actioncookbook
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Louisvillian, Cleveland sports fan, Cincinnati Bearcat, Kentucky Colonel, beloved newsletter author.
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www.actioncookbook.com (it’s on Ghost now!)
damn that was fucking rad
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
damn that was fucking rad
my fifth-grader son just let out a “hmm” at the dancing and I had to work very hard not to lose it
February 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
my fifth-grader son just let out a “hmm” at the dancing and I had to work very hard not to lose it
Sunday synchronicity is a peloton workout that burns exactly the amount of calories in a Costco hot dog
February 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Sunday synchronicity is a peloton workout that burns exactly the amount of calories in a Costco hot dog
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
In anticipation of the Super Bowl, I planned to open my own online casino this week. Apparently that's illegal? Anyways, here's some of the prop bets I was going to offer.
(Also: baked pasta, a cocktail medal stand + more!)
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In anticipation of the Super Bowl, I planned to open my own online casino this week. Apparently that's illegal? Anyways, here's some of the prop bets I was going to offer.
(Also: baked pasta, a cocktail medal stand + more!)
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Rejected Super Bowl Prop Bets
Baked pasta, an Olympic medal stand of cocktails, books, music, pets and more. It's Friday at the ACBN!
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February 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
In anticipation of the Super Bowl, I planned to open my own online casino this week. Apparently that's illegal? Anyways, here's some of the prop bets I was going to offer.
(Also: baked pasta, a cocktail medal stand + more!)
www.actioncookbook.com/rejected-sup...
In anticipation of the Super Bowl, I planned to open my own online casino this week. Apparently that's illegal? Anyways, here's some of the prop bets I was going to offer.
(Also: baked pasta, a cocktail medal stand + more!)
www.actioncookbook.com/rejected-sup...
America doesn't belong to Trump. It belongs to people who still believe in the things it's supposed to stand for, even if we've never truly lived up to that ideal.
I wrote on this back on the Fourth of July, and I still feel it:
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I wrote on this back on the Fourth of July, and I still feel it:
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February 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
America doesn't belong to Trump. It belongs to people who still believe in the things it's supposed to stand for, even if we've never truly lived up to that ideal.
I wrote on this back on the Fourth of July, and I still feel it:
www.actioncookbook.com/america-belo...
I wrote on this back on the Fourth of July, and I still feel it:
www.actioncookbook.com/america-belo...
unironically my favorite part of the NBA's trade deadline is that I have absolutely no idea what's going on at any time
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
unironically my favorite part of the NBA's trade deadline is that I have absolutely no idea what's going on at any time
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
The Super Bowl is coming, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Did you know that your choice of gameday eats reveals a lot about you as a person? It's true!
I explain, in my Gameday Food Zodiac. (Free today!)
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The Super Bowl is coming, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Did you know that your choice of gameday eats reveals a lot about you as a person? It's true!
I explain, in my Gameday Food Zodiac. (Free today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/your-gameday...
Your Gameday Food Zodiac
What do your football-food choices say about you as a person?
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February 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
The Super Bowl is coming, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Did you know that your choice of gameday eats reveals a lot about you as a person? It's true!
I explain, in my Gameday Food Zodiac. (Free today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/your-gameday...
The Super Bowl is coming, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Did you know that your choice of gameday eats reveals a lot about you as a person? It's true!
I explain, in my Gameday Food Zodiac. (Free today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/your-gameday...
my normal 25-minute commute took 90 tonight thanks to unexpectedly heavy rush hour snow BUT I got to see a Corvette with temporary tags stuck in a snowbank, so who can say if it was bad
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM
my normal 25-minute commute took 90 tonight thanks to unexpectedly heavy rush hour snow BUT I got to see a Corvette with temporary tags stuck in a snowbank, so who can say if it was bad
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's Friday on the ACBN, and this week I've got lunchtime curveballs, a tropical cocktail in defiance of the weather, books, music, pets... and a running diary of my thoughts while shoveling the driveway!
Join me, won't you?
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It's Friday on the ACBN, and this week I've got lunchtime curveballs, a tropical cocktail in defiance of the weather, books, music, pets... and a running diary of my thoughts while shoveling the driveway!
Join me, won't you?
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Diary of a Snow Shoveler
No honey I was just making a snow angel I was not passed out in the driveway
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January 30, 2026 at 12:40 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's Friday on the ACBN, and this week I've got lunchtime curveballs, a tropical cocktail in defiance of the weather, books, music, pets... and a running diary of my thoughts while shoveling the driveway!
Join me, won't you?
