Χρονογράφημα Μάθημα (αναδρομικό)

ΧΡΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΑ (ΑΝΑΔΡΟΜΙΚΟ)8o Δημοτικό σχολείο Κερατσινίου, σχολικό έτος 1942-43 τάξη Τετάρτη.Βομβαρδισμοί, πεινά, κοινωνική διάλυση κ. λ. π.Το σχολείο λειτουργούσε υποτυπωδώς, ανάμεσα στα διαλύματα των βομβαρδισμών, λίγο γραφή, ανάγνωση και αριθμητική.Οι δάσκαλοι πεινασμένοι ήρωες και οι μαθητές είχαν ένα ισχυρό κίνητρο για να παρακολουθούν αυτό το λίγο σχολείο. Το συσσίτιο ένα πιάτο φαί από τον ‘’Ερυθρό Σταυρό’’ .Δάσκαλος: τη πρώτη ώρα θα κάνουμε αριθμητική, σήκω Στυλιανέ και έλα στο πινάκα με το τετράδιο των ασκήσεων σου.Μαθητής: με φοβισμένη φωνή και ντροπιασμένα, κύριε δάσκαλε δεν έχω τετράδιο.Δάσκαλος: προσποιητά οργισμένος, και πως θα σου κάνω μ

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TIRAMISU

AS YOU LIKE IT… a Daring Baker’s ChallengeI’ve made it pink and girlie, all dressed up in berries and frivolity, drenched in exotic red fruit Nantillais and ready for summer fun. I’ve made it rich and movie-star chic, adorned in sweet, tangy cherries, tender, perfumed chocolate ladyfingers nestled deeply in a luxurious cloak of cool, creamy sophistication. And son goes the oh-so traditional route. But, then again, it’s traditional for a very good reason, isn’t it? He blends and stirs with care and love, eggs cracking, beater whizzing, coffee steeping and the kitchen starts to smell like an old-world café where gentlemen dressed in elegantly tailored s

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Daring Bakers do Tiramisu

The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Cordon Bleu at Home and Baking Obsession. It turned out perfect.  The only thing I will do differently next time is to dip the cookies in the espresso mixture for longer.  I was afraid of them becoming mushy! And what an incredible challenge this was!  And not because I screwed anything up this time!  They made us make this from complete 100% scratch.  Right down to  making our

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Turtle Brownie Pudding

I had a craving for something chocolatey, gooey and sinful... don't we all at some point? When I saw Ina Garten make the following recipe on her show, Barefoot Contessa, I knew I had to make it. With only a few basic ingredients from a well stocked pantry, I would be an hour away from chocolate decadence. To make it even more enticing, I drizzled some caramel sauce and sprinkled some toasted pecans over this bowl of deliciousness.Now this dish is not your 'pick up and devour' type of brownie. It's definitely more of a pudding where you'll want to dish this up with a spoon. When it bakes up, the top will have a nice crust to it, similar to a standard b

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Autism Rising: National Post & Michael Fumento Say Autism Is Increasing in Canada, the US, Sweden and Denmark

 " Published evaluations of children in Sweden, Denmark and Canada have also shown that autism diagnoses continued to increase after the discontinuation of vaccinations with thimerosal. U.S. cases keep rising as well."- National Post, February 17, 2010: Michael Fumento: The damage done on vaccinationsThe above comment by Michael Fumento,  a featured commentator on the National Post,  is part of an opinion piece condemning critics of vaccine safety and particularly those who assert a connection between some vaccines and autism disorders.  Fumento and the National Post dismiss fears that autism disorders in some children are cau

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Moroccan Spiced Chicken over Israeli Couscous

One thing I enjoy after a long day at work is a dinner that takes no time at all. Even better is an easy make ahead meal that requires very little prep time and babysitting on the stove. Our dinner tonight was exactly that - effortless and delicious.A favorite make ahead meal is where I season meats such as chicken, pork, or even beef with a combination of spices and dry herbs, rub the seasonings in and let the meat absorb all the flavor overnight, a couple days or even under a deep freeze. The meat is left with so much flavor once it's cooked and I find that the flavor intensifies the longer it marinates with the seasonings. This is what I tend to do

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Chicken Fontinella

I've been craving Italian food lately and it's been awhile since I had Chicken Parmesan (or Parmigiana). In order to satisfy my craving, I made this recipe which was adapted from Ina Garten. Without an Parmesan cheese on hand (which is rare), I used Fontinella cheese instead.Don't confuse Fontinella cheese with Italian fontina cheese! Fontinella is actually a domestic cheese made by one company, Stella/Suputo Cheese Company. This cheese is a semi-hard cheese that has a tangy flavor, creamy texture and melts well. If you can't find Fontinella cheese, you're welcome to substitute it with Parmesan, Romano or Asiago cheese. Fontinella really lends itself

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CDC Advisor Says Autism Increasing in Denmark, Sweden and the United States

Autism epidemic deniers will never acknowledge that autism is really increasing.  Another expert however  has stated that autism is increasing in Denmark, Sweden and the United States.  Adopting the logic of experts like Dr. Eric Fombonne and Dr. Judy Minshew  Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist  Patsy Stinchfield,  a member of the CDC Advisory Committee that recommended that children in the US get annual flu shots,  dismissed  concerns that thimerosal in vaccines contributes to autism:"Autism is a devastating condition but efforts to prevent autism by removing mercury from vaccines have been ineffectiv

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BREAD & CHOCOLATE MONTHLY MINGLE ROUND UP

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVENBread & Chocolate is truly a match made in heaven. Bread & Chocolate warms and comforts, soothes and de-stresses. Bread & Chocolate is the perfect energizing breakfast, a most delightful snack for any age, a sumptuous, elegant dessert.Walk down any Parisian street and see tiny hands grasped around chunks of baguette with a bar of chocolate, dark or milk, sticking out each end or chic young things nibbling on pains au chocolat fresh from the bakery. Wander through any high school bake sale and see loaves of banana or pumpkin or zucchini or orange studded or swirled with chocolate chips, that best of friend to any flavo

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