Having carpentry as a hobby means helping your family build an out-building is a good way to spend your free time. This was a unique project in that the walls for the shed were already made before I started. I mostly helped with the bottom and top. The roof was pre-assembled on the shed “deck”…
There will be many posts added in a very short time in the beginning of this blog. I will transfer most of the pages I had on my site managed by Joomla to the new WordPress site. It seems fitting, though, to have the first post be about the actual migration. How WordPress is Better…
Update: 2024-05. Changed text to reflect my current methods for Debian-based Linux distributions like Ubuntu. Since storage has become so cheap, I suggest you rip CDs in Linux into loss-less FLAC format and use the program SoundConverter to easily batch-convert the files to the mp3 quality you are looking for in order to port the files…
I looked through a lot of recipes for creamy cole slaw dressings and picked out what I thought was best. I’ve tried it several times and I think I got lucky. There hasn’t been anything I wanted to change. Enjoy. Coleslaw Salad Ingredients Creamy Coleslaw Salad Dressing Recipe (1 Cup) Preparation of Creamy Coleslaw Notes
This is the recipe I use for everyday bread that “just works” every time. I usually mix in 15% whole wheat flower with all-purpose flour, which makes it a bit heavier than white bread. I think it has more flavor and better for toasting than all-white bread. It is easier to eat and better for…
This is a recipe for making baked macaroni and cheese from scratch. The only difficulty can come in melting the cheese in milk without it separating or coagulating. Follow the procedure given, cooking it slowly over medium heat and this can be an easy recipe. Ingredients Procedure Total volume: About 3qts / 12 cups =~ 2.8LApproximate prep time:…
Summary This article is a very brief summary on the steps to get started with the Synology DS220+ Network Attached Storage (NAS). If there is an embedded video, it has the same information as the article below but less details. Installing the Drives There are two plastic drive holders that can be removed by pressing…
Making your own hot chocolate is very easy, much healthier than a package, and it will taste much better as well. My favorite choice for the milk in this recipe is the diluted coconut milk. It can be very strong and oily if you use it straight up. Ingredients Procedure Total Volume: 1 cup (one…