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It looks like a mess, but it tasted good, according to everyone else! I was so full that I only ate a weeny piece. Oops. I ate plenty of the pudding, licked from the bowl and whatnot.
I used Foolproof Pie Dough with Bubby's Banana Cream Pie recipe.
Mr Fox wasn't exactly sure what he thought when Mrs PB woke up dressed as a fox.
Flabbergasted would be one word for it, horrified another. Once he overcame the initial jaw dropping shock, and checked the whereabouts and status of his foxy compatriots, Mr Fox set about trying to find out why Mrs PB was dressed as a fox.
When he engaged in his usual polite conversation with his fox impersonating partner, he was a little puzzled by the unfamiliar purr he got in reply. Continuing to purr, pouting, and touching her fur in a way that made Mr Fox feel altogether uncomfortable, she leant in for what he presumed could only be a butterfly kiss. This however was not what Mrs PB's batting eyelids had been building up to. No, Mr Fox was instead greeted with a battle cry and a kronk on the head with his favourite rolling pin.
Turns out it was all a test. Mrs PB had devised the cunning rouse to test her fox's fidelity. Despite him failing miserably, on account of her less than foolproof disguise, she was glad when it was all over. She wasn't sure she liked this whole fox malarky.
How pleasant it is to wander around rue Saint-Dominique in the sunny morning after a little shopping in the small shops of rue Cler. Want a bouquet to brighten your home? Go and visit Adriane M., the girly florist of rue Saint-Dominique. You will find all kinds of things in her boutique: romantic or modern flower arrangements, poetic shades and a foolproof smile. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice to choose your flowers or understand their signification, this florist with her good heart is here to guide you!
Open from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm.
Adriane M. Fleuriste / Décoration florale
4, rue Saint-Dominique
75007 Paris
France
Discover Cadran Hotel in Paris, near the Eiffel Tower,on its Website.
Merry Christmas! This is one of the two gingerbread cake houses which was made - we had this for dessert. We have a mold that you pour the batter into to make these and then you decorate them. It's quite foolproof!
Standing alongside the War Memorial and poppy wreaths is the 300-year old Parish chest of St. Mary's, Whitby. With its heavy iron strap-work and huge hand-made nails plus 3 locks - 1 for the Rector and 2 for the Churchwardens - nothing could go wrong. Until 1743, when robbers cracked it open by heaving it over the cliff. The Church plate and Parish records were never recovered.
stanley kubrick, 1968
Psychotic Air Force General unleashes ingenious foolproof and irrevocable scheme sending bombers to attack Russia. U.S. President works with Soviet premier in a desperate effort to save the world.
Hey guys! Welcome to my version of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
What you see here in the middle of the picture are called "buttons". They're made of "plastic". When you push them with your fingertip, they do this thing called "exactly what you want them to do".
To the left and right of the buttons, you see "knobs". They also do exactly what you want them to do.
Newer cars have these things called "screens" which are linked to "computers" in the cars. While this idea makes cars look more interesting, they don't quite have the functionality of the older, simpler, foolproof method of "pushing a button" or "turning a knob".
I'm not opposed to technology. But when it comes to cars, some things work, and some things don't.
This has been the February 8th, 2011 edition of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
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This is a foolproof method to getting perfect rice every time. No rice cooker needed.
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Name: Larissa Reis
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A common misconception when it comes to nutrition and fitness is that food is your enemy and muscle growth only occurs if you dedicate 110% of your time to working out.
This is completely incorrect and an unhealthy way to think. The truth is that your body needs the proper nourishment to accommodate the changes you are making to your exercise routine.
That’s why the motto of ProteinHouse is “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!” If you want to get lean, you better eat clean. Here are some foolproof tips for you to follow to make sure that you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs.
1 – You Have to Eat
Avoiding food is not only terrible for your mental health but your physical health as well. Your metabolism will suffer and your body will resort to using up the nutrients stored in your muscles to feed itself, resulting in a loss of muscle in addition to fat.
