7/27/2023 0 Comments Onion cookie and blackberry cookieWe’ve exposed the old brick walls and sandblasted the wooden ceiling beams from the brass foundry days in The Parlour Bar. We’ve blended boundaries through the collaboration of baristas, cooks and bartenders, each offering the best of their respective crafts to create dishes and drinks that are both dependably inventive and comfortingly familiar. We continue to expand and grow, providing an opportunity to never have the same experience twice after walking through our entry. We’ve since pressed the imagination and the visual journey you will take wandering the nooks and crannies of The Abbey on Butler Street - more than one visit will permit. ![]() You will find a cross carved stone at our Butler and Home Street corner that was uncovered during the construction of The Arcade on the northern side of our building (opening someday soon!) Our patio for the Vesper Room operated as stone carving business. At our 47th and Butler Streets corner once stood “Centennial Hall” where the First Primitive Methodist Church was first organized. Hidden for decades, they were the actual ceilings in the original foundry space complete with rusted-out industrial lighting. The wood ceilings in The Coffeehouse and The Parlour Bar were uncovered during our renovation and were found painted white. We respectfully honor the lives and all of loved ones that met here to send off what some refer to as The Greatest Generation. The original portion of our building was constructed as The Wayne Brass Foundry in 1913 and then later renovated into Henninger Funeral Home during the Great Depression.
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![]() Vegetable tanning take more time and effort that chrome tanning, but typically produces a far more soft and pliable leather – making it a great choice of clothing construction is a part of your leathercrafting plans. The downside to this method is obvious, you are using harsh chemicals that will be touching your skin if you are making clothing, accessories, footwear, horse tack, or blankets. ![]() Nearly 100 percent of all leather goods available on the commercial market today are chrome tanned.Ĭhrome tanning is a vastly quicker process than vegetable tanning and produces a leather that is extremely water resistant and easily dyed. Differing variations of this process have been used, relatively unchanged, for thousands of years.Įven though there are multiple variations and preferences when it comes to tanning hides, there are really only two different types of tanning: Chrome and Vegetable.Ĭhrome tanning is chemical-based. ![]() The tanned leather was used to make pouches for carrying game, blankets, a cot to sleep upon, as coverings for animal bladder based canteens, as the only clothing and footwear material available, and to address other primitive needs.īuffalo hides were once the primary type of hide used in the making of footwear and saddles because it was so thick and durable.īefore the hides can become soft and pliable leather, they must be tanned. But, the processing of pelts of both wild animals and livestock was once a necessity. Tanned hides are primarily use for clothing, outerwear, and boot by choice and for saddles, and tack, in our modern world. Since we are about to embark on tanning three hides, one of which we are going to tan in a manner that keeps the hair, Dan and I decided writing a how to tan hides series to create a step-by-step guide for the New Life on a Homestead community, was a stellar idea. ![]() Thankfully, I was working with a homesteading friend who had tanned hides before, and was able to pull off the mammoth chore without wasting the beautiful hides. This hide was from a well more than 1,000-pound Black Angus. This part of the process can take several hours when dealing with a large cow hide, like shown in this photo. Once the hide is dry after salting, the fat membranes and excess meat still attached to the flesh after butchering, must be removed before the tanning process can continue. I started with a cow hide it was offered to me by a butcher pal who was going to let it become landfill fodder if I did not jump on the opportunity. I did not follow my own advice, but I had a good reason. First, they are easier to work with, require fewer hours of manual labor to clean and process them.Īnd secondly, when you screw up or your creative dreams surpass your current skill set, you will waste only a small amount of leather. Starting with small animals is best for several reasons. I always have trouble with the patience part.Įxpect a lot of trial and error, when learning how to tan a cow hide. None of the processes are difficult or involve expensive tools, but each requires both exactness and patience. Odds are, you will try several different variations until you find the one that works best for your. There are as many way to tan hides as there are animals. But, your journey to a sustainable life, an existence where you always use resources wises and for optimal benefit, will not end before you learn how to tan hides. You get extra self-reliance points if you butcher the meat yourself. So, you live on a homestead and raise your own meat. 7/27/2023 0 Comments Deeper connect pico setup![]() If all of these features weren’t good enough, you can even earn passive income by sharing your idle bandwidth through Deeper’s Blockchain ecosystem. Never again will you deal with annoying interruptions while you are browsing or watching media. The Pico is also capable of blocking all ads, even pesky YouTube ads. Another feature we love about the Pico, and a major point that separates it from a traditional VPN, is that there are no subscription fees whatsoever - your Pico and all of its features are free to you for life, for as long as you own the device. Built-in ad-blocking lets you enjoy browsing and streaming without annoying distractions, as well. All of your online traffic is encrypted and combined with the Pico’s on-device seven-layer firewall for enterprise-grade security and privacy. 