Category: DIY
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A Baker’s Delight: Unboxing and Installing My New Bosch Series 6 Oven
The Arrival of a Culinary Companion Look at what arrived today, my unplanned birthday present, a Bosch Series 6 oven that will be replacing our retired Tecno that has been a part of my baking journey in the last 8 years. As a frustrated baker, I couldn’t contain my excitement when the new oven was…
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Restoring a Vintage Philippine Staunton Chess Set: A Lockdown Project
Growing up in the 80s, I played chess with my younger brother using our grandfather’s locally made chess pieces. The white pieces were crafted from narra, while the black ones were made of kamagong, also known as Philippine Ebony. Despite my best efforts, I could never win against my brother. Years later, I asked my…