Author Archives: dsavage

Crafting: New/old recipe

Posted on 17/06/2013 by dsavage

Long time no hear! Sorry to be out of the loop for so long, however, those things happen.  Just a quick update, I’m working again, and B* is in daycare, and loving it! He gets all the girls, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Fitness: Strep Throat sucks!

Posted on 13/03/2012 by dsavage

The last few days I have been sick as a dog… today was the first day I could swallow something other than Ramen noodles that were finely crunched up prior to cooking.  I just couldn’t swallow anything other than that … Continue reading →

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Crafting: How to make Toddy Kahlua

Posted on 09/02/2012 by dsavage

I got this request off of Facebook – Zoe wrote: “oh, dsavage.. you might be my new bff. I lost my aunt’s kahlua recipe, would you be willing to share? my inbox would love that sort of treat!!! 🙂 ♥” … Continue reading →

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Well, it looks like I’m unemployed again…

Posted on 31/01/2012 by dsavage

Word to the wise… when you realize you’re in a argument with a crazy person, stop. When you realize that person is your CIO, try to become invisible. Talk about a career limiting move.  Suffice it to say, after the … Continue reading →

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Crafting: Buying an espresso maker: Part Three – Looks and Features.

Posted on 06/11/2011 by dsavage

Ok, the “Looks” portion of the guide.  This is going to be short… you know, these days you can find espresso machines in retro, modern, classic looks in every shape and size, if this is really important to ya, well, … Continue reading →

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Crafting: Buying an espresso maker: Part 2 Styles

Posted on 05/11/2011 by dsavage

When it comes to making espresso, there are a couple of different styles that you need to choose from: toddy, stovetop, manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic, and Super-Automatic machines. Toddy – This is a “brand name” for cold filtering process.  Basically, you … Continue reading →

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Crafting: Buying an espresso maker : Part 1 Price…

Posted on 04/11/2011 by dsavage

A friend of mine asked my opinion on buying an espresso maker for his personal use at home. Here’s the email that I sent back to him. Well, there are lots of things to consider when buying an espresso machine. … Continue reading →

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Crafting: Well, it’s that time of year again…

Posted on 30/10/2011 by dsavage

Last year for Halloween I created a pumpkin with Blaze’s ultrasound with the help of Phototaryn. Unfortunately, she’s more than likely busy with her new baby to deal with fiverr requests. Well, I think that I did a pretty good … Continue reading →

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Crafting: A few of my past cakes

Posted on 21/10/2011 by dsavage

I was talking with my recruiter today, (she’s trying to get me a job, not get me back in the military… different kind of recruiter,) and I mentioned that the last time I was unemployed, I learned how to decorate … Continue reading →

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Baby Preparations: The problem with melties…

Posted on 02/10/2011 by dsavage

Well, last time we were in the doctor’s office with the pediatrician, she said that we could start trying to give Blaze “melties” or little cheerio-like things that are made of veggies and fruit. They’re supposed to basically just “melt” … Continue reading →

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