I want to spend more time in 2026 talking about things that make me happy. Let’s kick that off with:
Achiote paste, one of the best spice mixes for making tacos (cochinita pibil specifically)
Pork is traditional but it works great with chicken thighs. Just add orange, lime, garlic, salt & pepper
Things that make me happy: 2
Every time someone references “when it happens” and the bottle of champagne they have ready the occasion
Things that make me happy: 5
After many, many years of WiFi from one end of the apartment to the other, all the important devices are finally hooked up via Ethernet
Things that make me happy: 7
When Star Wars ships fly through atmosphere https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2vxd3jt4ewp2u36kovwycbz2/post/3meykmr5lpc2x
Things that make me happy: 9
Making ice cream (the latest is blood orange sorbet and a dark chocolate + orange sorbet)
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Joseph Humfrey