By: Meg Humphrey Have You Nerd had the incredible honor of receiving the “Most Unique Website Content” award from the inaugural year of the Geekie Awards in 2013. This year, the Geekies are mixing it up and giving fans the opportunity to vote for their favorites in each category! Here are my picks. Art: Jackie […]
Tag Archives: Food
December 10
Gift Guide: Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
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By: TCO Our favorite gifts for foodies, mixologists, winos, and hosts. Gifts for the Foodie Geek Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets $15; ThinkGeek Molecular Gastronomy Kit $49-65; Uncommon Goods The Sriracha Cookbook $15; ThinkGeek Cutting Board with iPad Stand $75; Williams Sonoma Cooking for Geeks $24; Powell’s Books Gifts for the Wine Geek Constellation […]
June 30
DIY Raspberry Jam
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Every year I create a list of things to try or do that I’ve never done before, and this year ‘make jam’ made the list. I was finally able to cross it off this past week as I embarked on a jamming marathon. I tried a few different methods and recipes, but […]
March 14
Featured Kickstarter: Amy’s Mochi
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Featured Kickstarter: Amy’s Mochi By: Meg Humphrey Amy Eam is a Seattleite with a passion for mochi. “What’s mochi?” you might ask! Mochi is a Japanese treat made of glutinous rice that is pounded into a paste and then shaped (usually into balls). Although mochi by itself is more on the savory side (since it […]
March 03
Tasty Food Blogs
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Tasty Food Blogs By: Meg Humphrey I love food and cooking, but with a fairly limited nutritionist provided eating plan, I can get bored really easily. Boredom leads me to deviation from my usual eating habits which means I end up in regrets and carb hangovers (I don’t get hangovers from alcohol, but I do […]
November 01
Fall Banana Bread Recipe
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Fall Banana Bread Recipe By: Katie Neely Here it is, a banana bread recipe I regularly get compliments on. I add about 2 extra bananas and a extra cinnamon. Make sure the bananas are ripe and brown. Tip: putting them in a paper bag will speed up the ripening process. Prep: 25 min. Bake time: […]
August 26
LB’s Suggestions for Healthy, Geeky Living
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LB’s Suggestions for Healthy, Geeky Living By: LB Chambers Ok here’s the thing. I’m a terrible person. Activity and health-wise. I have zero drive to compete athletically (I’m that annoying person who, when everyone else is yelling at the referee, is busy reminding everyone that he’s just doing his best at his job). I tried […]
February 25
Why You Need to Visit AFK Tavern
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Why You Need to Visit AFK Tavern By: Marla Eizik Let me tell you real quick about this wonderful, magical haven of nerdom. When my friend first mentioned this bar to me, I was confused for a moment. “AFK? What does that stand for?” He just laughed and said, “Away From Keyboard. It’s gamer lingo.” […]
January 31
Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake Recipe
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Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake Recipe By: Terra Olsen I’m a sucker for baking—I find the process and smell therapeutic, and the end product fulfilling. So it should come as no surprise that I am always excited to try a new cake recipe. This bundt recipe turned out delicious, and was light enough to follow a […]
December 19
Interview with Sarah, Founder of Marshall’s Haute Sauce
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Interview with Sarah, Founder of Marshall’s Haute Sauce Interview by Terra Olsen Tell me about yourself. I am a true canning nerd. I love food, farmers markets, and preserving things the old-fashioned way. I have always loved small businesses, farmers, and local products. It feels like it was destined for me to start this company. […]
December 18
Strawberry Banana Cream Pie
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Strawberry Banana Cream Pie By Katie Neely Tired of all the chocolate and pumpkin desserts this time of year? Try this Strawberry Banana Cream Pie recipe instead. It’s so delicious I almost didn’t get a picture of the whole pie before it was devoured. Strawberry Banana Cream Pie 1 frozen pie crust 3 to […]
November 09
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Amanda, a Food Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? Food. I love cooking, baking, eating, writing about and talking about food. How did you discover food? I had always been fond of casually baking and cooking. But I’d say I re-discovered food several years ago on a trip to […]