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7/27/2023 0 Comments Pistachio kitchenaid blender![]() When you’ve finished, you can use the handy self-cleaning cycle to clean the blender ready for your next culinary adventure. Turn it to your desired speed, a pulse option or 3 preset programs - ice crush, icy drinks, smoothie - which automatically take care of the cycle to achieve the best consistency. ![]() You’ll find it easy to control with the intuitive dial. Built for heavy daily use, it has a solid metal construction - including the control knob - and a 5-year warranty for your peace of mind. The blender has a 3-part system which works in harmony: the unique asymmetric stainless steel blade, the ribbed jar which folds ingredients back in and the Intelli-Speed 1.5 HP motor which senses the contents to maintain optimal speed. It’s designed to power through the toughest ingredients to deliver smooth results, whether you’re making a nutritious homemade soup, baby food, lime juice, nut butter, dip, puree, sauce or smoothie! 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KitchenAid Food may feed the body, but making feeds the soul. Refurbished item which is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some noticeable marks on the casing and possible box damage or replaced box. Refurbished item which may have been purchased and returned as unwanted and as a result will have very slight marks on the casing/screen with possible box damage or replaced box. With the combined power of the blenders vortex-creating ribbed jar. Item is otherwise complete with all accessories. KSB4028PT in Pistachio by KitchenAid in Stanton, KY - K400 Variable Speed Blender. Refurbished item which may have been purchased and returned as unwanted and as a result will have very slight marks on the casing with possible box damage or replaced box. Item is otherwise complete with all accessories as you would expect from a new item. Item is new and unused with possible box damaged/ box replaced with item seal removed. 7/26/2023 0 Comments Travis scott jordan 1s fragment![]() We are allowing within 3 days after the delivery for the item to be exchanged.You are welcome to visit our store any time to purchase your sneakers.We are not responsible for any import taxes, duties, or other fees which may be incurred on your international order shipment. If duties and taxes are imposed on your order, they are due at the checkout or at the time of the delivery. 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This fresh ice cream is ready in hours and super simple to make at home! ![]() The texture is super creamy and the vanilla bean adds a ton of flavor. Since the base is made without eggs, there is no need to cook it. This No Egg Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe recipe works perfectly with a Cuisinart ice cream maker. If you love easy appliance based recipes, check out these Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes! Classic Flavors 1. Some of these recipes use sweetened condensed milk or heavy whipping cream (Philadelphia style) and some are custard-based. Making homemade ice cream is a fun and easy activity that can involve the whole family. These Cuisinart ice cream recipes, especially the fruit flavored ones are the perfect kid friendly treat for summer. Most Cuisinart ice maker models will work for these recipes, but this Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker is very popular and comes at a great price point. It can make both ice cream and frozen yogurt. You will find all of the classic ice cream flavors, like chocolate and strawberry, plus some unique ones, like matcha and cannoli. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.These Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipes have all been tested in a Cuisinart ice maker and are simple and delicious. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards. ![]() ![]() Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.Ĭertain types of items cannot be returned, like Clearance items & Personal and Cooking Appliances which are final sale. You can always contact us for any return question at and issues In this case, openbox.ca would refund / cover return shipping costs. If you receive a refund, the cost of shipping the item will be deducted from your refund.Īn exception to this would be if the item received was defective or the wrong item. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. To start a return, you can contact us at If your return is accepted, we’ll promptly get back to you with instructions on how and where to send your package. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. 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Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who plays the iconic Black Canary, describes the movie as a "wild ride" that's both action-packed and heartbreaking.Įwan McGregor takes the role of the villain in this film, playing Black Mask: "In this feminist, female-driven, anti-misogyny piece, he's the reminder of what misogyny really is." In the upcoming film, Robbie's character teams up with a cast full of superheroes to save a young girl in Gotham City. "She can be making terrible decisions.but she's very smart." Robbie made her groundbreaking debut as Harley Quinn in 2016 film "Suicide Squad." Four years later, Robbie is releasing a movie that shines a spotlight on the character that stole everyone's hearts. "It's hard to find a character who gives you as many options as an actor," Robbie said of Harley Quinn. The cast of 'Birds of Prey' (Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Ella Jay Basco) all stop by to learn which character from the. Hollywood officially turned into "Harleywood" as the cast of "Birds of Prey" gathered for a night filled with music, fun and mayhem.