Except for a small bit of cardboard, none of this excessive packaging for my moto x case is even recyclable. Thumbs down. via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/iXDem5

72 hour sous vide shortribs, after their Nomiku bath, and searing. They were fork-tender amazeballs. via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/iMhPKz

Sous Vide Shortribs for 8, using the Nomiku. Carrot, onion, garlic, wine, olive oil, and 72 hours at 140ºF via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/iEHerh

Firepot. Enough food for 6, but the leftovers keep well. via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/fmaRrV

Another Paso Robles delight… Vista Del Rey, Zin-Berra. via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/fedT3L

Stuffed peppers my Sister in Law made this weekend. Cream cheese, olive oil drizzle, a quick broil, then a dab of pesto. via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/fedMGf

Dutch oven pulled pork is done. Taste test indicates AWESOME! via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/f8hw1Z

A Gru Minion blimp over San Mateo via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/eWecjR

Never saw a whole church termite tented before… via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/eW41W1