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Nw hell rehab center wrote:I think something of this length would be much friendlier if implemented as one or more dispatches than as an RMB post.

I thought it would be right up Purgatory Alley.

Ameteurial outdated philosophia

This might be outside the scope of the region's namesake, but I have an idea I wish to share.
I heard, from both a friend of mine and from internet resources, the theory that all of us, all human beings, if not all living things on Earth, are simply one soul living through each life, a continuous journey to learn from and improve from firsthand experience of being all these people, the cruel killers, the worshipped heroes, the everyday tragedies and breadwinners and so on. One soul, continuous staying with each being till they die, and then "jumping" to the next, to see all facets and sides of human life, good and bad and neutral and grey, in order to learn from them and mature. Hence, all of the sayings and lessons telling us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us, for indeed, they might be. The end result of this line of thought is that we, I, you, would eventually cease to live out these lives and fulfill some unknown level or standard of maturity, having lived the life of every human being.

I took it upon myself to ponder this idea and search for flaws in it. While it is one of those beliefs that cannot be reasonably proved or disproved [to my knowledge], it DOES have some flaws in it I would like to address. Say I live my life, the "human soul" learns from it, and then jumps to my best friend, having contained some knowledge or instinct of my actions and thoughts. Since it would be acting upon more knowledge, even mere scraps or instincts or subconscious awareness, would it not change how my friend acts, and thus, change me? How can the same thing exist separately in two instances in the same time and interact with itself in the past without changing its present self?

Thus, I propose a solution, or perhaps, a mere modification: the "traveling soul", does not make any decisions or act upon the bodies it binds to. It is a narrative that experiences the emotions, thoughts, chemicals sensations, and so on of the brain it is tied to, and might even believe it is making choices, but in fact, is merely a reflection of the host brain, which is making said decisions. Unlike my inspiration for this: [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-established_harmony ], this isn't because of any god or divine being's intervention [aside from perhaps the soul deluding itself into synchronizing with the host so as to achieve understanding and pity for it], it is merely a property or intention from the "traveling soul" itself. In other words, each person's life is an educational and character-building movie for the soul to experience before moving onto the next one, with the penultimate goal of achieving true understanding and empathy for life, intelligent or otherwise.

Why make this change? Because if the soul does not influence the hosts, but merely observes them, then it does not create a paradox of it influencing its past self's experience through current interactions. It never changes its own past experience, it does not create a paradox, it always merely observes. We are mere lessons to this soul, or perhaps multiple souls, on their route to a greater understanding.

What are your thoughts on this theory?

Ameteurial outdated philosophia wrote:What are your thoughts on this theory?

Thanks for sharing! To me, this idea seems more like an interesting story than a philosophy or religion per se. I am a huge fan of stories, and would choose to read a myth over a philosophical tract 9 time out of 10. With myths, you don't look to prove or disprove them. Rather, you embrace the story knowing it will be false in some ways, but can still show you truths about the human condition that logical truths cannot.

I am mixing stories and myths a bit here, and not every story is a myth by any means, but every good story tells you something about yourself and others if you listen. And of course this idea isn't really even a story yet, rather the basis for one, but it certainly has potential.

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Ameteurial outdated philosophia

Red Star of the West wrote:Thanks for sharing! To me, this idea seems more like an interesting story than a philosophy or religion per se. I am a huge fan of stories, and would choose to read a myth over a philosophical tract 9 time out of 10. With myths, you don't look to prove or disprove them. Rather, you embrace the story knowing it will be false in some ways, but can still show you truths about the human condition that logical truths cannot.

I am mixing stories and myths a bit here, and not every story is a myth by any means, but every good story tells you something about yourself and others if you listen. And of course this idea isn't really even a story yet, rather the basis for one, but it certainly has potential.

Any story can be a theory if you push the belief that it may be true or possible, no?

Perhaps the Fermi paradox, that is to say, the lack of alien life or evidence of them, is because this universe, this "thought experiment" for our collective wandering soul, is designed to only offer the experience of humanity and its interactions within itself. Humans might not be merely a species, but with our instincts and flaws and characteristics, even an mindset for higher beings to adopt and study.

