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Author Archives: Richard Katz
X1 Extreme Generation 5 – An update to an already great machine
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Generation 5 Review After major changes last year, I expected only minor tweaks – WRONG! . This review is an analysis of the fifth generation X1 Extreme, a high-power laptop in the X1 line of computers. . … Continue reading
ThinkPad Z16 – A high-powered, AMD-Based Laptop
ThinkPad Z16 Generation 1 Review A 16-inch laptop powered by a Ryzen H-series CPU . This review is an analysis of the first generation Z16, a powerful laptop in the all-new “Z” series of computers, based on an AMD CPU … Continue reading
Better than Store-Bought English Muffins for the Home Cook
This recipe makes the things that are called English muffins in the U.S. and would probably be called muffins in England. The sweet things that Americans call muffins would be called American or sweet muffins in England. . . . … Continue reading
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Simplify your Kitchen Make Your Own Brown Sugar
. I tend not to buy brown sugar for most cooking. I find that it gets hard in the box and is difficult to mix with other ingredients or to sift. I also suspect that brown sugar has gotten less … Continue reading
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Lenovo Miix 510 – An Affordable 2-In-1 Computer with a Detachable Keyboard
Lenovo Miix 510 Review This review is an analysis of the 12.2” Lenovo Miix 510, a 2-in-1 PC. The target audience is the mobile user who needs to combine functionality that would more normally be found in a Windows tablet … Continue reading
X1 Yoga Gen 3 – Big Gains From Upgraded Components
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Generation 3 Review An Upgrade for Last Year’s Excellent 2-In-1 This review is an analysis of the 14” third generation ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The target audience is the mobile business professional who demands high performance coupled with … Continue reading
Yoga 920 -Innovative Design Combining a Laptop and a Tablet
Lenovo Yoga 920 Review This review is an analysis of the 13.9” Lenovo Yoga 920, which is a high-end, convertible, 2-in-1 computer that can function both as a laptop and as a tablet. The machine I am reviewing is based … Continue reading
How to Make a Flaky Crust
I think butter with a small amount of lard provided the best taste and makes the best-textured pie crust. I am not a fan of the lard that comes in a box, so I tend to render my own. I … Continue reading
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Chocolate Chip Cookies – Make Them the Way You Like Them
The basic formula for making chocolate chip cookies is the same as the one that is printed on a common brand of chips. When baking, the quantities of flour, liquid, fats and leavening are all interrelated. My preferences are a little … Continue reading
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Southwestern Black Bean Salad – An Outstanding Addition To A Summer Meal
If possible, avoid using canned beans as a replacement. The texture will not be the same. Black Bean Salad 1 lb. Dried black beans 2 or 3 Limes including the zest from 1 ¼ Cup Extra virgin olive oil ½ … Continue reading
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