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Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog24 Nov 2021
I’ve had an idea kicking around at the back of my mind for years and finally spent a few hours over the last couple of weekends building it. It’s a probabilistic spreadsheet. In a rush?
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog14 Aug 2021
I saw these amazing jellyfish clouds at sunset over Sea Ranch, CA last week. Their shape - with solid bodies and flowing tentacles - together with the beautiful sunset colors (each photo is...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog8 Feb 2021
Visicalc, the world’s first spreadsheet, was also the original killer app. Steve Jobs said that Visicalc “propelled the Apple ][ to the success it achieved”.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog31 Jan 2021
I have a Computer Science degree. I attended a whole course of lectures on compilers (and have a certain fondness for “the red dragon book” as a result).
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog10 Oct 2020
BBQ Ribs (a continuous work in progress) Ingredients - 2 racks baby back pork ribs For the rub - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 4 tablespoons chili powder - kosher salt - black pepper - 2 tsp oregano - 1...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog10 Oct 2020
Amid the pandemic and California fires, September saw a flurry of activity on the wine-making front.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog1 Sept 2020
Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala. Authentic to British takeaway curry houses, that is. Ingredients Marinade - 2 chicken breasts, 2 chicken thighs, diced - 1/2 cup plain yoghurt - juice of 1/2 lemon -...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog15 Aug 2020
I’m trying to make something better than seedlip. August 15th 2020, “Summer Sun” Ingredients - Zest of two lemons - One largish jalapeno - two lime tree leaves - 20g coriander seeds - 1/4 cup sugar...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog14 Aug 2020
I happened upon Bret Copeland’s awesome 20 minute talk from 2016 this week. Landing the space shuttle is an amazing feat. Delightful talk, you won’t be disappointed.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog1 Aug 2020
Bagels, the way they make them in the Big Apple. Recipe makes 8 bagels. Ingredients - 500g bread flour - 23g baker’s sugar - 7g packet of instant yeast - 297g water at 32C/90F - 6g salt - 1 egg -...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog20 Jul 2020
Absolutely inauthentic, but yummy. Ingredients - 1/2 cup red lentils - 2 carrots, grated - 20g finely diced cilantro stalks - handful fresh cilantro - 2 tsp honey - 1 tsp cumin - salt and pepper to...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog12 Jul 2020
Bill Gates’ TED episode “how the pandemic will shape the near future” is the most lucid overview I’ve heard of where we stand with respect to fighting COVID-19.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog29 Jun 2020
This recipe is a great way to use roast chicken leftovers. Hearty umami flavor. Guaranteed to make you smile.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog28 Jun 2020
I asked my son what he wanted to do for his fourth birthday and he said “make concrete”! I suppose this was to do with my having waxed lyrical about how incredible concrete is. Stone!
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog28 Jun 2020
Work in progress. Ingredients - 2 lb pork loin - 1 apple (optional) for the stuffing - 1/2 cup dried apricots - 1/2 cup dates - 1/2 cup cashew nuts (unsalted) - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup olive...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog5 Jun 2020
Weird but delicious. Ingredients - 1 onion - 8 oz brussels sprouts - 1 sweet potato - 1 tbsp cumin - 1 tbsp chilli powder - 2 tsp paprika - 1/2 oz hot honey - 1 tbsp olive oil - 4 flour tacos Steps...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog18 May 2020
When COVID-19 hit, my kids’ school, like many others around the world, moved over to a fully remote/online learning program.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog11 Apr 2020
This is #NotAnAd - Duolingo is my favorite app of the year. Duolingo is an app for learning a new language at your own pace and in your own time.
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog10 Mar 2020
Sweet ribbons of grated carrot make this simple risotto sweet and delicious Ingredients - 1 1/2 cups arborio rice - 3 large carrots, grated in fine ribbons - 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 large...
Flurries of latent creativity - Stripe CTO blog7 Mar 2020
For the month of February, friends challenged me to produce a piece of art every day. I’m a little surprised but quite proud to report that I did!
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