What could go wrong? Sorry, Max, today was supposed to be Globi for crochet group, tomorrow. Instead, I’m sick. An annoying low-grade fever with coughing. While soaking in the hot tub sounded nice, the idea of walking wet from the hot tub to the door when the temperature is single digits (Fahrenheit) was incredibly unappealingContinue reading “Experiments While Feverish”
Author Archives: Mark
Order of Magnitude of the Day
Technically, the next one down would be 0.7 degrees. But what happens with negative numbers? Is -7 an order of magnitude less than 7? I don’t think so. Either way, thank you, G*d, for letting me live in the 21st century when I don’t care that it is 7 degrees outside.
Mark & Max – III
Melos Zomos Spartan Black Broth. Who hasn’t daydreamed of being a Spartan Warrior? Apparently, anyone who has eaten their food: It is no wonder that Spartans are the bravest men in the world, for anyone in his right mind would prefer to die ten thousand times rather than [live as miserably as this.]” Editorial question:Continue reading “Mark & Max – III”
Mark & Max – II
Tiger Nut Cake First, an administrative note: I’m skipping some of the recipes. I may or may not go back to them. The second in the book is Tuh’u (no, I don’t know what an apostrophe sounds like, either), which is a lamb dish. It’s rather difficult to find lamb in January, since they areContinue reading “Mark & Max – II”
Boob Lights Forever
I was aware, obviously, that the downstairs apartment had boob lights. They just didn’t seem all that bad – until I saw the photos. In the one above, I’m not sure what’s going on with the color balance. The rest of the room is perfect while the boob light is bright orange. The rest areContinue reading “Boob Lights Forever”
Every Eatery 2.0
I went back to look at the start of Every Eatery. I don’t like it, so I’m starting over. I’m keeping the same concept, so aptly captured in the title, of eating at every restaurant in Rapid City. Structurally, I’m going to try something very different for a blog: I’m going to create single postContinue reading “Every Eatery 2.0”
Dakota Meat Market and Deli
Driving home from Menards, we got stuck at a red light. I looked up the (pedestrian) alley and noticed grotesques. I said to The Laird, “that building down there has gargoyles on the roof. Oh wait, they’re grotesques; they’re not attached to the downspouts. It looks like a British pub.” The light turned green andContinue reading “Dakota Meat Market and Deli”
Vendor Lock – Ultra Elite Level
The Toastmasters speech I gave as “A Case for Change”: “Vendor lock” is the effect of being trapped with a supplier that you would rather be rid of. The reasons vary. From interchangeable parts – Ford vs Chevy, for example – to government monopoly – Medicaid, for example . I’m here to talk about theContinue reading “Vendor Lock – Ultra Elite Level”
Poached Egg
I saw the YouTube short from Chef John about poaching eggs. I’ve never poached an egg. I have double-boiled/steamed an egg in one of those pans for poaching eggs, but I’ve never done it in just boiling water. I learned two things. The obvious-after-the-fact one is that if you create a vortex in the waterContinue reading “Poached Egg”
Mark & Max – I
Stew of Lamb This is a Babylonian recipe for, wait for it, lamb stew. This recipe faced resistance. I don’t much care for lamb. I find it gamey and greasy. I absolutely loathe the ancient six-fingered Babylonian priests that have saddled us with 360 degree circles; dozens, grosses, and myriads; 12-hour time; 60 minute hours;Continue reading “Mark & Max – I”
Marked Up 