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Hey, sorry to bother you, but if you have a second, feel free to let us know your thoughts on space exploration !

Thank you for your time!

Ameteurial outdated philosophia wrote:Any story can be a theory if you push the belief that it may be true or possible, no?

To be honest, I skimmed your original post when I first responded, and have now gone back and read it more closely. What you propose makes sense.

The theory you discuss reminds me of an Alan Watts recording I heard in which he discusses an eastern religion in which god goes through cycles of forgetting and remembering, and through these cycles experiences the universe (itself) through all living souls. The lives are lived individually and experienced individually, but in the end all the experiences come together. And then the forgetting happens all over again and a new cycle begins. The forgetting is purposeful, as the living and learning of life is what makes life so precious and an all knowing god has nothing to learn. In this theory, we humans are all parts of god, but not all one mind. Beats the hell out of many other religions in my book.

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Ameteurial outdated philosophia

Red Star of the West wrote:To be honest, I skimmed your original post when I first responded, and have now gone back and read it more closely. What you propose makes sense.

The theory you discuss reminds me of an Alan Watts recording I heard in which he discusses an eastern religion in which god goes through cycles of forgetting and remembering, and through these cycles experiences the universe (itself) through all living souls. The lives are lived individually and experienced individually, but in the end all the experiences come together. And then the forgetting happens all over again and a new cycle begins. The forgetting is purposeful, as the living and learning of life is what makes life so precious and an all knowing god has nothing to learn. In this theory, we humans are all parts of god, but not all one mind. Beats the hell out of many other religions in my book.

Ah, but my theory differs in that we souls are not humans, but merely one observer synchronized to various humans, fooled into believing we ARE the humans, and upon achieving some unknown level of perspective or living out the lives of all humans [before heat death or some other phenomenon causes humanity's collapse] we break the cycle and reflect on what we learned from being every tyrant, every civilian, every hero and villain and idol and forgotten background character and whatnot.
This Alan Watts recording would be an alternative in that instead of being the same soul across all human history, whole and tied to every human, he suggests we are each separate parts of a higher being, the "Oversoul", as I dub it.
Very similar views comparatively, with the difference being the collection of knowledge and perspective [splitting into many souls to inhabit and act as all of humanity versus being one observer soul watching through the eyes of every human but only believing it is acting] and the purpose [the experiences and souls come together, a time of enlightenment occurs, before ending with the discarding or forgetting of said knowledge and a repeat of the process versus a non-cyclical epiphany of all the lives you and I have lived and the lessons they have taught us regarding how to treat others along with other knowledge, with no proposal to discard or forget said knowledge and repeat the cycle].
Very interesting...

I think I prefer my own theory, as the idea of forgetting all of the triumphs and goods and evils of humanity seems to almost make them irrelevant. Learning the same lessons over and over again doesn't hold any value to me, it's like beating your head against a wall, when both your head and the wall have a healing factor. There's no progress or hint of something greater, it's amnesia and the scattering of souls to come together only to suffer amnesia again. Just my two cents.
I'd prefer staying as a single soul in a paradise afterlife over forgetting myself over and over.

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From the Kitchens of Cajun winterfell, a delightfully mouth watering aroma saturated the atmosphere as Cajun Winterfellian cooks labored to prepare a sumptious buffet for everyone in Philosophy 115. Today's special is An Assortment of Brownies. Eat all you can!

Cookies-and-Milk Cheesecake Brownie Bars (Betty Crocker)

Triple-layered lusciousness, all in one bar: Brownies on the bottom, creamy cheesecake in the middle and tender chocolate chip cookies on top.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Ingredients:

Brownie Base:

1nbox (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons water

2 eggs

Cheesecake Layer:

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix

1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 egg

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix Brownie Base ingredients until well blended. Spread in pan. Bake 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar; beat until blended. Add 2 eggs and vanilla; beat just until blended. In medium bowl, stir together chocolate chip cookie mix and flour. Add softened butter and 1 egg; stir until soft dough forms.

