Gotten any fun stuff lately?

[Shel_B]

43 minutes ago, DesertTinker said:

I’m six feet tall, so not vertically challenged, but it’s more comfortable to put things into the container when it’s on the base. The handle is very nicely finished (see attached pics) the brushed finish gives it a bit of texture, so not slippery. It weighs 3 lbs 6 1/8 oz (1.342kg). I just put a couple of cups of water in and tipped it on its side, zero leakage around the rim, of course the center cap is not sealed, only for splash protection. The other thing that I really like is the way it fits on the base, there’s not that looseness that the plastic has, it’s not tight or stuck feeling, just a properly fitted snugness, doesn’t do that partial rotation when turned on and not as tippy/loose.

 

 

Thanks for the great description and excellent pictures. They have helped me decide to get the SS container ... now I need to find a deal as $200 is a bit steep for something I don't need. I'll keep an eye on Amazon and Vitamix.

 

Edited to add that Costco sells 'em for $160.00 including shipping when they're available.

Edited December 26, 2024 by Shel_B (log)

[JAZ]

Not sure these count as "fun," but we replaced our old sheet pans and racks with new ones for Christmas.

 

Out with the old:

 

 

In with the new:

[Laurentius]

On 12/26/2024 at 10:38 AM, Shel_B said:

 

 

Did the change in battery type affect the size of the thermometer at all?

 

I've not measured exactly, but the One is very, very close to the Mk. 3 in size.  But I'll note that Thermoworks warns that the silicone boot for Mk. 3 will not fit the One.

Edited December 27, 2024 by Laurentius
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[Shel_B]

1 hour ago, Laurentius said:

I've not measured exactly, but the One is very, very close to the Mk. 3 in size.  But I'll note that Thermoworks warns that the silicone boot for Mk. 3 will not fit the One.

 

I appreciate your response and it gives me a starting point.  I don't see the Mk. 3 on the 'Works site, and the only size reference I have is to my thermometer, which is fairly old, perhaps the first model? It's at least 11 years old, with no backlight, no rotating face, and with button batteries.

 

Soon after purchasing my unit, I discovered that it would be nice to have the backlit and rotating face, but it made no sense to replace it so soon after purchasing. Now, many years later, and with the new model on sale, would be a good time to upgrade.

 

I called ThermoWorks and got the information I wanted and will probably upgrade. One thing that's holding me back is that I'm also considering a wireless temperature probe.

[Laurentius]

36 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

I called ThermoWorks and got the information I wanted and will probably upgrade. One thing that's holding me back is that I'm also considering a wireless temperature probe.

 

No problem.

 

You should also know that there's a stackable coupon for an additional 10% off items in the Christmas Sale.  Use coupon code TWGYW4RA9Z.

[liuzhou]

Apparently to be a civilised drinker, you need to be equipped with more than a mouth. Who knew?

 

These are examples of such. Unfortunately, they didn't come with instructions (or anything to drink).

 

Two shot glasses. Who shot them?

 

A combination 15ml and 30 ml cup for measuring something. Can't be for alcohol. Who drinks only 15ml of alcohol? What is wrong with pints? 

 

 

 

[Katie Meadow]

3 hours ago, liuzhou said:

Apparently to be a civilised drinker, you need to be equipped with more than a mouth. Who knew?

 

These are examples of such. Unfortunately, they didn't come with instructions (or anything to drink).

 

Two shot glasses. Who shot them?

 

A combination 15ml and 30 ml cup for measuring something. Can't be for alcohol. Who drinks only 15ml of alcohol? What is wrong with pints? 

 

 

 

No kidding. I drink my rye straight from the bottle. 750ml = one shot.

[SLB]

The Kitchenaid ice cream attachment.  I have been dying to make ice cream, even though I eat sweets at home like once a year anymore.  

 

However.  However.  A dear friend, who's old and no kids or wife or anything, has started to love ice cream and eat it every day.  A DEDICATED EATER!!!  Between him and my 2025 resolution to start having people over again for dinner, I think this could be a lot of fun.

 

I'm starting out with apple something.  Because I have a lot of apples.    

 

<Edited for a loud typo>

Edited Friday at 10:23 PM by SLB (log)

[Tropicalsenior]

5 hours ago, SLB said:

The Kitchenaid ice cream attachment

That really sounds great. My housemate, Carlos, can't eat ice cream because of the lactose in it and I would love to be able to make it with non lactose milk. However... I just priced it at our KA supplier here and it is about $170 compared to $99 up there. I won't be going there very soon.

So, when you live in a third world country sometimes you have to be happy with the little things. My grandson came down yesterday and brought me quite a few things that I needed and the things that I am happiest with are some spices that he brought me.

These are yellow mustard seeds, black mustard seeds, and mustard powder. He also brought me some curing salt and smoked paprika that I can no longer find here.

Then today he went into San Jose and while he was there he went to our local kitchen and restaurant supply and bought me some things that I needed.

An instant thermometer, an oven thermometer and a marinade syringe. I'm really happy with the syringe because now I can go back to making corned beef and Ham.

I guess I'm just a cheap date because little things make me happy.

Edited Friday at 11:25 PM by Tropicalsenior (log)

[liuzhou]

Bought me some eggs.

 

 

Front L-R:  Duck, Chicken, Quail, Goose.

 

Back Centre:  Ostrich

 

 

[liuzhou]

Well, I think this could be fun!

 

A selection of small tools I bought this morning, prompted by my funnel having disappeared into the same place as socks go when they leave their partner mid-way through a wash cycle carrying off my Tupperware lids.