece of notebook paper. This photo lists such unusual ingredients such as oils of cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, lemon, neroli (a type of orange), lemon and orange along with sugar, lime juice, vanilla and caramel.
The show claiming this is the true formula says this document was a notebook originally owned by a friend of John Pemberton. Pemberton was the original pharmacist who created Coca-Cola back in 1886 when it had small amounts of real cocaine in it too. Coke claims they took cocaine out of the drink years ago but it sure makes you wonder by the way people seem addicted to it.
This notebook traveled through various hands over the years, eventually making its way to Georgia pharmacist Everett Beal, a friend of the original news writer who published the 1979 article. The show also claims that this notebook matches one by Pemberton in Coke's archives.
For now, Coke is steadfastly refusing to acknowledge the authenticity of the formula. Over the decades, many third parties have tried to re-create the formula. They do admit, however, this formula by Pemberton could be a precursor to the current formula, just not the one that went to market. Well, if I made billions of dollars a year from one silly recipe I think I'd deny this formula too!
Photo by Jacky Naegelen/Reuters
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
The Social Poets: Breaking News: Egypt Jubilant, This Blogger Called It Right: Mubarak Leaves
The Social Poets: Breaking News: Egypt Jubilant, This Blogger Called It Right: Mubarak Leaves - been writing these Egypt news posts on The Social Poets in case Egyptians were barred from obvious news and political sites. Who would think a poetess would be a subversive? :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
From NYC Chef Chris Santos: Shrimp, Ribs, Whoopie Pies
Fabulous food for four on a budget from The Early Show on CBS.
From Denny: CBS The Early Show sponsors the Shoestring Budget series where chefs compete to see who can come in under $40, serving four for a meal. Yeah, and we get the benefit of the stellar recipes!
This week's chef is Chris Santos of the very popular New York City restaurant, The Stanton Social, that has been a New York mainstay for six years running. Be sure to check out his awesome menu because I sure did. I always look at the desserts just to see how innovative, creative and attuned a chef is to most people's taste buds. Are they ridiculous over-worked creations or are they destined to become wonderful standards? Santos passes The Denny Test. :) Santos has a newer eatery, called the Beauty & Essex, already one of the hottest eateries in the city. This chef is definitely on the move.
At Stanton Social he shows his eclectic colors where he offers to locals and tourists tastes. He offers standards like grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings to more exotic lobster tacos.
Check out Chris' three course meal for an inexpensive dinner. He even shows you how to make your own marshmallow fluff for the Whoopie Pies. I like the way this guy thinks!
Recipes Featured:
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Tangerine Barbeque Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Whoopie Pies
From Denny: CBS The Early Show sponsors the Shoestring Budget series where chefs compete to see who can come in under $40, serving four for a meal. Yeah, and we get the benefit of the stellar recipes!
This week's chef is Chris Santos of the very popular New York City restaurant, The Stanton Social, that has been a New York mainstay for six years running. Be sure to check out his awesome menu because I sure did. I always look at the desserts just to see how innovative, creative and attuned a chef is to most people's taste buds. Are they ridiculous over-worked creations or are they destined to become wonderful standards? Santos passes The Denny Test. :) Santos has a newer eatery, called the Beauty & Essex, already one of the hottest eateries in the city. This chef is definitely on the move.
At Stanton Social he shows his eclectic colors where he offers to locals and tourists tastes. He offers standards like grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings to more exotic lobster tacos.
Check out Chris' three course meal for an inexpensive dinner. He even shows you how to make your own marshmallow fluff for the Whoopie Pies. I like the way this guy thinks!
Recipes Featured:
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Tangerine Barbeque Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Whoopie Pies
Saturday, February 5, 2011
From Chef Martin Yan: Chinese New Year Recipe Dragon and Phoenix
Chef Martin Yan at his birthday party Image via WikipediaFrom Denny: Chef Martin Yan, host of TV show “Yan Can Cook,” shares a traditional Chinese recipe to help us celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Large fruits, like the huge pomello, are a symbolic sign of abundance. Whole fish are also a symbol of abundance and must be served always with beer. Another part of the traditional Chinese New Year meal is there is always a vegetarian dish served.
