By Dr. Samuel Centralia, Ph.D., D.D.S., Esq.Overview There was a little trouble down in the lab again this week. Loyal readers may recall that Copernicus, my faithful Doberman guard dog, got into some...
"If you list it, they will bid..." Don't you wish that were always true? I have enjoyed buying vintage wares for years, ever since my sister-in-law "turned me on" to thrift store shopping. Before her, I would...
Many have asked: how does one wear/ tie an ascot tie? First let's clarify: Ascots come in two basic styles, the ascot scarf , which is a square of silk loosely gathered around the neck. And the ascot tie,...
Mark Bittman, New York Times columnist and renowned chef, compiles 10 dinner menus for each season of the year, many of them with an Asian flavor, and includes recipes. Dishes include Curried Mussels, Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb, and Pineapple Ginger...