Month: July 2011

Hobby Micro Distilling

Hobby Micro Distilling

Producing high-proof alcohol is possible because of two wonderful scientific truths. The first is that yeast ferments sugar; that is, the tiny yeast fungi feed on sugar and convert it carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. The second is that alcohol and water boil at two different temperatures.

Crafty Events

Click to add an event to the online calendar Click to email me a call for vendors. Coming Up This Weekend: Urban Craft Uprising Seattle, WA Jul. 9-10 The Crafty Underdog Portland, OR Jul. 10 Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair Kansas City, MO Jul. 10 Artisans on the Canal at Lemont Heritage Fest Lemont, IL […]

Chris Cole’s Machine Animals

Chris Cole’s Machine Animals

This one, called “Galia,” is just one of twenty-two beautiful kinetic sculptures, most of which are zoomorphic, featured in Bend, Oregon artist Chris Cole’s online portfolio. Each has a well-produced video showcasing its movements, and they’re all available in Chris’s YouTube channel, to which I am subscribing right now.

Kitchen 101: Summer Produce & Recipe Guide

Kitchen 101: Summer Produce & Recipe Guide

By Katie Goodman Summer has most certainly arrived here in New Mexico. Not only has the weather embraced it, but the produce section of the grocery store has too. I couldn’t be happier to see regular sales on some of my favorite produce. In my opinion, spring produce is merely a prelude to the finest […]