Making Udon

The other day I was seriously craving some Udon Noodles.  There is a joint I hit with a friend on the monthly that has what I consider to be the best Udon in the area.  Its a lil Mom and Pop joint run by 3 Japanese expats and 3 helper staff.  I was fiending for this udon, but didn't want to make the drive and wanted to try making it. In the past I had tried those chilled Udon noodles that come with a flavor pack.  The noodles themselves were great, but the broth was severely lacking.  So much that I was turned off.  I did try a 2 more times.  One of those t

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Philips Sonicare Flexcare+ HX6992 Review

My neck hurts today, Ive got a bunch of posts Ive been meaning to clean out.  In May, I went to the dentist.  At the end of it all, I asked the hygienist what kind of toothbrush does she recommend.  I told her I have this issue of having to replace brushes every 2 months or so, with the bristles starting to wack out after a month.  She recommended that I pick up a Sonicare toothbrush.  She thought it was the best brush for your teeth. I had seen them at Sam's Club and Costco, electric toothbrushes.  Huge monstrosities that I couldn't imagine trying to fiddle aro

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Norelco SensoTouch 1160X Review

Having had used my balder for a month or so, and been extremely happy.  I decided it was time to give the Philips Norelco Brand another try.  I wanted to get a dedicated electric shaver for the face.  I had been through 2 Norelco electric shavers for the face, both bought at Walmart.  The first one lasted maybe 2 years, the second maybe a year.  Again being a cheap bastard I didn't want to have to spend 60 bucks or more on such a tool that lasts a year or two. Enter Craigslist, where I found a guy selling his new in box Norelco SensoTouch 2D system for 30 bucks. 

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Philips Norelco Balder QC5550 Review

I've been meaning to write a review on this "Balder" for quite some time.   I've now owned this tool for 3 months now and can provide a slightly more in depth review.  My relationship with the Philips Norelco brand has really been one of want, rather than a need.  Just this past June, my year old Philips Norelco electric shaver decided to die on me, and thus the story begins... I was really not looking forward to spending another 60 bucks on something that may only last a year.  Plus my hair clipper which I use to give me the almost bald but longer than stubble look,

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