Bill Kaysing is like the coolest person who ever existed -- even cooler than Mulder and Sculley. One day he took a look at his life in the Rocketdyne rut and he said, "Expletive deleted this!" To the best of my knowledge, he is still alive and close to 80. He has been called the father of the "we never went to the moon" theory. Freelance X-filer or not, Kaysing is one heck of a practical hippie. Want to eat cheap, live on a houseboat, treat your arthritis with DMSO, and hang around a natural "hot springs" in the great American Northwest? Bill Kaysing is your man, and I'm obviously a big fan. Buy this cookbook and learn the techniques for saving big money on groceries FOR LIFE. If they taught this stuff in the public schools, the grocery stores would be broke already!
As for the moon thing, I have to admit that sometimes I wonder. We could do it with 1969 technology but we couldn't afford to do it with 2002 technology...hmmm. It's worth thinking about anyway, just to keep your mind aware of the fact that hey, guess what, propaganda happens and the government has been known to spin a tall tale from time to time.
I haven't yet found a Bill Kaysing website. When I do, I will add it to my cookbook. You need to buy this book! It will save you cash dollars! Go to Amazon.com right now and get the book to save you thousands.
Index to the recipes:
Important Note: I do not receive any money from Amazon or the Kaysings for recommending this book. I call 'em as I see 'em! These recipes are copyrighted by the Kaysings. If you would like to use them for any commercial purpose, I strongly suggest getting in touch with them through the publisher, so that you can arrange for the proper purchase of the rights you would like to use. Did I say yet that you should buy this book? Buy this book! You will gain lifelong skills in finding and preparing good, cheap, healthy food.
It's winter. You're broke. No job, no source of money in sight. Yet you must eat -- and it will have to be something you can buy with the spare change you found walking down the street. Voila!
A lower fat alternative which tastes way better than frozen French fries.
"Chill strips in ice water to crisp. Drain and dry. Spread strips in one layer on pan. Sprinkle with oil and shake pan to distribute oil evenly. Bake at 450o F until golden brown and tender, about 40 minutes. (Note: Often they cook more quickly, if you cut skinnier strips, so keep an eye on them.) Turn frequently. Sprinkle salt/paprika to taste."
I also like these with a little Tony Chachere's.
"Slice eggplant about 1/4 inch thick. Dip in beaten egg to which a bit of basil, oregano, or other seasoning has been added. Saute' in butter (Note: I prefer olive oil.) and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Note: Minestrone is a sort of Italian version of "protest soup." You know, it's the end of the week, and everything in the refrigerator that doesn't protest goes into the soup! This recipe can be endlessly tinkered with. I like vegetable or chicken broth instead of the water. Cooked dry beans are always a nice addition, too. The sprinkling cheese doesn't have to be Romano; it can be Parmesan or even Mozzarella. The possibilities are endless.
