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The Importance of Watching Calories + Calorie Burning Chart

On my Health Challenge, I asked you guys to try and cut the amount of food you are consuming by about half. Some of you probably thought I was crazy! But let me explain why this is such an important...

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How to Open a Banana Like a Monkey

Whoever said that humans are more evolved than our hairy little cousins in the monkey kingdom is probably the same idiot who taught you how to open a banana… WRONG! I don’t know about you, but for at...

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A Visit to the Boudin Bakery in San Francisco

Today I went down to the Boudin Bakery on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco to get some fresh baked sourdough and some of their delicious clam chowder. When I arrived, there was a group of people...

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SOLVED: 10 Hot Dogs to a Package vs. 8 Hot Dog Buns to a Package!

MUCH thanks to Terry G for forwarding this video on to me. Before I saw this, my stomach was all tied up in knots and I was just an anxious mess. I mean the fact that there are always too many hot...

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Tutorial: The Inside Out Cheeseburger (Yep, Cheese on the Inside!)

Here is just a little video I threw together with my friend AJ Wood while demonstrating how to use a few of the effects in iMovie. Nonetheless, I’ve had a lot of complements on my cheeseburgers ever...

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Flaming Cocktails! The Blue Blazer

Russell “Rockstar” Davis, from RockstarBartender.com, was kind enough to make this completely awesome flaming tequila based cocktail while I videoed it on a Canon 5D Mark II with a 15mm fisheye lens on...

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John P.’s 5 Minute Avgolemono Soup Recipe

A few of you may have had the opportunity to sample my Avgolemono soup, possibly after I posted the recipe about 3 years ago. But now I’ve put together a video demonstrating exactly how to make it. You...

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Trip to the Indy 500, Day 1 – Indian Casinos, McDonald’s Over the Highway and...

When I started my 900+ mile drive from the Dallas area to Indianapolis, Indiana I traveled north through Sherman Texas and on up into Oklahoma. I had been hearing about the Choctaw Indian casino for a...

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5 Amazing Examples of Watermelon Carving

Here in Texas it is HOT outside! I mean it’s still nearly 100 degrees at midnight during the summer. So, it’s no surprise that Watermelon is a favorite around these parts. If you keep it in an ice...

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A Photographic Journey to the Dallas Farmer’s Market

Last weekend I took a trip to the Dallas Farmer’s Market with Lorelle VanFossen and Cali Lewis. While we were there we enjoyed the sights, sounds and free samples of one of the largest Farmer’s Markets...

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How To Make The Perfect Bloody Mary with Homemade Pepper Vodka

Nothing screams “drink in the morning” like holidays with the family and the season is upon us! I stumbled on a recipe this year for making the perfect homemade pepper vodka and I can’t describe to you...

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Cool Weetabix Commerical

I have seen some very well done commercials over the years. However, this commercial from the U.K. certainly is one of the best produced that I have ever seen! It features Weebtabix which is Britain’s...

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Make Your Own Doritos. Crash the Super Bowl 2012 Entry.

With the Super Bowl coming to Indianapolis, Indiana in a less than two weeks (I live just south of Indianapolis), there are many a commercial that are submitted to get played during the Super Bowl. A...

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5 Genius Ways to Get Something for Free

Everyone loves frees stuff, you know it is true. Saving money in general is already a thrill, but when you get something for nothing it is an added satisfaction. That is even more true when you...

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Food That Looks Like Other Things – 50+ Photos!

When I was a kid I used to love it when I got food that looks like other things. Heck, I STILL love it when my food looks like something else… usually. Of course, there are times when playing with your...

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Coolest US Food Festivals for the Fall

One thing that Americans take very seriously is their food. Drawing from the influence of the many cultures that populate the nation, you can find some of the best cuisine in the world in even the...

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Breakfast Cereal Pops – Are You Ready For This?

If you have ever found yourself running late for work, or late for school, you know how hard it can be to grab something before rushing out the front door. So many people miss breakfast because they...

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The Best Emergency MRE Food You’ll Find

Shit happens. Floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, riots, and whatever else… And sure, hopefully society stabilizes afterwards, but if you look at Katrina, the Japanese Tsunami, and certain other natural...

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Tutorial: How To Seed a Pomegranate

If you ever eat pomegranates you know instantly that it’s a pain in the ass to get at the seeds. But here’s an interesting method to try. And all you need is a bowl of water! I gave it a shot and it...

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Rec Tec Pellet Grill – Smoked Salmon Recipe

Since I purchased a Rec Tec Grill I’ve been smoking and grilling all kinds of great stuff. Here’s one of our favorite recipes, Smoked Salmon. Ingredients If you have a Costco or Sam’s Club nearby I...

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