Morgantown is one of the few exceptions which is why I said “a majority” of the state.

But even without environmental abnormalities, Rio’s water has proven time and time again to be composed mostly of garbage and disease.

This sucks. These athletes train so hard for this and their options are swim in something that could make you violently ill or skip this Olympics and hope you can do it again in four years.

I’m seriously worried about the athletes going to the Olympics in Rio. I don’t know what possessed the IOC to pick Rio over Madrid. Even without the Zika virus, they are just not prepared to handle the Olympics.

So, I did this last night. Came out really good. Each half hour, I pulled a small spoonful out to test, just to see if I could spot the difference and you absolutely can. I think my favorite was at about 1hr 30min. Nice caramel undertones, none of the bright sweetness of the sugar, nor any of the bitter that can come…

The Humble Origins of Instant Ramen: From Ending World Hunger to Space Noodles

Deep frying first par-cooks the noodle for faster ‘instant’ cooking times when rehydrated at home.

They are deep-fried to get that shape.

Yes! She describes all the different flavors in the article :)

Can you detect a flavor change from hour to hour?

I mean, I’m okay with both.

So wait, the sugar is a problem, but the “cover completely with rum” is just fine with everyone?

Buy some nice vanilla bean ice cream and pour some of this concoction over it in the summertime.

This Caribbean woman approves. We love our rum recipes and medicines.

Any kind of rum. I don’t care for regular rums but love spiced rum will that be good.

He approves.

You could use these same ingredients/ratios and then infuse in the bottle. Add the juniper first, let sit for 24 hours, then add everything else and let sit for 12. Strain, chill, enjoy.

Today is Jamaica’s Independence Day, so in my hometown’s honor I will share a “pre-bottled cocktail” with you: Rum Punch. The recipe is also fun to recite!