Doug's Project 365

Proper technique for seared duck breast is counterintuitive: low and slow, skin side down. So long as you’ve scored the skin, the fat will have time to render and become crispy without overcooking the meat.

Going through a closet today to free up some space for our upcoming bathroom renovation, I came across an Apple Newton. In comparison to modern cars, one from 1993 (assuming it runs) works fine on contemporary roads, still not all that different in its basic intended purpose after 33 years. A handheld computer of that same age? Not so much.

A bananaquit having a snack from the remains of our breakfast fruit.

Our bungalow came with its own private outdoor bed for reading / daytime napping.

We’re in Aruba for a little break. This will be our accommodations for the next few days.

This snowbank has been here (Boston, on my walk from office to train) for long enough to get marked up by DigSafe.

The fancy new fare-enforcement turnstiles at South Station are wrapped up like arborvitae, waiting for warmer weather or better software or something.

This is the authentic hand-knit traditional Icelandic sweater that I bought on our trip last winter. It cost a pretty penny and I joke that they use one entire Icelandic sheep’s wool in each sweater. It is VERY WARM and is my favorite item of clothing for my commutes into Boston this week.

For some reason they’re adding these tiny little heaters (near the top of the photo) to the ends of the commuter rail platforms at South Station. I can’t imagine they’ll do much good.