Yield: approximately 24 large muffins or 48 mini muffins
Category Archives: Living
Penrose Tessellation Cookie Cutters
Over the holiday break, I took a little time for a side quest that engaged my creativity while involving mathematics, 3D modeling, and baking. I designed a pattern based on Penrose tiles and made it into cookies.
Double Chocolate Pecan Tau Pie
When you want to celebrate the true fundamental circle constant on Tau Day (June 28), there is no better way than with a double chocolate pecan tau pie.
Cooking chicken with a powerful slap
A question has been going around social networks: If kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy upon impact, how hard do you need to slap a chicken to cook it? One response suggested raising the chicken’s temperature to 400 °F, which is far too hot, and it used an “average slap energy” that was notContinue reading “Cooking chicken with a powerful slap”
Externsteine: a reflection
It is midsummer, and dozens of people have come to this place, known as Externsteine, to celebrate the longest day of the year. Situated in the northern forests of Germany, Externsteine is a remarkable landmark which draws many visitors year-round. It is a unique location with unusual features—qualities which make Externsteine a beautiful and spiritualContinue reading “Externsteine: a reflection”
Tesseract Hypercube Pendant
I’ve created a new tesseract hypercube pendant, now available in many different materials. Take a look at the video below and find more details at my 3D printing shop!
Shakshuka recipe
Here’s a recipe for shakshouka based on what I threw together the other day. You can change things up as you like, of course. This is a dish featuring eggs poached in a tomato sauce with peppers, onions, and spices. This recipe originated in Tunisia. Serve it for any meal of the day!
Diamond lattice structure pendant
Diamonds are a scam! They are common and worthless. One company has cornered the market, controlling how many diamonds are mined and how they reach the consumer. Mining for diamonds is back-breaking work, and the wages are ridiculously low. It is for this reason I have created the diamond lattice structure pendant. This pendant featuresContinue reading “Diamond lattice structure pendant”
Perfect Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Perfect chocolate chip cookies, with all the fiber and nutrients of 100% whole wheat flour.