Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
Today as I was snacking on some tortilla chips and guacamole, I noticed that the chip bag bragged that it only had four ingredients. Intrigued, I turned it over to see what those ingredients were. “Corn flour, vegetable oil, salt, and water.” Pretty simple. And it makes sense that those ingredients are all you would Read More …
A few weeks ago, I baked a cake for my friend’s birthday. His choice – a chocolate mousse cake – was something I had never made before. As part of the recipe, I had to melt some chocolate chips. One of the most common ways of doing this is by using a double boiler. To Read More …
The year is 1800. It’s been a rather dry summer. Crossing the Alps has been arduous, but you’ve made it. The Austrians weren’t expecting such a daring move, and you’ve had great success in your battles so far. Then, one evening, as you are on your way to Marengo, Emperor Napoleon himself visits your camp Read More …
For many years, I have worked hard to be very attentive of my surroundings and to notice things. That is a very broad statement, but I am always on the lookout for various things. For example, noticing where fire extinguishers / AEDs / exits are in a building. If I’m at my home or place Read More …
Despite some unexpected difficulty in my travel plans, I did manage to make it back to Albuquerque just before the massive cold wave hit Washington. At this time of year, it’s especially nice to curl up by the fire, maybe under a blanket, and enjoy a nice hot cup of…Dr. Pepper. Yes, that’s right, hot Read More …
One of the great things about living up in the Pacific Northwest is that we have lots of good Asian food. This week I went to a couple of really great places while visiting with some friends. However, things are a little bit different once you start getting east of the Cascades. In particular, where Read More …
As a kid, I grew up watching the Food Network. Through it, chefs like Alton Brown, Emeril Lagasse, Rachael Ray, Mario Batali, and others inspired a lifelong love of cooking in me. Unfortunately, as with many channels, the educational content in it has taken a nosedive in favor of competition shows. Nowadays it seems like Read More …
So this week I finally visited the optometrist for the first time in a while. Got an updated prescription, and was happy to find that my eyes haven’t changed too much. I mean, they’re already pretty bad to begin with. Maybe it’s because I didn’t eat enough carrots as a kid? I’m sure that many Read More …
Nothing beats a delicious pizza hot from the oven. But do you know who first invented this miracle food? Read on to find out! Read More …