The tangerine is gold like wealth. Dumplings look like little wrapped up gifts and are traditional for the new year. They are like little purses with treasures inside. The whole point of the Chinese New Year is to wish others a year of prosperity, abundance, good health and longevity.
This dish is just beautiful and very easy to make. The chicken is symbolic of the phoenix and the shrimp represents the dragon. The dish is served up on a bed of rice with a bowl made from egg roll wrappers shaped into the form of a lotus blossom. What a gorgeous presentation and easy enough for the home cook to do too.
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Chili Cook Off: 3 Recipes From The Today Show
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Chili Cook Off: 3 Recipes From The Today Show: "3 awesome takes on chili recipes from cold weather comfort food to inventive and heart healthy." - another blog by Denny Lyon
Comfort Food From Louisiana: 6 Super Bowl Junk Food Recipes
Comfort Food From Louisiana: 6 Super Bowl Junk Food Recipes - another blog by Denny Lyon
Friday, February 4, 2011
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Muffin Monday: Sweet Potato Muffins
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Muffin Monday: Sweet Potato Muffins: "Check out delicious muffins and a Louisiana bed and breakfast inn stuffed with high end antiques for eye candy!" - another blog by Denny Lyon
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Soul Calendar: 20 Funny Winter Weather Cartoons
The Soul Calendar: 20 Funny Winter Weather Cartoons - another blog by Denny Lyon
Romancing The Chocolate: The Farm of Beverly Hills: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Romancing The Chocolate: The Farm of Beverly Hills: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies: "Chocolate goodness impresses in this famous restaurant cookie from Beverly Hills." - another blog by Denny Lyon.
Unusual 2 Tasty: Battle Belly Fat: Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos, Crunchy Crust "Mac n Cheese,” Oven Fries
Unusual 2 Tasty: Battle Belly Fat: Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos, Crunchy Crust "Mac n Cheese,” Oven Fries: "Eat your favorite comfort foods and still battle the belly fat. Recipes the whole family will enjoy they won't even know they are eating healthy!" - another blog by Denny Lyon.
Dennys Food and Recipes: Los Angeles Canters Bakery Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake
Dennys Food and Recipes: Los Angeles Canters Bakery Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake: "Try this well-loved easy one layer sheet cheesecake." - another blog by Denny Lyon
Dennys Food and Recipes: From Cafe del Rey: Mediterranean Pizza
Dennys Food and Recipes: From Cafe del Rey: Mediterranean Pizza: "From a famous restaurant - Pizza dough, tomato sauce and basil pesto - 3 recipes." - another blog by Denny Lyon.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Social Poets: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring for 2011
The Social Poets: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring for 2011: "Check out this year's funny prediction from the famous American groundhog and plenty of groundhog day trivia and more." - another blog by Denny Lyon
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Funny Cartoons: Happy New Year and The New Reality
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Funny Cartoons: Happy New Year and The New Reality: "Get a good laugh and stay warm this winter with some crazy cartoons!"
Dennys Art Sanctuary: 35 Stunning Wallpapers For February
Dennys Art Sanctuary: 35 Stunning Wallpapers For February: "Choose your favorite of the month to enjoy!"
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 30 Jan 2011
Posts on astronomy, news, politics, poetry, lots of crazy humor, health and food.
From Denny: The past month I've been busy rounding up what the readers enjoyed throughout the year on all the blogs. It's amazing what people find intriguing - like the crazy humor post about the sloths over at Dennys Funny Quotes. The sloth post has gone past 30,000 views. People just love the cute little guys in the video. It's for a good cause too - a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica.
Thanks, all of you, for visiting, commenting, subscribing in feeds and email updates! Your support is much appreciated!
Links follow * * *
From Denny: The past month I've been busy rounding up what the readers enjoyed throughout the year on all the blogs. It's amazing what people find intriguing - like the crazy humor post about the sloths over at Dennys Funny Quotes. The sloth post has gone past 30,000 views. People just love the cute little guys in the video. It's for a good cause too - a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica.
