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  1. chubbs

    Cutting board - wood, acrylic or something else?

    I might be getting a John Boos 18" x 24" x 2-1/4" Maple Cutting Board(# RA03).It is a edge grain but for the size,$69.24 shipped is a good deal imo.I know end grain is better,just can't afford one in rock/hard maple close to this size. I been using the cheap plastic crap for a long time.I found...
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    ISO - The Best Knives

    These will be over $100,but worth it. Fujiwara FKM Stainless Gyuto 240mm $83 CCK Small Cleaver $41.95 Victorinox Flexible Straight Boning Knife 6" $21.95 F Dick 5" Boning Knife $44.95 $146.90-$169.90 total,free shipping
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    ISO - The Best Knives

    $189 J A Henckels International Eversharp Pro 13 Peice Knife Block Set New 1 | eBay
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    ISO Boston baked beans traditional & custom recipes

    I never made it before & never tried it either.I'm curious,what makes boston baked beans boston baked beans?Lol.I will list what ingredients I have.And how much I have of each,not planning to use stated weights of course lol.Just giving idea of how much I have. 12oz Hormel salt pork 2lbs Navy...
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    Thinking about quitting smoking again. Any tips from ex-smokers?

    I smoke 20-30 sticks a day.Spend $30 a month at the most on ciggs.I tried the electric cigg,hurt my throat pretty bad.I think my biggest problem is the will to quit.I have some,but not much.I turned 24 not long ago.Been a regular smoker since I was 14:angel:.What has helped you workup enough...
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    Ghost peppers are officially terrifying!!

    I made a mistake having a few beers & shots one day before cutting up serrano peppers.Right after I cut them up without gloves I had to take a whizz really bad.I ran to the shower shortly after:lol:.I have habanero peppers whole sometimes,can't imagine having a ghost & wouldn't dare to try a...
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    Who's Trying to Lose Weight?

    I'm 6'2" & was 220 age 16-this year.Turn 24 in a few days.I am down to 208 now.No strict diet & barely workout.I cut down ALLOT on processed foods & pop.I now drink water regularly,use to not drink it often.I switched out refined sugar & salt to organic sugar & himalayan salt.I actually been...
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    Problem with black spots on onions

    I bought from 3 stores & everytime I get onions I find black mold spots in the first layer or two,sometimes 3rd layer too on every onion:mad:.I usually get sweet d's organic or vidalia.Both have had this black mold.I just been cutting those areas out & washing them off very thoroughly.Anyone run...
  9. chubbs

    Salad spinner & foldable steam basket

    What are some good brands you use?These will help me out allot,I freeze produce often & I don't have any steamers.I have a 14" wok.I don't want the bamboo or side hanger types.
  10. chubbs

    ISO chicken liver recipes

    I decided to add this to my diet.Besides simple liver & onion,& liquefied liver pudding recipes.What are some other recipes? I thought of sauteing the livers.And adding lacinato kale,broccoli,quinoa,& wild rice.Some garlic,shiitake mushroom,red bell pepper,cayenne,turmeric,black pepper.Put it in...
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    Hario Skerton & Kyocera ceramic conical burr Coffee Grinders

    I'm just avoiding electric grinders for now.Cheap ones aren't conical burr type,heat up the product,& will most likely be short lived.I have yet to find quinoa that is not pre rinsed in my area.
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    Hario Skerton & Kyocera ceramic conical burr Coffee Grinders

    Who has them?I seen a detailed vid comparing them,their is practically no difference at all besides color of loaders.The only drawback to these grinders,they only do fines with precision out of the box.It grinds inconsistently as they go med-coarse.This kit does reverse. OE Lower Bearing UPGRADE...
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    ISO Sauce Recipes for Spring Rolls

    Here is what I plan to make for the spring rolls.I need help with amounts.Ill be using 22cm/8.6" Banh trang skins.Need enough to serve 2 people,almost 3. Spinach Kale lacinato Watercress Black beans &/or baby lima beans(green) Black/forbidden rice Traditional/gold quinoa Yucca root,its very...
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    Who has a nutribullet

    I haven't yet because the blender in the house isn't mine,its my step mom's.I go to see family & friends often 120mi south.Not one has a blender.I'm into smoothies more then coffee now.With a laptop,speakers,clothes,cooler,& couple other things.I don't have enough room to stuff a regular blender...
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    Who has a nutribullet

    Its a little different.Here is from the site. Q: How does the NutriBullet compare to the Magic Bullet? A: The NutriBullet has a 600 watt motor (Magic Bullet has 250). The NutriBullet large vessel has a 24-ounce capacity (Magic Bullet is 18 ounce) and the NutriBullet comes with the all-new...
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    Eliminating Gas from Beans

    I been eating a bean soup for 3-4 days now.Day 1 I had VERY bad gas lol.Yesterday & today I barely have any.I think after eating beans regularly the gas isn't that bad.
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    What's the last movie you watched?

    If it's partially about a boy that tries his hardest to piss off his mom,I think I seen it. I watched a movie called nailbiter lastnight.It was pretty good.
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    Who has a nutribullet

    I might get one in a few weeks.It seems pretty solid,long as it doesn't get overfilled.How has it been working for you?Can it work with frozen foods well?
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    Emergency! Need to choose a blender quick

    I got the 7-Speed oster.Even though the Farberware was a lil cheaper & has more buttons,it has a plastic gear though.Oster has 6 blades,can reverse,& all metal.Couldn't pass on it
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    Emergency! Need to choose a blender quick

    So my mom's blender broke,dad is getting a new one on the way home.They want me to pick it.He wanted to get the ninja xl.But I read many reviews saying it doesn't crush frozen fruit & ice consistently.& the rotor that holds the blades has a short life.$100 limit Here is what see of interest...
  21. chubbs

    Would like help meal planning

    Forgot to add lentils too
  22. chubbs

    Would like help meal planning

    I soaked black & lima beans,wild rice,& pearled barley overnight. 2C Black beans 2C Large lima beans 1C barley 1C wild rice Here is what else I want to add,but don't know how much I should use.Largest pot I got is a 8Qt. 1lb broccoli 1lb baby spinach 16 lacinato kale leafs bushel of celery...
  23. chubbs

    Need help understanding types of soy sauce

    So la choy is supposed to be one of the worst ones.I used the low sodium for a couple months.Opened a kikkoman original soy yesterday.Its ok,but the smell makes me think of a cooking wine.Even kinda tastes like it.Is this & original teriyaki better to cook with?I got a bottle of lee kum kee...
  24. chubbs

    What food are you craving for?

    6 cheese,pepperoni,mushroom,& onion stromboli.Mouth is watering just thinking about it lol.Or large soft pretzels & cheese
  25. chubbs

    Let's talk oils (nutrient & quality)

    I try to stay away from GMOs too.Aspartame,a common artificial sweetner.Is made by defecated fecal matter of the e coli bacteria...eww.You got to be careful of some usda organics too.Baby carrots are still allowed to be sprayed/dipped with chlorine under usda organic
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