Hyperdecanting Max Effgen, May 14, 2012 Or how to make 20 Buck Chuck… A friend, who works for Myhrvold’s Intellectual Ventures, mentioned this “hyperdecanting” method in passing — over beers. He had not tried it. I was intrigued. I now consider myself a budget oenophile and enjoy surprising friends with how good a decanted bottle of… Continue Reading
Coffee Max Effgen, March 20, 2009 When I first moved to Seattle, I could not tell the difference between an espresso and freeze dried Taster’s Choice. That changed in a hurry. I now have a strong regular habit. I even brought a Starbucks Barista® Espresso Machine into the office of a former employer to slow my… Continue Reading