Eating will provide your body with everything that it needs to burn fat, keep your metabolism stable, and feed your muscles, which are the very things they need to bulk up and get lean. You can’t avoid eating, but you can make sure that you eat right.
2 – Eat the Right Foods
Unless you’re using steroids or have somehow won the genetic lottery, you’re not going to see those washboard abs by eating anything you want. Be sure to avoid processed foods, eat plenty of whole foods, and stay as natural as possible. It’s not essential to go 100% natural, but you need to make sure you’re taking in a diet that is 75-80% whole foods. The transition from fast food to whole foods can be difficult, but this is a lifestyle change and a journey that you’re embarking on because you love your body and want to take care of it. It will be worth it in the end.
3 – Every Meal Must Have a Protein Source
Getting ripped is not just about shedding fat! You’ll need a substantial amount of muscle to get the results you want. Lean muscle burns fat, and building up your muscles requires a steady intake of protein.
During your mission to reveal those abs, you’ll need to carefully balance your calorie intake through protein. You’ll feel fuller for a longer time, since protein keeps you satiated, and you’ll be preventing the muscle breakdown that occurs after calorie reduction. Making sure you eat protein with every meal, combined with a good weight-lifting and core/cardio routine, will help your six-pack take shape more quickly.
4 – Eat Greens & Keep Fiber High
Green vegetables such as legumes are a great source of vegetables and carbs, which are essential for building muscle. Eating high-fiber food helps you lose weight quicker, prevent fluctuations in your weight, support your heart health, and increase feelings of fullness after a meal. Make it a point to eat a high-fiber green vegetable with every meal.
5 – Don’t Be Afraid of Fat
It might seem counterintuitive, but believe it or not, eating fat helps you lose fat. Your body requires natural fats to function. Ensuring that you get a balanced intake of fats will help you reach your goals faster. Some high-fat foods include extra-virgin olive oil, steak, beef, chicken, even avocado. Remember, limiting your food intake – especially your fat intake – will cause your body to go into “survival mode,” holding on to its fat reserves for as long as possible. Its an inherent instinct that kicks in when your brain is stressed from lack of nutrients. You can avoid this by taking in a healthy amount of dietary fats as an essential part of your diet.
6 – Lift Weights
If your priority is establishing a firm six-pack, you might not think you need to focus on building your biceps. Not only does muscle building burn your fat at higher rates, but it also increases testosterone levels and increases your general physical weight, including the muscles in your core.
7 – Do Strategic High Intensity Cardio 1-2 x Per Week
Say your goal is to get below a total of 10% body fat. You’ll need to do plenty of cardiovascular stimulation in addition weight lifting. The most effective type of cardio you can do is called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This refers to very intense bursts of exercise for short amounts of time followed by a brief resting period. A common HIIT technique is to sprint close to your max speed for 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of rest, repeated 6-8 times, as opposed to the more common technique called “steady-state cardio.”
HIIT is believed to burn more fat and stimulate your metabolism such that fat is burned for up to 24 hours after the routine; as well as having the benefit of burning up fat, not muscle. HIIT greatly stimulates production of testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH), as well as increasing your lung capacity and strength. Perhaps best of all, the training periods only last 10 minutes or so!
By definition, HIIT is an extremely difficult routine to get into, but the rewards are well worth it. You can use the Internet to find reliable routines for you to follow on almost any cardio machine. If you stick to a routine, you’ll see the results you want in no time.
8 – Train after Fasting, if Possible
If your schedule allows for it, it’s best to train in the morning before your first meal. “Fasted-state” training allows you to carve out your abs at a more accelerated pace. Your testosterone levels are at their highest in the morning, you’ll prime your body to burn fat for the rest of the day, and food you eat after working out will go straight to your muscles rather than being stored as fat, because your body needs those nutrients now as opposed to later. The benefits of fasted training also include increased HGH production, the targeting of fat cells for energy as no food in your system is available for food, and don’t worry – the myth that you’ll have an insulin spike is nothing more than just that: a myth.
