My dad tells stories of how his family would put out two empty glass quart bottles on their back porch and the milkman would come to deliver two new quarts of milk and take the empties. Those days were well before my time, but I do remember when Gatorade was sold in glass bottles instead [...]
The Low-Tech Times, via Gizmodo, has learned that a new big-budget motion picture is in the works: While few specifics were mentioned, and no formal announcement has been made, it’s extremely promising that the man with the power to make the film is getting the ball rolling. The announcement is noteworthy because, although MacGyver was [...]
Kris De Decker of Low-tech Magazine (not affiliated with The Low-Tech Times) brings up some very interesting points in his most recent article Bring back the horses: Replacing tractors with horses would be a good move since horse manure is a perfect fertilizer for agricultural soil… Horses have more advantages over tractors. They reproduce themselves, [...]
In an age of hi-tech/hi-speed NASCAR and IndyCar racing, thoroughbred horse racing remains popular. This past weekend, my wife and I watched Big Brown win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on free tv. The classic event began in 1875. The race was certainly exciting, but also sad in that Eight Belles, the runner-up [...]
Staff at the Low-Tech Times have unanimously selected Cracker Barrel as the best restaurant chain in the U.S. The restaurant chain serves up fine southern foods, including traditional breakfasts, country dinner plates, and delicious desserts. Favorites include the chicken fried chicken, hashbrown casserole, carrots, and green beans. Any of their desserts are also highly recommended. In addition to [...]