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Why are the pockets on women’s clothing so lame?

What is with women’s clothing? Why are all of the pockets sized somewhere between tiny and non-existent? There seems to be some misguided belief that women inherently carry lots of stuff, therefore must carry bags, therefore do not need pockets. This is false. Women carry bags because we have inadequate pockets, and we figure we [...]

Bread Class and Lunch at Jennie Cooks Catering

I’m going to be teaching a rye bread class and demonstrating how to create a sourdough starter at Jennie Cooks Catering on Saturday, June 1st at 1:00 pm. The class comes with lunch (and Jennie is an amazing chef). To enroll email or call Jennie Cook to reserve your spot: jenniecooks@jenniecooks.com (323) 982-0052 CLASS #1 [...]

Picture Sundays: Grape Nuts

No wonder I have steady nerves and a keen, clear brain.

Saturday Linkages: The Usual Suspects–Goats, Bikes and Tiny Houses

Small House Living Tiny Cabin With Fold-out Porches http://lloydkahn-ongoing.blogspot.com/2013/05/tiny-cabin-with-fold-out-porches.html#.UZO74lkyivE.twitter … Spherical Tree Tents for Temporary & Permanent Dwelling | Designs & Ideas on Dornob http://dornob.com/spherical-tree-tents-for-temporary-permanent-dwelling/ … Tokyo’s Tiniest Apartments are Like Expensive Little Closets | Designs & Ideas on Dornob http://dornob.com/tokyos-tiniest-apartments-are-like-expensive-little-closets/ … DIY Wooden Boat Building http://lloydkahn-ongoing.blogspot.com/2013/05 DIY garden gear made with a 3d printer: http://modernfarmer.com/2013/05/diy-garden-gear-made-with-a-3d-printer/ … 3D Printed [...]

Biochar: Miracle or Gimmick?

I’m always skeptical of what I call the “notions and potions” school of gardening. Every few years there is some new substance touted as the secret to a lush vegetable garden. One such substance is biochar, a kind of charcoal used as a soil amendment. The University of Minnesota Extension service is in the midst [...]