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  1. chubbs

    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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    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...
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    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.
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    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

    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 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

    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...
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    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...
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    Let's talk oils (nutrient & quality)

    I couldn't find exactly where to put this,hope it's the right area. For the longest time I only used vegetable oil.Been exploring last few months. Their is allot more oils then I thought existed!Lol. EVOO seems to be a heated topic sometimes.I get lucini:premium select when I can.It's $17 per...
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    Choosing a wok

    I want to get one,but one that's worth it.Should I get a cast iron,SS,or carbon steel?I will have to buy one online,I am only finding non sticks locally :glare:.I never seasoned before.Is a preseasoned a better choice for me?I have a electric dual coil range.I'd like to find a wok at least 14"...
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    Avast catching malware sometimes

    It seems to happen more often when I open a link to see new posts from my hotmail.Thought I would let you know.I got a snip pic included.
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    Confused with looking for a good pineapple

    I thought it was like bananas.But I read never to buy a green pineapple cause it will spoil before it turns brown/gold.Every store I go they are deep green.I don't get it.I tried the trick where you pick it up by holding a center leaf.It came off easily,so I guess it's ripe.But over 90% is still...
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    Would like help meal planning

    I get allot of food.But I am not good adding stuff in meals.Mine are pretty simple.I have thought of getting bouillon cubes or this stuff called better then bouillon,not sure if I can get it though.I want to make soups & other meals.I got: Black beans & lg lima beans-dry Lentils-dry.brownish...
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    Good hot spices? Herbs & spices that go well in chicken & fish?

    What are some good hot spices?I thought of getting more spices & herbs lately.Here is what I have. Sea salt & black peppercorn.Garlic powder,seasoned salt.Ground cinnamon ,paprika,cayenne(mcormick gourmet),gr cumin,thyme,& turmeric. The last 3 are fairly new to me.I just got turmeric yesterday.I...
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    Have you tried Harvestland meats?

    HARVESTLAND® Purely All-Natural Chicken I seen this brand at local stores.They get soldout pretty quick.I would like to know how the taste differs from other brands.I usually get tyson frozen skinless breast all natural.It's about $10 for 4lb bags.Harvest land is same price,but for 2.25lbs.Is it...
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    Cuckoo vs Zojirushi rice cookers

    I'm new to rice cookers.I normally use 1 cup brown rice to 4 cups water.Here is the 3 I can't decide between. Cuckoo-l-CRP-HS0657F $370 Amazon.com: Cuckoo Rice Cooker l CRP-HS0657F: Home & Kitchen Cuckoo Crp-HN1054F $410 http://kimchius.com/cuckoo-rice-cooker-l-crp-hn1054f-black-silver.html...
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    Anyone ever try this smoothie?

    1 cup strawberry 1 cup blackberry 1 cup banana 1/4 cup coconut milk(unsweetened) 1/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened) 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt I might try it tomorrow:yum:
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    How to properly cut & cook kale, collards, mustard greens, chard w/most nutrients?

    How to properly cut & cook kale, collards, mustard greens, chard w/most nutrients? I am confused on this.One site says one thing & the other tells you opposite:mad:.I read these greens are tough,hard to fully digest raw.And to get the potential nutrition these greens hold,they must be cooked or...
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    Do you have any of these products?

    I made a collage of products i'm interested in.Would like to hear your feedback on what you have in the collage.
  22. chubbs

    Egg recipe I made

    2-3 medium brown or white eggs(cage free organic) Red onion sliced paper thin & finely choped(at least 1Tbs or more) Garlic minced-1/4 to 1/2tsp Sea salt & pepper-Pinch of each 2 slices of Cheese-Chedder or american EVOO-1/4tsp Sun flower oil-1/4tsp 1.)Heat skillet for saute 2.)Pour evoo in...
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    ISO Good Salmon Recipes

    I had canned salmon made into patties,it was ok.I plan to get some fresh from the deli.Not getting a whole,just enough to feed one.For sides I will have panko breaded shrimp,hush puppys,& wild/blk/brown rice.I am not a fan of lemon or pineapple on meats.I'm kinda lost what I really want to add...
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    What soil or soil mix do you use?

    When i'm broke,I use DG brand:lol:.It has good drain,airation,& good for general purpose. When I got the money,I make this: 8- Large bags of High quality Organic potting soil with coco and Mycorrhizae 1- 25-50 pounds of Organic Worm castings 5 lb. Steamed Bone meal 5 lb. Bloom bat Guano 5 lb...
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    Need help finding the most nutritious rice mix

    I am really getting into asian cuisine lately:yum:.But I cut out rice often.It's not that I don't like it.Just never cared much for it.I would like to get the most nutritious rice mix & cook it properly.I heard black,brown,& wild rice is most nutritious mix.But just heard:ermm: Thanks to all...
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