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I'm a cook, and have worked in many great restaurants for several years. I love food, and the atmosphere paired with it. I enjoy cigars, wine, beer, food from anywhere in the world, and ive made it a priority to learn how to cook every type of food I can.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 85 of 329
Damn the iron chains that bind me to this placeThe iron coiled viciously around my throatI loathe the crooked hand that holds them, dragging me forward like a dogThe same white-knuckled cage of fingers that steers this sinking boatDamn the eyes that always seem to find meNo matter which dark corner i find myself hiding in alo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drug addiction: 92 of 303
summer snowstorm blinding memy eyes have turned to greyno one stands a chance of finding mebut my feet still know the wayive bled for you, ive died for memy lips have nothign left to sayive wandered through an endless stormand blown all my thoughts awayive tasted snow as bitter as my lovebut its all sweet todayso take your ti... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Wanting to die and why: 7 of 16
"If wild my breast and sore my pride,I bask in the dreams of suicide.If cool my heart, and high my head...I think, 'How lucky are the dead?'" -Dorothy ParkerThe notion of wanting to die has always plagued humanity from the time we were sentient enough to reflect on ourselves and look within, rather than always looking out. Th... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to clean a stove top: 11 of 25
Stove tops can be a post-apocalyptic battlefield when it comes time to clean them. The more you scratch up the surface, scraping off an old mess, the more susceptible you are to building up bacterium and more of a mess the next time.As a man, I have been scolded on cleaning more times than I'd like to admit. Well, here's proo... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Essential software everyone should have on their laptop: 12 of 24
It was Benjamin Franklin who said "Those who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security"While most people feel secure with Norton or McCaffe, these are the most common antivirus and security programs, and for that reason alone, most of the antivirus and security hacking sof... More..
Autos > SUVs A look at 2008's best SUVs: 2 of 4
In this age of growing environmental concern, a sport utility vehicle could potentially be overkill when you consider the pollutants from automobiles. Fortunately automotive manufacturers have been working towards cleaning up some of the emissions from their SUV's.-For the 2008 market, Ford has redesigned the Escape Hybrid. T... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Sweetbreads and offal: 1 of 1
Offal refers to the entrail and internal organs of an animal. Offal is any cut of meat that isn't classified as skeletal muscle. These include, but are not limited to, the heart, liver, pluck (or lungs), intestines, stomach, brain, tongue, tails, and feet. The thymus gland or pancreas of a young animal, one year or less, is r... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking Computer hackers and how they work: 10 of 19
Computer hacking has been a widely misconstrued topic among the uneducated. Much like any technology in the hands of mankind, it can be used for great things, or to commit terrible travesties. The most damage that has been brought about by hacking is not the residual effects of adware, or the mailbox full of spam, but the ign... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Answering the "unanswerable" questions: 7 of 13
Why can't women apply mascara without opening their mouth... Well I'll tell you.For most of my life I felt that answering this question was like trying to program my VCR, it just isn't possible, but recently i have discovered the answer. After rigorous experiments, months of computer modeled data, and a few days of hitting my... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to choose a great inexpensive red wine: 9 of 15
While money cant buy happiness, it certainly can buy wine.When looking for a wine, keep in mind you don't have to leave a blood sacrifice at the altar of Bacchus to get a heavenly bottle. There are many fine wines at a very fair price. A cheap bottle does have it drawbacks, usually it cant be stored for years at a time on you... More..