Thanks, all of you, for visiting, commenting, subscribing in feeds and email updates! Your support is much appreciated!
Links follow * * *
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Popular Posts 2010 at Dennys Global Politics
Check out some stellar political cartoons chronicling social issues and politics throughout the year, news analysis and opinion.
From Denny: What a list of news that happened this year! Whew! Sometimes the news and politics were as toxic as the weather - and we all felt like we needed government issue gas masks. Take a look at some of the highlights:
Haiti earthquake
Volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Indonesia
BP Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (my backyard in Louisiana)
Floods around the world
North Korea threatening to launch nukes
Finally getting the beginnings of a national health bill reform in America - which needs a lot of tinkering to perfect
Another woman appointed to the Supreme Court - not before the GOP humiliated her publicly and drug her through the mud for not being Christian enough - she's Jewish.
WikiLeaks documents released about the Afghan War
Unemployment high around the world like in America and the world economy floundering
Obama's popularity up and down, according to which fool he is listening to as the It Advisor Of The Moment.
The Republicans marching goose step as The Party of No Conscience, No Sense and Don't Care About the Middle Class
Popular Posts 2009 at Dennys Global Politics
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Poll: Most Admired People For 2010
Arrested WikiLeaks Founder Signs Tell All $1.3 Million Book Deal
Funny Life and Christmas Cartoons - 25 Dec 2010
GOP Grinch Refuse Healthcare to 911 Responders, Dems Say YES to Pass Bill
72 Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 20 Dec 2010
What Is The Truth About Unemployment In America?
Gordon Brown Book: 9 Big Banks Manipulating World Economy - Check out the crooked world of global banking.
WikiLeaks, Obama Tax Cuts, Political Humor - 12 Dec 2010 - More Santa and WikiLeaks cartoons for fun.
Sellout Obama and Bush Tax Cuts Firestorm Angers America
World Politics: Funny WikiLeaks Cartoons
Political Cartoons: American and World Politics - 4 Dec 2010
Obama Presidency: Dead On Arrival in 2012?
From Denny: What a list of news that happened this year! Whew! Sometimes the news and politics were as toxic as the weather - and we all felt like we needed government issue gas masks. Take a look at some of the highlights:
Haiti earthquake
Volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Indonesia
BP Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (my backyard in Louisiana)
Floods around the world
North Korea threatening to launch nukes
Finally getting the beginnings of a national health bill reform in America - which needs a lot of tinkering to perfect
Another woman appointed to the Supreme Court - not before the GOP humiliated her publicly and drug her through the mud for not being Christian enough - she's Jewish.
WikiLeaks documents released about the Afghan War
Unemployment high around the world like in America and the world economy floundering
Obama's popularity up and down, according to which fool he is listening to as the It Advisor Of The Moment.
The Republicans marching goose step as The Party of No Conscience, No Sense and Don't Care About the Middle Class
Popular Posts 2009 at Dennys Global Politics
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Poll: Most Admired People For 2010
Arrested WikiLeaks Founder Signs Tell All $1.3 Million Book Deal
Funny Life and Christmas Cartoons - 25 Dec 2010
GOP Grinch Refuse Healthcare to 911 Responders, Dems Say YES to Pass Bill
72 Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 20 Dec 2010
What Is The Truth About Unemployment In America?
Gordon Brown Book: 9 Big Banks Manipulating World Economy - Check out the crooked world of global banking.
WikiLeaks, Obama Tax Cuts, Political Humor - 12 Dec 2010 - More Santa and WikiLeaks cartoons for fun.
Sellout Obama and Bush Tax Cuts Firestorm Angers America
World Politics: Funny WikiLeaks Cartoons
Political Cartoons: American and World Politics - 4 Dec 2010
Obama Presidency: Dead On Arrival in 2012?
Monday, January 24, 2011
L. A. Westside Tavern Restaurant: Warm Toffee Cake
Check out how a Los Angeles restaurant has updated the dessert comfort food for a heavenly taste experience.
