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- Food
Mochiko Chicken
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- Technology
- Technology
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- Auto
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- Weddings
- Weddings
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- Music
- Music
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Candy Distribution Halloween 2020
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- Food
- Food
Mochiko Chicken
Mochiko chicken is almost like karaage chicken but more Hawaiian style. Mochiko chicken's start is mainly rice flour. Here's a recipe for mochiko chicken. Ingredients Chicken...FoodBBQ Butcher Paper Wrap
To wrap or not to wrap. That is the question but more importantly, what to wrap with. Pork ribs are a definite foil. Beef...FoodHow to Make a Pizza Crust with Live Yeast Starter
Making pizza from scratch is a rewarding experience, especially if you are using a live yeast starter to create the crust. The hearty flavor...
- Tools
- Tools
Canada Post Codes to City Providence
Thanks to Ray who sent me the data. Ray saw the post on US zip codes to city and provided me the data to...ToolsSmith & Wesson Bullseye Throwing Knives
Just a quick note for intro to knife throwing knives. The Smith and Wesson Bullseye series is a great set and it won't hurt...ToolsF Dick! Red Spirit Chef
There are groups of chefs who live and die by F. Dick knives. The F stands for Friedrich. F. Dick is a German company...ToolsWork From Home, School From Home Nightmares
Not sure how you are coping with working from home and schooling from home. We have at least 1 Zoom session going on between...ToolsHalloween 2020 and COVID
Not sure how Halloween will work this year but it is good to know that companies like Hershey are putting out maps to show...
- Technology
- Technology
Eight Ways To Remain Engaged When Working Remotely
The world is handling lockdown confusion, pandemic issues, and job loss. Everywhere in the world has handled some kind of reduction in productivity in the...TechnologyAdd Power to Your Couch
While shopping for couches I discovered a whole new world of power...electrical power where you can charge your phone and other devices. This feature...TechnologyNikwax
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- Auto
- Auto
Financing A Car The Usual And Unusual Ways
You’ve seen a new car you’d like to drive but you just don’t have the raw cash to buy it from the showroom. Fine,...AutoOne Year Ago Today
Just realized that a year ago today I was preparing for Miata Reunion. Here is my car next to one of the Flyin' Miata...AutoFound a Cool Spot to Take a Picture
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Scenario 2018 Mazda MX-5 Installed catch can around 7,000 miles. Checked the catch can at 10,000 miles, it was pretty empty. Now about 20,0000 miles the "catch can"...
- Weddings
- Weddings
Most Romantic Destinations in Europe
Traveling is the only thing you spend money on that makes you richer in the end. Sounds funny, but it’s true. Even if you’re...WeddingsHow to Plan a Wedding – “New Normal” Guide
Whether the unpredictable pandemic situation will improve around the globe or not is something we cannot know for sure. However, one thing is certain,...Weddings3 Unconventional Choices You Can Make For Your Wedding
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Every bride wants to be the fairest and most glamorous of them all on her wedding day. She wants to wear a dress that...
- Music
- Music
Boss Katana-100/212 MkII 2×12″ 100-watt Combo Amp
Need a great amp? The Boss Katana series is a great combo amp for small gigs or big gigs. There are built in voicings...VideoIbanez 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...VideoRobert 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...
- General
- General
Candy Distribution Halloween 2020
Burton, the Social Distancing Candy Snake: Saving Trick-or-Treating in COVID Times We created a candy distribution system for Halloween to help aid in social...General3D Mask Bracket Inner Support Frame
Are you having difficulty breathing and talking through your mask? Or do you find yourself with fogged up glasses while wearing a mask? Here's a...GeneralWhat is double-masking?
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There are small things in the world that can help your day go 100 times better. One of them is leaving a note to...GeneralHow 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,...
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