I’ve always preferred my water without bubbles or added flavors. I drink a lot of water (probably at least 10 cups per day), and it’s genuinely one of my favorite beverages. I like how easy it is to drink, and I feel refreshed after every gulp. All this is to say that in all 45 … Read more
For the first time in at least 25 years, I went to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant this weekend, right here in St. Louis! If you’ve ever played the game Sushi Go (or Sushi Roll), it’s emulating the Japanese kaiten-zushi experience: While you sit in the restaurant, plates of sushi move past you on a … Read more
When I crave a bagel every few months, I know what I want: plain bagel, plain cream cheese. Up until a few years ago, I was aware of only one way to slice bagels: One slice, right down the middle, dividing the bagel into top and bottom. Then I apply the cream cheese in little … Read more
I spent a long weekend in Florida (Orlando and Tampa Bay) to visit Universal Studios and the beach, both highly recommend during cold St. Louis winters. I may have a few stories to share this week, but I thought I’d start with a quick one that I didn’t mention in today’s Stonemaier Games post about … Read more
There are a few types of potato chips I occasionally crave: Billy Goat and Red Hot Riplets (St. Louis brands), Fritos, and wavy/ridged chips. But there’s an entirely genre of chips I just honestly don’t understand, and maybe you can help: What am I missing in regards to kettle cooked chips? There are so many … Read more
Megan and I have a running joke about my favorite seasoning: After applying it to my food, I’ll ask how much she wants, and she’ll curse at me. We have different tastes. I use a variety of spices and seasonings, including frequent favorites garlic, garlic salt, Kosher salt, Maldon’s finishing salt, chicken salt, black pepper, … Read more
My 5-year journey as a vegetarian is going great. I’m quantitatively much healthier than I was before (despite my continued love of chocolates and desserts), and I’ve been surprised by how little I miss meat. However, I’m not truly a vegetarian, because I occasionally eat fish. That’s perfectly fine–the label isn’t important to me–but it … Read more
While in Norway recently, we were constantly on the lookout for unique chocolate. One thing I noticed in both Norway and London is that milk chocolate is far more common than dark chocolate. In addition to some new textures and flavors, we found one chocolate bar that looked almost identical to a KitKat, which you … Read more
I love deviled eggs. They’re by far my favorite way to eat eggs. I’ve tried making them with different types of eggs, and I’ve tried ordering them at restaurants when they ask how I like my eggs. As a mostly-vegetarian, eggs are an easy way for me to add some protein to my day, so … Read more
A month or so ago, I started making mocktails on a regular basis. I posted about this new hobby on Instagram, and I was surprised to hear from someone who follows my board game content there who happens to be starting a non-alcoholic wine company. They asked if I would be interested in trying a … Read more