I recently finished reading Tufte's "Visual Display of Quantitative Information".

Apr 30 2010 – Design

Turning pages

I find myself turning the pages of an actual book.

Apr 25 2010 – Opinion

Aaron on rice

Sometimes simple foods can be the most difficult part of a meal.

Mar 29 2010 – Cooking

I feel a number of personal resolutions coming on.

Mar 29 2010 – Personal

The disaster of the healthcare debate shouldn't be ignored just because the bill passed.

Mar 27 2010 – Opinion

Eighty-six percent of Americans believe that government has failed.

Mar 14 2010 – Opinion

I got a present in the mail today: a 4 oz. package of lavender from Penzeys spices

Mar 3 2010 – Cooking

Banning HFCS (or anything else) isn't going to solve anything. Educating people might.

Mar 2 2010 – Opinion

I have an obsession to admit to: Sahale Snacks' Dauphine snack blend.

Feb 26 2010 – Food

Rolled fondant is one of those things that separates your typical home cook from both the professional baker.

Feb 14 2010 – Cooking