- Food
- Food
Today’s Winner
Just finished a lobster feast at New England Lobster in Burlingame, California. Many of you read about the 15-pound lobster. It was not a...FoodTruffle Shiso Poke
Just experimenting...but I love it when an experiment turns into something great. This poke had a bright citrus woody flavor. Ingredients 1 pound of tuna 1/4 onion 2...FoodTomahawk Steak
I saw it so I had to get it. Pan sear around 350 degrees on each side for 20 minutes to make a crust. Heat...FoodPan Seared Scallops in Ponzu Sauce
Pan sear your scallops. Make sure they are dry on the outside. Lightly salt them. Sear on each side for 3 minutes. Top with your...
- Tools
- Tools
Rocketbook Panda
I love my Rocketbook Project Management and Cornell Notes pages. I just saw the Rocketbook Panda Planner and thought I'd give it a try. So...ToolsCase Astronaut M-1 Knife
The handle is a smooth White Synthetic and is built for everyday use and maintains a consistent color throughout. The blade is 11.75 inches,...ToolsWicked Edge – Knife Sharpener
Every knife owner has a preference for the angle of their blades. My angles are higher for my bushcraft/outdoor/edc knives at 20 to 35...ToolsTableau Datepart
I had a funky import into Tableau from Excel where my time entry where 1:23 turned into December 31, 1898 0:01:23 AM. For my...ToolsBugout by Benchmade
Here's a quick side-by-side comparison of the Benchmade Bugout and Bushcrafter. During these COVID times, one might lean more towards the Bushcrafter for its...
- Technology
- Technology
Nikwax
Nikwax has been my choice of cleaning my backpack for over 10 years. Most of the other cleaners out there seem to change the...TechnologySamsung UV Sterilizer With Wireless Charging Review
I received my UV Sterilizer With Wireless Charging in the mail yesterday. With COVID around I'm a little more aware of bacteria and viruses...TechnologyAnimal Crossing: How to Escape Wasps
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Just got my new Samsung Note20 Ultra yesterday. I know it's hot outside but the phone got as high as 107 degrees! Does anyone...TechnologyGalaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the latest flagship phone from Samsung. The edge that the Note series has over the S series...
- Auto
- Auto
S2000 Glove Box Organizer
Just highlighting this glove box organizer for the S2000 made by Modify Products. They seem to have other items for sale that fit this...AutoESCA AUTOX Sears Pointless
Here's some footage from my autocross with ESCA at Sonoma Raceway. My times were around 55 seconds. To compare, some Porches were around 55...AutoVoodoo vs Raceseng
Does the weight of shift knobs matter? I'm at about 18,000 miles on my MX-5. I swapped out of the OEM knob around 2,000 miles...AutoSave Your Tires from Wear and Tear
To best save your automobile's tires from wear and tear you want to make sure you align them properly. Due to bumps, holes, and...
- Weddings
- Weddings
3 Unconventional Choices You Can Make For Your Wedding
Are you starting to think about planning your wedding? If so, then you have a lot of choices ahead of you. You might already be...Weddings7 Reasons You Need A Wedding Planner For Your Special Day
Wondering if you need a wedding planner for your special day? You probably feel you’ve got what it takes to plan your wedding since...WeddingsTop 10 Filipino Wedding Gown Designers
Every bride wants to be the fairest and most glamorous of them all on her wedding day. She wants to wear a dress that...WeddingsKeep the Bride Calm
The day of a wedding can be stressful. The bride's mind has gone from the planning stage to the execution. This stage can be...WeddingsGuide to Being an Awesome Maid of Honor or Bridesmaid: How Not to Mess Up Your Best Friend’s Wedding
Just released. Brides have cried to me because they have a lot to do but don't know where to turn. I ask about their...
- Music
- Music
Ibanez SRSC805 Cerro Single Cut Bass Guitar Review
5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, Poplar Burl Top, 5-piece Maple/Purpleheart Neck, Purpleheart Fingerboard, and Bartolini Pickups. Okay, I'm done. All those specs point...MusicRobert Cray Best Blues
Going back to one of my favorite NPR studio sets. No words to explain but I definitely helps brighten the mood during this COVID...MusicCountryman H6
I don’t get to play with headset microphones as much but when I do, I totally enjoy it. Well, I guess it’s more about...MusicNew Artist: Charlotte Day Wilson
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- General
- General
How to Check Your Air Quality in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has hourly air quality reports. Check your specific area for air quality before going out. Soot,...GeneralYeti Rambler Review
I was only able to survive this past heatwave with my new Yeti Rambler. The Yeti Rambler kept my liquids cold. The best feature? Every...GeneralHow to Stain Wood
Well, maybe more about what to really do before doing a project on staining. Take off the old finish. Figure out if you're dealing...GeneralEasy Bay Center for the Performing Arts Fall Gala 2020
Hi everyone! The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts has made such a tremendous impact on my family and thousands of families in...GeneralBest Time to Shop at Costco
There are few people who know that the trick to shopping at Costco is to go early in the morning about 30 minutes before...
