This has been a weird week for me – you too? I can’t put my finger on it, but I get to here on Friday and I’ve been pretty good about contributing to this list as the week goes by. Today? Nada. Empty. It doesn’t mean I haven’t been doing anything, just that I haven’t had a chance to jot it down. So, here we go!
Sports Illustrated
Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty obsessed with the Warriors right now, but this article about Jon Gruden makes me excited about his return to the Raiders. His stories about Al Davis are worth the click.
Ugly DeliciousFern and I independently heard good reviews about this food series on Netflix and we finally had time to watch an episode last night. Dude. First, it’s helmed by David Chang and if you’ve trafficked in any food shows over the last decade you might have seen him. He started his restaurant, Momofuku, in New York’s East Village in 2004 and things went bananas shortly thereafter. He’s irreverent and thoughtful and the show reflects that. The first episode is about pizza and it’s shot beautifully as they travel from Brooklyn, to New Haven, to Naples, Copenhagen… it’s a treat. There’s only eight episodes – and in Netflix fashion they’re all available now – and I’m going to savor these all.
AusArctic on Youtube
Emperor penguins discover a camera at Auster Rookery near Australia’s Mawson research station. One bumps the camera and you get two penguins staring down into the camera. It’s 37 seconds of adorable penguins… or it’s some really juicy nightmare fodder. You be the judge!
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
When I first heard Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats break-out single, “S.O.B”, I cried. It was a song I knew my dad would have loved, and listening to it I could practically feel him listening over my shoulder. Their new album came out today, and I’ve managed to not cry, even though I know this is an album we could have enjoyed together (screw you, cancer!!). Southern soul complete with a gorgeous horn section, it makes me want to BBQ something.
Aeropress Coffee MakerI count myself as something of a coffee snob. After all, one of my Bucket List goals is to make a perfect cup of coffee (#21). I’ve got a couple French Presses, two different drip filters, two ceramic burr grinders, and I occasionally roast my own green coffee beans. Suffice it to say, I take coffee seriously. That said, I ignored the
rave reviews for the Aeropress for a very long time. About a year ago I gave it a shot. I’m sorry I waited so long. The biggest drawback is that it generates a single cup at a time, but that’s offset by the fact that it’s about 90 seconds brewing before you press it out. And the cup you get is strong and rich like the best French press, yet as perfectly clean as a pour-over.
rave reviews for the Aeropress for a very long time. About a year ago I gave it a shot. I’m sorry I waited so long. The biggest drawback is that it generates a single cup at a time, but that’s offset by the fact that it’s about 90 seconds brewing before you press it out. And the cup you get is strong and rich like the best French press, yet as perfectly clean as a pour-over.