4. Spread cheesecake layer mixture over hot brownie base. Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate chip cookie dough over cheesecake layer.

5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cookie is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before cutting and serving. Cut into 6 rows by 5 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips:

It’s Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix and Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix that make this bar so easy to make!

Use a wet knife for cutting cheesecake bars, wiping off crumbs after each cut.

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Oreo™ Brownie Lush (Betty Crocker)

This Oreo™ dessert is cool, decadent and guaranteed to get chocolate lovers raving. A fudgy brownie layer is topped with a whipped cream cheese layer, crushed Oreo™ cookies, chocolate pudding and more whipped topping - it'll be your new potluck go-to in no time.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Ingredients:

Brownie Base:

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies

Layers:

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip™ frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo™ chocolate sandwich cookies (about 16 cookies)

2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ chocolate-flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix

3 cups cold milk

Topping:

1/2 cup coarsely crushed Oreo™ chocolate sandwich cookies (about 4 cookies)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over brownie. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups finely crushed cookies over cream cheese mixture.

4. In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cookie layer. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.

5. When ready to serve, sprinkle 1/2 cup coarsely crushed cookies on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Expert Tips:

• What is a lush? A lush is a party-perfect “no-bake” dessert, which is also known as a dessert lasagna, layered dessert or ice-box cake. It’s defined by decadent layers of varying flavors and textures – think sugar cookies, banana pudding and cool whip. Usually, a lush is made up of a brownie or crushed cookie base topped by various layers of flavored cream cheese, cool whip, pudding or all of the above! With their fluffy creamy tops dotted with garnishes – anything from cookies to candy to fruit to chocolate sauce – lushes look as good as they taste!

• What’s in this lush? This lush has a fudgy brownie base topped with whipped cream cheese, crushed Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding, more whipped topping and a garnish of more Oreos. In other words, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true!

• This sounds like a lot of work. There are three to four bowls needed in order to make the dessert, so there are some dishes, but the payoff is a delicious dessert that is perfect for potlucks.

• Here are our best tips for mastering this lush.

• While a metal 13x9 pan will certainly do, we recommend making this in a glass pan, because it shows the pretty layers.

• Soften the cream cheese before mixing, so it blends well, and there are no lumps. To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper and place on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or just until softened.

• For the crushed Oreo layer, you can use a food processor to crush the cookies into a fine crumb. If you don’t own a food processor, place cookies in a zip-top plastic bag and using a rolling pin, meat mallet or the back of a small pan to crush cookies. You want a fine crumb, so the base holds together.

• When spreading the layers of filling, its best to drop dollops and then spread over the surface using the back of a spoon or a flat metal spatula.

• The coarsely crushed cookies used as a garnish can simply be crushed by hand or roughly chopped.

• Don’t skimp on the four hours of refrigeration time needed. Lushes cut the best when super cold.

• Can I make this ahead? Yes, this dessert can be made the day before. Add your coarsely crushed Oreo garnish right before serving for the best taste – they add a little crunch – and the prettiest presentation.

• How long will a lush keep? This recipe makes 24 servings. If you have any leftovers, cover your pan with foil and store in the fridge for up a few days. Where can I find more lush recipes? If you find yourself in love with this lush, Betty’s got plenty more recipes you’ll want to try this summer, including Lemon Lush, Strawberry Shortcake Lush, Berry Lush, Banana Cream Pie Lush, Spumoni Brownie Lush and more!

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Pumpkin Swirl Brownies (Betty Crocker)

Fudgy brownies. Creamy pumpkin and cream cheese swirl. Yummy!
By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Ingredients:

Filling:
3 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Brownies:

1 box Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

2. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread 2 1/4 cups of the brownie batter in pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonfuls evenly over batter. Spoon remaining brownie batter over filling. Cut through several times with knife for marbled design.

3. Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until cooled completely. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips:

You can freeze leftover pumpkin in an airtight container for your favorite recipes. Just thaw and stir before adding.