From Denny: This rich amazing dessert is a favorite with diners at the Westside Tavern in West Los Angeles, California, located inside the Westside Pavilion. At 534 calories, this is a diet buster but well worth the indulgence! Warm toffee cake is a dessert comfort food from decades past - and still popular today. A little scoop on the side of whipped mascarpone cream, cream or ice cream makes for a heavenly taste experience.
Check out the Westside Tavern
Their concept description: An expansive, social and urban-minded restaurant, Westside Tavern features chef-driven yet affordable interpretations of California Tavern Cuisine alongside a complementary selection of fresh cocktails, craftsman beers and thoughtful wines. Encompassing 10,400 square feet and 300 seats, Westside Tavern is open for dinner daily and is designed to be used as a casually upscale gathering place by a broad cross section of Los Angeles professionals.
Warm Sticky Toffee Cake
From: Westside Tavern, West Los Angeles, California (inside the Westside Pavilion)
Total time: About 2 hours
Servings: 6 to 12
Warm Sticky Toffee Cake
Ingredients:
English toffee sauce
Ingredients:
1 1-2 cups heavy cream
3-4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (1 1-2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon) butter, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
1 1-2 cups dark brown sugar
3-4 cup maple syrup
Directions:
In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the cream, butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking frequently. Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until thickened and emulsified. Alternatively, the mixture can be blended in batches using a standard blender (be careful as the mixture is very hot). This makes 4 cups sauce.
Toffee Cake and Assembly
2 tablespoons (1-4 stick) butter, plus extra for buttering the ramekins
Sugar for dusting the ramekins
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup plus 2 1-2 teaspoons (3.4 ounces) flour
Pinch salt
3/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup plus 1 ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dates
Hot prepared toffee sauce
Whipped mascarpone cream, cream or ice cream
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 6 (6-ounce) ramekins with butter, and dust with sugar. In a saucepan, whisk the baking soda into the boiling water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and vanilla until fully incorporated.
4. To the butter mixture, add the egg and beat until fully incorporated. Over low speed, slowly and gently add the dry ingredients, scraping the bowl to make sure the batter is fully mixed.
6. Over low speed, slowly stream the hot water into the batter. Add the dates and continue mixing over low speed until the batter thickens. This makes about 2 cups batter.
7. Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins. Bake until the cakes are a dark, caramel color, about 45 minutes.
8. Remove the ramekins and cool the cakes for 5 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the hot toffee sauce onto the cakes until they seem saturated (extra sauce will pool at the bottom, this can be gathered for additional glazing and serving), then glaze the cakes a second time with the sauce.
9. Set the cakes aside for about 30 minutes to set up and cool. The cakes can be made a few hours in advance and held on a baking sheet, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature.
10. To serve, cover each cake with one-fourth cup warm toffee sauce. Serve with a generous quenelle or dollop of mascarpone cream or whipped cream, or scoop of ice cream.
Each serving: 534 calories; 2 grams protein; 73 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 27 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 102 mg cholesterol; 63 grams sugar; 115 mg sodium.
*** Photo by Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times
*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
*** Come by for a visit and check out my other blogs:
Dennys Food and Recipes - all kinds of food
Comfort Food From Louisiana - Cajun and more comfort food
Romancing The Chocolate - chocolate recipes and more food
The Social Poets - news, politics
The Soul Calendar - science, astronomy, psychology
Visual Insights - photos, art, music
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations - spiritual quotes, philosophy
Poems From A Spiritual Heart - poetry
The Healing Waters - health news
Dennys People Watching - people in the news
Dennys Food and Recipes
Dennys Funny Quotes - humor
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious And Odd - more crazy humor
Dennys Blog Feeds - check out what is posting on all the blogs at a glance
From Denny: This rich amazing dessert is a favorite with diners at the Westside Tavern in West Los Angeles, California, located inside the Westside Pavilion. At 534 calories, this is a diet buster but well worth the indulgence! Warm toffee cake is a dessert comfort food from decades past - and still popular today. A little scoop on the side of whipped mascarpone cream, cream or ice cream makes for a heavenly taste experience.
