Monthly Archives: January 2012

How much is a programmable thermostat worth?

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 … Continue reading

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Asian Beef

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 … Continue reading

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Cuban Pork Chops

Dan found this fabulous recipe from Guy Fieri of the Food Network and I actually managed to pull it off.  I only adjusted the salt and lime juice content.  It also took me at least an hour an half to make … Continue reading

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Best Weekend Ever

Just need to post a shout out to my fabulous hubby! This weekend brought no special plans or events. In fact, I slept during a lot of it as I tried to get over this cold. However, Dan and I … Continue reading

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Harrisburg with the Ross Family

I finally scheduled a trip to visit the Ross family out in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The trip was not only exciting because I got to see my good friends Joanna and Nate, but also because I got to meet their son, … Continue reading

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Chicken with pasta and vegetable bolognese

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 … Continue reading

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Bachelor weekend projects (the chronicle of a geek’s weekend…)

Call it boredom, call it trying to keep the wife happy, call it what you like but it seems every time that Elaine goes away for a weekend, I end up taking on several projects. I expected this weekend to … Continue reading

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2012 Resolutions

Dan got to post hist new year resolutions, so I will do the same. #1 – Do not spend more than 2 weekends a month out of town.  2011 was a whirlwind and I was exhausted by all the fun. … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions

I will find a way to exercise more. I will eat lunches out less. I will finish the Mustang. I will try something new. I will likely break most of these by March…

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