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One of the annoying things about cooking news and entertainment is the tendency for self-styled trend setters to equate food with fashion. Over time, good foods fall out of fashion even though they still taste great, and other foods come into fashion even though they’re not so good. It’s allRead more
Most people seem to equate pizza with Chinese food in the sense that it’s one of those things that’s cheaper and easier to buy from someone else than make at home. That’s not true at all. I can make four 14″ pizzas at home for about $12—that includes all ingredientsRead more
I’ve complained about online recipes before, but there’s another thing that I just don’t understand. When someone writes a recipe, they go to great lengths to document every step. They quantify the ingredients, they explain the steps involved, and, if they go the extra mile, they tell you what canRead more
I grew up in a home where Italian food was on the table several nights per week. There was a big pot of red sauce on the stove most weekends, and our holiday menus featured enough sausage, eggplant, shells/ziti/lasagna, and stuffed artichokes to feed a small army (I have 26Read more
Being a crossword enthusiast and an amateur etymologist, one of my biggest pet peeves is the ubiquity of meaningless and misused words. The English language usurps so many great words and idioms from other languages. It’s a shame when a single word gets bastardized into false meanings, kind of likeRead more
It’s been a few months since the wife and I cut the cable cord. We’ve gotten into a new groove with media consumption and I thought I’d post an update for those who are considering making the move. Plus, everyone who comes over to our house wants to know allRead more
Here’s a six-minute video from Mental Floss debunking 50 common misconceptions. I’ve encountered most of these misconceptions at some point in my life, mostly in elementary school. Sadly, I was taught several of these by my teachers. I don’t usually share stuff like this, but I got a kick outRead more
I’ve implemented my own weight management program. Not that long ago, I spent some time on the 4 Hour Body Diet (4HB). 4HB is designed to put your metabolism into temporary overdrive through frequent ingestion of high-protein foods. That approach is great if you’re hoping drop a few pounds beforeRead more
One thing I’ve never understood is the snobbery that comes from self-styled early adopters. They go on and on about how cool something is until they convince others that they’re right. Then others start talking about it, and the early adopters think it’s not cool anymore. Nothing about the product/serviceRead more
Like I’ve said before, I think the internet is one of the most useful tools mankind has ever invented, along with fire-on-demand and Scotch whiskey. I was talking with a coworker the other day about how the internet has changed the way people think and interact. We can literally conjureRead more
My job involves staying up to date with social media trends. As part of that effort, I keep a Hobby Blog. It’s mostly a public scrapbook for my friends and family. I also keep a travelogue of my outdoor adventures at C.C. Hikes.