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Chunky Cheesecake Brownies (AllRecipes)

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Combine cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 egg in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Stir 1 cup chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.

3. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat off, and set a heatproof mixing bowl over the water. In the mixing bowl, combine butter with the remaining cup of chocolate chips; stir until just melted and blended together. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 eggs, then sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into chocolate until evenly blended.

4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate layer. Top with remaining chocolate mixture (this doesn't need to completely cover the cream cheese layer). Using a knife, swirl the top chocolate layer into the cream cheese to make a marble pattern.

5. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is crinkled and edges pull away from sides of the pan. Cool thoroughly. Cut into 12 to 16 squares. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Tip:

Parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies (AllRecipes)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

2. Whisk melted butter with 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; stir cocoa, red food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, vinegar, and salt into butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition to avoid lumps. Stir 2 eggs into mixture until thoroughly combined.

3. Stir flour into cocoa mixture just until combined; set aside 1/4 cup batter. Pour remaining batter into the prepared baking dish.

4. Beat cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy; beat 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract into cream cheese until very well blended and only small lumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Spoon cream cheese mixture in dollops over the batter in pan; gently smooth tops of dollops even with batter using a knife or offset spatula. Do not overmix. Drizzle reserved 1/4 cup of batter over the dollops of cream cheese mixture. Drag a knife or skewer through the batter and cream cheese mixture to create swirls.

6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars; store covered in refrigerator.

Cook's Note:

The fluffier and smoother you can get the cheesecake mixture, the easier it will be to spread. I think this is best served the next day!

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Ameteurial outdated philosophia

Does anyone have a topic they wish to discuss?

Ameteurial outdated philosophia wrote:Does anyone have a topic they wish to discuss?

I'm interested in core values - not of individuals but of institutions. Does your school or workplace have core values that they have publicly identified and promoted? If so, have these values helped you, a colleague, or your institution make a tough decision? Have they influenced the way you think about your institution or yourself?

Ameteurial outdated philosophia

Queen falcona stark

Texas

~ Texas Culinary Channel (TCC) hosted by Queen falcona stark on Sundays~

From the Kitchens of Cajun winterfell, a delightfully mouth watering aroma saturated the atmosphere as Cajun Winterfellian cooks labored to prepare a sumptious buffet for everyone in Philosophy 115. Baseball Season has officially started and today's special is Baseball Season Hot Dogs. Eat all you can!

Texas-Style Hot Dogs

by Queen falcona stark

Texas-Style Hot Dogs
Ingredients:

2 onions (1 for sauce, 1 for garnish)
1/2 red pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb ground beef
Salt, to taste
Paprika, to taste
1 garlic clove
1 (15-oz) can Muir Glen™ Organic Tomato Sauce
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
Mustard, to taste
Ketchup, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot, bring water to boil while preparing the sauce.
2. Chop 1 of the 2 onions and 1/2 of a red pepper. Pour the oil in a large frying pan. Once warm, add the onion and pepper, and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add the ground beef, salt and paprika, to taste, along with the clove of garlic, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the beef has browned, add the can of tomato sauce to the mix. Let the sauce boil for a few minutes until it has thickened and all the ingredients are completely cooked.
5. Once the sauce is ready, add the hot dogs to the boiling water and let boil for 10 minutes. You’ll know that they’re ready when they’ve increased slightly in size.
6. Serve the hot dogs in hot dog buns. Add the ketchup, mustard and sauce. Chop the remaining onion and add 1 tablespoon to each hot dog as a final garnish.
7. Enjoy!

Expert Tips:

Warm the hot dog buns before serving.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog

by Queen falcona stark

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog

Ingredients for each Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog:

1 slice bacon
1 frankfurter
1 hot dog bun

Directions:

1. Wrap the uncooked bacon slice around the frankfurter by tucking the bacon into the ends, until it is tight and secure.
2. In a frying pan over a medium flame add wrapped frankfurter and cook on all sides for a total of 15 - 20 minutes, or until bacon is cooked all the way around.
3. Place frankfurter into bun and garnish as you desire.

