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Indian Pyres

Things are pretty bad in India right now; there seem to be funeral pyres all over the place there due to the number of Covid-19 deaths.

This man's trying to get away before the infernos can claim him, as well.  Wish him well.

 

Big Mammals

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-whales-got-so-big?utm_source=pocket-newtab

 

Kitchn food resources

https://www.thekitchn.com/

https://www.thekitchn.com/lentil-soup-recipe-23004361

Soups, tools, and more.

 

More Food - slow-cooker potato soup

How To Make Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Yield: Serves 10 to 12

Prep TIme: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours to 6 hours

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and diced
• 2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces pancetta, cubed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Serving options:

• Thinly sliced scallions
• Cooked bacon or pancetta pieces
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Cheddar cheese crackers, crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat the slow cooker on LOW. Before you begin peeling and chopping the vegetables, preheat a 6-quart or larger slow cooker on the LOW setting. This will help jump-start the cooking process.

2. Pile the vegetables into the slow cooker. Place the potatoes, pancetta, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.

3. Add the broth. Pour in the broth. Give the mixture a stir to combine.

4. Season and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH, or 6 to 8 on LOW. Add the salt, thyme, and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the potatoes and onions are tender, 3 to 4 hours on the HIGH setting or 6 to 8 hours on the LOW setting.

5. Thirty minutes before serving, thicken the soup. Before thickening the soup, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Whisk together the evaporated milk and flour in a small pitcher or measuring cup. Add pour this slurry into the soup and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the soup thickens, about 30 minutes more.

6. Serving and holding the soup. Serve the soup with the topping options. If not serving immediately, turn your slow cooker to the warm setting for up to 1 1/2 hours. As the soup cools, some separation might occur, but it’s nothing a stir won't remedy.

Sleep Tight

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Professional nappers wanted!

A company is looking to pay five people to take a nap every day for 30 days and write reviews of those naps. That's $50 per nap. The company, EachNight.com, will pay a team of "nap reviewers" $1,500 each for the study, which is researching the "pros and cons of napping."

I wonder if you get demerits for staying awake on the job....