The first few times you train fasted might feel unusual, but that’s where the importance of perseverance comes in. Around the third or fourth session, you’ll notice an increase in energy and overall improved performance in the gym. I recommend LIPO 6 Black from www.nutrex.com for this – use my code, Larissa30, for a 30% discount. You can also have a large black coffee or a double espresso (no sugar, no cream) before the gym to help your energy levels. And of course, be sure to eat as soon as possible after that workout!
9 – Refuel Every 7-10 Days
Stripping away your body fat requires you to remain in a caloric deficit for the majority of the time. However, it is also crucial that you refuel every so often. This refers to a notable spike in your caloric intake in order to reset your leptin levels, boost your metabolism, replenish your glycogen stores, and keep you feeling mentally refreshed. Don’t confuse a refuel day with a cheat day! You’re still eating those same healthy foods, just in greater amounts with each meal. If you’re really missing sweets, just be responsible with your portion control. It’s best to plan your refuel day ahead of time, deciding what to eat so that you can best enjoy the feeling of those increased proteins, carbs, and fats.
10 – Ask for Help at ProteinHouse!
We understand that no two bodies are the same, so we offer customized meal prep plans. ProteinHouse wants to support everyone’s individuality as much as possible, and starting a new lifestyle of clean eating can be difficult in different ways, since everyone comes from different backgrounds, whether it’s vegan, vegetarian, a raw diet, or a total meat-lover diet. You don’t have to be scared to ask for help – that’s what we’re here for!
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Classic Roast Turkey with thanks to "Jump into Ireland" - discoverireland.com
This turkey recipe is fragrant and foolproof; the key to stress-free Christmas dinners from now on
Christmas Turkey
Serves 6 – 8
Ingredients
5kg (9.9 lbs) turkey, thawed if frozen, giblets removed
1 orange, quartered
60g (2oz) butter, at room temperature
20 cocktail sausages
10 smoked streaky rasher bacon
Bunch of sage
Bunch of rosemary
1 Preheat the oven to 190˚C/gas mark 5 (375°F ). Wash the turkey inside and out and dry well with kitchen paper.
2 Put the orange quarters into the turkey’s cavity. If you are stuffing the turkey, put the stuffing into the neck end, pushing it upwards towards the breast. Don’t pull the neck skin too tightly, as the stuffing will expand during cooking. Secure the skin with wooden or metal skewers crossways and tie the turkey legs together at the top of the drumsticks for a good shape.
3 Weigh the turkey and calculate the cooking time at 18 minutes per 450g (16oz).
4 Grease a large roasting tin with some of the butter. Smear the rest over the turkey skin and season well with salt and pepper, then place in the tin. Loosely cover with foil and roast for the calculated time. Meanwhile, halve the rashers, stretch slightly and wrap around each cocktail sausage.
5 Baste the turkey every hour. One hour before the end of cooking, remove the foil and drain off the excess fat. Thirty minutes before the end of cooking, put the sausages around the turkey or in a separate lightly-oiled tin, if you have no space.
6 To check if the turkey is cooked, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh – the juices should run clear. If they are pinkish, cook for 15 more minutes and test again.
7 Transfer the turkey and sausages to a platter, tightly cover with tin foil and allow to rest for up to thirty minutes before carving. Serve surrounded by vegetables and stuffing balls and garnish with sage and rosemary.
Chef’s Secret: Roast the bird breast-side-down for an incredibly succulent result.
Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing
This is a delicious stuffing that goes amazingly well with turkey. Make extra, for leftovers the next day
Serves 6
Yummy Stuffing!
Ingredients
75g (2.5 oz) butter
1 onion, coarsely chopped
225g (8oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
225g (8oz) pre-soaked dried apricots, cut into small pieces
225g (8oz) chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 medium egg
Large bunch of parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/gas mark 6 (390° F ). Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and sweat until soft but not coloured. Add enough breadcrumbs to get a moist consistency, then fold in the chopped apricots and chestnuts.
