Waring Pro WT200 Professional 2-Slice Toaster
Count us as recovered skeptics, but every gentleman – save for the gluten allergic – should own a toaster. Admittedly, the conventional toaster is a one-trick pony. It only toasts toast (or bagels or Pop-Tarts or English muffins). But, as an NFL long snapper can tell you, one trick sometimes suffices. Have you tried toasting […]
G@H’s Playlist 4.28.2014
Can you smell that? It’s spring. Finally.
Spring began officially on March 20. For us, though, Easter marks the start of our favorite season. Chirping birds. Sprouting Plants. No more snow. Here are four reasons why we love spring. 4. Baseball People complain that baseball moves slowly. They don’t get it. Football is our favorite sport, and we hang on every play. […]
Buy This: Harris Tweed Plaid Wallet
Our wallet bores us. We buy a new one every year or two, but it’s basically the same wallet. Brown leather. Trifold. Dull. In this wondrous digital age where thermostats learn, robots vacuum and dogs wear boots, the fault falls on our handsome yet conformist shoulders. This tired cycle must end. It’s time to grab […]
G@H’s Playlist 4.21.2014
The Bradley Digital Smoker is a better way to smoke meat
Everyone everywhere loves cooking meat outdoors. Trust us: we’ve traveled a bit. Outdoor cooking isn’t regional. It doesn’t belong to any particular ethnic cuisine. No, it’s a shared treasure, coded deeply in our DNA. Outdoor cooking connects us to mutual ancestors—those cavemen grilling bison steak over open flame—you know, our great-great-great50 grandparents. Outdoor cooking is […]
From our fingertips springs forth life: the Burpee Ultimate Growing System
We at G@H love gadgets but not gimmicks. We think ourselves above being snookered by shiny and new. So, we approached the Burpee Ultimate Growing System with skepticism. It costs $20. Other 72 cell seed starters cost less than $5. Red flag! Barpee claims its product, unlike others, is self-watering. You fill the bottom tray […]
G@H’s Playlist 4.14.2014
The Right Duvet Goes a Long Way – And Other Bedding Tips from G@H
We at G@H promote the holistic gentleman. But, we acknowledge that it doesn’t all come naturally. We’ve always loved sports. Technology continually captivates us. We’ve never declined smoked spare ribs. Other things, though, are acquired skills/tastes. We had to learn the utility of nice, sturdy silverware. We didn’t instinctively get that tidy isn’t synonymous with […]
G@H’s Playlist 4.07.2014
The Wren Sound V5 with AirPlay
We fancy ourselves renaissance gentlemen. Our interests vary. They span the spectrum from gardening to gadgets, baking to basketball. But, as intellectually diverse as we may (or may not) be, we tend to obsess. At any given time, we’re fascinated by something. Right now, it’s sound. Wireless speakers exist in a crowded market. Lots of […]
Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch Ale
Distribution of @oskarblues is spreading starting this week. Setting the bar high by with an old chub. pic.twitter.com/DOR5Zf5Bw8 — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) March 15, 2014
G@H’s Playlist 3.31.2014
Goose Island Beer Co. Lolita
Hard to find @GooseIsland Raspberry sour. Nice punch, distinct flavor from wine barrels. 2013 edition, ages 5yrs pic.twitter.com/tLs2gvZvNx — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) March 13, 2014
BE IT RESOLVED, knitted ties mean business
We at G@H have long been intrigued by the knitted tie. Aesthetically, we approve. But, we never quite understood. Is a knitted tie less formal than a traditional one? Is a knitted tie too casual for the office? If so, what’s its utility? Who spends their leisure time with a buttoned top button? Not us. […]
Sour Cream Banana Bread in the Bread Machine
This isn’t the banana bread you instinctively think of when you hear banana bread. That’s cake. This ain’t cake. It’s bread with banana as an ingredient made in our Zojirushi bread maker.