Expert Tips:

Let bacon slice sit for 15 minutes at room temperature; it will be easier to wrap frankfurter.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Colombian Hot Dogs with Avocado Sauce

Ingredients:

For the avocado sauce:

1 avocado, peeled and cut into pieces
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt, to taste

For the hot dogs:

4 chicken hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
Salsa rosada, to taste
Mustard, to taste
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup french fries

Directions:

1. For the avocado sauce:
Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until everything is combined.
2. For the hot dogs:
Boil the hot dogs for 5 minutes and drain. You can also grill them, if preferred.
3. Place a hot dog in each bun and add salsa rosada, mustard and avocado sauce. Lastly, add onions and French fries.

Expert Tips:

For a different flavor, use red meat or turkey hot dogs.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Cuban Hot Dog

by Queen falcona stark

Cuban Hot Dog

Ingredients:

10 hot dogs, red meat or pork
10 hot dog buns
10 ham slices
10 pickle slices
10 Swiss cheese slices
Mustard, to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the hot dogs in boiling water for 7 minutes.
2. Serve on buns and add ham, cheese, pickle and mustard.

Expert Tips:

Serve these yummy hot dogs with a side of French fries or plantain chips.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Chicago-Style Hot Dog

by Queen falcona stark

Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Ingredients:

1 all-beef hot dog
1 poppyseed hot dog bun
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet green pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped onion
4 tomato wedges
1 dill pickle spear
2 sport peppers
1 dash celery salt

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm.

2. Place hot dog in the steamed bun. Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Place the pickle between the hot dog and the bottom of the bun. Don't even think about ketchup!

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Coney Island Hot Dogs

by Queen falcona stark

Coney Island Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups water, or more to taste
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon celery salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
8 all-beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
1/4 cup diced onion, or to taste

Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, water, 1/2 cup diced onion, ketchup, butter, garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, celery salt, and cayenne pepper together in a pot. Mix with a potato masher or spatula over medium-high heat until mixture has a finely ground consistency and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.

2. Bring beef mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and reduces, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook hot dogs in boiling water until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange hot dog buns on a baking sheet.

5. Cook buns in the preheated oven until soft and warm, 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Place 1 bun on a plate. Place a hot dog in the bun and top with meat sauce. Drizzle yellow mustard and diced onion over the meat sauce. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Hot Dog a la Potato

by Queen falcona stark

Hot Dog a la Potato

ingredients:

4 hot dogs
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
4 slices American cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Slit hot dogs lengthwise down the center, but do not cut in half. Spread them open, and place them in a 9x9 inch square baking dish. Pile an equal amount of the mashed potatoes onto each hot dog.

3. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off, and remove the dish of hot dogs. Place one slice of cheese onto each one, and return them to the oven until the cheese has melted.

Tip:

Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Mexican Style Hot Dogs

by Queen falcona stark

Mexican Style Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

A package of your favorite hot dogs (8)
8 strips of bacon
8 hot dog buns
4 Roma tomatoes
1/3 cup of white onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons of cilantro, finely chopped
2-3 jalapeño peppers in vinegar, deveined and finely chopped
Salt to taste
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayonnaise (optional)

Directions:

1. Wrap each hotdog in a strip of bacon and place in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and browned.
2. In the meantime, wash and dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Add the onion, cilantro and vinegar jalapeños to the tomatoes, mix well and add salt to taste.
3. Heat the hot dog buns in the microwave, toaster or steam them.
4. Add the hotdog to the bun and top with mustard, ketchup, mayo (if you like) and sauce. Enjoy!