Check out the Westside Tavern
Their concept description: An expansive, social and urban-minded restaurant, Westside Tavern features chef-driven yet affordable interpretations of California Tavern Cuisine alongside a complementary selection of fresh cocktails, craftsman beers and thoughtful wines. Encompassing 10,400 square feet and 300 seats, Westside Tavern is open for dinner daily and is designed to be used as a casually upscale gathering place by a broad cross section of Los Angeles professionals.
Warm Sticky Toffee Cake
From: Westside Tavern, West Los Angeles, California (inside the Westside Pavilion)
Total time: About 2 hours
Servings: 6 to 12
Warm Sticky Toffee Cake
Ingredients:
English toffee sauce
Ingredients:
1 1-2 cups heavy cream
3-4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (1 1-2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon) butter, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
1 1-2 cups dark brown sugar
3-4 cup maple syrup
Directions:
In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the cream, butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking frequently. Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until thickened and emulsified. Alternatively, the mixture can be blended in batches using a standard blender (be careful as the mixture is very hot). This makes 4 cups sauce.
Toffee Cake and Assembly
2 tablespoons (1-4 stick) butter, plus extra for buttering the ramekins
Sugar for dusting the ramekins
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup plus 2 1-2 teaspoons (3.4 ounces) flour
Pinch salt
3/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup plus 1 ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dates
Hot prepared toffee sauce
Whipped mascarpone cream, cream or ice cream
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 6 (6-ounce) ramekins with butter, and dust with sugar. In a saucepan, whisk the baking soda into the boiling water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and vanilla until fully incorporated.
4. To the butter mixture, add the egg and beat until fully incorporated. Over low speed, slowly and gently add the dry ingredients, scraping the bowl to make sure the batter is fully mixed.
6. Over low speed, slowly stream the hot water into the batter. Add the dates and continue mixing over low speed until the batter thickens. This makes about 2 cups batter.
7. Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins. Bake until the cakes are a dark, caramel color, about 45 minutes.
8. Remove the ramekins and cool the cakes for 5 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the hot toffee sauce onto the cakes until they seem saturated (extra sauce will pool at the bottom, this can be gathered for additional glazing and serving), then glaze the cakes a second time with the sauce.
9. Set the cakes aside for about 30 minutes to set up and cool. The cakes can be made a few hours in advance and held on a baking sheet, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature.
10. To serve, cover each cake with one-fourth cup warm toffee sauce. Serve with a generous quenelle or dollop of mascarpone cream or whipped cream, or scoop of ice cream.
Each serving: 534 calories; 2 grams protein; 73 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 27 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 102 mg cholesterol; 63 grams sugar; 115 mg sodium.
*** Photo by Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times
*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
*** Come by for a visit and check out my other blogs:
Dennys Food and Recipes - all kinds of food
Comfort Food From Louisiana - Cajun and more comfort food
Romancing The Chocolate - chocolate recipes and more food
The Social Poets - news, politics
The Soul Calendar - science, astronomy, psychology
Visual Insights - photos, art, music
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations - spiritual quotes, philosophy
Poems From A Spiritual Heart - poetry
The Healing Waters - health news
Dennys People Watching - people in the news
Dennys Food and Recipes
Dennys Funny Quotes - humor
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious And Odd - more crazy humor
Dennys Blog Feeds - check out what is posting on all the blogs at a glance
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Popular Posts 2010 at Dennys Funny Quotes
The Most Outrageous take home all the toys: Congrats to Lady Gaga
From Denny: Thanks for all your support this year; your response has been awesome! Total fun ever since I began this crazy blog back in the summer last year. Glad to know there are so many funny peeps out there in virtual land who enjoy a good grin...
Most Popular Posts Ever:
Popular Posts 2009 of Dennys Funny Quotes and Thank YOU!
Popular Posts 2010 at Dennys Funny Quotes and Thank You!
42 Monday Morning Funny Coffee Quotes, Coffee Cartoon
10 Funny Cute Cat Quotes and Cat Cartoon
Funny Crazy Cat Quotes
25 Funny Quotes about Jokes and Politics
Funny Political Cartoons Sampler 12 Dec 2009
The Great American Immigration Debate: Political Cartoons - 8 May 2010
Funny Friendship Quotes
Funny Halloween Quotes, Halloween Cartoon
December
Funny Video: WikiLeaks Reveals Santa Naughty List
Funny Christmas Cartoons - Check out the irreverent cartoonist offerings for the holiday season.
