Hanging the “balcony law” out to dry
I’m no eco-warrior but I do give the occasional nod towards being mindful of the environment. Having had my brother visit from interstate recently, I […]
Giving food its dues
An interesting piece of trivia: what is the only food that doesn’t spoil? Answer: Honey. The reason for this is the high sugar and low […]
Clearing the air
A couple of weeks ago my air filter died, and since then I have gone through unspeakable suffering with my sinuses. This is why I’m […]
Recipe: tomato and egg fried rice
When it comes to cooking, I mainly look to fill my stomach in the quickest time possible – I ain’t getting all pro and fancy […]
Heat a frozen pie in the microwave
There’s really no help for it. A pie is definitely much nicer cooked in an oven than in a microwave, but sometimes – like at […]
Eating less is more
If your eating habits are anything like mine, then you’ll understand how it’s only after you’ve had one too many of whatever it is you’re […]
Cheap to the (I)MAX!
I’ll get to how you can buy cheap tickets to see the latest blockbusters in 3D in a sec. First, let me put on my […]
Pumpin’ with rage
Pump packs are the work of the devil. Not only are they a waste of metal and plastic, when it’s finished there’s always a load […]
A bargain every day
One of the more curious phenomena on the Internet bargain scene is the proliferation of “daily deal” Web sites. The premise is usually that each […]
Do not eat (but don’t throw them away!)
Jenny and I have been trying to eat more fresh fruit and vegies lately, even though it does mean shopping more regularly as produce spoils […]