Rachel Laudan

Frustrated Again

By Rachel Laudan October 27, 2009 Oddities and Things that Don't Fit 1 Comment

I hate to go on about this but the internet connection is slow and iffy yet again.  Thanks to all who have commented.  I can approve the posts but I…

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No more Golden Arches for Icelanders

By Rachel Laudan October 26, 2009 Oddities and Things that Don't Fit 4 Comments

McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, opened its first store in Iceland in 1993. The first person on the island to consume a Big Mac was then Prime Minister David…

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No sweat

By Rachel Laudan October 24, 2009 Adventures, Mainly Culinary, Food History, Mexican Food 4 Comments

Really, grinding’s no sweat.  Put on a pretty dress, find ribbons for your hair, layer on the jewelry, hang your hat in the corner of the kitchen and buckle down…

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