Category Archives: Male Lifestyle

Blender Mayonnaise:

Better than the Jars, Versatile if Spring ever comes: (c) 2014, Davd As i began to write this “technique description”, on the first day of spring, there was a Heavy Snowfall Warning in effect, and indeed, more snow falling on … Continue reading

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Tuna and Noodles:

..Fast to Cook, Long Keeping Ingredients—a Classic One-Man Meal: (c) 2014, Davd “The salmon,” goes a mid-20th Century joke, “is a fish which grows to maturity in the oceans and appears as if by magic from a can, when unexpected … Continue reading

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Something Average Women Can Do Better than I Can:

… and it’s not about the Reproductive System, either: (c) 2014, Davd One early March morning, as i was sitting in my bed doing an important chore, it occurred to me that an average-sized woman could do it better than … Continue reading

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Beans, .. Beans, .. Beans, .. Beans…

… this time, Black and Pinto … (c) 2014, Davd Home made pea soup can be a welcome part of your regular diet; but if that’s the only pea-family protein food you cook, it’s likely to get monotonous, eating pea … Continue reading

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Making Filter Coffee:

… “on the cheap” but still good. (c) 2014, Davd New Year’s Day reminds me of coffee. I don’t think i drink more of it than on other days; methinks it’s because i’ve noticed many other people taking coffee that … Continue reading

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Christmas Dinner Alone

…and a few suggestions for turkey if you are going to get together with some other men: (c) 2013, Davd This winter, i am without “wheels”. The day before a 45 cm snowfall, my vehicle wouldn’t start. Last winter i … Continue reading

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Fish Poached in Salsa:

.. building on experience for a “presentation quality meal” (c 2013, Davd “Fish” is about as diverse a class of foods as “meat” or “vegetables”. Filet of sole is light and delicate in taste and texture; sockeye salmon is robust … Continue reading

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Basic Salsa Picante:

..sin cilantro, y todavía muy buena: (c) 2013, Davd It’s expensive to buy in a jar; it’s easy to make at home; it turns the reliably economical “canned diced tomatoes” into a versatile treat, it keeps a week or longer … Continue reading

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Spiced Apple Porridge:

.. and a few more of the many ways to enjoy the virtues of Boiled Whole Grain: (c) 2013, Davd Breakfast, i’ve been told, should be the best and heartiest meal of the day. Supper should seek wisdom in the … Continue reading

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Steamed Cabbage with Caraway

(It doesn’t stink up the kitchen, it’s inexpensive, and it’s good) (c) 2013, Davd For the second item in the Bachelor Cooking series, i’ll continue the frugal-hearty theme; and this time, ask those of you who don’t keep a herb-and-spice … Continue reading

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