Original Christmas Poem Story: The Night Before Christmas - the original and, of course since I'm from Louisiana, the funny Cajun version - and funny Santa cartoons.
Shoveling snow? Protect your back and your heart
72 Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 20 Dec 2010
42 Monday Morning Funny Coffee Quotes, Coffee Cartoon
26 Funny Political Cartoons - 6 Feb 2010
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Popular Posts 2010 at Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious And Odd
Get your laughs here and watch your bad day melt away while you fall off your chair laughing.
My favorite outrageous person on the planet: Lady Gaga
From Denny: Thank you for your support this year! Keep laughing through your work week.
Check out the 2009 most popular posts too: Popular Posts 2009 at OOOAO Humor Blog, Thank You!
Here are the 2010 favorites:
Outrageous Funny Photos: This Is So Wrong...
Obamas Kick Ass Comments Cartoons - 12 June 2010
Funny Video: Colberts Sound Advice on How to Get a Job
Quote About Humor in Life
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Best New Years Cartoons 2010
Funny Essay on Why Santa Must Really Be A Woman
Ouch Outrageous: How the Christmas Tree Angel Really Got to the Top
Funny Christmas Quotes and More Holiday Fun
Video: Funniest Sarcastic Answering Machine Message Newly Released for ALL School Systems
25 Funny Quotes about Jokes and Politics
College Grads Chances of Finding Jobs: Political Cartoons
51 Funny Political Cartoons - Sex Scandals, Rove, Obama, Health Care, Tea Party - 27 Mar 2010
My favorite outrageous person on the planet: Lady Gaga
From Denny: Thank you for your support this year! Keep laughing through your work week.
Check out the 2009 most popular posts too: Popular Posts 2009 at OOOAO Humor Blog, Thank You!
Here are the 2010 favorites:
Outrageous Funny Photos: This Is So Wrong...
Obamas Kick Ass Comments Cartoons - 12 June 2010
Funny Video: Colberts Sound Advice on How to Get a Job
Quote About Humor in Life
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Best New Years Cartoons 2010
Funny Essay on Why Santa Must Really Be A Woman
Ouch Outrageous: How the Christmas Tree Angel Really Got to the Top
Funny Christmas Quotes and More Holiday Fun
Video: Funniest Sarcastic Answering Machine Message Newly Released for ALL School Systems
25 Funny Quotes about Jokes and Politics
College Grads Chances of Finding Jobs: Political Cartoons
51 Funny Political Cartoons - Sex Scandals, Rove, Obama, Health Care, Tea Party - 27 Mar 2010
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Most Popular Posts 2010 at The Soul Calendar
Check out the popular science stories this year that fascinated us like the volcanic explosions and earthquakes.
From Denny: Thanks for all your support this year! What a year of massive planet wide geologic changes: polar glacial ice caps melting rapidly, high scale earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and around the world, volcanoes spewing lava high into the air in Iceland and Indonesia - stopping air travel. It's been a humbling year for the human race on planet Earth. Floods, blizzards, mudslides, oceans rising, the Earth is changing and we are here to witness it.
Just this December we got to see the first lunar eclipse on a Winter Solstice, the first in almost 500 years. The next one is scheduled for 2094. Here in my region of the world we experienced the British Petroleum Oil Spill Disaster. As usual Big Business and the governments like America and Britain have shafted the locals who have gone bankrupt, personal and business. The millions of barrels of oil still lurks on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico and continues to wash ashore. There are now light orange alligators found off the coast of Florida.
Here in Louisiana BP's oil spill devastated our fishing industry, killing the oyster beds and safe fishing grounds for everything from shrimp and spillway crawfish to salt water fish. The fishing industry has declined by 70 percent with no help from BP or our federal government. Big Business is just plain greedy and refuses to take care of the planet and future generations.
Out of this oil spill disaster has come some interesting ideas of how to clean up future oil spills. More ideas abound for new types of alternative fuels using the ocean to help produce it. Humanity can be innovative and creative if we just curb our greed to use our resources faster than we can replace them.
