My experience running with biodiesel is not a happy one. We contacted Cummins and they stated that we could run our engines on a 20% ethanol / 80% diesel mix without any modifications. This we duly did. After 12 months running there was no appreciable decrease in performance or efficiency but, we were cleaning or replacing filter elements more often > more

Today is Independence Day in the United States, a national holiday. You may know it simply as the Fourth of July holiday, perhaps best known for the proud display of brilliant red, white and blue American flags, backyard barbecues and fireworks celebrations throughout the country.   I want to wish my fellow Americans a happy and safe holiday celebration as a > more

Piggybacking off my recent Hot Topic about global warming - it's great check it out - I felt the need to blog  about the movie Waterworld starring Kevin Costner. First of all, it seems almost every movie that man made was terrible. However, when you're home alone on a lazy Sunday, slouched on your couch, remote in hand, scrolling through the > more

Sardinia seems like a good choice. I've not been there but it sounds divine. I just finished reading our Med Editor's write-up of the BI regatta that took place last week in Porto Cervo and I can see myself now, champagne flute in hand, serenely taking in the azure waters, big boats and crew that look like they just stepped > more

Hello there chefs, foodies, cooks and cookies. Today we talk chowda !!!  What makes great chowder....? Share your ideas here.  My favorite chowder not only to prepare but each is good ole New England Clam chowda!  Share your favorite chowder and recipe even if you have not won any awards for it.  The most unique chowder will be posted with picture > more