Martin Fisher

Grew up with Miracle Whip (as well as Hellmann's and homemade) because my father LOVES Miracle Whip! I haven't had it in 25+ years, but liked it with some stuff. Hellmann's isn't as good as it used to be....unfortunately, they've changed the formula...pretty much sucks now!!! Kewpie is interesting...tastes kinda like a rich umami* laden Miracle Whip without the sweetness. *MSG alert.

@andiesenji Some have complained about a gap between the doors. Do you see that as a potential issue?

It's one of those 'cute' but generally useless tips that's been around a long time.

Marble sign reflectors.

The quick black garlic technique was briefly explained again at the tail end of today's Cooking Issues show. Nothing about the sodium carbonate (soda ash) that was mentioned in comments on Hunter's Instagram. I tasted the black garlic that I made last week again today. Still a bit more garlicky than the RioRand — seems slightly sweeter and a bit more raisiny tasting than last week.

Ouch!

Chinese wisteria.

OMG! I'm an anchovy and butter addict!!!

First I've heard of that!

Yeah — looks like it does work with the Wi-Fi model.

Yeah, curling broom.

@andiesenji That's an interesting oven!!! They also make a non-digital model of the same size. Good news! Frigidaire is going to replace the AC!

I wondered the same. Is there added sugar?

I probably should have said, "When toasting one slice — using the other slot, where the temperature sensor isn't located, may lead to unpredictable results."

FWIW, ferv- (Latin: to boil; hot; to begin to boil, to be hot; deeply earnest; ardent) Source: Robertson's Words for a Modern Age: A Cross Reference of Latin and Greek, by John G. Robertso

It's said that the "one slice" slot is where the thermostat is located. Using the other slot may lead to unpredictable results.

But that's so '70s and '80s. McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's around here. That's it! Maybe "burger chain" is more appropriate. Maybe "chain burgers" is even more appropriate! SO was gifted an Applebee's birthday gift certificate back in early May...so, we went to Applebee's and placed our orders. I ordered a burger, and, it was real good (other than being a bit over-seasoned!) I was shocked! I was definitely not impressed with the place the couple other times I'd been there!!!! Maybe it was a fluke! Maybe I had one too many beers! NEVER!!!! No, it really was one of the best burgers I've had from a place like that! The fries were also pretty good....stayed crisp, but also over-seasoned....and I'm a salt addict! They say there's a Sonic in the works here...but i haven't found many sonic fans.

That's why I never go shopping without 0.5 mg of Alprazolam!

Very cool! I can't imagine how difficult it is to learn a language that has absolutely nothing in common with your own. Nothing like an English speaker attempting to learn Spanish, French or German.

I love to follow along. Most importantly, have fun!!!!

I love green sauces too. If you also like smoke, try this....it's real good! Scott Roberts' review.

No Shake Shack within 150 miles or so of here.

No decent fast food burgers around here. Red Robin served up one of the worst burgers I've ever tried! Real nasty tasting with a funky texture — like the texture of meat that's had too much phosphate added! Just horrible! Five Guys — dry burgers and soggy fries.

I forgot to mention that we're on our 2nd microwave since we moved into this house 6 years, 2 months ago! Odd since we don't use a microwave very much. SO makes oatmeal in it and I occasionally use it to carefully reheat leftovers or to defrost. Small GE microwaves — nothing fancy. I think we can get by with a quarter-size model. I don't bake like I used to (diet restrictions) — years ago I was MUCH more a baker than a cook (LOVED to bake!) Anyway, I've had the Wisco-620 and the Cadco OV-003 on my Amazon wishlist for a couple years. It appears that the Cadco is likely the best choice, higher maximum temperature, 2 year warranty instead of 1 year, etc. Largest things I'd be baking are a relatively small ham or half a 10 lb. turkey.