I’m not the guy you want to play in Trivial Pursuit or Trivia Crack. I’m a storehouse of information that is marginally useful. Ask my kids…I know some of the weirdest stuff. Part of my success is because I constantly collect things for later review. Upon discovering the Evernote web clipper I went wild. I clip from the browser and use the iOS share sheet mercilessly. … [Read more...]
🛠Tools & Gadgets – Proper Knife Technique
There is a pervasive assumption in society that everybody who has a kitchen knows how to use their knives. It’s dangerous in the literal sense, since you can hurt yourself if you don’t have proper knife technique. More importantly, your kitchen chores of chopping and slicing are vastly more difficult if you don’t know what you’re doing. I’ll freely admit that I was a weird kid: … [Read more...]
📖Review – Weber’s Real Grilling
Spring came to Kansas for a weekend, made a mess of things, and then left for other digs. Now we’re apparently in the throws of summer and I’m already behind on everything I’m supposed to be doing outdoors. That includes having my grill ready. Right now I’m taking a break from rehabbing the grill and musing about all the different things I want to cook. My go-to resource has … [Read more...]
A Hectic Clan Wedding Reception
Life used to be so simple. You finished high school, went to college, graduated, started your adult job, got married, bought a house, and had kids. For my parents that was the way it was done. In that exact order. For many in my generation the steps were slightly modified, but generally the same. I had this unrealistic expectation that my kids would go through this … [Read more...]
Are Frozen Vegetables OK To Buy?
Your Mom was right, eating more vegetables is a good thing! But let’s face it…buying fresh vegetables can drain your wallet. It’s hard enough to live on a budget, but then you’re expected to eat healthy too. That’s a tall order. Over the years I’ve always made the assumption that frozen veggies were vastly inferior to their fresh counterparts. It seemed reasonable that fresh … [Read more...]