Faris Cave Drive

Challah Recipe

Continuing my adventures with yeast I tried a slightly more complicated recipe yesterday. This was my first time using a sponge as part of the process and also the first time I applied … Read more

Ecto Notes

I’ve been giving the new weblog tool, ecto, a spin and here are some notes and comments regarding this potentially useful blog tool. The tip (scroll down to Q6) about configuring your MT … Read more

Shop Hop Map

Mac RealOne Player Tips

Item 1: The recently received email touting the new RealOne player neglects to mention that there is no update for the Mac client. Item 2: If you lose access to

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

King Arthur Flour has a great recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Bread. The resulting loaf was very well received and has probably become a regular in the rotation. I posted the link to the … Read more

Smoky Hill River in Winter

On Giving Advice

“Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.” -Samuel Taylor Coleridge The featured image (which may only be displayed on … Read more

What is Mac OS X?

The answer to that question may be found in a very detailed article at kernelthread.com. Written by a recent Mac convert who was asked to give an overview of OS X to a … Read more

Macworld Expo 2004

The Macworld Expo is being held this week in San Francisco. Being a relatively new Mac owner, I thought I would check out the event in person (having seen it on the local … Read more