Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Tomatillo Salsa

    Tomatillo Salsa

    12 ounces (6-8) medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed 3 or 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled Fresh hot green chiles (start with a large serrano or small jalapeño, but feel free to use any fresh chile), stemmed Fresh cilantro (start with 6 or 8 sprigs) 1/2 medium white onion Salt Roast ingredients: Though most people in Mexico roast ingredients for this salsa on […]

  • Uncle Bob Quotes

    • “Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.” • “We’re trapped in linguistic constructs… all that is, is metaphor.”   SOURCE: Robert Anton Wilson

  • Zen Koans

    • What is the sound of one hand clapping? • Do fish know they swim? • Out of nowhere, the mind comes forth. • You only lose what you cling to. • Enjoy your problems. • Let go or be dragged.

  • La Paz Queso

    La Paz Queso

    ## INGREDIENTS ## • 1-1/4 lbs white American cheese, cut into cubes • 2/3 cup milk • 1/2 cup diced white onion • 1/4 cup diced aneheim chilies • 1/4 cup diced pickled jalapenos • 1/4 cup canned diced whole tomatoes • 2 cloves chopped garlic • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp black […]

  • Sausage Gravy

    Sausage Gravy

    ## INGREDIENTS ## • ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or instant flour like Wondra • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste • 2½ cups whole milk • Salt to taste • ground sage to taste (optional) • ground fennel to taste (optional) • ground red pepper to taste ## PREPARATION ## 1. Set […]

  • Surin’s Coconut Soup

    Surin’s Coconut Soup

    ## INGREDIENTS ## • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 3 tablespoons lemongrass, outer sheath removed, bottom 3 inches trimmed and minced • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 -3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste • 6 cups chicken stock • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or 3 tablespoons soy sauce […]

  • Coffee Grinder Settings

    Coffee Grinder Settings

    BREW TYPE Baratza Encore Baratza Virtuoso Capresso Infinity Cuisinart Supreme Grind Bodum Bistro Mr Coffee Burr Grinder Aeropress #5 – 20 #5 – 20 Fine #1 – Medium #4 #3 – 15 Anywhere from espresso to drip #1 – 13 Bee House #14 #13 Fine #4 – Medium #1 #4 – 6 Drip icon – […]

  • Browser Hard Refresh

    Short Version: Windows: ctrl + F5 Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R Linux: F5 Long Version: Google Chrome Windows/Linux/ChromeOS: Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button. Be careful not to hold ⇧ Shift on Chromebook, or it will rotate the internal display. Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl+F5. Mac: Hold ⇧ Shift and click the Reload button. Or, press ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+R. Internet […]

  • Let the slick end slide…

    Let the slick end slide, and the rough end drag.

  • Google AMP

    Google AMP is coming.

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