Take a look around. There are plenty of humor posts too and lots of technology cartoons for a grin.
The Soul Calendar - Wondering about our universe and the universe inside us.
Check out these posts too: Most Popular Posts 2009 at The Soul Calendar
Here's the most popular posts for 2010:
Rare 500 Year Lunar Eclipse Gets Viewed By 1.5 Billion
Popular Funny X-ray Pin-Ups Calendar: Stripped to the Bone
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
From Denny: Thanks for all your support this year! What a year of massive planet wide geologic changes: polar glacial ice caps melting rapidly, high scale earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and around the world, volcanoes spewing lava high into the air in Iceland and Indonesia - stopping air travel. It's been a humbling year for the human race on planet Earth. Floods, blizzards, mudslides, oceans rising, the Earth is changing and we are here to witness it.
Just this December we got to see the first lunar eclipse on a Winter Solstice, the first in almost 500 years. The next one is scheduled for 2094. Here in my region of the world we experienced the British Petroleum Oil Spill Disaster. As usual Big Business and the governments like America and Britain have shafted the locals who have gone bankrupt, personal and business. The millions of barrels of oil still lurks on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico and continues to wash ashore. There are now light orange alligators found off the coast of Florida.
Here in Louisiana BP's oil spill devastated our fishing industry, killing the oyster beds and safe fishing grounds for everything from shrimp and spillway crawfish to salt water fish. The fishing industry has declined by 70 percent with no help from BP or our federal government. Big Business is just plain greedy and refuses to take care of the planet and future generations.
Out of this oil spill disaster has come some interesting ideas of how to clean up future oil spills. More ideas abound for new types of alternative fuels using the ocean to help produce it. Humanity can be innovative and creative if we just curb our greed to use our resources faster than we can replace them.
Take a look around. There are plenty of humor posts too and lots of technology cartoons for a grin.
The Soul Calendar - Wondering about our universe and the universe inside us.
Check out these posts too: Most Popular Posts 2009 at The Soul Calendar
Here's the most popular posts for 2010:
Rare 500 Year Lunar Eclipse Gets Viewed By 1.5 Billion
Popular Funny X-ray Pin-Ups Calendar: Stripped to the Bone
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
28 Awesome Desktop Calendar Wallpapers
Check out the most interesting offerings from some great designers this year.
From Denny: Smashing Magazine has put out some real beauties for the "calendar challenged" where I culled out the most interesting and beautiful choices. Why print up a calendar when you can display it on your monitor? Check out just a few of these beauties.
They come in several monitor resolution sizes - and without the calendar - if you just enjoy the photo. You can even vote for your favorites on the site - which I did. I figure if someone took the time to create, send, choose, upload and post them then I can vote for the ones I enjoyed the most. :)
The designers hail from countries all over the world: America, Spain, The Netherlands, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Poland, Romania, Moldova, England. Be sure to check out their links as most have links and are some interesting design, illustration, flickr or photography sites. Enjoy - and be sure to let me know your favorites! :)
*** All of these delightful designs can be found in five resolution sizes, with or without the calendar, at Smashing Magazine: Desktop Wallpaper Calendar January 2011.
Celebrating 2011
Designed by Tim Fritz from USA.
Frost Bitten - "A collaboration between two sisters. One’s a photographer and the other is a designer." Designed by Denise Johnson and Sharleen Heist from USA.
Quiet Please - Designed by Diana Samoila from Romania.
*** All of these delightful designs can be found in five resolution sizes, with or without the calendar, at Smashing Magazine: Desktop Wallpaper Calendar January 2011.
From Denny: Smashing Magazine has put out some real beauties for the "calendar challenged" where I culled out the most interesting and beautiful choices. Why print up a calendar when you can display it on your monitor? Check out just a few of these beauties.
