Mantis Easy Spin ComposTumbler
We garden. We grow vegetables and flowers. We cultivate them from seed and that fills us with pride and makes us feel mighty. Lately, a realization hit: we spend a remarkable sum of money on soil. That’s right, dirt. It shouldn’t cost that much. It’s everywhere. But the nutrient-rich earth that we rely upon to […]
Emile Henry Pizza Stone
We’ve dumped delivery pizza. It’s junk—buttery, processed junk. Sometimes, we dine out for a wood-fired pie. But, know what? We churn out a damn fine pizza. Fresh dough. Quality toppings. Homemade sauce. Our secret? We have an Emile Henry Pizza Stone. It helps an ordinary oven act like a classic brick oven. It absorbs moisture […]
GreenWorks G-MAX Mower
Last year, crabgrass infiltrated our lawn. It was horrifying. We take great pride in our yard. We spend countless hours cultivating and caring for it. Mark our words: this will not happen again. We will have lush green grass everywhere this summer. Not only will our lawn be green but so will our lawn care. […]
Special occasion? Wine is synonymous with celebration.
With age comes wisdom. Only recently have we understood the value and versatility of wine. We already knew that we enjoyed drinking it. We knew that certain types paired well with certain foods. Now, though, we recognize the true magic of wine; it’s synonymous with celebration. Occasions define our lives. People receive degrees. People move […]
Bradley 4-Rack Digital Smoker
Spring inspires us to fire up our Bradley Digital Smoker and get cooking. Sure, we use it in winter too. And, the meat tastes equally great despite the friged temperatures. But, the overall experience, it’s just better in warmer weather. If you drive by our house, please don’t crash. People too often lose all motor […]
Drink like a Belgian farmer
We don’t know a lot about the lifestyle of 19th century farmers in Belgium. We imagine it was difficult without electricity or tractors or refrigeration. They had to be rugged. They had to be resilient. Survival demands much less of us than it did them. For all of their struggle, though, we know those Belgian […]
G@H Playlist 3.30.15
How beer snobby are you?
There is something comforting about drinking beer out of it a can. It stirs pleasant memories of our first beer—and the next couple of hundred. We now live in the golden age of craft beer. Craft beer is awesome, but it comes almost exclusively in the bottle. Frankly, we miss the feel of the old, […]
We humbly share our Kansas City-style brisket recipe
Making a tender, succulent brisket takes practice and skill. Do it right—oh man, that’s divine dining.
G@H Playlist 3.23.2015
The Want List: drommen king bed
We find ourselves in the market for a new bed. We thought we knew what we wanted: a white platform bed with a low-profile headboard. We haven’t found that exact bed. But we did find this one, the drommen king bed from CB2. It’s awesome, isn’t it? Now, it has stolen our hearts. source: CB2.com
You’ll find us on the patio drinking a Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale
Where we reside, spring has sprung. We survived a frigid January and February. But now, not a minute too soon, warm weather has descended upon us. We yearn to be outside. We want to bathe in sunshine, inhale fresh air and drink bottles of craft beer on our patio. If you’ve never sampled a Southern […]
Homemade ice cream is easy with the SPT KI-15 Self-Refrigerated Ice Cream Maker
Ice cream knows no season. Sure, you may harbor fond childhood memories from sweltering summer evenings of frolicking around catching fireflies while devouring a melting waffle cone. But, don’t pigeonhole this delicacy. It tastes almost as glorious in March or November as it does in August. If you’ve never eaten homemade ice cream, we pity […]
G@H Playlist 3.16.2015
Make your face look better for only $95 with Warby Parker
If you’re like us, you lose eyeglasses. And, that sucks because they are expensive. Have you heard of Warby Parker? It sells affordable, stylish eyeglasses over the internet. You select five pairs. Warby Parker sends you them to try on. You return the five pairs but order any that you’d like with prescription lens for […]
Be a better a son by buying your father Scotch whiskey
We at G@H pride ourselves on being excellent sons to our fathers. Well, okay, not the best. We did crash the family car that one time. And, we did lose his favorite cooler. And, who knew that you can’t microwave a fork? Or let it go down the garbage disposal? But we’ve got to rank […]
Pork loin: the other white meat to smoke
This smoked pork loin was delicious paired it with roasted Brussels sprouts and garlic cheese bread. We had extra, which we nibbled on throughout the week.
