Cafe Arcane Blog

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Five More Internet Short Films

Continuing to catch up on the vast number of modern short films I’ve missed over the last couple years. I know I have a heavy preference for science fiction (or speculative fiction as Heinlein would...

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Lazy Italian Breaded Tilapia Recipe

While lacking the complex flavors of some other fish like trout and salmon, tilapia is inexpensive, more sustainable and much easier to farm, taking pressure off wild fish stalks.  This is an easy breaded...

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The Pride of Trees, Folktale for Altera Awakens LARP

I play a local LARP (Live Action Roleplaying Game) called Altera Awakens. One of the most enjoyable aspects of LARPs, is the opportunity to create, explore and collectively contribute to artificial cultures and histories. The...

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Examining Traditional Honey Tests

One of the more frustrating things about taking up a hobby that has been around as long as beekeeping, is that there is a tremendous amount of anecdotal and “traditional” information. I’m not saying...

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Bambaw Bamboo Cutlery Set Review

Sadly, a few weeks ago my To-Go Ware bamboo cutlery set disappeared while I was on a trip.  It was a great set and I’d been using it for a couple years as my office set...