They come in several monitor resolution sizes - and without the calendar - if you just enjoy the photo. You can even vote for your favorites on the site - which I did. I figure if someone took the time to create, send, choose, upload and post them then I can vote for the ones I enjoyed the most. :)
The designers hail from countries all over the world: America, Spain, The Netherlands, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Poland, Romania, Moldova, England. Be sure to check out their links as most have links and are some interesting design, illustration, flickr or photography sites. Enjoy - and be sure to let me know your favorites! :)
*** All of these delightful designs can be found in five resolution sizes, with or without the calendar, at Smashing Magazine: Desktop Wallpaper Calendar January 2011.
Celebrating 2011
Designed by Tim Fritz from USA.
Frost Bitten - "A collaboration between two sisters. One’s a photographer and the other is a designer." Designed by Denise Johnson and Sharleen Heist from USA.
Quiet Please - Designed by Diana Samoila from Romania.
*** All of these delightful designs can be found in five resolution sizes, with or without the calendar, at Smashing Magazine: Desktop Wallpaper Calendar January 2011.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Art Video: Happy New Year From Cartoonist
Enjoy an artist drawing a New Year doodle, a singing animation New Year wish and the 2011 New York Times Square New Year video.
From Denny: This sweet little video was done for the 2008 New Year and is still charming today.
And a singing animated one to enjoy:
This year's New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, to welcome 2011:
*** Check out these posts too:
Funny Video: Happy New Year, Cartoonist Review of 2010 - Get a New Year grin at the cartoonist review of our last political year. Includes link to production information like writing process, storyboards and each scene detailed.
Fun Videos: Cartoonists Wish Us Happy New Year - Have a bit of fun watching the famous New York Times Square Waterford crystal ball talk out loud, wishing you a Happy New Year in perfect New York accent.
Funny Videos: Happy New Year From Cartoonists - Check out the cartoonists funny idea of wishing us a Happy New Year.
Video: Happy New Year 2011 Animated Dancing Penguins - Enjoy an amusing New Year wish from the animated corner of the world. New York Times Square 2011 New Year video too.
New Year Celebrations: History And Trivia - Check out how celebrating the New Year was once considered controversial throughout history.
Best New Years Cartoons 2010
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Poll: Most Admired People For 2010
*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
*** Come by for a visit and check out my other blogs:
The Social Poets - news, politics
The Soul Calendar - science, astronomy, psychology
Visual Insights - photos, art, music
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations - spiritual quotes, philosophy
Poems From A Spiritual Heart - poetry
The Healing Waters - health news
Dennys People Watching - people in the news
Dennys Food and Recipes
Dennys Funny Quotes - humor
From Denny: This sweet little video was done for the 2008 New Year and is still charming today.
And a singing animated one to enjoy:
This year's New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, to welcome 2011:
*** Check out these posts too:
Funny Video: Happy New Year, Cartoonist Review of 2010 - Get a New Year grin at the cartoonist review of our last political year. Includes link to production information like writing process, storyboards and each scene detailed.
Fun Videos: Cartoonists Wish Us Happy New Year - Have a bit of fun watching the famous New York Times Square Waterford crystal ball talk out loud, wishing you a Happy New Year in perfect New York accent.
Funny Videos: Happy New Year From Cartoonists - Check out the cartoonists funny idea of wishing us a Happy New Year.
Video: Happy New Year 2011 Animated Dancing Penguins - Enjoy an amusing New Year wish from the animated corner of the world. New York Times Square 2011 New Year video too.
New Year Celebrations: History And Trivia - Check out how celebrating the New Year was once considered controversial throughout history.
Best New Years Cartoons 2010
New Years: Funny Quotes, Resolutions Tips, Poems
Poll: Most Admired People For 2010
*** THANKS for visiting, feel welcome to drop a comment or opinion, enjoy bookmarking this post on your favorite social site, a big shout out to awesome current subscribers – and if you are new to this blog, please subscribe in a reader or by email updates!
*** Come by for a visit and check out my other blogs:
The Social Poets - news, politics
The Soul Calendar - science, astronomy, psychology
Visual Insights - photos, art, music
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations - spiritual quotes, philosophy
Poems From A Spiritual Heart - poetry
The Healing Waters - health news
Dennys People Watching - people in the news
Dennys Food and Recipes
Dennys Funny Quotes - humor
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