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It's Friday on the ACBN, and this week I've got lunchtime curveballs, a tropical cocktail in defiance of the weather, books, music, pets... and a running diary of my thoughts while shoveling the driveway!
Join me, won't you?
www.actioncookbook.com/diary-of-a-s...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter:
I've been struggling lately with the inadequacy of words to address a moment like this. So, here's some words about that.
(This one's free to all.)
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I've been struggling lately with the inadequacy of words to address a moment like this. So, here's some words about that.
(This one's free to all.)
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Words Aren't Enough
They never have been.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter:
I've been struggling lately with the inadequacy of words to address a moment like this. So, here's some words about that.
(This one's free to all.)
www.actioncookbook.com/words-arent-...
I've been struggling lately with the inadequacy of words to address a moment like this. So, here's some words about that.
(This one's free to all.)
www.actioncookbook.com/words-arent-...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
There's a big winter storm coming, but fear not: I've got advice for getting through it.
That, plus a hearty noodle dish, a spicy winter cocktail, a fun book, good music, great pets and more!
It's Friday at the ACBN, pals.
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There's a big winter storm coming, but fear not: I've got advice for getting through it.
That, plus a hearty noodle dish, a spicy winter cocktail, a fun book, good music, great pets and more!
It's Friday at the ACBN, pals.
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How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
Please do not actually take my advice. ALSO: noodles, spicy drinks, spy novels, classicky rock, pets.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
There's a big winter storm coming, but fear not: I've got advice for getting through it.
That, plus a hearty noodle dish, a spicy winter cocktail, a fun book, good music, great pets and more!
It's Friday at the ACBN, pals.
www.actioncookbook.com/how-to-prepa...
There's a big winter storm coming, but fear not: I've got advice for getting through it.
That, plus a hearty noodle dish, a spicy winter cocktail, a fun book, good music, great pets and more!
It's Friday at the ACBN, pals.
www.actioncookbook.com/how-to-prepa...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's cold outside!
As my family copes with cabin fever, inevitably *someone* (maybe even me) is going to suggest we play a board game.
When this happens, we face a question: what kind of argument do we want to have tonight?
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It's cold outside!
As my family copes with cabin fever, inevitably *someone* (maybe even me) is going to suggest we play a board game.
When this happens, we face a question: what kind of argument do we want to have tonight?
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Good news, everyone: it's Family Game Night!
[ominously] Choose and perish.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's cold outside!
As my family copes with cabin fever, inevitably *someone* (maybe even me) is going to suggest we play a board game.
When this happens, we face a question: what kind of argument do we want to have tonight?
www.actioncookbook.com/good-news-ev...
It's cold outside!
As my family copes with cabin fever, inevitably *someone* (maybe even me) is going to suggest we play a board game.
When this happens, we face a question: what kind of argument do we want to have tonight?
www.actioncookbook.com/good-news-ev...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
You've just run into someone you KNOW you know - but you can't remember their name. What do you call them?
I examine the options, then offer up Cuban sliders, a nutty cocktail, a good book, great music, pets + more!
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You've just run into someone you KNOW you know - but you can't remember their name. What do you call them?
I examine the options, then offer up Cuban sliders, a nutty cocktail, a good book, great music, pets + more!
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ca...
Things to Call the Person Standing in Front of You Whose Name You Have Forgotten
The vibes remain bad but the Friday Newsletter persists
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January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
You've just run into someone you KNOW you know - but you can't remember their name. What do you call them?
I examine the options, then offer up Cuban sliders, a nutty cocktail, a good book, great music, pets + more!
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ca...
You've just run into someone you KNOW you know - but you can't remember their name. What do you call them?
I examine the options, then offer up Cuban sliders, a nutty cocktail, a good book, great music, pets + more!
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ca...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter! (Free today!)
It's been a hectic start to the new year, but as busy as I am, I've got to stop and look around from time to time to make sure I don't miss it all.
(Besides, after this week, things should slow down. Right?)
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It's been a hectic start to the new year, but as busy as I am, I've got to stop and look around from time to time to make sure I don't miss it all.
(Besides, after this week, things should slow down. Right?)
www.actioncookbook.com/the-perks-of...
The Perks of Being a Dad-Blogger
oops I accidentally cherished my memories
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January 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter! (Free today!)
It's been a hectic start to the new year, but as busy as I am, I've got to stop and look around from time to time to make sure I don't miss it all.
(Besides, after this week, things should slow down. Right?)
www.actioncookbook.com/the-perks-of...
It's been a hectic start to the new year, but as busy as I am, I've got to stop and look around from time to time to make sure I don't miss it all.
