My Singer 431G

I was looking for a very rare Singer 431G but the only ones I found were on Etsy and they were priced between $600 and $900 U.S. I took a chance and went to the German version of eBay (eBay.de). I found German language listings that did not appear on eBay.com. I found the following… Continue reading My Singer 431G

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Working with Spring Steel

I used this technique to turn a cheap metal putty knife into a replacement part for a 115 year old cyclone sweeper I wanted to preserve the process in my notes, here. Deforming and Reforming Spring Steel Spring steel is hardened carbon steel which enables it to bend without deforming. The thing which makes steel… Continue reading Working with Spring Steel

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Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

This is from the Viking Cruise Line website. Wisconsin, home of so many cheeses, is the inspiration for this hearty soup that highlights bock beer and two kinds of cheddar, with its traditional garnish of popcorn and chives. Be sure to use sharp, good-quality cheeses and bock beer—the strong, dark lager’s maltiness creates a depth… Continue reading Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

Easy Lo Mein – Danielle’s

The easiest Lo Mein you will ever make in 15 minutes from start to finish. It is so much quicker, tastier and healthier than take-out! NOTE: You can add about 16 ounces of slice, pre-cooked chicken breast, if desired. Yield: 4 servings, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS… Continue reading Easy Lo Mein – Danielle’s