The Greatest Things.

One of my favorite ski films, made by Peak Preformance.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:28 -0500

One of my favorite ski films, made by Peak Preformance.

"Seriously, every time I work out or run it’s like my life gets exponentially better."

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:40 -0500

“Seriously, every time I work out or run it’s like my life gets exponentially better.”

The Google Maps “My Maps” Feature is great for...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:48:00 -0500

The Google Maps “My Maps” Feature is great for planning secret weekends.

Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200. Ever.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:42:00 -0500

welcometothejoeman:

No regrets, buddy. Some of us just weren’t meant for the pre-established, stereotypical “greater things.”… Sure, if things were ‘different’, my life today would be a lot easier - but then I wouldn’t be the same person that I am now… Whether I make it big and live in comfort, or die in my car on a trip to nowhere, I’ll be secure in whatever decision I act on…

Few people will ever know the Joeman, but those of us lucky enough too… well, that’s something. I guess.

The Best Target Ever19 of 20 on target (20th shot was a graze),...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:59:00 -0500

The Best Target Ever
19 of 20 on target (20th shot was a graze), standing quick fire at 75 yards.

Boondock Saints Two: All Saints Day in review.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:10:01 -0500

Boondock Saints two is so bad that I feel personally obligated to start a movie review blog, devote myself to it so fully that it becomes successful and well respected, just so that after I am, ten years down the road, I can review this film with the authority to persuade those who would potentially see it to never do so.

The French Gimlet

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:00 -0500

2 ounces Citadelle gin, or any other gin that isn’t especially dry, but isn’t an Indian style gin.
1 1/2 ounce St-Germain
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

Very simple. Just put some large ice cubes in a cocktail glass, add the ingredients. Stir. Garnish with lime. Drink.

Let the Right One In, as a haiku.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:05 -0500

A childrens love story
but, there is quite a plot twist:
someone’s a eunuch!

"You can’t walk into a negotiation room if you’re not willing to walk out empty handed."

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:13:07 -0500

“You can’t walk into a negotiation room if you’re not willing to walk out empty handed.”

- My father.

The Men Who Stare At Goats, in summary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:12:51 -0500

Man meets crazy man
with hilarious results,
none of which were plot.

Heavy Table takes a look inside Lorentz Meats of Cannon Falls,...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:30 -0500

Heavy Table takes a look inside Lorentz Meats of Cannon Falls, MN

Greta and I will be attending James Beard Award Winning Chef Tim...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:44:00 -0500

Greta and I will be attending James Beard Award Winning Chef Tim McKee’s “Sea Change” restaurant tonight in the Guthrie Theatre before attending “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Very excited about this!

Moving on, or out, or something… I guess? Last checking...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0400

Moving on, or out, or something… I guess?

Last checking the clock, and yes, I do have a clock, I see that the time is quickly approaching. Soon I will no longer be in college, and will be thrust out into a somewhat scarier world (at least scarier than the world that was mildly scarier than the other world, which of course built on mild scariness of the worlds that preceded it).

To be honest this new world, optimistically bright but doubtfully blurry, that will perhaps come to (hopefully briefly) define post college life has me a bit nervous.

Nevertheless, I am jumping ship. Leaving an otherwise fine situation of college life for something new. It truly was fine, I love the folks I have grown with over the past years at that house but, with cautious optimism that’s probably mostly running on fumes, I’m going to give it a go… and get ready for whatever comes next.

I’ve got a few ideas in mind, and I’m banking pretty heavily on them. I guess I’ll let you know how they turn out.

Anyways, this was a really introspective “sublease my house” pitch… if it worked on you click over to the craigslist ad here

What the Last Meal Taught Thomas Keller

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:19:35 -0400

What the Last Meal Taught Thomas Keller:

Courtesy of the New York Times, registration may be required.

I love that in the second to last course I take in college, my...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:11:00 -0400

I love that in the second to last course I take in college, my professor is still putting Mickey Mouse stickers on my papers.

Stewart Woodman, controversial chef of Heidi's Restaurant, talks molecular gastronomy and breast implants.

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:01:20 -0400

Stewart Woodman, controversial chef of Heidi's Restaurant, talks molecular gastronomy and breast implants.

Slaughterhouse Live - New York Times Interesting feature on...

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:29:47 -0400

Slaughterhouse Live - New York Times

Interesting feature on growing popularity of the craft of butchering, and the reevaluation of the role of meat in the way we eat. (Side note - Registration required with the New York Times to read)

The (Scientific) Reason Red Wine and Fish Do Not Pair.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:58:40 -0400

The (Scientific) Reason Red Wine and Fish Do Not Pair.:

“…the intensity of fishy aftertaste was increased by the addition of ferrous ion in model wine and suppressed by the chelation of ferrous ion in red wine. This was identified through research methods including: getting tanked on red wine and eating a bunch of scallops”

"While it’s tempting to call them ‘baristi’ because of the Italian roots, the plural of ‘barista’ is..."

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:52:19 -0400

“While it’s tempting to call them ‘baristi’ because of the Italian roots, the plural of ‘barista’ is ‘journalism majors.’”

- Fake AP Stylebook (courtesy of: nerdshares)

Where your Cargill Burger comes from.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:08:00 -0400

Where your Cargill Burger comes from. :

Courtesy of: Chris Eats