From Soil to Sizzle: Helping Veterans Grow, Cook, and Live with Confidence

Four Pepper Blend by Flat Iron Pepper Company

Four Pepper Blend by Flat Iron Pepper Company I discovered this Flat Iron Pepper Company blend of flakes several years ago when I was looking for something with a bit more heat. Like many people, I kept a canister of red pepper flakes in my spice cabinet to put on pizza. My red pepper flakes […]

WeatherTech CupFone

WeatherTech CupFone Put this device in the category of “why didn’t I think of that?” It’s such a simple concept, but the utility and the build quality make this something that car manufacturers should incorporate as a factory option in some manner. WeatherTech is known for their durable precision-fit floor mats and other accessories. Just […]

Weathertech DeskFone Universal Cell Phone Holder

Weathertech DeskFone Universal Cell Phone Holder I purchased this phone holder after using Weathertech’s CupFone, which I reviewed here. Its design is remarkably similar, relying on the same strong and durable adjustment knobs. I had always just laid my phone face up on my desk, but it’s so much easier to quickly read texts and […]

Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellant

Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellant I love the outdoors, but sometimes the outdoors doesn’t love me back. When I’m lying in bed and thinking about all the progress I made in my garden or on my outdoor projects, I want to think about how much produce I grew, what I learned while doing it, and […]

DeWalt 4 1/2 Inch Corded Angle Grinder

DeWalt 4 1/2 Inch Corded Angle Grinder An angle grinder is one of the most versatile power tools you can own. It can grind, cut, sharpen, strip, and sand. You’re only limited by the many accessories that are available for the 4 1/2″ size. Go and take a look in the power tool section of […]

Energizer VISION HD+ LED Headlamp

Energizer VISION HD+ LED Headlamp How often have we all wished for a third hand while we’re working on a vehicle or doing something in the dark? Bathing a fastener in bright light helps me find the best angle from which to remove it when working in tight spaces. I also can’t tell you how […]

SA UV/Dust Face Shields

SA UV/Dust Face Shields I discovered these face shields in the early days of my landscaping side business. Working outside is a lot more enjoyable when you have the right clothing and equipment for the weather. Sun damage to your skin is incremental and should be on the mind of every gardener. You can catch […]

BALEAF Men’s UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Shirts

BALEAF Men’s UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Shirts I almost never wear short sleeve shirts when I’m working outside. Long sleeve shirts prevent sunburn as well as contact with poison ivy and other noxious plants that can cause an allergic reaction on your skin. They also provide a modicum of protection against thorns from […]

Eastman Outdoors 22″ Carbon Steel Propane Wok

Eastman Outdoors 22″ Carbon Steel Propane Wok A screaming-hot wok is the only way to get what’s called “wok hay” – a Cantonese expression that is loosely translated as the “breath of the wok” – that refers to the particular essence or aroma that is created in a dish when you stir-fry it authentically. This […]

Handcrafted Wooden Wok Spatula Set

Bamboo Wok Spatula Set I find myself using these with my cast iron pans in the kitchen as much as I do with my outdoor propane-fired wok, which I reviewed in detail here. Wooden spoons are fine for many foods, but a nice wide spatula like these ones are superior for stir frying. The idea […]