Monthly Archives: December 2009

Brain Dead Guy Ale

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Hot Knives

Driving shotgun this summer on the sleek roads around the Isle of Mann, we took note of the beautiful, deep-purple gobs of what looked like heather that infiltrate that island. From the roads, the mossy underbrush looked like the lovely … Continue reading →

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Yuletide Grool

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Hot Knives

Worshipper or non-believer, you got to respect the holy substances of the high holidays: frankincence, myrrh, and fatty carbohydrates! The latter, which encompasses staples like mash potatoes, stuffing, and even figgy pudding, is far more humble than all that bling … Continue reading →

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Shopping Mall Kryptonite

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Hot Knives

Maxed out your plastic? Got nothing in the gift idea department? Or maybe you just would rather spend three hours doing something sweet, like roasting oats to your favorite gospel record, than wandering an outdoor “lifestyle center” like a zombie? … Continue reading →

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Winter Sage Pesto

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Hot Knives

Sometimes we have a helluva time trying to keep fresh herbs from the ravishes of death. Death by waterlog, or freezer-burn, or simply old age. We profess a tendency to neglect them in the fridge until it’s almost too late. … Continue reading →

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Double Barrel Action

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Hot Knives

Before a 63-year-old schoolteacher named Annie Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel, nobody believed it could be done. But the hard-ass opportunist outfitted a barrel with a mattress, reinforced it with some steel and had some friends (can … Continue reading →

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Flower Kraut

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Hot Knives

Sauerkraut – which we boys love for its gut health and wild fermentation properties – has fulfilled far more utilitarian purposes. Case in point: We learned recently that Evan’s grandfather grew up with big tubs of kraut aging on the … Continue reading →

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