Exploring Ideas: A Blog on Technology, Startups, Food, and More
Welcome to my blog where I share thoughts and insights on technology, startups, and life in Atlanta. Browse through the articles below or explore by topic.
Trail Report: Ludington School Forest Trails
August 15, 2023
Much like the trails at Point Washington State Forest, the School Forest Trails in Ludington aren’t destination riding - but they absolutely should be part of your summer beach vacation plans if you find yourself on Michigan’s west coast (which you should). The trail system offers about 5-10 miles of purpose-built singletrack through a quintessential Michigan forest, more than is on the offiical m...
Authentic Corn Tortillas
July 18, 2023
Corn tortillas are the foundation of Mexican cuisine, dating back thousands of years. Made with just masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour) and water, these are quick and easy to make, and a trillion times better than store bought. Ingredients 2 cups (240g) masa harina (corn flour) 1½ to 2 cups (350-475ml) warm water ½ teaspoon salt Extra masa harina for handling Method Make the Dough: Mix masa har...
Homemade Ginger Syrup (Your Shortcut to Amazing Ginger Ale)
July 8, 2023
If you’ve only ever had ginger ale from a can, you’re missing out. Homemade ginger syrup makes all the difference - it’s got that fresh, fiery kick that the commercial stuff just can’t match. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make. Seriously, it’s just ginger, sugar, and water simmered together until your whole kitchen smells warm and spicy. Once you have a bottle of this golden goodnes...
Investment Review: Switchyards
June 7, 2023
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Switc...
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde): The Most Addicting Sauce Ever?
May 15, 2023
Alright, let’s talk about Aji Verde, aka Peruvian Green Sauce. If you’ve ever been to a Peruvian chicken joint, you’ve probably seen those squeeze bottles of bright green stuff on the table. That’s it. And let me tell you, it’s dangerously good. Creamy, spicy, packed with cilantro and lime - it makes pretty much anything taste incredible. Put this on roast chicken (obviously), tacos, eggs, roasted...
From Weekend Hack to Core Tool: The category_encoders Journey
December 27, 2022
Every year during the quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s, I find myself checking in on category_encoders. What started as a weekend programming experiment has evolved into something I never could have imagined. The Humble Beginnings The project began as a simple playground for experimenting with different categorical encoding methods. It was just me, tinkering with various approaches to h...
Investment Review: DeepSentinel
October 28, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview DeepS...
Investment Review: Seer.ai
October 18, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Final...
Investment: Cambrium Bio
September 27, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Cambr...
72-Hour Fermented Pizza Dough
September 3, 2022
This pizza dough recipe uses a long, cold fermentation process to develop complex flavors and perfect texture. The extended fermentation time breaks down proteins and starches, resulting in a more digestible dough with better flavor and a beautiful brown crust. This recipe is inspired by traditional Neapolitan pizza-making techniques. Ingredients For 4 pizza doughs (250g each): 600g “00” flour (or...
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