Harvest Moon Tonight

Prepare for the Harvest Moon! For the first time in two decades, the Sun will sink as the full Moon rises exactly opposite to it on the day the summer ends, creating in a strange 360-degree twilight show. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, today is the autumnal equinox and a Super Harvest Moon will cross [...]

What is Flag Day?

On June 14th, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19 year old teacher at Stony Hill School, placed a 10 inch, 38- star flag in a bottle on his desk then assigned essays on the flag and its significance. This observance, commemorated Congresses adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States [...]

Rib Eye Steak Marinade

1 can of Coke 1 tsp. instant minced garlic or 1 clove, crushed 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. grated ginger (optional) 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 sm. onion, chopped fine Place steaks in a ziploc bag. Combine ingredients and pour over steaks. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour in [...]

Texas Brisket Sauce

Here’s the sauce that goes with the Brisket.  It is the most amazing sauce, you will compare every sauce to this one from now on. 1 cup Ketchup 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. black [...]

Texas BBQ Beef Brisket

I only have a gas grill, although fathers day is coming and I would love to get my hands on this one. I made the most unbelievable Beef Brisket and Sauce, using only my gas grill and a wood box.  Here’s the recipe: 2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 [...]

Mac OS X v10.6.3 Update Hang

I ended up having to reapply the Mac OS X v10.6.3 Update Combo update after the software update version failed to restart properly.  I booted into safe mode and applied the combo updater.  All seems well now.

Homemade Ice Cream in 5 minutes

Forget endlessly cranking the handle of an ice-cream maker. After combining the ingredients, you can simply shake up the pouch of soft serve–and it’s done in just 5 minutes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. Kosher or rock salt works best, [...]

What's a "Mape"?

I was recently at a birthday party in Dublin at Mape Memorial Park. I asked everyone “what’s a mape?” No one knew. After careful research I have figured it out. A “MAPE” IS A GREAT AMERICAN. Commander John “Jack” Clement Mape USN, was Dublin’s first casualty of the Vietnam War. A 40-year old father of [...]

Ready, Set, Go – Diablo Magazine – March 2010 – East Bay – California

Forget about plane tickets and luggage. With the whole world coming here to see our art, drink our wine, and eat our food, you and your family might just want to refuse to travel anywhere on vacation. So stand your ground, and check out these four perfect day trips. Ready, Set, Go – Diablo Magazine [...]

Dine out for $15 in the Bay Area.

Sometimes deals on dining out sound too good to be true, and often are.  This is NOT one of those cases. You can buy a $25 gift card for $10, and for a minimum purchase of often times as little as $15, enjoy your meal and get a great deal!  They have lots of restaurants [...]