Batch Resize

There are many tutorials out there to resize images in bulk on youtube. I have found a few that get me close to my goal, but they don’t quite hit all the points or solve my problem. I needed to resize hundreds of product photos from the vendor and these images came in all orientations…

Soft Pretzels

We love Alton Brown’s homemade pretzels recipe and they never fail to make an occasion Special! I’m not too keen on the fixins featured in good eats though. We much prefer serving our soft pretzels in homemade beer cheese dip. This complementary dip is made with extra sharp cheddar, smoked gouda and accented with spicy…

Clean Install

There is something truly beautiful about a clean install. I often desire to give my devices a clean slate, and the change is always noticeably better! So, why is it that I’ve never thought to do that with my website? I guess I will know better next time. Long story short, the original tealem.us is…

Unity 101

There are a lot of game developing engines out there and knowing which one is best to use can be somewhat of a gamble. I have been learning about Unity and using their free community license. Unity has a pretty steep learning curve, but it does allow 2D and 3D game development. It also has…

Hatch Green Chili

Hatch Green Chili has become one of my favorite additions to almost any meal. I learned how to make this recipe from No Hippie BBQ & Cooking. After a bit of experimentation and practice I got WOWed from the results. This time (version 2) was a special meal because we not only used Homemade Bone…

Bone Broth

Mary’s Nest taught me how to make Gelatinous Bone Broth with our instant pot pressure cooker. This recipe uses the food that would otherwise go to waste and allows us to upcycle it into our next meal. The Recipe

Trail Mix

Sometimes all you need is something light and a snack that doesn’t leave you crashing within an hour. This super basic recipe is ideal for the road, the office, or to hold you over until dinner. The Recipe

Potholder Craft

Mother’s Day this year was a Potholder Pro Craft-a-thon (at least for me it was). I let Mom pick Several of these to keep, and my sister took some home too. The homemade potholder upgrade was long overdue, as my parents were still using the 5″ potholders I made for them in my youth. The…