2. Beat in the egg to bind the mixture before adding the parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn into a buttered, shallow oven-proof dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until crisp and hot right through
The express service to Newcastle leaves at 9.33am and takes approximately one hour and ten minutes to reach the Eldon Square bus station in central Newcastle. The Stockton parish church of St. Thomas is in the background, built in 1712 it is 'attributed' to Thomas Wren. Today all it's stain-glass windows are hidden behind security grills designed to keep out the less than Godly among it's parishoners. Silverware valued at £10K was stolen recently so the precuations, if rather less than foolproof, are certainly necessary. However I mustn't slander the locals, the theives were most probably outsiders.
Sweet and demure, this capelet adds a sprinkle of soft, innocent style to day or evening wear. Whether you desire the light touch of knit, or the body and texture of crochet, we provide instructions for creating this capelet using either technique. For knitters and crocheters alike, these instructions provide an easy method for a custom fit even if your gauge is a little off: a clever box pleat at the back of the capelet provides not only a foolproof fitting technique, but a touch of Jackie-O styling. Not only will this capelet fit like a glove, it will lend a classic refinement to any ensemble.
Filling recipe from smitten kitchen.
One recipe for double crusted pie for top and one recipe for double crusted pie for bottom. Pie dough recipe from Kenji Lopez-Alt.
Read more and find links to recipes at Dessert By Candy.
“If you can solve a problem with a simpler solution lower in the stack, you should. It’s less fragile, more foolproof, and just works.”
Image Credit: Rohit Ramchandani
Training of our field staff - enumerators and supervisors – lasted one week. At the end of the day, no matter how strong the methodology and no matter how perfect/foolproof the data collection tools, the quality of ones data depends on the execution in the field.
Many of our regular readers will know that one of my areas of specialization in public health is global health delivery. Previous research has shown that approximately 60% of childhood mortality could be prevented with existing solutions. The challenge is figuring out how to effectively get these solutions to the people that need them and have them effectively use them. Similarly, there is also a science to effective implementation of research and evaluation protocols. Training one’s team is the first step towards high quality data and the generation of strong and credible evidence.
Shortcut Pancake Mix Crepes // This foolproof pancake mix crepes recipe is a great way to say "I love you" this Valentine's and beyond. Mix and match fillings to find "the one" for you!
Investors Group Field, Winnipeg, Manitoba. And a photography lesson in flexibility.
I had a plan. I thought the plan was foolproof. I had scouted my location weeks in advance. I thought I knew exactly what was going to happen when I showed up with camera in hand.
Alas, during the process of killing time, waiting for the light to become acceptable, I find this angle from the "I" parking lot on campus that I had not noticed before. Ultimately, I think the end result was worth the audible.
Taken at: 49.809815, -97.140751
This year, 2026 is the centenary of the formation of Zeiss Ikon, a major player in European camera manufacture in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the 20th century.
To mark this anniversary, I've decided to use a different Zeiss Ikon camera every two weeks throughout the year, a project I'm calling “Twenty-six in Twenty-six”.
Zeiss Ikon launched their series of Contaflex cameras in 1953. Over the following 20 years or so, twelve versions were made with ever increasing degrees of sophistication and indeed weight. A wide range of accessories was available, and these precision made leaf shuttered SLRs proved very popular. The Contaflex 126 is a different beast altogether, it may share the name and bear a superficial resemblance to the rest of the family, but it's something of a cuckoo in the nest.
Kodak introduced the 126, or Instamatic cartridge in 1963. It was intended to provide a simple, foolproof way for a growing numbers of less technically savvy users to load film into their cameras. Although the film is 35mm wide, the format is not the same. The film, which has one perforation per frame and sits within a plastic cartridge, is backed by a roll of paper, and gives square negatives measuring 28 x 28mm. Until very recently Instagram's native format was square, and it may be that the name itself was riffing on the Instamatic brand.
While the format was unashamedly aimed at the amateur snapshot market, many of the major manufacturers added a token higher end SLR 126 model to their range. This is a bit of a puzzle to me, one criticism of the 126 cartridge is that the absence of a pressure plate to keep the film absolutely flat might theoretically impair the image quality, yet surely any photographer with such technical concerns wouldn't be put off by the easily learnable step of loading a 35mm cassette into a camera. Nonetheless, Rollei, Kodak, Ricoh and of course the prestigious Zeiss Ikon, felt the need to pitch in.
