There is a belief held between the wife and I that for many of the day to day things that we do, the sort of chores that we have out in public do not require clothing that is the fancy and formal side. If we are going out to pick up a takeaway meal for example why not be comfortable? The sad fact is a great many of the…
Bon Appetit Pizza is the rare example of a frozen product that approximates a fresh equivalent. The company attempts to go and create pizzas that break free from the traditional styles that we have in the United States. we were able to experience their Spinaci pizza which had a fresher flavor component than other offerings on the market. When we put a Bon Appetit pizza into a cast iron pan…
Powder Keg is a unique beer that is created by Bend Oregon’s Worthy Brewing which goes and shatters many of the conceptions that one will have regarding a Winter Ale. While other Winter Ales typically comes forth in a winter warmer format what Worthy has crafted with Powder Keg is immediately level imbibers with a hot burn that goes and keeps one refreshed and warmed from the initial opening of a…
We are in the middle of winter and even with the heater on high, there are nights at our house where the temperature begins to dip, and one is required to bury themselves in a blanket like faux fur throw. Therapedic has created the Ultimate Comfort Heated Blanket that goes and ties together a thick, cozy blanket with a tremendously powerful heating element to make for something that is not…
The Jackery Giant+ Dual USB Portable Battery is a fairly substantial weight (10.4 ounces) but can still fit in a book bag, a purse, or any sort of carrying device. There are a large number of different USB plugs that provide individuals with a 2.1 amp charge. This means that one can have a number of their electronic devices connected at one time with all being charged. When a single…
I come from a tradition where a good vacuum cleaner is heavy, difficult to move and is absolutely unwieldy. I half expected the Powerhead has to be a device that will pick up small bits and pieces off of our floors but not have much use beyond as a simple dusting apparatus. When we actually had a moment to evaluate the vacuum we were pleasantly surprised at the sheer amount…
Over the course of the last few years pumpkin beer has been all the rage and the simple fact is that the market is incredibly beyond capacity. With any brewery ready to reap incredible rewards by creating their own gourd-based beer it seems that every other effort that one sees in the fall season has something to do with pumpkin. As a result a great many of these are forgettable…
The porter style is one that can go so badly so quick and it seems like a great many breweries choose not to even offer a porter as the style proves difficult to do in a proper fashion. Green Man Brewery in Asheville, North Carolina has a porter on their year round offerings, representing one of the better porters that we have reviewed. The beer pours with a brown coloration…
The winter in the Great Lakes Region is fairly intense. While we have missed some of the larger snowfall that hit the East Coast and the center of Ohio in the last few weeks we still have gotten a fair amount of snow, ice, and winter weather. It is a absolute requirement that if you own or rent a house that has any sort of parking on the street or…
Today, we are speaking with Kitchener, Ontario’s Jin .B.. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? My name is DaNeng Vang, currently 23 years old and been rapping for three years now. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Living in many areas of Kitchener, Waterloo I was able to experience some hardships growing up. Most of the content that I write and rap are about my struggles in the…
Greenbush Brewing in Michigan has created a hybrid beer style in Distorter that links together the stout style with porters; Distorter pours with a dark brown to black coloration and a thick amount of tannish head that laces its way down a glass. This effort encapsulates the best of both worlds and creates a toasted, nutty flavor with a medium body that goes down incredibly easily. The beer steers away…
We received a one terabyte LaCie Mirror hard drive (9000574) for review the last year and are pleased to report that the installation process and the whole step by step process for making the hard drive live is incredibly easy. The simple fact is that the installation of a hard drive can be a little difficult especially to those individuals that our first time homebrew creators. Even those that have…
This year it seems as if winter ales have attempted to go myriad directions but have not seemed to really have an outstanding effort. Alaskan Brewing has created a Winter Ale that takes on a great many twists and turns of the old ale style without having to ratchet up the ABV of the beer.
Polk Audio’s Striker PRO P1 headphones are designed to provide the best in terms of fit and wearability, ensuring that those marathoning a game session or listening to an extended podcast will be able to stay comfortable – the leather of the headphone keeps the top of one’s head comfortable while the soft earcups protect against rubbing. . The speakers of the headphones are able to reproduce music from a…
The winter warmer style provides one with a number of solid offerings, many of which have a considerable spice and sugar component. Super Snow Cap pours with a dark brown coloration and a decent amount of tannish/off-white head that sticks around for a decent time after an initial pour. Hints of dark fruits and wheat come forth in the brew’s initial nose, trends that will make themselves known as one…
The Roger Ximenez mock lizard belt is beautiful, with a heavy gauge of leather and intricately-tooled design. The belt is accurately-sized, decreasing the potential that one will purchase the wrong size. While there is a little glint to the design, this belt will make any sort of casual, night-clubbing, or business ensemble pop. The mock lizard belt comes with gray, orange, red, and yellow stitching and in two distinct widths…
The Tilted Kilt was kind enough to invite us in their Canton, Ohio establishment last week. While there, we experienced a number of their plates. We began the meal with a scotch egg; this appetizer was perfectly service but could stand to include a bit more in the way of sausage. The Perfect Patron Marguerita was built off of Patrón Silver Tequila base and completed through the inclusion of Monin…
Saint Archer’s Coffee Brown pours with a tremendous amount of tannish head that dissipates quickly, sitting on top of a dark brown coloration. The initial nose of this limited-run effort is dense with fragrances, running the gamut between citrus fruits, chocolate, dark roasts, and caramel. Adding considerable depth to the early stages of the beer are hints of blackberry jelly, toffee, and hardwoods; one will continue to receive new and…
Some Serious Gravity is a tremendous effecting track that links together pop with Megan Trainor, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson. Easing Into Sanity is one of our favorites, as the track purely succeeds on the rich and varied vocals of Janita; she does double duty in weaving a narrative and contributing to the overall harmony of the single.
Portland, Maine’s Peak Organic Brewing has created a winter seasonal in their Holiday Saison that has an incredibly rich and deep set of flavors while keeping the alcohol pegged at a level that makes this a perfect session beer. Peak’s Holiday Season pours with an orange-amber coloration and with a small amount of off-white to tannish head that is slow to break down. Hints of Belgian yeasts and spices (including…