While making gyoza Sunday evening, I played with my spouse’s digital camera to show the process involved. The only change in the previous recipe is the addition of 1/3 pound of ground pork. I’m using pre-made wrappers to save time. This particular brand is smaller and thinner than I’d prefer. Making wrappers from scratch is […]
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It’s a-l-i-v-e (File photo) Growing fungoids to do my baking bidding is about as close as I’ll ever get to being an intergalactic overlord. So, with vernal equuinox approaching and temperatures warming, I cranked up the sourdough starter production. I found an envelope of dried “Giza” variety on the bottommost shelf of my refrigerator —
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I know this sounds weird, but I’m excited about my new work commute. I’ll save at least 40 minutes a day by not having to navigate the morass near Redmond. Best of all, my new commute is essentially part one of what I was doing two years ago. I stocked my office with a change
Our friend Amy, who’s the heart and soul of our Camp Fire chapter, solicited ideas for an Arbor Day project. Someone suggested building bat houses. After some investigation, this seemed relatively straightforward project for the kids to undertake. (I think this model was similar in scope.) Some materials were purchased. Meanwhile, she called the local
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During my brief “down time,” I attended to a pent up home improvement chore – cleaning the downstairs carpets. Ever since the kids became mobile, prolific artists, the carpets have been subjected to unspeakable abuse. Milk has been spilt, soil has been grounded in, and dry erase marker has embellished. I’m not a neat freak,
My soon-to-be-former* work laptop is perpetually bogged down each day by the impossible trinity+ of software applications: eTrust anti-virus, Outlook, and Instant Messenger. I knew I had a meeting in 20 minutes, but couldn’t remember where. Twenty minutes is just long enough to let the machine get its morning regimen of disk-thrashing, cpu-spinning calisthenics, after
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Over 110 people turned out for Saturday’s Seattle Randonneur 100k Populaire, nearly double the attendance for last year’ event. The day’s totals: 65.8 miles, 2,980′ elevation gain, five Clif bars, a muffin, and tall mocha. We started at the Red Hook Brewery, in Woodinville. I don’t think anyone has actually asked for permission for us
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Today’s dinner… Chicken Marsala — takes about half an hour to make, with minimal interaction. Feeds three. 1/4 C Flour 1 t paprika 2 skinless, boneless, featherless chicken breasts 2 T canola oil 3/4 C marsala 3/4 C chicken stock, skim fat from top 2 t lemon juice 3/4 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced thinly 1/2