My future brother-in-law Chris pointed out that we’re getting so used to well-designed objects (thanks Apple) that, when something isn’t well designed, it sticks out like a sore thumb. While putting the roast in the oven, it became abundantly clear to me that ovens need some fresh thought. The design hasn’t really changed in what [...]
I’ve been doing a small bit of cooking in the last week. Results: Samoa Cookie Bars: OK, but unsatisfying. Too much caramel, and the shortbread came out too cakey. Potato Curry: Fail. I tried re-creating an accidental success from a ski trip many years ago. Not good, not good at all. Anyone remember how we [...]
On Friday night, Kim and I had the great pleasure of eating at the Mini-Bar by José Andrés. A six-seat dining experience nestled within Café Atlantico, Kim had to work a bit to get reservations (call one month in advance @10 am). We were rewarded for our efforts by a 28-course tasting menu of “molecular [...]
Just a quick update after one week of the New Year, and 1001 days. With 7 days down, I’ve managed to knock-off a couple of minor items from the 101, mostly just buying small stuff around the house. A quck trip to Ikea and the local big-box home stores yielded a $50 faux-persian rug for [...]
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