Author: Dan

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How much is a programmable thermostat worth?

Dan

Everyone has heard (well, at least home owners) how installing a programmable thermostat will save you money.  But the question is always “how much money will I save?”. I’ve had a few debates with friends (engineers), trying to calculate how much these could save you and what are the optimal temperatures to set.  We’ve talked about the […]

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Asian Beef

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Dan’s Asian Beef Beef 2.5lbs shoulder (or other beef) roast ~1/2 tsp salt ~1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper Sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 4 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp coarse grind black pepper 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp brown […]

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Chicken with pasta and vegetable bolognese

Dan

So this is a recipe that I picked up from the Food Network (Original recipe) and modified to fit what I had in the kitchen at the time.  Elaine’s reaction was “this is the best meal you’ve ever made!”.  I hope that means it was good. I’m not the best at measuring things while I cook, so […]

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