The Booze Bag: That Old Fall Ferment (Year Two)

When it comes to making hard cider, this year I know what I’m doing… well I keep telling myself that anyway. Fermenting, much like any controlled experiment, is one part measuring, one part skill and one part luck (does that equal three parts fun?). The reality is, that for all of its mystique, fermenting/brewing are probably most similar to baking…

The Idiot Box: Storage Wars Season Three

Third Eye of the Tiger

“The third season begins at the crack of dawn in La Verne, CA, and finds “The Collector” in training. Dave Hester enjoys bidding, and bidding people up. Darrell Sheets shows up alone and quickly detects a find of his own. And Jarrod and Brandi start the new season with a system…but will it help them find zen?”

Movies My Wife Makes Me Watch

It is well known that a good marriage is based on compromise and movie night is a perfect example. Movies My Wife Makes Me Watch examines my wife’s movie-night selections and how I made it through them. Be warned that all posts will likely contain plot spoilers…
This week we watched: Crazy Stupid Love

Bullshitting Your Way …

Your future father in law is droning on about his favorite brands of scotch and then out of nowhere, asks you for your thoughts. Could you impress the old man? You are at a lunch interview for your dream job when your potential boss mentions how much she likes oysters on the half shell. Could you step up and take charge?

This week we take on Steaks !