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.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi: A Cyclist's Comfort Food
March 15, 2021
I first discovered this recipe during my college years on PezCycling News - a fantastic resource for cycling culture, racing news, and surprisingly good recipes. This sweet potato gnocchi became a staple in my kitchen, and I’d regularly make huge batches to freeze. It’s the perfect combination of complex carbs and satisfying texture, ideal for post-ride recovery or a cozy dinner. Ingredients 2 lar...
Gordon Ramsay's Spaghetti Bolognese: A Classic Italian Recipe
July 20, 2020
A rich, flavorful bolognese sauce doesn’t have to simmer all day. This version, inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s method, uses grated vegetables to create a quick yet delicious sauce that’s ready quickly. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil ½ onion, grated (about 100g) 1 carrot, grated (about 100g) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp dried oregano 500g lean beef mince 2 tbsp tomato paste 150ml red wine 800g canned c...
Trail Report: Point Washington State Forest Trails
July 4, 2020
The Point Washington State Forest trail system offers a surprisingly enjoyable network of singletrack through Florida’s coastal pine forests, just minutes from the popular beaches of 30A. In an area where road riding ranges from sketchy to downright dangerous and trail options are limited, these trails are a welcome refuge for cyclists trying to avoid getting hit by tourists. The Longleaf Greenway...
Making Limoncello: A Taste of Italian Summer
June 15, 2020
There’s something magical about sipping limoncello on a warm summer evening. This bright, citrusy Italian digestif captures the essence of Mediterranean sunshine in every glass. While you could easily pick up a bottle at your local liquor store, there’s an incomparable satisfaction in crafting your own. You can also do this with any citruis, grapefruit is superb. What You’ll Need 10-12 fresh, unwa...
Baking No-Knead Beer Bread: A Simple, Flavorful Recipe
May 12, 2020
This no-knead bread recipe uses beer instead of water, adding complex flavors and helping with fermentation thanks to the yeast present in the beer. The long, slow fermentation develops gluten without kneading and creates a beautiful, open crumb structure. A dark beer like a stout or porter will work best. Ingredients 3 cups (400g) bread flour 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1½ cups (35...
Traditional Flour Tortillas with Lard
November 25, 2019
These flour tortillas are made the traditional way with lard (manteca), which gives them their characteristic flakiness and tender texture. While you can substitute vegetable shortening, I wouldn’t. Ingredients 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ⅓ cup (75g) lard, room temperature 1 cup (240ml) warm water Extra flour for rolling Method Make the Dough: Whisk tog...
Homemade Chicken Sausage with Basil and Thyme
August 15, 2019
Making sausage at home might seem daunting, but with the right equipment and some patience, it’s a rewarding project that gives you complete control over the ingredients and flavors. This chicken sausage, brightened with fresh basil and tomatoes, is lighter than traditional pork sausages but doesn’t sacrifice on flavor. It’s adapted from Rhulman’s recipe, which is a great resource for making sausa...
Trail Report: Basque MTB in Hondarribia
May 1, 2019
Sometimes the best way to get back into something is to dive in head first. That’s exactly what I did with this week-long guided mountain biking tour in the Basque Country of Spain with BasqueMTB, based out of Hondarribia. Despite not being in the best shape at the time, this trip served as the perfect kick in the ass to get back in the saddle as it were. The format was just forgiving enough: each...
Reflecting on 2018: A Year of Growth and Transitions
December 25, 2018
I haven’t posted a ton this year. It turns out, though, that this has been a symptom of having a very eventful year more-so than of disinterest. Some of you may have seen that earlier this year my startup, Predikto, was acquired by United Technologies. The acquisition was covered in UTC’s news center and the Wall Street Journal. The process of building and running a company is difficult and stress...
Category Encoders v1.2.8 Release
June 4, 2018
Been a while since a release, but category encoders has continued to advance with the help of lots of great contributors. I’ve just released v1.2.8, with primarily bugfixes, as well as some new features allowing a user to optionally add the category names in the output column names of some encoders. Check out the new release on PyPI. Or just: pip install -U category_encoders There are some open is...
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