Unlike the “normal” Contaflexes, which at best have interchangeable front elements, the 126 version has fully interchangeable lenses,though with a mount which is unique to this one model. Optical physics dictate that the longest practical focal length that can be achieved by swapping the front element is 115mm, but the 126 range of lenses went up to 200mm, though it seems that very few of these lenses were actually made. The other key difference between the 35mm and 126 Contaflexes, is that the latter employ a focal plane shutter rather than the traditional leaf shutter.
Today, with the only 126 film available being long expired, it's actually quite useful to be able to set the camera manually. The oft quoted rule of thumb that film loses sensitivity at a rate of one stop per decade, means that an ISO 100 film made in the 1970s would need to be exposed at around ISO 3 today. Most consumer Instamatic cameras won't allow this, but using an aperture of f2.8, and the shutter speed of 1/30th, it's practical to use the Contaflex 126 in reasonable daylight. The film is very expired Fujicolor Super HR 100, developed in the Bellini C41 kit.
This was taken with the 135mm f4 lens
"Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossoms had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two."
- St. Augustine
These past few days my idea of love has turned around completely. Maybe it's the above definition. Maybe it's obsessive, consuming, and loud. Maybe it's strong. Maybe it can be thrown around and bruised a little because at the end of the day it's still sitting smack dab in your living room. All I know is: love is not weak.
There are some people with such great relationships. I am so jealous. xD
Okay, if somebody saw me doing this shoot, they would probably be dead from laughter right now. It was so ridiculous. :P I used a hairdryer, because my damn fan is too tiny. And at first I thought my idea was foolproof, cuz a hairdryer blows right? And paper hearts should BE blown right? Wrooonnng. -.- So I put the hairdryer between my knees and aimed it at my head. And then I put the paper hearts in my hand and held it over the hairdryer. But apparently the spaces between my fingers were to small. So I tried just throwing the paper hearts over the hairdryer, which should have worked, but the hairdryer blew the paper SIDEWAYS instead of UP. So then I tried holding up my hands diagonally (like in this photo) and even stuffed paper hearts in my hair hoping that they would be blown out of my hair, but nothing worked. The closest I got was this photo. Sad eh?
Here's what it was supposed to look like:
- me sitting up straight
- hands cupped in front of me
- paper hearts rising from my hands
UBER FAIL! :P
Oh well, it was fun. xD
Cupcakes we served at the Wish Tree Ceremony. Sweets used the yellow cupcake recipe from a back issue of Everyday Food. It's a foolproof recipe. Super yum,
hind me, suddenly disappeared; hed tripped on a tie and fallen, crashing into the girl, who let out a scream.
Quick, turn that damn thing offits bad for my heart. Seated where he had fallen, the insect dealer covered both ears with his hands.
The left side of the seventh tie from the front. Kansas City Chiefs I groped for the switch under the rail, found it, and gave it a flip. The San Diego Chargers ringing stopped, leaving only a buzz in the ears.
See what I mean? This one is foolproof.
Says who? Thats the same kind of thing they install in banks, right? A burglar alarm using infrared lights. If you look carefully, you can
Ahead of Saturday’s landmark Presidential and Provincial Council elections, Afghanistan’s top security officials said today that “foolproof security arrangements” have been put in place and there is “complete coordination” among the country’s security branches. “We hope that the people will come out of their homes in maximum numbers on election day and cast their votes with full confidence,” said the Minister of Interior Affairs, Mohammad Omar Daudzai (shown here), in a joint news conference with the head of the country’s intelligence agency, the National Directorate of Security (NDS), in the capital, Kabul. In his comments, the NDS Director, Rehmatullah Nabil, also gave assurances on security arrangements for the polls. “We have to prove to the enemies, through our votes, that their efforts to derail democracy will not make any difference,” said Mr. Nabil.
Photo: Fardin Waezi / UNAMA
must control midnite raids of skippy pb jar!!! i use peanut butter wherever i can.
