Still flogging my 400HP 1st gen CTS-V daily, now with over 200k on the odometer. Minimal unscheduled maintenance over the past 12 years too, just replacing brake lines (which were covered under recall), engine/transmission/diff mounts, and PS lines. For a GM product, it has held up remarkably well and the style has…

After making a ton of it for a party this weekend (the slow, hard way), I started thinking about whether one could use a Sous Vide approach to making Fondue? Not sure there’s much benefit in terms of flavor or quality of result, but just thinking about convenience and timing of readiness without having to babysit…

I think this works where the cook is taking care of cleaning the cooking area and pots/utensils from preparing the meal as he/she goes along, but in my home it’s the job of someone else to clear the table, stow leftovers, and load dishes, glasses and silverware after the meal is done. Division of labor, but you still…

Have this thing, absolutely love it for turkeys, roasts, etc. The ONLY thing I don’t like about it is cleaning the basket and the inside of the fryer after each use. Get some of that Dawn Power Dissolver stuff and some scouring pads - you’ll need them.

Have this thing, absolutely love it for turkeys, roasts, etc. The ONLY thing I don’t like about it is cleaning the…

I had been a loyal Progressive customer for 10 years and watched my rates climb to 3x what they were when I started, mostly through incremental annual increases. When I got my latest bill back in January, I shopped around and was able to find comparable coverage from a couple national brands for HALF what I was…

Couple years ago, downtown Richmond, VA (where we don't do snow well). Thought I was cool to be driving my manual CTS-V on summer tires until I was passed by this badass (apologies in advance for VVS):

You tell me.

Also worth mentioning - at least for Costco, you can only use AmEx cards in store, but can use MC/Visa online. This means that for big ticket items like furniture, TVs, tires, and caskets(?) you can earn rewards points.