Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Bread: Is There Nothing It Can’t Do?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Forgive the saccharine writing and enjoy the happy little story. Like many grand accomplishments it started out as a gambit to make a few extra bucks while keeping a bored teenager off the streets. From there it has grown to a full fledged business. I for one am delighted to hear it. Continue reading →

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My Bread Machine Is Dead, Long Live My Bread Machine

Posted on November 13, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

As I mentioned before; righteous and awesome bread mix engaged my bread machine in combat and defeated it.  Well played! Despite the fact that my late lamented bread machine has gone to appliance heaven I decided to get a replacement. … Continue reading →

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A Salute To Marines And Vets

Posted on November 11, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

November 10th is the birthday of the U.S. Marines. I hope Jarheads worldwide, in active duty and retired, know how much America needs and benefits from their ability to throw down a good old fashioned ass kicking. Thanks to all. Today … Continue reading →

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Hello world (again)!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

This is my new domain.  It’s destined to be the eventual home of Adaptive Curmudgeon (which, for now, still resides at wordpress). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xos2MnVxe-c

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Bread Race Finish Line

Posted on October 28, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Providence Pantry Bread Mix is not only tasty and so easy a stoned monkey can make it but it also can seek and destroy those who oppose it. Continue reading →

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Bread Race: Part 2

Posted on October 27, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

You could be a serial killer that makes puppets out of dead baby seals and you suddenly have a halo when you’re kneading. Continue reading →

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Bread Race: Part I

Posted on October 26, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Eagle eyed folks might notice the whiskey and coffee cup in the background. There is absolutely no reason why you should be sober while baking. Duh! Continue reading →

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Bread Background

Posted on October 24, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

When posted that I baked a loaf of cement I got a lot of advice.  (Including a great deal which was not recorded in text / comments but delivered in person.  The personal advice came in sentences that began with … Continue reading →

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Bread Battle!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Unlike politicians, I can learn. If attempt one went down in flames that means nothing! Nothing I say! Attempt two shall be better, faster, stronger. Continue reading →

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A Bread Experiment Gone Wrong?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I love bread makers.  I use ’em hard and tend to wear them out.  (Like many things bread machines are built shitty and cheap… I think most of them get used only rarely.) Usually I mill my own flour from … Continue reading →

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