Expert Tips:

You can fry the hotdogs in a pan on the stove.
You can make the pico de gallo without the pepper and just add it for those people who enjoy spicy food.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Venezuelan Hot Dogs

by Queen falcona stark

Venezuelan Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 hot dogs, red meat or pork
6 hot dog buns
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, cut into thin strips (you can use a mixture of red and green)
Ketchup, to taste
Mayonnaise, to taste
Mustard, to taste
Corn sauce, to taste
Shoestring fries, to taste
Yellow cheese, grated (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the oil on a medium-size frying pan at medium heat. Cook the hot dogs thoroughly and until lightly browned. Remove from frying pan and place on paper towels.
2. Slice open the hot dog buns.
3. Place hot dogs inside of buns. Add onions, cabbage, tomato sauce, and mayonnaise, mustard and corn sauce, to taste. Top with crunchy fries and yellow cheese.
4. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips:

You can use different varieties of cheese such as cheddar, gouda or parmesan.
To save time, purchase chopped cabbage.

Recipe taken from Linkhere.

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Red Star of the West wrote:I'm interested in core values - not of individuals but of institutions. Does your school or workplace have core values that they have publicly identified and promoted? If so, have these values helped you, a colleague, or your institution make a tough decision? Have they influenced the way you think about your institution or yourself?

I've never worked at a place that had publicly identified core values, or even a motto. I'm afraid if I had, I would probably be one of those who made fun of the failed efforts of the company to achieve those values. Call it inner sarcasm, being the Devil's Advocate, or just being a jerk, I don't think much of words as showing a person or company's values. I do think of actions. So I'm more impressed when a person or business does something noble or kind than I am if they just say they're in favor of those things.

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I have worked in places that have promoted gender equality and equality for LGBT people. All right, it was arts/theatre rather than the City or construction, but it worked. The fine words in theory translated into real practice because we identified these values and took them seriously.

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Visiting queendom of myself wrote:I've never worked at a place that had publicly identified core values, or even a motto. I'm afraid if I had, I would probably be one of those who made fun of the failed efforts of the company to achieve those values. Call it inner sarcasm, being the Devil's Advocate, or just being a jerk, I don't think much of words as showing a person or company's values. I do think of actions. So I'm more impressed when a person or business does something noble or kind than I am if they just say they're in favor of those things.

Most companies don't have publicly defined core values, but it is a growing trend. If the "values" are just words that don't match actions, though, then it is just PR and deserves ridicule. However, when the core values help guide decisions, it can be a beautiful thing. And although we may think of ethics and values as "ingrained" in us, many times raising awareness of values/ethics is critical to recognizing an ethical situation masquerading as business as usual.

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From the Kitchens of Cajun winterfell, a delightfully mouth watering aroma saturated the atmosphere as Cajun Winterfellian cooks labored to prepare a sumptious buffet for everyone in Philosophy 115. Star Trek First Contact Day was on the 5th of April and today's special is Zefram Cochrane's favorite food, Cheese Pierogies!. Eat all you can!

Homemade Cheddar Pierogies (Half Baked Harvest)

"Pierogies are a traditional polish dumpling consisting of dough stuffed with a savory or sweet filling. I went for a savory potato cheddar filling...delicious comfort food that reminds me of my childhood...What’s not to love of about a pillowy cheese filled dumpling with rosemary butter sauce, you know?" ~ Chef Tieghan Gerard, Half Baked Harvest.

INGREDIENTS:

DOUGH:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup plain full fat greek yogurt
1 egg

FILLING:

4 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
kosher salt and pepper

ROSEMARY BUTTER:

1 stick butter
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or grated (to your taste)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To make the dough. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, butter, yogurt, and egg, and mix until combined. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let sit 30 minutes.

2. To make the filling. In a large pot of cold water, bring the potatoes to a boil. Salt the water and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Drain the potatoes, return the potatoes to the pot and mash over low heat, or mash in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, adding the butter and cheddar cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out 3-inch circles. Spoon 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each round. Brush the edges with water and fold half of the dough over the filling to enclose it. Press down the edges to seal, pressing out all the air. Be sure to keep the dough covered as you work work to prevent from drying out. At this point, the Pierogies can be flash frozen on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transferred to a freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

5. When ready too cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the Pierogies in batches for 1-2 minutes, or until they float. Drain.

6. To make the butter sauce. In a large skillet, brown the butter over medium heat, stirring often until the butter is golden and toasted. Add the rosemary and garlic and cook 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Divide the Pierogies among plates and spoon the butter over the Pierogies. Top with cheddar and parsley. EAT!

