Amateur Bartending and Czech-Inspired Cocktails
This past weekend, my inlaws hosted a birthday party for my wife’s grandfather, who turns 104 this week. I was asked if […]
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Fleeing is the problem?
This story in the Times Union last week is a typical example of a widespread problem. Why is the news (and the […]
Read moreDistancing from Meta
I wrote previously about my approach to using Meta platforms (Instagram and Facebook, specifically). A recent article by the excellent team at […]
Read moreLeases and Independent Businesses
The Albany Business Review reported yesterday that Rare Form Brewing in downtown Troy will be closing temporarily while they find and move […]
Read moreGreen Cocktails
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and I’m looking to hold onto anything fun these days, so I thought I’d see if I could come up with a green cocktail.
Read moreIt’s a little troubling that any sheriff would want to hire an ex-prison guard they know was fired for walking out (illegally) […]
Read moreToday’s Bake
Another attempt at Paul Hollywood’s Basic White Bread. This time, I used only King Arthur’s bread flour. Unfortunately, I wasn’t paying attention […]
Read moreCocktail: A La Louisiane
In recognition of Mardi Gras this past Tuesday, and National Absinthe Day this past Wednesday (March 5), today’s cocktail is an A La Louisiane (also sometimes called a De La Louisiane).
Read moreYesterday’s Bake
Yesterday, I made Paul Hollywood’s Basic White Bread. I generally prefer whole wheat, but this was for my kids to make sandwiches […]
Read moreClimate Resilience
I’d like to see this effort coupled with some meaningful steps to slow climate change. Maybe it could be paid for by […]
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