(Besides, after this week, things should slow down. Right?)
www.actioncookbook.com/the-perks-of...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
I am committed to bringing you the non-sequitur discourse your tired brain requires, so today I offer: a list of smells that would not make good candles but that I like anyway.
(Also: soup, drink, music, book, pets, more!)
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I am committed to bringing you the non-sequitur discourse your tired brain requires, so today I offer: a list of smells that would not make good candles but that I like anyway.
(Also: soup, drink, music, book, pets, more!)
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Here are Some Smells That Would Probably Not Work as Scented Candles But I Like Anyway
It is Friday and we must talk about silly things
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January 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
I am committed to bringing you the non-sequitur discourse your tired brain requires, so today I offer: a list of smells that would not make good candles but that I like anyway.
(Also: soup, drink, music, book, pets, more!)
www.actioncookbook.com/here-are-som...
I am committed to bringing you the non-sequitur discourse your tired brain requires, so today I offer: a list of smells that would not make good candles but that I like anyway.
(Also: soup, drink, music, book, pets, more!)
www.actioncookbook.com/here-are-som...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
There's a lot going on in the world today, and I don't want to talk about any of it. Instead, I want to rank things that are good to have named after you.
(Free to all today! But also, you should subscribe!)
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There's a lot going on in the world today, and I don't want to talk about any of it. Instead, I want to rank things that are good to have named after you.
(Free to all today! But also, you should subscribe!)
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ha...
Things to Have Named After You: An Incomplete Ranking
I do not wish for to be known for a folly or a boner
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January 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
There's a lot going on in the world today, and I don't want to talk about any of it. Instead, I want to rank things that are good to have named after you.
(Free to all today! But also, you should subscribe!)
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ha...
There's a lot going on in the world today, and I don't want to talk about any of it. Instead, I want to rank things that are good to have named after you.
(Free to all today! But also, you should subscribe!)
www.actioncookbook.com/things-to-ha...
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New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
The Years Start Comin' and They Don't Stop Comin'
It's a brand new year, but the same great ACBN taste.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
The Years Start Comin' and They Don't Stop Comin'
It's a brand new year, but the same great ACBN taste.
www.actioncookbook.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
It's the first Friday of a new year, and the ACBN is back from holiday hiatus.
Today, I make my annual case for "January is good, actually", then share a tasty salsa, a bright winter cocktail, books, music, pets and more!
www.actioncookbook.com/the-years-st...
I am going to take some time off from being online the next couple of weeks but I put some good stuff online this year and this is a recap of some of it
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
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I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/laptop-slamm...
Laptop-Slamming Superlatives
A look back at the year that was in The Action Cookbook Newsletter, or "The ACBiennale"
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December 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I am going to take some time off from being online the next couple of weeks but I put some good stuff online this year and this is a recap of some of it
thank you I thought so too
December 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
thank you I thought so too
It's obviously been a transitional cast year (these things happen! It's been 51 years!) but this is a real blow, Bowen's been the obvious star for a while now
Bowen Yang, who joined ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a writer in 2018 before joining the cast the following year, is leaving the NBC sketch-comedy series. The Ariana Grande episode on December 20 will mark his grand finale.
Bowen Yang Is Leaving Saturday Night Live
Bowen Yang, who joined ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a writer in 2018 before joining the cast the following year, is leaving the NBC sketch-comedy series. The Ariana Grande episode on December 20 will mark his grand finale.
www.vulture.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It's obviously been a transitional cast year (these things happen! It's been 51 years!) but this is a real blow, Bowen's been the obvious star for a while now
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/laptop-slamm...
I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/laptop-slamm...
Laptop-Slamming Superlatives
A look back at the year that was in The Action Cookbook Newsletter, or "The ACBiennale"
www.actioncookbook.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New Action Cookbook Newsletter!
I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/laptop-slamm...
I'm preparing for a much-needed Yule log-off, but before I slam my laptop shut, I've got some superlatives to hand out for the Year That Was on the ACBN.
(Free to all today!)
www.actioncookbook.com/laptop-slamm...
This is monstrous.
@actioncookbook.com from the school that has previously done "Spirit Month" (thankfully not this year):
Having kids write letters to Santa a week before Christmas to give to their parents!
Does it match what he wanted before? Kind of, but different enough that it's now an issue!
Having kids write letters to Santa a week before Christmas to give to their parents!
Does it match what he wanted before? Kind of, but different enough that it's now an issue!
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This is monstrous.
[eyes go completely black]
December 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
[eyes go completely black]