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Alex Arrives at the Ultimate Pasta Machine

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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August 30th, 2018

Alex of French Guy Cooking finally completes his ultimate pasta and ramen noodle machine.

Exploring the Art and Science of Amazing Mozzarella

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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July 24th, 2018July 24th, 2018

Alex of French Guy Cooking in search of the perfect mozzarella cheese.

Tips of the Week: Special Kitchen Hacks Edition

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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April 20th, 2018April 23rd, 2018

This week, we look at tips, tricks, and tools to help out in a workshop that most of us make in every day, the kitchen.

Sharpening Angles for Kitchen Knives

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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March 12th, 2018

Alex of French Guy Cooking explores sharpening angles for various kitchen knifes.

11 Chef Skills Learned While Making Fresh Lasagna

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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February 26th, 2018

Alex makes fresh lasagna and touches on 11 essential chef skills along the way.

Learning Knife Sharpening

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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January 25th, 2018

Alex, the French Cooking Guy, takes a stab (sorry) at understanding knife sharpening basics.

Making a Kitchen Knife Cabinet from Picture Frames

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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January 4th, 2018January 4th, 2018

Alex, of French Guy Cooking, turns two Ikea picture frames into a knife storage rack.

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