Author: doug

When it comes to a pork chop, pan-fried is quick & easy, breaded & baked is reliably juicy, and sous-vide is tender perfection. But as a celebration of summer, none of them can match good old charcoal.  (Photo taken August 30, 2013)

I ran a mini group buy of Thermapens, high-quality thermometers for cooking.  Mine is the British Racing Green on top. (Photo taken August 29, 2013)

If I have to write performance reviews, at least I can do so from home, in a comfortable location with not too many distractions.  (Photo taken August 28, 2013)

The cats have some flying insect cornered and are moving in for the kill. (Photo taken August 27, 2013)

We left the Vineyard this year on a cloudy morning, with the promise of rain. That did make it easier, though I’m already looking forward to next year. (Photo taken August 26, 2013)

Demonstrating a macro lens to Kat actually resulted in a worthwhile photo. Here, a honeybee is enjoying some sedum blooming ahead of schedule. (taken August 25, 2013)

Bob & Claire at Lobsterville. (Photo taken August 24, 2013)

Today was a good day for flying our stunt kite, until we crashed it and broke the main spar. Fortunately, the fine folks at The Lazy Frog fixed us up with a replacement. (Photo taken August 23, 2013)

 
Bonus photo: the other end of the kite strings.

At first, from a distance, I thought this was a poppy flower. Upon closer examination, the folks I was walking with convinced me it’s a hibiscus. (Photo taken August 22, 2013)

Incoming tourists.  Actually, this late at night I suspect it’s mostly locals & deliveries.  I love the searchlight piercing the light haze.  (Photo taken August 21, 2013)

 
Bonus photo: Oak and Moon. Fill flash to the rescue.