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I can attest to durability of the Cambro polycarbonate (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) cups for hot and cold use.
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@shelby
You aren't the only one. Proposed class action.
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I have a steam juicer. I do prickly pear and stone fruit (plums, peaches, etc) and berries sometimes. Apples, pears occasionally. Sometimes tomatoes (the juice is almost clear). Never citrus.
I have not done mangoes. Sounds like it may work fine. There's a mango steam juicing post on winemakingtalk.com that may be helpful to you.
I am not familiar with soursop in the fruit form, but I see the canned juice in stores.
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I freeze all leftover bones until I need or feel like making stock. No issues. I use the Instant Pot for easy, hands-off, go-about-my-day for stock making. No babysitting.
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I've gotten a lead about the Phx Knife House. It's in my old stomping grounds in Arcadia. Also, get lunch at TeePee Tap Room (MaryLou Spanish-style is a super messy quesadilla). Win-win.
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Bad decision and now a problem (hit a bone).
Shun 7" Santoku.
Can it be saved?
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On 1/7/2024 at 6:38 PM, lemniscate said:
Ooh, that's a shame. I'll update if I have a positive or a negative experience with this order. Thanks for the heads up.
I received my order today. Everything was packed well and in undamaged condition. My experience with this HS order is very positive. But I don't need to do a return or refund, so there's that.
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16 hours ago, lemniscate said:
This one has lasted me years (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), first with the original container, which I somehow cracked. I put the pump into a mason jar with a drilled out plastic lid and still it lives on. I like the long reach of the spout. I should buy another one now that I think of it.
i just checked my Amazon order history, this pump mechanism is from 2010. 14 years on my sink working.
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This one has lasted me years (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), first with the original container, which I somehow cracked. I put the pump into a mason jar with a drilled out plastic lid and still it lives on. I like the long reach of the spout. I should buy another one now that I think of it.
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10 minutes ago, ElsieD said:
I bought something from HammerSchlemmer last year that had to be returned. It took them 2 months to issue a refund and that was after repeated follow-ups. I've crossed them off my shopping list.
Ooh, that's a shame. I'll update if I have a positive or a negative experience with this order. Thanks for the heads up.
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In case someone wants a smoking deal on Wild Madagascar Black Pepper/voatsiperifery, HammacherSchlemmer (remember them?) has a clearance on the Peugeot spice.
I didn't get free shipping but I ordered other things that made the shipping acceptable to me.
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For what it's worth, I had a Zo breadmaker from the 20th century that had the same problem, cemented in paddle. I just gave up and lived with it. Eventually the motor started squealing (10+ years old) and I retired the thing.
I remember @andiesenji said she would remove the paddle after the kneading process and before the rise/bake process to eliminate the paddle getting cooked in on her unit.
Gravity may work.
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2 hours ago, dcarch said:
I wonder how many of those items are made in China.
dcarch
I just checked on the items I ordered and they all state "made in Japan".
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Credit: Ellis Rosen; New Yorker Magazine.
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3 minutes ago, Alex said:
Uh-oh. Part of me wishes I hadn't looked at this. The other part is doing a happy dance (which isn't really a dance, more like wiggling in place—which actually could be a bit frightening if anyone stumbles upon it without sufficient warning—but happy nonetheless).
I know, right? I bought some goods, just FYI, the shipping is way out there in delivery dates, but nonetheless, it's stuff I probably couldn't find here at those prices.
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On 12/17/2023 at 1:34 PM, Duvel said:
Dinner started as early as 16.00h today, as we spontaneously invited some of the neighbors over for Feuerzangenbowle …
I threw some sausage on the BBQ …
And some Rahmflecken into the oven …
There was a pudding apple cake as well …
And plenty of Feuerzangenbowle. And a hot cocoa for the little one 🤗Happy 3rd Advent 🙏
If anyone in the US wants to get one of those Feuerzangenbowle sugar cone holder (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), it's showing Free Shipping from Amazon Japan for about $22 USD. Talk about sourcing globally.
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I just noticed something out of the ordinary. I am seeing Free International shipping to the US from Amazon Japan.
I have been looking at some Japanese pans and kitchen goods and noticed the Free shipping.
It looks like it is throughout the offered categories, so many things are possible.
Enjoy if it works out for you.
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I recently panic bought freeze dried skittles and Charleston Chews as last minute gifts from a local vendor. I never bought or liked the conventional versions of skittles and Ch-chews ever, not my kind of candy.
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When these things are puffed by freeze drying, it's a whole different story. The crunchy airy-ness is highly satisfying. Hard to describe, but the flavors are not intensified, but more rounded.
There was also Fr Dried Bit O Honey, but I didn't try that one yet.
If you see some around, give it a try.
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39 minutes ago, rotuts said:
from your description , Im not clear what is being accomplished .
if you put a jar , lets assume w a loose lid in a vacuum chamber ,
you will get a vacuum in the chamber and the jar.
when you release the vacuum, to open the chamber
the air goes back into the chamber and the jar.
no way to tighten the lid while under a vacuum in the chamber.
am I missing something ?
You use the 2 piece canning lids, set the flat on the jar, put the ring on loosely to hold the flat in place and run the chamber. The flat will seal to the jar. You can then tighten the ring after the chamber releases.
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10 hours ago, Smithy said:
Yikes! You mean that ultra-pasteurized milk with kefir grains / culture added won't work? I haven't been paying attention to that bit, and I don't recall my friend mentioning it either.
Actually, I was told that by the person who I got my grains from years ago. It may be an old wives tale about UHT and ultra-filtered milk (ie Fairlife) for kefir. I see on r/kefir that people use UHT without issues. I buy the UHT Costco 2% organic milk because it's what the household prefers. If it was just milk for my use, I'd be buying standard whole milk. So I supplement with the powdered whole I keep on hand for baking.
I think lactose free milk is absolutely a no go since the grains live on the sugars in milk. Maybe that's where the confusion over what kind of milk is "kefir correct" origiinated.
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5 hours ago, Smithy said:
breeding my own keffir.
I've been making kefir on and off for years. I have about a 1/3 cup of active grains. I've had success with using powdered milk (Nido brand, whole milk) in making kefir without having to search for milk that's not ultra-pasteurized or altered.
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4 hours ago, ElsieD said:
My sister and her husband are in a place called Apache Junction in Arizona till early January. Too bad you weren't closer, as you would like her. I'm not saying this because she's my sister, but a person with a sunnier disposition you would never meet. She says she's been enjoying the weather.
The weather has been spectacular so far. 78-80F and lots of sun. Which I guess can supercharge a sunny disposition. Apache Junction (we locals call it AJ) can be sedate and colorful all at the same time. But not known for outstanding culinary choices.
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Local Costco had some interesting cheeses today, and I couldn't help myself. I'm gonna have a heck of charcuterie tray soon. But the investment is worth it, I love cheese.
Mifroma Tete De Moine Rosette.
Kirkland Signature Sartori Cabernet Sauvignon BellaVitano Cheese
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I bought a panini press! Now what?
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I have a Milantoast brand panini grill and I have this problem also. I never use my grill without a piece of foil underneath to keep the mess under control. Bacon would be a mess.
I like it for grilling vegetables/potatoes mostly, and thin cutlets of pork. I thought I would be making sandwiches when I bought it originally. I have used it to grill homemade naan also. It is not a heavily used appliance though.