We’re trying this tonight: Dirty Rice With Shrimp Recipe 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 lb ground pork 1 onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups long grain rice 3 cups canned low sodium chicken broth (can use homemade stock) 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and halved 2 scallions, including green tops chopped It’s reached the “Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes” stage, and it…
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Someone helpfully made Steven Colbert’s roast (or hilarious incineration) of President Bush available on YouTube. YouTube – Colbert Roasts Bush 1-3 UPDATE: But then it was eventually removed from YouTube at C-SPAN’s request. However, it’s now popped up on Google Video – apparently with C-SPAN’s permission. You can watch it here. I’m about to settle down and watch it. Did not fail to notice the President’s body language and “screw you guys, I’d like to go home and go to bed, but Laura won’t let me” expression as Colbert was called to the podium. LATER: Yes, that was pretty amusing,…
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An undocumented worker named Rosa tells her story. Actually, it raises an interesting question: Working in the shadows | Chicago Tribune She paid $120 for a fake Social Security card and applied at the restaurant where she has worked six days a week ever since. Her boss, who relies on her to train new workers, has told her she could be an assistant manager if only she spoke better English. So she takes classes at a community center. Her fear of being deported is yielding to a conviction that illegal workers need to speak up. With the Chicago Workers’ Collaborative,…