Things I tripped over on my way to the internet

This reminded me of these awesome pretzel-like things Stacy made the other day. I love when she send...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:07 -0800

This reminded me of these awesome pretzel-like things Stacy made the other day. I love when she send me pictures of the stuff she makes (despite taking care of two kids!) while I’m at work!

Here’s the recipe she used. (You can change the language in the left sidebar.) She made some with ham and cheese and some with cinnamon and raisins.

911 call about elephants. “Like, the ones from, like, the...

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:04:56 -0700

911 call about elephants. “Like, the ones from, like, the circus?”

How could I not reblog this? via davereed

My new desktop background from Wall Street Journal’s...

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:39:06 -0700

My new desktop background from Wall Street Journal’s Pictures of the Day

In Defense of Pie

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:49:57 -0700

In Defense of Pie:

I’ve always liked pie over cake for my birthday. Good to know I’m not alone. (Meant to post this last week, been saving it for a while.)

notakeout

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:04:54 -0700

notakeout:

This is a great idea. Every day, a whole step-by-step meal plan including shopping list. Sign up by email or RSS. (The RSS feed is a bit hard to find. It’s here.)

Bonus points: Bittman!

Laptop battery myths

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:59:40 -0700

Laptop battery myths:

Good info on how your laptop battery actually works.

"It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and Christians like Arthur Guinness—as..."

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:52:00 -0700

“It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and Christians like Arthur Guinness—as well as monks and even evangelical churches—brewed beer to offer a healthier alternative to the poisonous waters and liquors of the times.”

- The Search for God and Guinness (Hardcover): A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield | Book | Thomas Nelson | Publisher of Christian Products via @esaukessler (un)

Extreme Frugality : gourmet.com

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:36:21 -0700

Extreme Frugality : gourmet.com:

This whole series has been great but this most recent entry is a particularly good one.

Is Bologna the New Bacon? - Slashfood Fried Bologna Biscuit?...

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:17:27 -0700

Is Bologna the New Bacon? - Slashfood

Fried Bologna Biscuit? Yes please!

I'm not sure which news I'm more impressed by

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:40:55 -0700

Real-Life R.O.U.S. Found)in an extinct volcano crater in Papua New Guinea.

BBC’s video player goes up to 11.

"None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing."

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0700

“None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing.”

- FRANKLIN

Picasa Help, Tutorials, and Videos by Geeks on Tour

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:21:30 -0700

Picasa Help, Tutorials, and Videos by Geeks on Tour :

Some good info here. If you haven’t already tried Picasa (free software from Google for managing photos) you should check it out.

"Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it moves stones, it charms brutes. Enthusiasm is the genius..."

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0700

“Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it moves stones, it charms brutes. Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.”

- LYTTON

Trends from Friends - The Steve Rubel Lifestream

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:24:46 -0700

Trends from Friends - The Steve Rubel Lifestream:

Interesting observations about social media trends. Here’s the key quote:

“However, as everything becomes more social I believe there will be a boom in curation technologies that help us find the signal in the noise. These apps will help us spot trends from friends.”

This is so wrong and also so right. Zucchini Weenie: Intriguing...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:24:46 -0700

This is so wrong and also so right. Zucchini Weenie: Intriguing Fair Fusion or Just Odd?, via Al Dente

Al Dente: The 10 Essential Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:23:10 -0700

Al Dente: The 10 Essential Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger:

I can’t find anything wrong with any of these. Except maybe #2. Would you add anything?

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs. My mom used to make exactly this. via...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:21:00 -0700

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs. My mom used to make exactly this. via NYTimes.com - United Tastes - Mexican vs. American Hot Dogs

"[T]he state fair is … . like junk food Christmas."

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:33:00 -0700

“[T]he state fair is … . like junk food Christmas.”

- sac-eats in Your State Fair Dining Guide-Part 1

Here’s a lesson in how to take something basic and make it...

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:12:01 -0700

Here’s a lesson in how to take something basic and make it awesome. Corn chowder is pretty basic, right? Now add chipotle and fresh basil. Awesome, right? via ffffood

30 Classic Games for Simple Outdoor Play

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:35:05 -0700

30 Classic Games for Simple Outdoor Play:

Looks like a good list.