Stadium Chairs

We finally got the chance to test out our new stadium chairs last weekend at the Ball State football game and they didn't disappoint. Sturdy and comfortable, one can even lean back without fear.

Who came up with the cruel bench seat idea anyway? I'd like to have words...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZAFO0

Google Home

Yesterday was a huge Google announcement day with their new Pixel phones, Wifi, Chromecast and Virtual Reality headset announced, but Google Home, their Amazon Echo competitor, was my first (probably not the last) purchase.  Powered by Google Assistant, now open to third-party developers, Google is trying to deliver a "personal Google" for everyone.  I think "The Jetsons" are one step closer to reality.

https://madeby.google.com/home/

More Blackberry Nails

A few months ago President Obama got rid of his Blackberry.  Ouch.  Last week Blackberry announced they were no longer going to manufacture their phones, handing that over to third-parties. But with $2 billion in yearly revenue, they're not dead yet. Just another nail in their eventual coffin.

https://www.engadget.com/2016/06/12/president-obama-got-rid-of-his-blackberry/

TravelPass

Traveling to Canada or Mexico and want to keep your Verizon access?  TravelPass gives you that for a scant $2 per day.  And if you're data plan is 12 GB per month or more, it's free.  Most other countries. at $10 per day, get a bit pricey but not terrible.

Loud shout out to Sherry for today's tip!

https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/international-travel/

Ham, Cheese, and Spinach-Stuffed Chicken

Yet another yummy stuffed chicken recipe, but this one is a bit more work and cleanup. Slice and stuff the chicken, then dredge and fry. Finish in the oven. Recipe is at the link below. Drool is at the picture below that.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N0XYi-W7ilugkcJrJWeplWqkB8f0IlH6GGgYTOjzqpQ/edit?usp=sharing

Dart Micro PC Charger

If you travel with your laptop, you might have a power supply that's ridiculously large and heavy, as I do.  This pint-sized alternative, created by a pair of MIT grads, is only 2.75" x 1.3" x 1.1" in size and weighs a scant 0.19 pounds. And it includes a rapid USB charging port, eliminating one more thing in my bag.

Loud shout out to Rosemary for what will be my next travel companion!

https://www.thegrommet.com/finsix-dart-micro-pc-charger

Outlook Forward An Email Macro

Outlook macros are a nice way to streamline a repetitive task down to a single click or keystroke. The code below simply forwards the currently selected email to a predefined email address. And since I can't what I did two seconds ago, I add the email to the "Green Category", my reminder that I really did forward it.  

Sub ForwardWithoutPrompt()
Dim forwardaddress As String
Dim objMail As Outlook.MailItem
forwardaddress = "EMAIL ADDRESS GOES HERE"
Set objItem = GetCurrentItem()
Set objMail = objItem.Forward
objMail.To = forwardaddress
objMail.Send
objItem.Categories = "Green Category"
Set objItem = Nothing
Set objMail = Nothing
End Sub

Grill Spatula

This 5" x 6" grill spatula, the type that Wendy's used to use, one of the most useful gifts I've ever received.  It's very strong, gliding effortlessly underneath the meat and easily flips two burgers at a time.

Roost Modern Italian

Located in the Oregon Distinct at the southeast corner of Downtown Dayton, everything Roost Modern Italian serves up is delicious. My current favorite is the Asiago Fried Chicken, but you just can't go wrong.

https://roostdayton.com/

Creamy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

Bacon and cream cheese ... need I say more?  This version of Hasselback Chicken is decadently delicious and dead simple to make.  We're talking kitchen superhero here!

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts

6 bacon strips, chopped

2 spring onions, chopped

1 pound cream cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Slice into the chicken several times, about ¾ inch apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through.

3. Cook the bacon over a medium heat until it starts to get crispy.

4. Stir in the spring onions and cook for another minute.

5. Add the cream cheese and cook until melted.

6. Allow to cool to the touch, then fill each segment of the chicken with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.

7. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes (or more as needed) until the chicken is cooked through