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Bacon, Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, and Potato Pierogi (HostTheToast)

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE DOUGH:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 stick butter, softened

FOR THE FILLING:

5 red potatoes, skinned and boiled
1 lb bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add in the beaten egg, sour cream, and softened butter. Mix for about 5 minutes, or until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the dough pulls away from the bowl. If your dough is still very sticky, add a bit more flour, and if it’s too dry, add a bit more sour cream. Remember, flour measurements by cups vary, so sometimes you may have to tweak your doughs to the right consistency.

2. Wrap the finished dough in plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 48 hours.

3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet, crumble, and set aside. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and saute over medium in the bacon fat until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

4. Smash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl and add in the crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and the caramelized onions. Add salt and pepper, and taste test the mixture. Add more salt and pepper, if necessary.

5. Roll the filling into 1″ balls.

6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Using a circular cookie cutter or the top of a glass, cut the dough into circles.

7. Place one ball of filling on each cut out and fold the dough into a semi circle around it. Using the tines of a fork, press together the edges of the dough to seal it together.

8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pierogi. Boil them until they float to the top. Remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and let dry.

9. Heat the remaining onion/bacon juices in the original pan. Add butter if necessary. Add a few pierogi to the pan at a time and fry until crisp.

10. Serve with sour cream.

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Potato and Onion Pierogi (Food Network)

Ingredients:

Filling:

1 large red onion, chopped

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, to saute the onion

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

6 garlic chives, white and tender green parts only

3 tablespoons butter, for the mashed potatoes

1/4 cup milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Dough:

2 eggs

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon sour cream

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus some extra for the board and to adjust dough as needed

Milk or water, as needed to moisten

1 or 2 eggs to make an egg wash to seal the pierogi

2 to 4 tablespoons butter, to saute the pierogi

1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil for the potatoes. Saute the onion in a small pan in 2 tablespoons of butter until translucent and set aside. Boil the potatoes until tender.

2. While the potatoes are boiling, begin the dough. Whisk together the eggs, 1/4 cup water and sour cream and pour into a small pitcher (or you can actually whisk them right in a container such as a 2-cup glass measuring vessel). Mound the flour in the center of a clean room-temperature work surface like a large wooden cutting board. Create a crater in the center of the mound. Pour enough of the egg mixture into the center to fill the crater. With a fork, gently begin to scramble the mixture within the confines of the crater, whilst integrating the flour from the sides of the crater as you carefully beat the egg mixture.

3. Once this first amount of the egg mixture is mostly mixed in, shore up the sides of the mound again with flour, maintaining the crater shape. Repeat the process with a second pour of egg mixture into the crater, and again until you have combined all the egg mixture. (Remember that making pasta is not an exact science. Depending on the flour, you may need more moisture to make the dough come together, in which case use a little extra milk or water. Conversely, if the dough is too wet, add a little more flour - but just enough to make it the right consistency. This is an acquired skill so be patient with yourself.) Start kneading the dough with your palms, allowing the warmth of your hands to impart elasticity to the dough. Knead for a count of about 400 strokes or until you feel you have created a cohesive mass. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes.

4. Return to the potatoes, drain, and mash them with the sauteed onion, chives, butter, milk, and salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

5. Work with 1/3 of the pasta dough at a time - keeping the balance wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Use a pasta machine to gradually roll each section of the pasta down, successively reducing the setting on the machine until it is at a thickness of 1/16th of an inch.

6. Cut 3-inch circles of pasta, spoon some of the mashed potatoes into the center and fold the filled circles into half moons, sealing the edges with egg wash and pressing shut with your fingers or carefully with the times of a fork.

7. Bring a large shallow saute pan of water to a boil, and gently boil the pierogi in batches for 2 or 3 minutes, removing carefully to a utility platter with a wooden spoon.

