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116 Being the Change with Peter Kalmus

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Podcasts, Thoughtstylings
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...boratory, with a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University. He lives in suburban Altadena, California with his wife and two children on 1/10th the fossil fuels of the average American. Peter wanted me to remind listeners that the ideas and opinions he expresses in this interview are his. Peter is not speaking on behalf of NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, or the California Institute of Technology. During the podcast we discuss: Climate change g...

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045 Whole Grain Baking

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Bread, Food, Podcasts
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...l wheat and spelt/rye. Miller was featured prominently in Michael Pollan’s book Cooked. During the show we mention: Dave Miller (see this detailed profile by Farine) Josey Baker Mark Stambler Nan Kohler of Grist & Toll Lodge Combo Cooker Though it’s made with yeast and the dreaded white flour, this is the famous New York Times bread recipe that Kelly mentioned. Many people have been introduced to home baking and the no-knead technique via this rec...

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Day to day, our decisions count

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Back to the Garden
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...that jar of Thai chile paste you only used a spoonful of before it was lost in the depths of your condiment collection. Learn to improvise with what you’ve got–as good cooks have done for ever and always. Right now, I’ve got The Flavor Bible waiting for me on the library hold shelf–this is a book that I’ve heard good things about in regard to empowering cooks to work without recipes. I’ll take a look at it and let you know if I think it’s good. An...

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Why Architectural Graphics Standards Should Be On Your Bookshelf

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Design
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...ng tome called Architectural Graphics Standards should be on every DIYer’s bookshelf. It’s remarkable how much just a half inch can make a seat or table uncomfortable. That we’re a freakishly tall household contributes to the problem. Thumbing through Architectural Graphics Standards, I was able to diagnose the issues in our breakfast nook. The bench is too narrow and the cushions too high. I’m going to spend today correcting those problems. There...

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