MUJI Acrylic Stamp for Checklists

This is another one of those “why didn’t I think of that” products.  I am a post it note junkie and I have tons of “to do” tasks sticking out of all my pockets.  At least this product will help eliminate all the post it notes lying around.  Now if I can use this stamp on my arm I can save some more paper …

It’s available now and cost $3.75USD.  The ink pad comes separately.

For more info:  MUJI Stationery – Acrylic Stamp Checklist.

PiCycle The Electric Bike

Even for a bicycle this is a very clever design, but here they push it even further – they made it into an electric bike.  I never drove a hybrid, but just recently I drove the Lexus CT for a day and totally fell in love with it.  On the downhill, the speed of the car is reduced, charging your battery and reducing your brake wear.  This electric bicycle also contains a similar brake regenerative technology.  Most electric bicycles I’ve seen don’t have that.   Can’t wait to try one out.   I’d wish the city would start a program where one can rent these from say the San Francisco Castro area, ride down Market Street, and end up at the Embarcadero – this would make going to work very enjoyable.

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Food: Tracey’s Version of Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

“Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp barely adapted from Martha Stewart

The recipe:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, very finely chopped (divided)
2 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
zest of 1 lime
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
lime wedges, for serving

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Drink: “Best Margarita Ever!”

The Agave Margarita

From Bon Appetit – the 4 main ingredients: 1) Fresh squeeze lime juice. 2) Do NOT use Triple Sec, instead use agave syrup. 3) Use only “blanco” tequila – that’s 100% blue agave. 4) A little salt to bring out the flavor.

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