Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Mr. Market - Fully Grown

After stabbing Mr. Market in his cold black heart and little bean brain the markets rallied smartly. I'll have to figure out how to test this hypothesis, but for now we're 1 for 1. There was about a 48 hour lag between stabbing and maximum market reaction.







Mr. Market is now out of his growing chamber and enjoying a little dry time with Hammock Man. (Watch that hand there Mr. Market.)

Monday, March 31, 2008

Laotian Papaya Salad - Don't Eat Those Fingers Like They're Just Another Meal

I've attempted to make this salad three times now and think I finally have it reasonably close to the version in the video. I had this at a restaurant near the apartment and the initial taste of it was stronger than just about anything I've ever tasted. Then my mouth slowly caught fire and I knew this was a great dish. All the fire of Mexican food doused in Dave's Insanity without the cheese, lard and meat.
I don't have a giant mortar and pestle, nor do I have the knife skills to hack at a papaya like this lady. But I was able to make due by dicing and mashing as best I could. All of the ingredients, including pre-shredded green papaya should be available at an Asian market.

A New Day and New Season Dawn on Wrigley

Saturday, March 29, 2008

In Other Evolutionary News




For some reason this jalapeño has been turning color in sympathy with this habeñero.

Mr. Market - 120 Hours

Mr. Market - 96 Hours

Wednesday, March 26, 2008