American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900 by H.W. Brands My rating: 4 of 5 stars As one of the Gilded Age’s leading capitalists said “‘What do I care about the law?’ bellowed Cornelius Vanderbilt. ‘Hain’t I got the power?’”. [p 8] The Gilded Age was one where the powerful grew in strength while the… Continue reading Book Report: American Colossus by H.W. Brand
Day: February 24, 2016
Bean Curd (Tofu) with Oyster Sauce
February 23, 2016 I can hear some of my friends saying “Bean curd! WTH? Ick! Yuck! Never!” To which I respond: “Don’t knock it ’til you try it.” Back when our kids were little – I’m talking the 1980s – we hung out a LOT with Carla’s sister Linda and their crew. We’d switch back… Continue reading Bean Curd (Tofu) with Oyster Sauce
