Category Archives: technology

Autumnal Equinox

Posted on September 23, 2012 by SAO'

A long day behind the wheel … … taking in Colorado’s changing colors … … gives a girl quite the appetite.

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The Accidental Kitchen Gadget Designer

Posted on January 13, 2011 by SAO'

The latest in the brilliant but oh-too-infrequent United Tastes series at the New York Times. How the Microplane Grater Escaped the Garage “I didn’t set out to make cheese graters,” Mr. Grace, an engineer by education, said recently.  “I thought … Continue reading →

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Food News You Can Use

Posted on June 28, 2010 by SAO'

News from around the horn: From Big Red Kitchen, this cool iPhone app and website from AlaskaSeaFood.org, all about cooking frozen fish. No, not the fish sticks from elementary school cafeterias, but fresh-frozen sea food. Actor/commedian Sarah Silverman joins the … Continue reading →

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Simple Currant Scones

Posted on May 27, 2010 by SAO'

We tried this idea the other day. Wasn’t a 100% success, but it might work for you, depending on your grater. I always have trouble cutting butter into a pastry dough. Scott Peacock says to use your hands (as described … Continue reading →

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How Food Shapes Our Cities

Posted on May 2, 2010 by SAO'

Today’s Pause and Ponder: “Architect Carolyn Steel discusses the daily miracle of feeding a city, and shows how ancient food routes shaped the modern world. Understanding the flow of food will help us reconnect with what we eat.” From her … Continue reading →

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Essential Kitchen Equipment: the iPhone?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by SAO'

I dropped my iPhone in the sink the other day. The sink was empty, save for a single 2-cup measuring cup that was full of water, and guess where the phone landed. Yep, perfect swan dive into the murk. Shorted … Continue reading →

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How to Live to be 100

Posted on April 13, 2010 by SAO'

Dan Buettner shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that are found in the world’s longest living communities. http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf

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For Really Great Salsa, You Need …

Posted on April 2, 2010 by SAO'

… an iPad. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Stephen Gets a Free iPad http://www.colbertnation.com http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:item:comedycentral.com:268823 Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News

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Reason #237 why you need an iPad

Posted on January 31, 2010 by SAO'

The seeds from your everything bagel will not find themselves into the nooks and also the crannies of your keyboard. That is not insignificant in this household. Well, not for the entire household, but for the grazer-typist looking me back … Continue reading →

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Technology in the Kitchen?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by SAO'

Apparently you need an iPhone in the kitchen these days. Top Kitchen Toy? The Cellphone I’m not buying it. An iPhone as a permanent part of my gadget drawer would leave me with an interesting warranty claim. It would only … Continue reading →

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