Barley Mushroom Soup

In a large, heavy soup pot, combine 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained, 1/2 cup diced carrots and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until the barley is just tender but not mushy, about 30 [...]

Brain Teaser

If Debbie is 10, Victoria is 20, and Ken and Tom are both 5, how old is Jessica using the same system and logic?  Answer tomorrow.