Wango

The Other Side

Airbrush (2Elems)

Cash'n'Burn

Tall Pines

A library in your mind. The shelves forever approaching the indiscernible ceiling. Halls pulsating with the pursuit of shared wisdom. Which books would you choose, if you could read them forever?

Minutes

Minni Di Sant’Agata
Adapted from La Cucina Italiana
Yield: 4 to 6 cakes, depending on the size of your mold.

Special equipment:
Spherical molds (These will need to have a smooth, half-sphere shape to resemble the roundness of a breast. Silicone baking molds, ice-cube molds, or even tennis balls cut in half will work.)

For the marzipan:
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 egg whites or ¼ cup pasteurized egg whites

For the sponge cake:
½ cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
¾ cup flour

For the filling:
1 cup sheep’s milk ricotta cheese (or the best, freshest ricotta available)
¾ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons of mixed, dried candied citron and candied orange peel, chopped

For the icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg whites or ¼ cup pasteurized egg whites
Candied cherries, for garnish (You’ll want dried, candied cherries, like the kind for fruitcake.)

1. Using a sieve, press the excess liquid out of the ricotta until it’s no longer wet. Mix the cheese with the powdered sugar in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least three hours before using.

2. To make the marzipan, add the almond flour and cup of powdered sugar to a food processor and blend until the mixture is a fine dust. Add the egg whites, and briefly blend until the paste forms into a ball. Scrape it onto the counter and knead to make sure all the ingredients are well-combined. Refrigerate until you’re ready to assemble the cakes.

3. To make the sponge cake, preheat your oven to 350° F. Beat the sugar and eggs until frothy, gradually sift in the flour, then pour the batter into an 8-inch cake pan that’s been greased and floured. Bake the cake for 20 minutes or until it’s golden, then set it aside to cool.

4. Take the ricotta out of the refrigerator. With a rubber spatula, blend in the chocolate, citron, and candied orange peel.

5. To assemble the cakes, first roll out the marzipan until it’s about 1/8th of an inch thick. Cut out four or six circles, each slightly larger than cavities of your spherical molds. Carefully line the inside of each mold with the marzipan.

6. Cut the cake into pieces small enough to fit inside the molds, and cover each marzipan cavity with thin slices. Then, spread a layer of the ricotta mixture on top of the sponge cake in each mold, about one to two tablespoons. Fill up the molds completely with more slices of sponge cake.

7. Refrigerate the cakes to firm them up. After two hours, invert the molds on a baking rack and carefully nudge them out.

8. To make the icing, whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, then add the lemon juice. Blend until the mixture has a batter-like consistency and an opaque sheen.

9. Use a spatula to ice the cakes in thick strokes. Top each with a candied cherry.

Wack Attack

Burns are tissue damage from hot liquids, the sun, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam and other causes. Kitchen-related injuries from hot drinks, soups and microwaved foods are common among children.

Major burns need emergency medical help. Minor burns can usually be treated with first aid.

When to seek emergency care
Call 911 or seek immediate care for major burns, which:

Are deep, involving all layers of the skin
Cause the skin to be dry and leathery
May appear charred or have patches of white, brown or black
Are larger than 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) in diameter
Cover the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks or a major joint, or encircles an arm or leg
Are accompanied by smoke inhalation
Begin swelling very quickly
Electrical burns, including those caused by lightning, and major chemical burns need emergency medical care. A minor burn might need emergency care if it affects the eyes, mouth, hands or genital areas. Babies and older adults might need emergency care for minor burns as well.

Treating major burns
Until emergency help arrives:

Protect the burned person from further harm. If you can do so safely, make sure the person you're helping is not in contact with the source of the burn. For electrical burns, make sure the power source is off before you approach the burned person. Don't try to remove clothing stuck in the burn.
Make certain that the person burned is breathing. If needed, begin rescue breathing if you know how.
Remove jewelry, belts and other tight items, especially from the burned area and the neck. Burned areas swell quickly.
Cover the burn. Loosely cover the area with gauze or a clean cloth.
Raise the burned area. Lift the wound above heart level if possible.
Watch for signs of shock. Signs and symptoms include cool, clammy skin, weak pulse and shallow breathing.
Treating minor burns
For minor burns:

Cool the burn. Hold the area under cool (not cold) running water for about 10 minutes. If the burn is on the face, apply a cool, wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn from hot food or drink, put a piece of ice in the mouth for a few minutes.
Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Try to do this quickly and gently, before the area swells.
Don't break blisters. Blisters help protect against infection. If a blister does break, gently clean the area with water and apply an antibiotic ointment.
Apply lotion. After the burn is cooled, apply a lotion, such as one with aloe vera or cocoa butter. This helps prevent drying and provides relief.
Bandage the burn. Cover the burn with a clean bandage. Wrap it loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the area, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
If needed, take a nonprescription pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).

Burned

Oh, my dear cosmic travelers! 'Totem' is a mystical journey through the enchanted realms of sound, a fusion of ethereal guitar whispers, jazzy drum incantations, and the primal growls of synths. Picture yourself dancing through the celestial grooves, guided by the mischievous melodies of guitars and the rhythmic sorcery of jazzy drums. The growling synths, ancient spirits of sound, join the cosmic carnival, adding a primal force that resonates with the very essence of musical alchemy.

And, ah, the borderline chip tube! A cheeky companion in this sonic adventure, injecting a delightful dose of playfulness into the grand tapestry. It's as if the very fabric of sound wears a whimsical hat, inviting you to join the enchanting masquerade. So, let your spirit soar, my friends, as 'Totem' unfolds its musical magic and invites you to dance with the mystical echoes of the universe!

YAMA