Peanut Butter Rice
1/2 cup jasmine rice
1 cup water
1 tsp peanut butter
dash pepper
dash salt
dash paprika?
dash veg oil
follow basics on your rice. this is almost foolproof. yup.
Savory Cornstarch Crepes
Makes sixteen to eighteen 6- or 7-inch crepes, or ten to twelve 9- or 10-inch crepes
2 large eggs (1
1 cup milk none
1/3 cup water none
1 cup all-purpose flour, preferably bleached (2 tb Cornstarch)
1/4 teaspoon salt
**2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus 2 or 3 teaspoons butter for coating the pan
In a blender or food processor, blend the eggs, milk, water, flour, salt, and the 2 tablespoons melted butter for 5 seconds, or until smooth. Stir down and repeat if necessary. Or, to mix by hand, sift the flour into a medium bowl and add the salt. Whisk the eggs until blended, mix in the milk and water, and whisk this mixture into the flour and salt; stir in the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (though 2 hours is preferable) or up to 24 hours.
Gently stir the batter if it has separated. Heat a seasoned 6- or 7-inch nonstick crepe pan over medium-high heat until hot. (use a 9- or 10-inch pan for larger crepes.) Coat the pan lightly with butter, lift the pan from the heat, and pour in 2 or 3 tablespoons of batter for a 6- or 7-inch pan, or about 1/4 cup for 9- or 10-inch pan, tilting and rotating the pan to coat the surface. Cook until almost dry on top and lightly browned on the edges, about 1 minutes. Loosen the edges with a metal spatula and flip the crepe over using your fingers or the spatula, then cook the other side for about 15 seconds, or until lightly browned. Turn the crepe out onto a clean tea towel to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping the pan with butter as needed and stacking the crepes as they are cooked.
For serving immediately, cover the crepes with aluminum foil and keep them warm in a preheated 200-degree-F oven. For serving later, wrap them in plastic wrap in quantities intended for each use and slip them in a self-sealing plastic bag. Refrigerate crepes for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months
Cornstarch Crepes: Follow the savory crepe recipe, but replace the 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup cornstarch and add 1/8 teaspoon baking soda.
1/2 tsp sazon; **sub 2 tsp oil for butter
03/13/2007
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Sneak preview of the upcoming recipe book of Fatmah Bahalwan and NCC Team: "60 Foolproof Recipes - Desserts and Drinks"
Pennsylvania Turnpike
World's Greatest Highway
The Highway has been so designed as to be virtually "foolproof" -- no bad curves, no steep grades, no cross traffic. There are seven tunnels on the route at Laurel Hill, Allegheny, Ray's Hill, Sideling, Tuscarora, Kittatinny, and Blue Mountain.
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August 5, 1953 (postmark)
Miss John B. Jones
7470 Walnut Ave
Merchantville, New Jersey
Dear Mother,
The movers are almost finished and we'll be taking off for Carlisle in a few hours. We'll get Feb. & Joy over week-end.
Love, Peggy
Called Foolproof Art. Load a photo. Smear it like mad, then bring out the detail with one finger. I'm having all kinds of fun here!
“If you can solve a problem with a simpler solution lower in the stack, you should. It’s less fragile, more foolproof, and just works.”
I was biking home through Wilder, Vermont, yesterday when I noticed this bright yellow-orange mushroom out of the corner of my eye. I thought "that might be a chicken of the woods." It's growing out of a living oak tree, which apparently is less common (usually they grow from dead wood, stumps and logs), but also lucky (one source warns not to eat these if they are growing from conifers or if you can't be certain of the type of wood). I knocked on the door of the house whose yard this was in, but no answer. I did break off a small piece to bring home for identification. Turns out that proves what an amateur I am -- this is one of the "foolproof four" edible mushrooms that is easiest to identify in North America, the Laetiporus sulphureus or chicken of the woods (aka sulphur mushroom). Once I'd confirmed it through online guides, I cooked up my sample (boiled for a couple minutes then sauteed in olive oil; added a dash of salt when done) and I'll be darned, it really did taste just like chicken! [This photo by Makenna Goodman]