Even you can prepare a delectably poached egg
So simple is this sous vide technique and so good do poached eggs taste that we yearn to put them on everything.
Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey tastes brilliant in coffee or by itself
Allow us to issue with a brief disclaimer. You shouldn’t start every morning with whiskey in your coffee. It’s just not responsible. Some mornings, though, it’s perfect. Weekends, for example. And when it’s really, really cold outside. Awaking to a frigid Saturday, we recently indulged. We uncorked a bottle of Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey that […]
It’s a three-minute omelet and it’s fluffy and delicious
The Lekue Omelet Cooker makes an omelet in less than three minutes in the microwave. One side for two minutes; the other side for 30 seconds. The result: a fluffy and delicious omelet.
G@H Playlist 2.23.15
Gentleman-in-Chief’s 12 Favorite SNL Sketches
In honor of Saturday Night Live’s 40th anniversary, we’d like to share our 12 Favorite SNL Sketches. Let us know if you agree or disagree or think we’ve overlooked other comic gold. 12. Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party 11. The Festrunk Brothers 10. The Lawrence Welk Show 9. […]
The Want List: Symbol Stereo Console
We bought a few Powerball tickets this week. Much like fame, though, fortune escaped us. If we had won that jackpot, who knows what we’d do. We might have bought this Symbol Stereo Console because it looks incredible. source: symbolaudio.com
MOTA SmartRing
We don’t even have a SmartWatch, yet MOTA is releasing a SmartRing. Geez, technology, slow down! Let us catch up. I guess we’re already married to our iPhone; this just makes our union official. source: Mota.com
Ferro Aldo Men’s Round-Toe Dress Loafers
We aren’t shoe people, per se. But, we definitely find ourselves in the midst of a shoe phase. See, we don’t buy many shoes. We stick to the basics—pairs of loafers and lace-ups in both brown and black, a pair of casual slip-ons, and a pair of trainers. We wear the heck out of them […]
This is an article about meatballs and how much we love them
Being human, we adore meatballs. Even if you’ve adopted a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, we bet that you miss the everlovin’ heck out of them. Meatballs taste so good. And, thank heavens; they’re enjoying a majestic renaissance in the culinary world. Not just for pasta and potlucks anymore, meatballs have appeared on the menus of […]
G@H Playlist 2.16.15
This isn’t a gimmick. It’s Chocolate Ale from Boulevard Brewing Company.
People in Kansas City have a favorite hobby: singing the virtues of Boulevard Brewing Company. They can’t help but tell you—repeatedly and without end—how wonderful Boulevard is. And, despite their tunnel vision, they stand on solid footing. We really enjoy Boulevard’s once-a-year releases. They’re tasty, innovative, and fun. Be warned, they can be elusive. These […]
Cricket Penny Loafers by Florsheim
Like most men, we envy those who’ve mastered skills with which we struggle. Here’s the bitter truth: we suck at walking. We drag our feet. We kick things. We trip (but rarely fall). Although this affliction may seem harmless, it wreaks havoc on our poor shoes—Scuff City, USA. Even if we could afford a $300 […]
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G@H’s Best 40 Songs of 2014
As everyone prepares to greet 2015, we at G@H honor the year that was in music. We met some emerging talent. We reacquainted with some old friends. In no particular order, here are our favorite 40 songs of 2014:
Enjoy an ice cream float that is deliciously festive and boozy
Eggnog season is quickly waning. Before the magical stuff disappears, though, let us lend you some sage advice. Transform it into ice cream. Deposit a scoop or two in a glass of stout beer. And, enjoy a deliciously festive beer float. Like custard, the base of eggnog comes from yolk. So, it makes a rich, […]
G@H Playlist 12.22.2014
Armed with the mightiest pots and pans, we’ll confront five culinary feats of skill