G@H’s Playlist 3.17.2014
Bring Elementary School Home with a Hanging Map of the World
Did you dig the third grade? We did. Tetherball. Multiplication tables. Salsberry steak for lunch every Wednesday. Heads of 7-Up. You should’ve seen our science project – blue g-d ribbon. Those were the terrific times. And, we all should commemorate them. Remember that world map hanging from the front of your classroom? We’ve got one […]
G@H’s Playlist 3.10.2014
Camp Denali in Alaska’s Denali National Park
Mountains calm us. We don’t ski much—too many friends with broken legs. We, though, are avid hikers. Nothing beats communing with the wilderness, stumbling upon a hidden pond, or summiting a peak. Nothing. Right now, we at G@H are daydreaming about summer. That means we’re plotting our next adventure. How about Alaska? How about Denali […]
The toothbrush is to the horse what the Oral-B SmartSeries 5000 is to the jet airliner
We recently visited the dentist. He was impressed. Actually, he didn’t say anything. We never saw him. Why? We didn’t need to because our mouth was so damn sparkling. “I can tell you’re working hard in there,” praised the dental hygienist as she polished up our pearly whites. We appreciate the acclaim, but it’s misplaced. […]
Avocado Sunrise: A Green Smoothie Masterpiece
We start every weekday morning with a green smoothie. This “Avocado Sunrise” smoothie has Greek yogurt, avocado, orange and mango. It’s almost tropical.
Kwikset Kevo: Keys? Where we’re going we don’t need keys
Welcome to the future. Progress marches. Innovation blossoms. Bold people search for ingenious solutions to everyday problems. Our thermostats learn. Robots vacuum our homes. And, now, we don’t even need keys because we can open the door with our iPhone. The Kwikset Kevo is a deadbolt. It comes with regular keys and can be unlocked […]
We’re busy, so we Lekue’d dinner tonight
Followers of G@H know that we enjoy cooking and eating. When obligations limit our time to do the former, though, we must still do the latter. Making a good meal fast isn’t easy. Or, at least, it wasn’t easy until we discovered the Lekue Steam Case. This silicone contraption steams meats and vegetables in their […]
G@H’s Playlist 2.3.14
Spinach is for drinking: G@H’s month-long green smoothie challenge
It’s early in 2014. Healthy living still preoccupies people, including us at G@H. But, really, our interest stretches beyond the New Year. Although we aren’t old, we’re getting older. We think more about our food. We try to eat better—mostly because we don’t want to buy new pants but also because we see food differently. […]
MILF by Mother’s Brewing Company
MILF by @MothersBrewing. Fantastic imperial stout. 11% ABV. Aged in 5 different barrels then blended. pic.twitter.com/PWZxN3fah2 — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) February 1, 2014
Give the gift of fandom this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day approaches. We at G@H are rather ambivalent about this pseudo-holiday. But, if it brings you joy, celebrate with pomp and vigor. Eat well. Drink much. Be merry. For those searching out a unique gift for an exceptional woman, we have a suggestion. You like sports, so does she. You support your hometown team, […]
Buy This: Ready Player One
Video games. Lots of 80’s references. A DeLorean. Do we have your attention yet? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is required reading for any gentleman. The book takes place in 2044. Surprise, surprise. Humans have pretty well ruined the planet—financial collapse, massive recession, environmental disaster, resource scarcity, et cetera. Yeah, this might seem a […]
G@H’s Playlist 1.27.14
Conflux No. 1 Collage from Deschutes Brewery and Hair of The Dog Brewing Company
Another excellent #barrelaged #strongale pulled from the cellar. Conflux No. 1 Collage from @DeschutesBeer pic.twitter.com/932weXxBaJ — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) January 28, 2014
Carbonate your life with fizzy water
We at G@H sometimes drink our calories. When we do, we opt for craft beer, not sugary drinks. Oh, we most definitely like soda pop. We just prefer ours calorie-free. Because, you know, it’s healthier, maybe. Every afternoon, the craving hits: we need our fizzy drink fix. We’ve experimented with alternatives. We’ve tried flavored drink […]
We updated. The iPhone 5s is awesome.
