A good friend and I have been meaning to watch the Jimmy Carr movie, Fackham Hall, for about six months now. There has been a lot of shuffling around with dates; we both have young daughters, we both have jobs that require us to travel some of the time, and we both have extra-curricular activities…

If you are participating in an Olympic Games themed trivia night, one of the final questions might be “Who is the youngest person to win an Olympic Gold Medal?”. Seems a fairly straightforward question, you either know it or don’t. Or so you might think; it actually might be a bit more complex. In probably…

Today was Memorial Day, the other federal holiday that recognises the sacrifices made by the armed forces. Later in the year, the nation commemorates Veterans Day, which focuses on those who served. Memorial Day is dedicated to those who died serving. You wouldn’t guess it though. What should be a solemn and respectful day has…

I have not one, but two ulcers, on my inner lip. What a pain. They make eating and drinking considerably less enjoyable, and while not contagious, are certainly an annoyance. Would not recommend.

Sleep is critical. I wouldn’t recommend skipping it. This week has been a lot of disruption, and a few late nights due to work. The end result is moving slower, making mistakes, and enjoying the work less. Get those Zs.

I am reading Thomas Keller’s cookbook, based on what he serves at his restaurant: the French Laundry. The interesting parts are not so much the recipes, but the essays in between. I just finished one where he explains why he prefers to serve multiple, small dishes. The idea is simple; diminishing returns apply to many…