Thursday, May 8, 2014

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Peter Van Pels was a Jewish girl who, along with her family and four other people, hid in rooms at the back of her father's Amsterdam company during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Helped by several trusted employees of the company, the group of eight survived in theachterhuis (literally "back-house", usually translated as "secret annex") for more than two years before they were betrayed. Anne kept a diary from 12 June 1942 until 1 August 1944, three days before the residents of the annex were betrayed. Anne mentioned several times in her writing that her sister Margot Frank also kept a diary, but no trace of Margot's diary has ever been found, she died on this day in 1945

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We all pay the price some day
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Dead On This Day May 4

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Dom DeLuise, American actor and comedian, he died on this day in 2009

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Born On This Day May 4

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1970 '" Will Arnett, American actor on Arrested Development

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1981 '" Farrah Franklin, American singer (former member of Destiny's Child)

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Dead On This Day May 3

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Suzy Parker was an American actress who appeared in several Revlon advertisements, but she also appeared in advertisements for many other cosmetic companies as well, as no model had an exclusive make-up contract until Lauren Hutton (for Revlon and Revlon's Ultima) and Karen Graham (Est©e Lauder) signed them in the early 1970s. She was the first model to earn $100,000 per year and the only fashion model to have a Beatles song named after her, she died on this day in 2003

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Granny's Corn Tortillas


Want to replicate the corn tortillas at your favorite Mexican restaurant? Then this is the recipe for you!

Ingredients

1   c
wheat berries
11⁄4   c
popcorn kernels
2   tsp
baking powder
3⁄4   tsp
kosher salt
1   c
warm water

INSTRUCTIONS

Add wheat berries and popcorn kernels to WildSide jar and secure lid. Select Speed 9 and allow to run through two full cycles. Add baking powder and salt to WildSide jar and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3–5 times to sift dry ingredients. Add water, secure lid, and pulse 5–8 times to form crumbly dough.
Work dough with your hands until it holds together. On floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Divide dough into 20 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let rest for 10–15 minutes. Flatten each piece of dough by hand, and then roll into 8-inch or 9-inch round. Grease large skillet, and heat over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet, and cook until light brown, turning to ensure equal browning. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Servings 20.0
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  • Sodium 90 mg
  • Serving Size 1 tortilla
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  • Carbohydrates 9 g
  • Calories 45
  •  
  • Fiber 1.5 g
  • Fat 5 g
  •  
  • Sugar 0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  •  
  • Protein 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg

VARIATIONS

When using the Kitchen Mill: Add wheat berries and popcorn kernels to Kitchen Mill, and grind into flour. Follow the rest of the instructions as stated.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Dead On This Day May 2

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J. Edgar Hoover, American director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he died on this day in 1972

Death is Like Taxes
We all pay the price some day
Lest All Rest In Peace