Category Archives: Food & Drink

DIY Magnetic Spice Rack

By Ian C. Anderson | Published: June 10, 2009

Yesterday, while I was in the process of making spaghetti sauce and meatballs from scratch, I became frustrated with how my spices are organized in the cupboard (or, more accurately, their lack of organization).  I’ve seen various blog posts about building your own spice rack, but when I tried to find them again I came [...]

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DIY “Nickel” Marinades from Common Ingredients

By Ian C. Anderson | Published: June 1, 2009

It’s finally grilling season here in western Pennsylvania.  As any griller knows, a marinade can turn a mediocre piece of meat into a memorable meal (did you count the m’s?).  A simple marinade can bring tenderness, moisture, and flavor to a lackluster (and inexpensive!) cut of meat.
While you’re browsing around the grocery store to plan [...]

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Make your own Lemonade

By Ian C. Anderson | Published: May 18, 2009

Making your own lemonade is really the perfect example of insourcing.  The process is simple, and the outcome is deliciously refreshing.  As you can see, this example fits our philosophy so closely that we decided to use a lemon in our logo.
I have fond memories of enjoying homemade lemonade at least one day a year, [...]

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