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Vieux Carré

A New Orleans original, the Vieux Carré challenges the Manhattan for king of the boozy cocktails.

A full accounting of the 29 books I read in 2018.

TheBioLite HeadLamp is a lightweight, small form factor, rechargeable light source perfect for camping and hiking.

The Margarita is a drink that has competing claims of origination and a multitude of recipes. Featured here is the simplest.

People have been asking me what sort of goodies I carry with me in my Think Tank 10 Cable Management bag. So here goes.

When it comes to bold, boozy drinks, the Manhattan is king.

Recently I was a guest on the Cool Tools podcast where I presented four cool tools I find useful and hope others will too. Give it a listen!

The Daiquiri is a simple yet elegant cocktail—and one well worth drinking.

The Basil Smash is a great and flavorful summer sipping cocktail.

Presenting the Boldr Expedition Everest, an automatic field watch with rugged good looks.

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February 7, 2019

A New Orleans original, the Vieux Carré challenges the Manhattan for king of the boozy cocktails.

January 24, 2019

A full accounting of the 29 books I read in 2018.

September 19, 2018

TheBioLite HeadLamp is a lightweight, small form factor, rechargeable light source perfect for camping and hiking.

July 24, 2018

The Margarita is a drink that has competing claims of origination and a multitude of recipes. Featured here is the simplest.

July 23, 2018

People have been asking me what sort of goodies I carry with me in my Think Tank 10 Cable Management bag. So here goes.

July 19, 2018

When it comes to bold, boozy drinks, the Manhattan is king.