Īcademy Award-nominated actress Margot Robbie revived her iconic character of Harley Quinn for the upcoming film, which she also produced. Hollywood officially turned into "Harleywood" as the cast of "Birds of Prey" gathered for a night filled with music, fun and mayhem. 7/26/2023 0 Comments Valley of fire state park hiking![]() Once the fire wave was thoroughly explored, I completed the hike by retracing my steps back to the parking lot. To be honest, I didn’t really know what the Fire Wave was… until I saw it. NOTE: This trail is closed from June 1st to September 30th annually due to high heat. The trail started out by wrapping around a large rock formation downhill until leveling off on a flat rock surface that grew more and more scenic by the step. According to the informational placard, “The fire wave is an impressive display of striated sandstone that has eroded over time to create a beautiful wave effect”. ![]() 75 miles back, making it a 1.5-mile round trip. The next trail I hit was the Fire Wave Trailhead which is. It was honestly a bit unsettling to come face to face with wildlife like that while by myself in the middle of the desert, but they seemed unphased by my presence. The lack of excitement on the back half of the trail was interrupted by a group of bighorn sheep lounging approximately 20-feet away from me. I didn’t realize this coming in, so it was a fun factoid to take home with me, and I’m excited to watch the film.Īfter passing the ruins, the trail takes you through the narrows, which is essentially a skinny canyon that proved to be quite scenic.Īfter navigating the narrows, the trail loops you back to the parking lot through a somewhat unexciting patch of desert. 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7/26/2023 0 Comments Best 2nd brain app![]() One game we enjoyed was Error Avoidance, whereby the user is required to “keep” or “swap” two words in a passage of text within a set time. Each game also comes with a brief description of its goal, such as “stop mixing up commonly confused words” and “improve your reading comprehension.” Just like Lumosity, Elevate encourages daily brain training, which involves the completion of three games, or five games with the “PRO” version.Įlevate has more of an adult feel than many of the other brain training apps the minigames take a more serious approach, focusing less on colorful illustrations and more on text. Image credit: ElevateĪccording to the app’s creators, “the more you train with Elevate, the more you’ll improve critical cognitive skills that are designed to boost productivity, earning power, and self-confidence.” Share on Pinterest Elevate consists of more than 40 minigames designed to boost a variety of cognitive skills. Lumosity is free to download on Android and iOS, though upgrading to a premium subscription costs $11.99 per month or $59.99 for 1 year. Many of the games – such as Highway Hazards, a driving game that involves moving left or right to avoid road hazards – have a child-like appeal. Luminosity is an app that could easily appeal to both children and adults. We found that this game really challenged our concentration – although it could be frustrating at times. In this game, the user must change the direction of train tracks, with the aim of guiding different colored trains to the correct home. One game we enjoyed was Train of Thought, which focuses on attention. This provides insight into the areas of cognition that require the most attention.Įach day going forward, Lumosity sends a reminder to complete a brain “workout.” The daily brain workout involves playing three minigames – five with the premium version – each focusing on the five cognitive functions. Once the games are complete, users are shown how their results compare with those of other users in the same age group. With this in mind, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try the app for ourselves.Īt sign-up, you are required to complete a “fit test,” which calibrates your speed, attention, and memory through three separate games. Share on Pinterest Lumosity has more than 85 million users worldwide. Medical News Today have tried and tested five of the best brain training apps available to help you make an informed decision. With so many to choose from, however, how do you know which one is best for you? Such studies have fueled the development of hundreds of brain training apps, many of which claim to improve cognitive functions such as learning, memory, and concentration. Research presented at the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference found that older adults who took part in ten 1-hour brain training sessions over a 5-week period were 48 percent less likely to develop cognitive decline or dementia over 10 years. ![]() It is not only young adults who might benefit from brain training. While some studies have failed to find a link between brain training and improved cognitive functioning, other research has found the opposite.Ī study published in PLOS One in 2013, for example, found that young adults who engaged in brain training games demonstrated improvements in brain processing speed, working memory, and executive functions. This is the brain’s ability to form and reorganize connections between brain cells in response to new tasks. ![]() Share on Pinterest Research has suggested that brain training may be beneficial for cognitive functioning.īrain training is based on the premise that mental stimulation can improve neuroplasticity. |