mustard barbecue sauce

Mustard barbecue sauce is (in my opinion) the best kind to put on barbecue. I'm not the biggest fan of most red tomato/ketchup based sauces because they can be so sweet or faux-smoked. Mustard barbecue sauce has much more range! You can have it with a nice vinegar bite or super spicy, or you can tone it down with brown sugar until it's almost more like a honey mustard. 

I had my first taste of mustard barbecue sauce at Mark's Feed Store in Louisville, KY about ten years ago. I have been addicted since. I tried my best to create something a little similar to theirs but I might just need to order a bottle. :D

3/4 cup yellow mustard1/4 cup apple cider vinegar2-3 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon worchestershire1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon ketchuppinch of celery seedsSo this is what I went with! I originally left out the celery seeds, but after tasting the Mark's Original sauce against mine, I realized that was a big part of what it was missing. You could also use celery salt, I'm sure - it might even work better!

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Arduino Animatronic Eyes

After reviewing and scouring the internet like most hackers I decided what I wanted wasn't documented well. So I set out to not only do the project for myself but to also try and get some sort of documentation.

For this project you will need:

Electronics side:
1 - Arduino board
1 - Breadboard (anysize)
2 - Servo's I used Futaba S3003

Hardware side:
1 - Set of eyes (ebay, I specifically looked for realistic acrylic doll eyes that had the cornea bump in them). 
1 - Set of RC Car half shafts
8 - EZ connectors*
4 - Servo horns (All of mine came with my servos)
Connecting rod (various sizes and thicknesses)
1 - Sheet of Plexiglass/Acryilic Sheet (I used this as my base. Only because I had it on hand.)
1 - 12" length of Aluminum Angle Bracket 

Assorted Extras:
Aluminium Shims fabricated on the spot from bar aluminum
Screws
Cotter pins
Threaded Rod (or a bolt with head cut off)
Nuts
2 Part Epoxy

Tools:
Drill
Hack Saw
Propane Torch
Pliers
File
Dremel

*NOTE: The EZ connector hole sizes are determined by the thickness of your connecting rod. I was lucky enough to have an RC Hobby store down the road so I purchased what was on clearance  If you buy the wrong size you could always attempt to drill a bigger hole in the EZ connector but it may be more of a pain.

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Acrylic Shield Holder

When you have a project on display and need to keep little fingers out, an acrylic shield is useful.  This project uses 3D printed brackets to mount the shield to a plywood base.

Parts:
Acrylic  I used 1/4 inch thick, 2 sheets 18 inches by 48 inches and 2 sheets 18 inches by 36 inches   estreetplastics.com
6/32 by 1 inch machine screws
3D printed brackets--design and print files here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:102023

Building this in a "U" shape is critical for strength. The brackets hold everything together and secure the acrylic to the plywood base.

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Empty space next to the fridge? Make a Roll-Out Pantry

With some web-spiration, a 3D-Printer on hand and some empty space next to the fridge, I decided to make a roll out pantry.

Optional:
3D-Printer + filament

Supplies (as seen):
(2) 2x6x8 construction lumber
(1) 3/16x4x8 plywood
(1) 3/4x4x4 plywood (scrap used)
(4) Casters
(8) Dowel rods (as shelf holders and railings)
(3) 1/4"x6 Quarter round molding
(14) #6 3/4" Flathead Screws (for dowel railing holders)
(2) #6 32x3 Machine Screws with nut (for handle)
(38) 1" Wood screws (for casters and scrap pieces to hold backing)
(6) Scrap pieces of wood (can use leftovers from the 2x6x8 pieces)
(48) Finishing nails (guess, not sure how many used)
(2) Quarts of paint

Tools:
Drill
Hand Saw
Measuring Tape
Clamps
Straight Edge (square)
Painters Tape
Kreg R3 Jr. Kit
Dowel Rod Jig Kit
Wood Glue
Hacksaw Blade (off the hacksaw)
Sandpaper
Hammer
Chisel

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Hack Something Using Heat Shrink Tubing

Hello, fellow Lifehackers! Time for another MacGyver Challenge. What's a MacGyver Challenge, you ask? Simple. We give you an object and you show us what cool things you can do with it. Our editors pick the best submissions and our favorite will win a copy of the Lifehacker book!

Ready? Then let's get started.

This week, we're asking you to make something using heat shrink tubing. We've shown you how to use heat shrink tubing to revive old shoelaces, keep your glasses from slipping, create your own tool grips, and even make the ultimate keychain.

Now, it's your turn. Share your best hack using heat shrink tubing. Your hack can use other materials, of course, but the heat shrink tubing should be the defining element. Send us pictures and a description of your hack and feel free to annotate your photos if you need to. And don't be afraid to get creative!

Make sure to follow these instructions when you submit your entry:

Post your entry below or send it to challenge@lifehacker.com with the subject MacGyver Challenge: Heat Shrink. If you post your entry below and need to include more than one image, just reply to your own comment or host your extra pics on a free, quick image-hosting site like imgur and link out to your gallery.We will accept entries up through Sunday night, June 16 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard TimeWe will showcase the best submissions and announce our favorite on Tuesday, June 18.So grab that leather flight jacket, comb your mullet, and start channeling those MacGyver vibes. Here's a little theme music to put you in the mood. And don't forget to check back every week for a new challenge. We'll be alternating between Hacker Challenges and MacGyver Challenges.

Standard Gawker contest rules apply, so be sure to check them out before submitting your entry. Please note that we cannot ship prizes outside the United States, though you're welcome to submit your entry no matter where you live.

Image by Jag_cz (Shutterstock) and yurazaga (Shutterstock).

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Pinwheels - Easy Summer Lunch

Pinwheels - it seems are a popular appetizer people buy from the store and bring to events. But, every time I've had them in the past, the store-bought ones, I haven't liked them too much. They put some weird stuff in them. Sometimes less is more! :) I made these the other day for my son and he loved them! They're pretty filling and really simple to make - great for a summer day! Ingredients: Flatbread (I bought Pinwheel Lavash Flatbread - near the Deli at Walmart) Lunch Meat - turkey, chicken - or whatever you like Lettuce Cheese slices Cream Cheese - the whipped variety is easiest to spread *Optional - you can add anything else that you like!

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Spicy Eggplants - Indian food from the Gujarat

Thali...

means a plate full of different dishes, a meal, usually served in small bowls on a round tray. The round tray is generally made with steel with multiple compartments. Typical dishes include roti, curries, pickles, daal and many more. Especially in the region of Gujarat those meals are very famous!

This eggplant dish is from the Gujarat and would be served on this thali....

For 4 persons:
500 g Eggplants, cut into 5 cm pieces and than cut lengthwise into quarters
2 big Tomatoes
2,5 cm Ginger
6 Garlic cloves
Oil 

Curry mixture:
1 Tsp Fennel seeds
1 Tbsp Coriander powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 Tsp Chili-powder
1 Tsp Salt
some chopped fresh Coriander leaves

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