Two Guys Brought in by the Cops
I heard an overhead announcement for assistance to the ambulance bay and went out to see if I could help. […]
Emily and Gordon’s Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
A few weeks ago, the newspaper had three recipes billed as their favorite chocolate chip cookies. Of course, I took
Black and Blue
Becca, one of my blog’s closest followers, asked for a black and blue bag. I was not sure how it
Struck by Lightening
This is a story of a patient I took care of in the intensive care unit (ICU) during my training.
Diane’s Flower Bag
Hilary came up with the idea of the flower. Of course, I stole it. Now, lots of people who already
Momofuku Blueberry and Cream Cookies
Source: Momofuku Milk Bar as printed in September 2010 issue of Bon Appetit Milk Crumbs: Ingredients: ¾ cup nonfat
From Nice to Nasty
The psychiatric emergency department at our hospital notified us they were sending a patient with chest pain. Everyone who recognized
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies
Recipe By: My daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, sent this to me. It can be found all over the Internet Ingredients: 2 cups
Two People Unhappy with My Explanations
One of the most important things I do as an emergency physician is reassure people. True, I occasionally do something
Hershey’s Toffee Oat Cookies
What? Hershey’s with no chocolate? Yes, but the recipe uses the Hershey Foods name brands for toffee chips and coconut
Black Bag with an Orange Flower
Sue, a nurse in our ED, asked me for a black bag with an orange flower. I told her, “No
You Were Bitten Where?
Not G-Rated My patient was a 39-year-old man who presented in police custody. He wouldn’t talk to me but the
Chocolate Nutella Caramel Filled Cookies
These are a bit tricky and it takes some work to keep the caramel inside the dough. I don’t
Hip Bag
Again, inspiration from Montreal. When we were poking around in shops there, we were looking at various bags. One inspired
Hawaiian Turtle Cookies
Recipe Adapted from: Home-Tested Cookie Recipes Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour, 15.75 ounces ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder
Aspiration of a Scalp Abscess
I went to see a 31-year-old man who was complaining of headaches and a bump on his scalp just above
Happy Utah Bag Owners
Uncle Boyd and Aunt Betty Uncle Leonard Bruce and Sandy Chip and Debbie Christy. Where is Keoki?
Where’s the rest of it?
I pick up the chart of a man in his early forties. “Rectal pain” is the chief complaint. When I enter
Pistachio Ice Cream Cookies
Recipe Adapted from: Home-Tested Cookie Recipes Ingredients: 2½ cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 cup butter,
Orange Slice Cookies
Again, another cookie with a signature weird ingredient. When baked for 12 minutes, they were cooked but not browned. In
Vertical Strips with Pocket on Back
Sandy asked for a vertical bag with a pocket on the back. I made it like the bag I take
How Many Times Can You Fall Off a Ladder?
While Chair of our department, I had occasion to review the medical records of one of our patients. This review
Oatmeal Double Chocolate Cookies
Recipe By: Nob Hill Magazine Serving Size: 60 cookies Ingredients: 1 pound butter, softened 1½ cups brown sugar 2 large eggs
How Many Strap?
I took a couple of nights off last week. I went mountain biking in the Sierras with my friend, Rick.
I’m Going to Die
“Doctor? I’m going to die.” I don’t know if she feels it from within herself or if she reads it
Momofuku Milk Bar Compost Cookies
When you have a famous restaurant with interesting food, your recipes and knock-offs appear all over the Internet. I have
Keep Your Poisons Safe
When I was a resident at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, I took care of a young man who came