- Food
- Food
Today’s Winner
Just finished a lobster feast at New England Lobster in Burlingame, California. Many of you read about the 15-pound lobster. It was not a...FoodTruffle Shiso Poke
Just experimenting...but I love it when an experiment turns into something great. This poke had a bright citrus woody flavor. Ingredients 1 pound of tuna 1/4 onion 2...FoodTomahawk Steak
I saw it so I had to get it. Pan sear around 350 degrees on each side for 20 minutes to make a crust. Heat...FoodPan Seared Scallops in Ponzu Sauce
Pan sear your scallops. Make sure they are dry on the outside. Lightly salt them. Sear on each side for 3 minutes. Top with your...
- Tools
- Tools
Rocketbook Panda
I love my Rocketbook Project Management and Cornell Notes pages. I just saw the Rocketbook Panda Planner and thought I'd give it a try. So...ToolsCase Astronaut M-1 Knife
The handle is a smooth White Synthetic and is built for everyday use and maintains a consistent color throughout. The blade is 11.75 inches,...ToolsWicked Edge – Knife Sharpener
Every knife owner has a preference for the angle of their blades. My angles are higher for my bushcraft/outdoor/edc knives at 20 to 35...ToolsTableau Datepart
I had a funky import into Tableau from Excel where my time entry where 1:23 turned into December 31, 1898 0:01:23 AM. For my...ToolsBugout by Benchmade
Here's a quick side-by-side comparison of the Benchmade Bugout and Bushcrafter. During these COVID times, one might lean more towards the Bushcrafter for its...
- Technology
- Technology
Nikwax
Nikwax has been my choice of cleaning my backpack for over 10 years. Most of the other cleaners out there seem to change the...TechnologySamsung UV Sterilizer With Wireless Charging Review
I received my UV Sterilizer With Wireless Charging in the mail yesterday. With COVID around I'm a little more aware of bacteria and viruses...TechnologyAnimal Crossing: How to Escape Wasps
If you don't have a net, just run into the water. Just make sure to wear a wetsuit first. #animalcrossingTechnologySamsung Note20 Ultra Gets Hot!!!
Just got my new Samsung Note20 Ultra yesterday. I know it's hot outside but the phone got as high as 107 degrees! Does anyone...TechnologyGalaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the latest flagship phone from Samsung. The edge that the Note series has over the S series...
- Auto
- Auto
S2000 Glove Box Organizer
Just highlighting this glove box organizer for the S2000 made by Modify Products. They seem to have other items for sale that fit this...AutoESCA AUTOX Sears Pointless
Here's some footage from my autocross with ESCA at Sonoma Raceway. My times were around 55 seconds. To compare, some Porches were around 55...AutoVoodoo vs Raceseng
Does the weight of shift knobs matter? I'm at about 18,000 miles on my MX-5. I swapped out of the OEM knob around 2,000 miles...AutoSave Your Tires from Wear and Tear
To best save your automobile's tires from wear and tear you want to make sure you align them properly. Due to bumps, holes, and...
- Weddings
- Weddings
3 Unconventional Choices You Can Make For Your Wedding
Are you starting to think about planning your wedding? If so, then you have a lot of choices ahead of you. You might already be...Weddings7 Reasons You Need A Wedding Planner For Your Special Day
Wondering if you need a wedding planner for your special day? You probably feel you’ve got what it takes to plan your wedding since...WeddingsTop 10 Filipino Wedding Gown Designers
Every bride wants to be the fairest and most glamorous of them all on her wedding day. She wants to wear a dress that...WeddingsKeep the Bride Calm
The day of a wedding can be stressful. The bride's mind has gone from the planning stage to the execution. This stage can be...WeddingsGuide to Being an Awesome Maid of Honor or Bridesmaid: How Not to Mess Up Your Best Friend’s Wedding
Just released. Brides have cried to me because they have a lot to do but don't know where to turn. I ask about their...
- Music
- Music
Ibanez SRSC805 Cerro Single Cut Bass Guitar Review
5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, Poplar Burl Top, 5-piece Maple/Purpleheart Neck, Purpleheart Fingerboard, and Bartolini Pickups. Okay, I'm done. All those specs point...MusicRobert Cray Best Blues
Going back to one of my favorite NPR studio sets. No words to explain but I definitely helps brighten the mood during this COVID...MusicCountryman H6
I don’t get to play with headset microphones as much but when I do, I totally enjoy it. Well, I guess it’s more about...MusicNew Artist: Charlotte Day Wilson
I'm not sure what's going on and I don't quite know where I am but I feel a little bit more self-aware? For the...
- General
- General
How to Check Your Air Quality in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has hourly air quality reports. Check your specific area for air quality before going out. Soot,...GeneralYeti Rambler Review
I was only able to survive this past heatwave with my new Yeti Rambler. The Yeti Rambler kept my liquids cold. The best feature? Every...GeneralHow to Stain Wood
Well, maybe more about what to really do before doing a project on staining. Take off the old finish. Figure out if you're dealing...GeneralEasy Bay Center for the Performing Arts Fall Gala 2020
Hi everyone! The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts has made such a tremendous impact on my family and thousands of families in...GeneralBest Time to Shop at Costco
There are few people who know that the trick to shopping at Costco is to go early in the morning about 30 minutes before...
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