I write about the things I actually spend my time on: home projects that never go as planned, food worth traveling for, and figuring out which plants will survive my Northern California garden. When I'm not writing, I'm probably on a paddle board (I race competitively), exploring a new city for the food scene, or reminding people that I've raced both camels and ostriches and won both. All true. MK Library is where I share what I figured out the slow way, from actual costs to real mistakes to the occasional thing that worked on the first try.
The traditions revolving around food for a Ukrainian Christmas were something I had been mulling over, pun intended, for months. In my own unique way of supporting the people of Ukraine, I thought it would be fun to learn how Christmas is celebrated and share it with a United States audience. There are quite a …
Launched in 2021, Thank with Google was a program designed to facilitate the gift of kudos, or stickers, between content creators and their audiences, both free and paid, as a reward for producing exceptional content. MK Library was one of the creators onboarded to test out this program and provide feedback. While short-lived, it was …
Discover the apples of Apple Hill, California! Home to over 20 varieties of apples over 23 farms, where farmers have been growing apples since the 1800s. Learn what makes some of these apples so special, and then explore some of these apple farms on your own and try these incredible fruits in person. Apple Hill …
Jet ski maintenance was nowhere on my radar until I spent a pleasant afternoon window-shopping for a machine I had no business buying. Somewhere between the $18,000 Sea-Doo and the $22,000 Yamaha sitting next to it, my brain started running numbers on a hundred grand I did not have. That’s when the second question landed. …
The late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed this Dubonnet and gin cocktail daily before lunch for many years of her life. While the cocktail has many minor variations and names depending on who you ask, this version is called The Queen’s Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail. The Story of the Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail Queen Elizabeth II’s …
Now that you have your SUP, it’s time to get some paddleboard accessories. There are all sorts of neat gadgets and toys to add on, and I’ve been testing them out and discovering the best products and some of the more unique things you can do to bling out your paddleboard adventures. There are a …
After reviewing dozens of copycat Chipotle Chicken recipes and comparing notes with previous Chipotle employees, I’ve created the most accurate Chipotle Chicken recipe for you to recreate at home. Many other Chipotle copycat recipes are missing key ingredients or cooking techniques. This recipe is the closest you’ll get to the real thing! Ingredients Serves: 2 …
Pairing wine with Thai food is a unique way to explore new wines and discover new notes in familiar wines. Many wine drinkers are familiar with the concept of pairing wine with New American, Italian, and French dishes, but many dismiss pairing wine with food from other cultures. Thai cuisine follows similar wine pairing guidelines, …
If you want to create a biodiverse and sustainable garden, plant these native flowers for butterflies in Sacramento. When considering which native plants to plant in your yard, why not select for plants that will attract these beautiful fluttering pollinators and create a hub of native color around your home? There are over 1300 butterfly …
Whether you’re drinking your bourbon neat or in a cocktail, this is a guide on how to enjoy drinking tequila for the bourbon drinker. To begin, it’s important to understand what makes a good tequila. This basic explanation is concocted, pun intended, with the assumption you already know about basic bourbon and your own preferences. …