Peter Koehler
6 everyday things that bring me joy
1. Two Twin Comforters instead of one Queen/King (for couples)
This has been a game changer for my sleep. As someone who is sensitive to temperature and movement, having my own twin comforter instead of sharing a big one has made a noticeable difference. As a side sleeper, it’s also nice to have my own blanket I can pull and put between . . .
Working With Constraints
and how to make a summer caesar salad
Yesterday our neighbor gave us a big head of romaine lettuce straight from his garden.
The first thought that came to mind was Caesar Salad!
But we had a problem - traditional caesar calls for anchovies and lemons and parmesan - all things we didn't have in our kitchen.
A couple years ago, I would have just shelved the idea, and . . .
Execution
how to be sustainably productive
This is Part 5 of 7 in my productivity week series.
If this is the first post you're seeing, please also check out Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
There is no separation between mind and body.
It's all one connected organism.
It took me a long time to realize that.
I wish I had realized it sooner.
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June 24, 2016
Principles of Braising
Braised meat used to sound fancy to me. Difficult. Above my level.
Then last summer I took a cooking class, and learned the principles of braising. Suddenly "apple braised pork shoulder" wasn't a final product, but a series of discrete, replicable steps.
- Sear meat on both sides with high and dry heat. . . .
May 10, 2015
