A few years ago, it became time to trade in one of our cars. We began the research on which vehicle might be right for our needs. After a lot of internet soul searching and a few trips to dealers, we ended up with our first electric car. We weren't sure how much we’d really like it, if it would be practical for our needs, or if it would be a total disappointment. We were … [Read more...]
Meet the Press: Vanessa Poulson
Name: Vanessa Poulson Nickname(s): Van, Vannabanana Age:18 Position: Staff Writer Extrovert or Introvert? Ambivert. Totally in the middle, depending on context. Indoors or Outdoors? Outdoors! Sun or Snow? Snow. Dogs or Cats? Ah! Too hard! Both, but I lean more toward dogs. Vans or Converse? Converse club FOREVER. Coffee or Tea? Coffee! Adventurous or Laid Back? … [Read more...]
Hurry Up and WAIT!
On a recent trip to a local amusement park with my family, I had my first experience with virtual lines. Instead of being forced to stare at the back of some stranger’s head for 55 minutes as I inched my way to the front to board what inevitably turns out to be a 30-second thrill ride, I could spend my time meandering through an air-conditioned lobby looking at … [Read more...]
Nonahood Burger Run 2017
Aaron and Matt are back again with another calorie-clocking excursion. This month, the challenge was to visit as many burger joints (fast food excluded) in the Nona-ish area and try the best they have to offer. For the sake of our doctors, and other medical city practitioners, it should be noted that we did not each eat a full burger at each location, we asked to have each … [Read more...]
From Scratch: Life of a Cook and What It Means to Be a Chef
I might just be a glutton for punishment. The same can be said for anyone who chooses to spend 10-plus years behind the line. It is hot, labor intensive, the hours are long, and the pay is terrible. Too many times have I seen the bright-eyed, starry dreamer fresh out of culinary school walk into their first real kitchen ready to be the next Thomas Keller, and within the week … [Read more...]
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