FYI Files

An FYI Special:  Easy Oven Roasted Dunstan Chestnuts, A Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound (1/2 kilo) fresh, raw chestnuts in their shells. Directions: Place each chestnut flat side down on a cutting board. Carefully cut an ‘X’ or one long ‘slit’ on the rounded side of each chestnut using a paring knife, bird’s beak knife, long […]

The Dunstan Hybrid American Chestnut tree The Dunstan Hybrid American Chestnut tree will produce nuts in 1-3 years after planting. It may be the most sought after and highly demanded nut tree in the US. Present-day US growers that have established markets do not have nearly enough chestnuts in supply to meet the demand for their

Where to grow a Hybrid American Chestnut Tree Did you guess which area on Earth is best for growing Hybrid American Chestnuts, surely the “Hardness” map was a strong enough hint? Still, if you guessed the United States, you were right. Yep, the US grows about 3.5 million pounds of Hybrid Chestnut tree nuts every

RC Crawling, What’s That? RC Rock Crawling is a hobby that generally involves using remote-controlled vehicles to navigate challenging outdoor terrain such as rocks, logs, mud pits and shallow streams. The goal of rock crawling is to dominate the terrain—it’s a contest of skill vs. nature. You have to keep command of your “rig” while

Slot Car Racing, the Resurgence! The resurgence of slot car racing in a nutshell is fueled by the timeless thrill of America’s love of racing cars, horses, dogs, each-other, et Cedra, et Cedra. The sound of tiny cars abuzz as they conquer the slots, the excitement of a well-planed passing maneuver, and the joy of

What’s a Drupe? Drupes are a type of fruit with a single seed encased with a hard shell which is also known as a pit. The Pit is surrounded by a fleshy outer layer. The word “drup” comes from the Latin tern Drupa, which actually means “overripe olive”. Here are some basic characteristics of drupes:

  America’s  ‘New Realistic’ Dream Home: The Basics Showcasing an Expandable 2 Bedroom Container Home (775 sq ft)                          And a Two Story 3 Bedroom Container Home (1,584 sq ft) Each, Equipped With Basic Creature Comforts The global Shipping Container Homes market is growing; it was valued at 68.89 Billion USD at 2024s end and is projected to grow at a compound annual

The Age of “8 Round”, “12 Round” & “Single Shot” Caps What you need to know! Just when folks thought ‘Cap Gun’ popularity had diminished to “collector Displays” or for those few among us who remain trapped in the 50s or 60s, along Came Parris Manufacturing of Savanna, Tennessee and a Toy Manufacturer in Castalla, Spain that

  Remembering Jane Parker Are you old enough to remember the great Fruit Cakes A&P used to sell? T’was the Jane Parker brand, known for its high-quality baked goods. The fruit cakes were a holiday tradition for many Americans for more than 80 years. By 1884, A&P operated stores as far west as Kansas City and as

    Preparing Your Lot for a Shipping Container Home: Focusing on Ground Leveling and Foundation Preparation   Congratulations on your decision to invest in a Shipping Container Home! Not only are you lucky, you’re smart too. 🙂 This guide will focus on two critical steps: leveling the ground and preparing the foundation. And, an attempt will be made