Have you ever eaten something so perplexing that your mind can recall the flavor years later? Maybe you have a visceral reaction at the thought of it? Not that the dish was necessarily bad, but the notes confused your palette. …

Just because something sounds like a good idea, doesn’t mean it always is. That rule applies to many things in life, but I find it most applicable in the kitchen. I’m a good (though not great) cook. Armed with basic techniques and a healthy disdain for using a recipe, I…

Confident. Driven. Marketable. Polarizing. William “Leffen” Hjelte has all the hallmarks of a superstar player in any sport. He also happens to be the subject of the most compelling story esports has ever witnessed. Even after several visa issues and forays into other fighting games, Leffen continues building his legacy…

The rise of esports’ popularity has helped the industry as a whole make many significant strides over the last several years. The establishment of multiple major leagues throughout the world has enticed huge companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Time Warner to start testing the waters. With the increase of interest…

The punk rock, take no prisoners attitude has always been a magnet for those who feel left out and uninvited in joining the ‘general population.’ Although, the place I’ve found the most misfits and general anarchists was not at a loud show in a dark club but in the kitchens…

Samsung experienced major growing pains in their first major smart refrigerator release. Their oversight highlighted why smart fridges are often seen as a sideshow attraction more than a necessary next step in tech. When the Korean company introduced their newest offering at CES 2017, the Family Hub 2.0, …

I have been having an affair and it’s time to come clean. For years now, I have been going behind the back of my first true love to indulge with a dirty, grimy, and greasy mistress. What can I say, there’s a charm to her lack of refinement I just…