Odds & Bits

May 19 2013

Flint & Fire Steel

I finally got a flint and steel kit off ebay The kit has sisel, jute, steel, flint, birch bark and char cloth. Place the char cloth on the flint and strike down with the steel. It is important to have your birds nest and wood ready to go as once you get a spark things will move fast.

Apr 29 2013

Kershaw Cryo First Impressions

I got a new folder I really love. The Kershaw Cryo is uber fun to flip.

Mar 26 2013

BCB Crusader Cup with Greenheat Fuel

I tried out the Crusader Cup with some alcohol based jelly. I like the self contained aspect of it and always knowing exactly how much fuel I am carrying. This will be my fuel of choice for day hikes.

Apr 30 2013

Prosciutto & Coppa - Charcuterie Ratinaud

Prosciutto crudo is arguably the best and most well-known of the cured, uncooked hams of the world. Discover how Frédéric Tandy of Charcuterie Ratinaud in Halifax has duplicated this age old technique in his shop on Gottingen Street. You will learn how the meat is prepared, cured and aged to become transformed this delectable treat.

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