Monthly Archives: February 2008

Where to buy hardwood

Finding sources of wood can be a little bit daunting at first if you don’t know where to look.  As a beginning woodworker I naively assumed the big home centers such as Lowes and Home Depot would have everything I … Continue reading

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Where to buy tools, hardware, & supplies

Lowes, Home Depot, and Sears are a good place to drop by to pick up consumer-level power tools and basic hardware.  However, if you need higher quality equipment, specialty hardware, and good finishing supplies, look for a Woodcraft store near you.  The closest one to our residence … Continue reading

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Thai Lime Cashews

Suffice it to say, I’m nuts about nuts, especially those of the cashew variety.  One of my latest discoveries is “Thai Lime Cashews,” available from our favorite specialty grocery store–Trader Joe’s.  These are bursting with flavor but don’t pack too … Continue reading

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Sipping Chocolate

While browsing through the shelves at our local Trader Joe’s store around Christmastime a couple of years ago, we discovered an intriguing European-inspired “beverage” and got hooked on it immediately.  Called “sipping chocolate,” this product truly lives up to its … Continue reading

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