HemiSam

The wifey and her bestie cooked up a homemade pasta puttanesca last night that was spectacular. I got curious so searched a bit... This recipe from the NYT garnered a lot of love for those less inclined to eyeball it... https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11583-pasta-puttanesca HS

Godspeed, James Tolkan.... https://deadline.com/2026/03/james-tolkan-dead-back-to-the-future-top-gun-1236768221/ HS

Godspeed, Chuck... You were the business! HS

After my Niche Zero grinder started having issues with lighter espresso beans I reached out to Niche. They first recommended a cleaning...same same. Then, when they realized I've had mine for 6 years and it was obtained via their Indegogo campaign, they recommended I purchase a new motor and board. $41 for the parts, $40 shipping from the UK, and duties $21... Duties were charged on shipping...LOL. All buttoned back up and working like a champ. I ordered a Zerno Z2 grinder, but it'll be a loooong while before it shows up. HS

Thank you, n-maher! I did see where a gent sent one in to be repaired by Niche. @luvdunhill I did not clean mine frequently, but it is worth going in there every now and again IMHO. Very easy to do and there's a few vids out if you like having a reference. HS

Well, after 6 years my Niche Zero appears to be giving up the ghost. The electric motor got hung up grinding 20 grams of espresso beans. I took it apart, cleaned it well and reassembled...same thing. I tried pour over beans just for grind and it's the same...the motor appears to have weakened to the point it needs to be replaced. I prefer to have one grinder that does both my regular (machine / pour over) and espresso beans. Any recommendations for a high quality grinder...preferably of the low maintenance variety like the Niche has been. Thanks! HS

Godspeed, Greg... I recall hearing Cake for the first time in '97 in a bar in Jakarta, where we lived for 18 months for a "temporary" assignment. Sooooo good. This one hits home. HS

No clue. I sincerely doubt the build has seen much outside of a few drives and some shows. 700 miles on the build and I really need to do some more work on the Holley Sniper EFI system...WIP. HS

I have been wanting a MOPAR B-body restomod for some time. Thought I would buy a partly built project or the like and built to suit. Couldn't pass up this 1969 Road Runner that was on auction and local. The wheels could use some work, but such is life... Not much of a show car guy so I need to put some miles on her... HS

I think that is the way to go after the joys of my approach...LOL HS

Tank. German movie that's been dubbed over and where the captions don't match the voice over....dizzying. Interesting movie overall. HS

Kept it simple this year. Turned out pretty good...I shorted the cooking time, but I'd pull it off a few minutes earlier for a bit more rare goodness. Wifey made some great sides. I need a sugar detox.... HS

Quite a loss. Godspeed, Chris.... 2025 has been a rough one. HS

That's a stunner! Love my chocolate on an oysterflex strap...zero regrets. Enjoy! HS I realized I never posted it....

I'm not ready for a new espresso machine as the Lelit Bianca I bought some years ago is still doing a great job, but I found an announcement from Fellow interesting. I bought a Fellow Aiden I have been enjoying thanks to @luvdunhill , and have been receiving Fellow marketing emails. Here is an early review for the curious. I have to admit it piqued my interest, particularly how quickly it heats up. Looks like it can be bought for $1200 with an early discount and they toss in a credit for coffee beans. https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/the-espresso-series-1-is-the-new-crown-jewel-in-fellows-coffee-gadget-lineup-170008473.html HS