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The "Little League World Series" is the worst thing to ever happen to youth sports. In my opinion there shouldn't be any team standings or championships until the high school, or maybe even collegiate, level.

You might want to check the date on that blog entry :)

Don't mean to burst your bubble about being the only meadery in Oregon, but Chateau Lorane in Lorane, Oregon (southwest of Eugene) makes several varieties of mead. There is also Blue Dog Mead Company in The Dalles, Oregon. That being said, there's plenty of room for, and I'd love to see...

The first time I make a recipe I follow it to a T, I like to know how the creater wanted it to taste. After the first time all bets are off (unless I'm making my grandmother's meatloaf, you can't improve on perfection :D).

I agree cheesecake is pie. My definition is if it has a crust and filling it is a pie. As for the poll, I choose both :).

I brew up a small ibrik of Turkish coffee about two or three times a week (about the same amount as 4 shots of esspresso). Usually in the evenings when I get home from work, or on the weekends. I don't drink it for the caffine, but because it's mighty tasty. Edit: Also the grinding and...

I just got an email notification that a package that I was waiting for was just delivered :) Of course I'm at work so :(

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I laughed when I saw this... and then went and bought a set. I have a Computer Science degree and do a lot of work in C/C++.

Hi all. I grew up in Vermont and moved to Oregon six years ago, so really good local beers everywhere I've lived so far (Otter Creek (VT) and Rogue (OR) are my favorites so far). I just picked up everything I need to brew my first batch. I am going to try the porter from Palmer's book...

I grew up in Vermont and was raised on C and D grade maple syrup. I will buy the grade B stuff if I have to, but I won't touch the grade A, not nearly enough maple flavor for me. :)