8. The final step is to melt the butter in a large fry pan and saute the garlic for a few minutes until it is tender and imparts its flavor to the butter in the pan. Be careful not to burn either the butter or the garlic. Saute the pierogi in this garlic butter and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine with Brian O'Reilly. Harper Collins Publishers, copyright 2007
Show: Dinner: Impossible
Episode: The Catwalk Chef

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Potato and Cheese Pierogi (AllRecipes)

"This recipe is an Ukrainian one of my Great-Grandmothers passed down from the years. They are great with melted butter and sauteed onions, or fry if desired. They can also be frozen between layers of plastic wrap." ~ Recipe by: BOB_E_72

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 pinch saltwater as needed
5 pounds potatoes, peeled
1 pound processed cheese, cubed
salt and pepper to taste
onion and salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.

2. Combine flour, eggs and salt. Mix in a little water at a time until dough is somewhat stiff. Roll dough in small sections about 1/4 inch thick. Using a large biscuit cutter or drinking glass, make circle cuts.

3. To make filling: Mix together potatoes, cheese, salt, pepper and onion salt. Fill each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture, fold over and seal edges. To cook, bring a large pot of water to boil, carefully dropping in one at a time; stir once. They are done when they float to the top.

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Potato and Bacon Pierogi with Thyme Butter (Food & Wine)

Ingredients:

Pierogi Dough:

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Filling & Finishing:

1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 slices bacon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
Kosher or sea salt, to taste

Directions:

Step 1
In a bowl, mix together the flour, sour cream, egg, olive oil, and salt until the ingredients bind together. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple minutes, or until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Place the potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot and fill with cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and mash. Allow to cool.

Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crisp the bacon, then remove the bacon from the skillet, reserving the bacon grease in the skillet. Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Reserve a handful of the bacon pieces, then combine the mashed potatoes and remaining bacon.

Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 12-15 rounds. Brush the edges of each round lightly with water, then place 1 tablespoon of filling on one side of the rounds. Fold the dough over, making half moon shapes, pressing out the air. Press and crimp the edges to seal the pierogi.

Step 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pierogi for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

Step 6
Heat the skillet with the bacon grease over medium heat. Add the pierogi to the skillet and sear each side for about 1 minute or until golden. Remove from the pan.

Step 7
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to foam, then settle down. Add the thyme leaves and continue to cook until the butter just begins to brown and develop a toasty, nut aroma. Season with salt.

Step 8
Spoon the thyme butter over the pierogi and serve warm garnished with the reserved bacon pieces.

Recipe taken from Linkhere

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Mmm...Mmm...Finger Lickin' Good! <3

~This Texas Culinary Channel (TCC) program is sponsored by Cajun winterfell Food Network (CWFN) of Texas.~

I found the information about Zefram Cochrane's favorite food here:
https://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-first-contact-2019-day-how-to-party-like-its-2063/

It looks like the Circle of Badularity has been raided. That's very sad news.

Dr george wrote:It looks like the Circle of Badularity has been raided. That's very sad news.

It is sad, but perhaps the region has had its day. There's been little activity on the regional message board in the past year.

Terra Amore has our most efficient economy. That's not being philosophical, but it's something to say.

Have a good week!

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Sunrise from the Sea wrote:Terra Amore has our most efficient economy. That's not being philosophical, but it's something to say.

Have a good week!

And a good week to you!

Hello people of Philosophy 115! It's Triora, your friendly neighborhood emissary from 10000 Islands. If you have any questions or concerns about the events of XKI or anything I can help you with, please let me know!

On another note, have you guys ever considered getting a discord? It's quite a fun way to communicate ^^

Happy 420 everyone. Have a special egg!

Bearistotle and hebert wrote:Happy 420 everyone. Have a special egg!

gee, I wonder what's in it!

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Bearistotle and hebert wrote:Happy 420 everyone. Have a special egg!

Czechostan wrote:gee, I wonder what's in it!

Maybe they meant it as a yolk?

Maybe I need to back off the mimosas?

Is a pun actually humor?

Visiting queendom of myself wrote:Maybe they meant it as a yolk?

Maybe I need to back off the mimosas?

Is a pun actually humor?

yes. a good pun is humor. good humor.

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