… Or any brûlée, really. Here’s a question that no one but really bored engineers probably have: Can a heat gun be used as a tool for culinary creation? Specifically, confections. On paper, it seems plausible since the temperature at the operational end of a heat gun can be in excess of a thousand degrees […]
I have a problem recreationally growing herbs in my apartment. The northern latitude of Ann Arbor means that what little sun I get during the day comes in at a fairly shallow angle. And as a result, all of my plants lean towards the window quite severely. And because the sun is so weak, and […]
I admit, I was caught off guard yesterday by the strong reaction to my query for steak-cooking advice from my friends. I thought only bacon and kittens could elicit such a response, but I got a lot of good feedback. There was however one point of contention, and my friend Steve was quite vehement about […]
About a week ago, I developed a certain mental condition while sitting in my room doing homework. It was a craving. A craving for bacon. It seemed that my body was desperately short on cholesterol and that health condition manifested itself in a deep, persistent desire for bacon. I was at a bit of an […]
I’m dead tired from playing paintball today (Groupon deal for the win!) but I figured I’d squeeze out one more post before I go to bed, just to stay semi-regular with posts. I’m a few days away from Michigan, so this will probably be my last post for awhile as I get settled in. This […]
There are many instances where I eat/make things that would be considered unwise for a more metabolically sedate person, and I find this both amusing and delicious. I have decided to share with you (my random visitors) my culinary adventures so that you may be informed about unique, enjoyable edibles. Today’s post is Braised Ox […]