When your cell phone starts randomly dialing people, it’s time to upgrade. Otherwise, you submit yourself to an awkward, possibly ruinous, game of calling roulette. How many exes can your pocket ring up in one afternoon? Some questions are best left unanswered. Facing this crisis, we averted disaster by upgrading to the iPhone 5s. It’s […]
G@H’s Wheat Almond Milk Bread
For this bread maker recipe, almond milk’s vanilla combines quite pleasantly with the honey, and the result is a sweet, hearty wheat bread.
G@H’s Playlist 1.20.14
If you only ever buy one thing for your kitchen, get a KitchenAid Stand Mixer because it’s the most awesome
Attention, gentlemen. Your mother, bless her, owned a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. She used it for cookies and cupcakes. You don’t bake cookies or cupcakes, so you might see no need to make the investment. Don’t be daft. A KitchenAid Stand Mixer is the fundamental kitchen appliance. It does what you’d expect: mixes, stirs, beats, and […]
G@H’s Playlist 1.13.14
Win Life with Lime Cilantro Hummus
If you’ve got a nice blender, homemade hummus is so easy, cheap and delicious. This lime cilantro hummus wins rave reviews.
Thomas Edison is dead but his ghost lives on in your light bulbs
Thomas Alva Edison didn’t invent the light bulb. But, in 1880, he made electric light practical by developing an incandescent bulb that burned for 1,200 hours. That’s history. And, it’s unimportant. Actually, it’s important. Very important. Just not important here. Humans are fickle. Someone devises something. People love it. Someone makes it better. People abandon […]
Five New Year’s Resolutions Attainable by any Gentleman, Especially One as Distinguished as You
5. Drink Your Way from Sea to Shining Sea We understand your dilemma. You want to see the United States but cannot swing a three-week road trip from Charleston, South Carolina to Portland, Oregon. Here’s our solution. Drink it. Plot your course, then sample a craft beer from every state on the route. Not in […]
Anyone dreaming of a white New Year’s Day?
Anyone dreaming of a white New Year’s Day? Probably not. pic.twitter.com/Sm4WDDq22N — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) January 2, 2014
G@H’s Best 25 Songs of 2013
As everyone prepares to greet 2014, 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 25 songs of 2013: (Disclaimer: Had we compiled this list in July, we surely would have included “Royals” by Lorde. […]
Eat healthier easier with the Zojirushi Micom’s “fuzzy logic”
Perhaps you saw cheap rice cookers in the Black Friday adverts. Perhaps you cannot fathom how one rice cooker could cost tenfold that of another rice cooker. Perhaps you should check yourself before you wreck yourself. Value depends on a diversity of factors only one of which is price. For example, if you pay $125 […]
G@H’s Playlist 12.29.13
Imperial Stout from Boulevard Brewing Company
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, all the creatures were drinking … @Boulevard_Beer pic.twitter.com/6cXOTEWYIc — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) December 25, 2013
Gentleman-in-Chief’s Top Five Christmas Movies
5. Elf Will Ferrell is hilarious. Wearing yellow tights and a pointy hat makes him even funnier. So, Elf began with an unfair advantage over other Christmas films. And, it delivered on its promise, spinning a heartwarming yearn about an orphan, who was raised by elves, venturing out in search of his human family. We […]
G@H’s Playlist 12.15.13
Don’t adjust your television: this field is that ugly.
In the holiday hubbub, you may have missed Saturday’s premiere football matchup. Jacksonville State played at Eastern Washington in the FCS Championship Semifinal. Eastern Washington prevailed, and next week Towson will travel to Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. If you tune in, don’t adjust your television: this field is that ugly.
Ivy Checked Tie from the thetiebar.com
Is your workplace business casual? Here’s a gentlemanly tip: wear a tie, anyway. Ties will help you win friends and influence people. Ties command respect. And, we certainly respect this Ivy Checked Tie from thetiebar.com. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness
Phillips Original Radio and iPhone Dock
Being a professional gentleman requires some late nights in the office. When stress is high, sleep is little, and your co-workers have left for the day, the situation warrants rocking out. Your sanity will thank you—so will the janitor who surely will respect your earnest pen drum solo. This Phillips Original radio and iPhone dock […]