2012
Jarritos’ New Ad Campaign – This Assumes They Had A Previous Strategy
I love colorful sugary fluids just as much as the next guy, but I can honestly say I’ve never had a Jarrito. I do feel it has a certain cult status that needs to be embraced. No longer just an [...]
2012
Hot Cocoa On a Stick – Instant Chocolate’s Gonna Get Ya
Now this is a cool gift idea. I think it should come with a flask of bourbon though. Perfect for cold nights or after shoveling the walk, and probably a fun activity to do with kids. A chocolatey mess is [...]
2012
Drew’s Famous Paella Recipe
It’s best to have a paella pan, or a deep pan that you can sauté and bake with, but if you don’t have one you can do the first part in a pot, and then transfer to a glass baking [...]
2011
Touring: The Bully Boy Distillers | Chowder
Will and Dave Willis, two brothers from Shearborn, Mass, have opened up a craft distillery in Roxbury, Mass. Bully Boy Distilleries produces USDA certified organic wheat flour Vodka, Rum and Whiskey. I’m still amazed by all of these micro [...]
2011
Jim Dandy be Dammed!! – Friendly’s Bankruptcy Filing Imminent
Friendly’s in Mt Kisco was a frequent destination in my teens. While I am now aware of the dietary bomb that is the Friendly’s menu, I will miss knowing that I will never be able to partake in a quart [...]
2011
Brooklyn’s First Gin Distillery Since Prohibition
Made by Hand / No 1 The Distiller from Made by Hand on Vimeo. I’m quitting my job and opening up a distillery. Who’s coming with me? The still that he has is called a column still and results in [...]
2011
DIY Coffee Roasting With An Air Popcorn Popper
This looks fun! One of the local health food store sells un roasted beans. Maybe the local thrift shop has a popper? Via: Boing Boing | How-To: Roast Coffee with a Popcorn Popper You Also Might Enjoy:CHOW Tip: Make a [...]
2011
CHOW Tip: Make a Crazy Striped Omelet
If the simple omelettes in my previous post weren’t complex enough for you, then you’re sure to love this recipe that include nitrous charged scrambled eggs, clarified butter, and striping of mushroom paste. Maxime Bilet, coauthor of the epic 2,400-page [...]
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