Things I
Actually
Rate
Every recommendation on this page has earned its spot. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them I get a small cut at no cost to you. I only list things I’d tell a mate about unprompted.
OurCow
Grass-fed, ethically raised beef delivered to your door. The brisket cuts are consistently good and knowing where the animal came from matters. Solid value for the quality, especially if you’re buying in bulk for the smoker.
Check it out →Your Smoker / Kettle
Replace this with whatever smoker or kettle BBQ you’re actually running. Describe what you use it for, how long you’ve had it, what you’d change. Real experience beats any spec sheet.
Check it out →Your Espresso Machine
Fill this in with your actual machine. Separate grinder setup is worth mentioning — most people buy a combo unit and wonder why their coffee is average. The grinder matters more than the machine. That’s the take.
Check it out →The Arcade Cabinet Setup
Bartop arcade cabinet, secondhand i7 PC, RetroBat, I-PAC2 encoder board running XInput. Atari through N64 and MAME all working. Total cost under $300. If you want to build one, I’ll write the full breakdown — drop your email and I’ll let you know when it’s up.
Check it out →Something Worth Recommending
Fill this with a product, app, book or service that has actually made family life easier. Could be a budgeting app, a meal kit, a piece of outdoor gear for the backyard — whatever you’d genuinely tell another dad about.
Check it out →The Whisky Club
Australian whiskey subscription club. Monthly drops, decent range, no pretension required. Good entry point if you’re moving away from beer and want something that rewards a bit of attention without demanding you become a connoisseur about it.
Check it out →Bourbon Brothers
Australian bourbon subscription. Good for getting across what’s actually worth drinking without having to buy a full bottle of something that turns out to be average. Replace this with your honest take once you’ve tried it.
Check it out →Got a question about any of this?
Chuck me a message. If I’ve used it I’ll give you an honest answer.