The Weekly, Geekly Rewind – October 2, 2012
A delightful sampling of GeekMom links and others from around the geekosphere.
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Eat Like a Geek: Persimmon Jam
Many people around here remember fondly eating persimmon jam in the fall, but their memories are often amended with “my grandmother used to make that.”
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind – September 25, 2012
Fun links and posts from near and far in the geekosphere.
Continue ReadingCelebrating Simple Hobbits: September 22nd, Frodo and Bilbo’s Birthday
When September 22 came around on Elendor, it was A Very Big Deal. Frodo and Bilbo’s Birthday was one of the highlights of every game year.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind – September 18, 2012
Links and posts you might have missed this past week, all things geeky.
Continue ReadingEat Like a Geek: Pumpkin Bread
It seems like the majority of the US experienced something lovely this week: the first hints of fall. Dropping temperatures and the scent of drying leaves have sent many of us to the pantry searching for the one flavor that defines the season: pumpkin!
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind — September 11, 2012
Happenings around the web and at GeekMom! Link love all around.
Continue ReadingEat Like a Geek: The Moscow Mule
Okay, so technically this is “drink like a geek”–and, right off the bat, let’s make it clear this is not a recipe for the kiddos (though you can certainly omit the alcohol, and you’d be good to go). In our house, we’re always looking for geeky adult beverages. I prefer things bourbon and whisky based, but my husband Michael discovered this delicious concoction that’s quite good, and uses vodka. Its name? The Moscow Mule.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind — September 4, 2012
We’ve taken a little break due to the holiday, but fear not! Here’s a great list of tasty, geeky links from the GeekMom world and beyond.
Continue ReadingEat Like a Geek: Pesto Five Ways
The best way to keep basil tasty for a while, I’ve found, is pesto. If you can make a jar of pesto, you’ve got concentrated flavor and dozens of options.
Continue ReadingSomewhere Only We Know: Music, My Kid, and Keane
My spirited son is geeking the heck out about Keane. He wants to hear the B-sides, the demos, the outtakes, the videos. And together, through the music, we can find common ground.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind: August 27, 2012
What’s Happening GeekMom Rachel recently got to poke the mind of a geek icon. Check out her interview with Gerald Casale, founding member of the band DEVO. It’s the last week before Labor Day, but don’t despair: Laura’s 35 Ways to Make Summer Last is all you need. Melissa’s adventures extend beyond the GeekMom universe, […]
Continue ReadingEat Like a Geek: A Medieval Feast
So you don’t have time or energy or the extra cash to get to a Renaissance Faire this year? Why not make our own at home!
Continue ReadingCelebrating the Art and Legacy of Ray and Charles Eames
If you know anything about mid-century modern design in America, it’s probably a name: Eames. And if you know a little more, you might put two names along with Eames: Charles and Ray.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly, Rewind — August 20, 2012
This week’s rewind includes a veritable smorgasbord of lovely links from all around the geek stratosphere! Beware weather, embrace the partial quotient algorithm, and join in our book club this month as we’re reading Madeleine L’Engle’s classic, A Wrinkle In Time.
Continue ReadingJulia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebrated Online
If you grew up in the 80s like I did, there’s a high probability that you came across Julia Child the same way: through PBS. The ebullient and impressive host of a variety of programs, she had a way with food–a casual, almost childlike enthusiasm for great ingredients and everything French.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind – August 13, 2012
We’re starting a new Monday morning feature here on GeekMom, the Weekly, Geekly, Rewind! We’re highlighting some of the post we had over the last week and sharing some fun links to content that you can’t miss!
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday, Thor!
Today is Chris Hemsworth’s birthday, the actor best known for bringing Thor to the big screen.
Continue Reading10 Things We’re So Over on Pinterest
From hairdos and hairdon’ts to unexpected abs, here’s our top 10 list of things we’re so over on Pinterest.
Continue ReadingMix (Medium) Tape: Artist Creates Gorgeous Art From Cassette Tape
Artist Erika Iris has taken the defunct cassette tape and turned it into something jaw-droppingly beautiful. Her muses include The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, Jimmy Hendrix, and Lenny Kravitz, among others.
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