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.
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 …
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. Ingredients Serves: 2 (scale up as needed) Adobo marinade: Instructions Technique Adobo Chipotle gets …
Pairing wine with Thai food is a unique way to explore new wines and discover new notes in familiar wines. Thai cuisine follows the same wine pairing guidelines as New American, Italian, and French dishes, but Thai flavors can bring about a different type of synergy. Quick Reference for Pairing Wine With Thai Food Bubbles: …
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 …
Good tequila is meant to be enjoyed with its terroir presented. With bourbon, you’re not so much into white lightning, but more into the aging of the whiskey, barrel char levels, and the nose and tasting profiles that result from that. With tequila, aging it too much causes the barreled tequila to lose out on …
Sacramento has exactly one Thai restaurant in the Michelin Guide. Kin Thai Street Eatery picked up that listing in May 2025 and still holds it alone. The Thai food in Sacramento worth a drive is scattered across Midtown, Freeport Boulevard, Elk Grove, and a strip mall out on Watt Avenue. The eight Thai restaurants below …
This guide to the best restaurants in Lincoln NE is based on a sponsored visit I had in May 2022, by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development as part of The Good Life is Calling campaign. I visited as many outstanding local establishments as possible during my time visiting. All opinions are of my own …