Recipes

I am so glad to read the Austin American-Statesman's Editorial Board opinion on DEI in today's paper. They, too, view DEI as a response to prior wrongs that have led to the systematic exclusion of people of color from higher education institutions. No one is saying that no progress has occurred, rather that much more needs to be done if our colleges and universities are to reflect the diversity of our state and nation.Our show on this very topic, as well as on CRT and Ethnic Studies, goes live tomorrow as follows:Program and Viewing Options for Saturday's BBDP Virtual Town Hall - Saturday,...

Great style begins with subtraction. What do I mean? To look great is not about buying new clothes. You first need to get rid of: Outdated trends. Novelty clothing items. Habits that repel instead of attract people. Clothes that are strictly functional or overly flamboyant are not considered stylish. Sometimes, it's difficult to spot a fashion mistake when everybody else seems to adopt it as a trend. Which is why we created this list of 20+ things a man should never wear in public. #1 Too Much Fragrance You've often heard me say that fragrance must be discovered, never announced.  Too...

Corned Beef Brisket for St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef (sometimes called salt beef) is brisket that’s cured in a pickle-spiced salt brine, then cooked slowly to fall-apart, juicy perfection. While you can buy it, nothing compares to the taste and texture of homemade. It’s easy and worth it! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Corned beef tastes intensely savory, warmly spiced, and a little tangy and sweet. Its name might sound odd, but corned beef is delicious. The curing process makes corned beef brisket truly unique; its taste and texture are unlike other cuts of...

Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop opens at Sengkang Riverside Park Finally, there’s another reason to make a trip up the North-East Line (NEL) worth it. Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop has recently opened a new outlet at Sengkang Riverside Park! Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop is famous for their affordable, homely tuckshop-style food. Their menu is pretty extensive too, ranging from nasi lemak to fried chicken, pasta and salads. With their Sengkang outlet located near my house, I was excited to check out what they had to offer.  Food at Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop We started with their signature nasi lemak, affectionately termed Sedap Lemak, where sedap...

This post contains spoilers for Peacock's "Poker Face."Rian Johnson's mystery series "Poker Face" is one of the best -- and most successful -- Peacock Originals yet. The series stars Natasha Lyonne, who is always good but has never been better, as Charlie Cale -- a character that only she could play. Charlie is a whip-smart gal, living life on the open road and happening across mysteries that she solves through her uncanny ability to always know when someone is lying. Her ability to build a rapport with anyone throws her into sticky situations, which Johnson uses to craft the show's kooky-yet-dramatically-intense tone.Lyonne...