Good pots and pans may not make a man. But, they sure help him cook better food. If you read G@H, you understand our insatiable lust for small kitchen appliances. Our breadmaker. Our blender. Even our Sous Vide Supreme. They’re great. But, they’re luxuries. Fine cookware, though. That’s fundamental. We at G@H have a new […]
G@H Playlist 12.15.2014
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Amazon Fire TV
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Scrooged? Elf? Home Alone? We, of course, love National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. And, our darkhorse candidate is Muppet Christmas Carol. But, it’s the holidays, which means that we needn’t limit ourselves. We have time. We can watch them all. Whatever your pleasure, the Amazon Fire TV will scour the annals […]
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Aurora Stainless Steel Cookware Set
The holidays are all about eating. Seriously, this year, we got three Thanksgiving dinners. Three turkeys. Three hefty scoops of mashed potatoes. Three pumpkin pies. And, meatballs—one side of the family is Italian, so they also have meatballs. We at G@H love to eat. But, we also believe that bona fide gentlemen cook. They bake. […]
Blanton’s Bourbon
The holiday season is a time to celebrate. And, when we say celebrate, we mean celebrate. Gather your friends and family. Revel in our blessings. Drink and be merry. Very, very merry. A worthy host should offer a topnotch libation. A proper guest should arrive bearing gifts. Whichever you are, let us suggest Blanton’s Bourbon. […]
Sous Vide Supreme
Small kitchen appliances bring us great joy. Recently, we got a Sous Vide Supreme and find ourselves using it more than anything else but the coffee maker. The Sous Vide Supreme empowers us amateur chefs to cook meat precisely. We’ve made tender salmon and juicy chicken breast. We’ve prepared melt-in-your-mouth scallops. And, we cooked a […]
Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control
The holidays mean a little break from the J-O-B. Savor it. Relax. Sleep in. And when you’re snuggled in bed at 9:00 AM and your thermostat kicks down to 50° F because it thinks you’re at work, be glad you have that new Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control. Don’t panic. Stay snug. Simply […]
SPT KI-15 Self-Refrigerated Ice Cream Maker
An ice cream maker is a great holiday gift. Yes, it’s freezing outside. But, you’re inside. You’re cozy by the fire where it’s downright toasty. Take that eggnog. Pour it in the SPT KI-15 Self-Refrigerated Ice Cream Maker. Press start, and in 30 minutes, you’ll have a deliciously festive yuletide treat. Want to make it […]
You bet you’ll find Blanton’s in our home bourbon bar
We’re not into selfies. It’s not our thing. We don’t get SnapChat. But, we do like to trade a certain genre of texts with our buddies. We call them “bourbon pics.” You know. “Check out what I uncorked!” “A great pour!” “It tastes like butterscotch!” “I can’t feel my feet!” All exclamation points all the […]
G@H Playlist 12.1.14
The secret to medium-rare perfection: the Sous Vide Supreme
We quite enjoy Top Chef. It’s wholesome, fun reality television. We like the competition. The food intrigues us. Tom Colicchio is just the right amount of curmudgeon. And, boy, do the chefs employ some zany techniques. Recently, while catching up on a past season, we witnessed one chef prepare the most deliciously perfect steak. It […]
Leinenkugel Cranberry Ginger Shandy: Thanksgiving-flavored beer
Surprises! Aren’t surprises the best? Pleasant surprises, at least. Last Saturday, we were at a local drinking hole cheering on our alma mater’s football team. (They won.) Glancing down at the table, we spied an ad for Leinenkugel’s Cranberry Ginger Shandy. What? Thanksgiving-flavored beer! Yes, please.
Our house is smarter than yours: Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control
We live in exciting times. Our houses have become smart. Lightbulbs. Outlets. Doorbells. Smoke detectors. All smart. Robots vacuum our homes, and we can unlock deadbolts with our phones. Welcome to the future. The innovation that we most enjoy is perhaps the WiFi thermostat. Until recently, thermostats have been boring: Lame City, USA. Now, they […]