The Weekly Wrap: February 20, 2022

Between being sick, having the kiddo home more than usual, and general busyness, I did not do too much beyond the basics of living this week. This is going to be a short post. 

In the spirit of expanding this petite Wrap, what was the best thing you read, listened to, or watched this week?

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• The quilts that may have helped people on the Underground Railroad. Maybe? We’re not sure? But it’s an interesting idea. [Smithsonian]
• You can use salt for more than just seasoning food. [Lifehacker]
• What the solar system really looks like. [The Atlantic]
• Why is a good floor lamp so hard to find? [The Atlantic]
  

• I, personally, like merlot. [The Indicator]
• How we can save the chocolate. [Atlas Obscura]

• I was working on a research project with colleagues this week and we ended up discussing Mircrosoft's Encarta. I had to watch a throwback video of the opening and it was such a kick of nostalgia. [barbarianbros]

• I used to make rotini with chicken, asparagus, and tomatoes every two months. It fell off our radar for over a year. I made it again this week, and it was just as good as I remember. This one is stored firmly in my brain and I can make it without the recipe. I do recommend getting a decent goat cheese. I used store brand crumbles this time and it wasn't quite the same. Also, the amount of balsamic should be considered a guideline. I usually double or triple the amount called for. [Cooking Light]