Halfway
So. Birthdays. There are many like it, but this one is mine. Based on entirely anecdotal evidence and a sample size that’s roughly the size of my family, I’m about halfway. Halfway through a life. It sounds so melodramatic. Well, … Continued
How Chocolate Is Made
From bean to your mouth, how delicious chocolate is made. I grew up in the city, but I had relatives who farmed, so I’m not one of those people who thought that food magically showed up in the grocery store. … Continued
Hurricane Season Preparations
The Gulf Coast is well into Hurricane Season. Are you prepared? Here in Texas, hurricane season is kind of a big deal. And, with global climate change making tropical storms more frequent and more severe, it’s getting to be a … Continued
Are We Becoming Obsolete?
There’s lots of talk in the news of artificial intelligence replacing humans. I don’t put much stock in it though, because, frankly, we are a ways off from that becoming a reasonable and less expensive alternative to most jobs humans … Continued
Aerial View
One more aerial view thing next week and I’ll have an actual theme for the month. Once upon a time, I used to watch a lot of the food and restaurant related reality television that seemed to run on the … Continued
Uncle Walt’s Health Tips for Men
Seriously, health tips from Walt Whitman himself. I think about health a lot, because I’m overweight. My cardiologist would like me to lose at least 20 pounds, preferably more. He just doesn’t quite buy that my wife, being a good … Continued
Upgrade Your Instant Noodles
I love ramen noodles, much to my blushing bride’s chagrin. I never understood what the stigma around eating instant ramen was all about. Â I love instant ramen! Â I’ve tried lots of different varieties, but mostly for flavor ideas. Â Maybe it’s … Continued
Prison Diet
Here’s another reason not to break the law; prison food. Seriously, this stuff is amazing. Â And, not in a good way. On the other hand, as brutal as it may seem, it does seem like it would make a pretty … Continued
Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane season started on Monday, June First. Are you ready? Here in Texas, hurricane season is kind of a big deal. Â Or, at least, it is to this kid from the Heartland. Â Of course, most of the time, we have … Continued
More DIY Japanese food
Although, I suppose it doesn’t have to be Japanese… I’m talking about bento, in this case. Since I seem to be switching between photography links and talking about Japanese food, I thought I’d just go ahead and keep that up. … Continued
