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DR FRASIER KRANG posted:Buying spices online is how I am into politics. there is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but we try our best anyways, because the alternative is giving money to shitheads that they can use to continue being shitheads. SwissArmyDruid fucked around with this message at 17:42 on Aug 9, 2023 |
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I'm infatuated by the Sage Control Freak (I think also sold under the PolyScience name). One came up for sale, used, recently, and I think the seller might be ripe for an offer. It's also my understanding that the product is discontinued, and if the breaks, I'm probably SOL. What's the current status on similar products? It's correct that it'll work with any induction-compatible cookware, right?
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bolind posted:I'm infatuated by the Sage Control Freak (I think also sold under the PolyScience name). One came up for sale, used, recently, and I think the seller might be ripe for an offer.
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SubG posted:Where have you heard that it's discontinued? The US version, under the Breville brand, is still available. Ah, true, it was just that all the local webshops I checked were out of stock.
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Aug 9, 2023 11:12
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I've been dissatisfied with our Panasonic inverter microwave since I bought it, seems to provide really inconsistent results. Been thinking hard about replacing it with a Breville convection toaster oven, but since I don't really have the space for both that would mean going microwave free. Any tips on making that transition?
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Aug 9, 2023 17:11
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what do you use the microwave for now? I haven't had one for like ~20 years. I think the only thing it is truly necessary for is frozen burritos
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Aug 9, 2023 21:04
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Clark Nova posted:what do you use the microwave for now? I haven't had one for like ~20 years. I think the only thing it is truly necessary for is frozen burritos The microwave is great at softening butter from the freezer, and reheating leftover rice. That’s all that I can remember using mine for in recent history.
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Aug 9, 2023 21:16
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Every time I microwave butter, one pocket will explode into butter napalm in ten seconds and the rest will be frozen
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Aug 9, 2023 21:18
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You gotta lower the power level. Power level 1 for like 3 minutes is a nice soft stick, power level 2 for about 90 seconds will have mostly soft, with the ends a little too soft and the center pretty solid.
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Aug 9, 2023 21:24
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Yeah, 95% of what we used it for is reheating leftovers (usually in plastic containers at that). Might just be a matter of trial and error and switching to pyrex for leftovers storage.
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Aug 9, 2023 21:32
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microwaves are mostly just good for reheating stuff but they're really good for that even though they take up a lot of space I can't see not wanting one unless you only ever cook one portion at a time mystes fucked around with this message at 21:44 on Aug 9, 2023 |
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Aug 9, 2023 21:42
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Our usage is 90% reheating leftovers, 8% making a quick cheese quesadilla for the kid, 2% popcorn.
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Aug 9, 2023 21:55
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I accidentally stopped having a microwave four years ago. I decided to not replace it for a while to see what it was like living without and it has been fine. I'm childless and my household consists of me and my partner. You end up reheating food in a pan or (toaster) oven. You pop popcorn in a pot. If you're nervous about it, just pretend your microwave is broken and force yourself to not use it for some period of time.
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Aug 9, 2023 23:33
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I've been without a microwave for a decade now, and don't really miss it.mystes posted:microwaves are mostly just good for reheating stuff but they're really good for that But I've also lived alone for that decade, so this is pretty accurate.
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Aug 10, 2023 02:41
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I live alone and I have zero interest in not having a microwave. My #1 use is steaming vegetables, #2 reheating leftovers, #3 popcorn. Is it necessary? No, but neither is having more than one knife, right?
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Anne Whateley posted:I live alone and I have zero interest in not having a microwave. My #1 use is steaming vegetables, #2 reheating leftovers, #3 popcorn. Is it necessary? No, but neither is having more than one knife, right? You should really make popcorn in a pot. Not only does it taste better, those microwave bags contain a lot of bad stuff. It’s also easy and quick.
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DIY microwave bag is the best, hands down, for speed and evenness. Pour it into a bowl to serve though, since the brown paper bags soak up the butter. And eat it with a serving spoon to keep your hands clean. Chop sticks are cute but way too slow.
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Aug 10, 2023 13:06
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Air popping is neat because you never get burned kernels but it also tastes like nothing.
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If you like movie theatre style this is the recipe I’ve perfected over hundreds of batches: 1/4 cup coconut oil (orange tinted with beta carotene for bonus points) A heaping teaspoon of Flavacol 6oz P-corn In a large sauté pad with domed lid heat over highest gas flame you have, agitating constantly. When the first kernel pops crack the lid a tiny amount to release steam, keep high flame until popping stops. Much harder with electric so you’ll have to play with it but this method produces perfect pops every time with no burning and minimal old maids. tonedef131 fucked around with this message at 14:36 on Aug 10, 2023 |
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Aug 10, 2023 14:33
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We've got a Stir Crazy popper that works pretty dang well. Seems more or less identical to the one my folks had in the 80s.
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Von Pluring posted:You should really make popcorn in a pot. Not only does it taste better, those microwave bags contain a lot of bad stuff. It’s also easy and quick. Tbh though I have to revise my order. My #3 microwave use is prep, like toasting rice for a pilaf or softening onions for…everything
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Aug 10, 2023 15:31
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The main bad stuff in some microwave popcorn is the fake butter chemical and that's more of an issue for people who work at factories making it but since that fake butter poo poo is second only to truffle oil in being loving disgusting anyway, if you want to buy those microwave popcorn packs just buy a variety without it
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Aug 10, 2023 15:45
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This is the closest thing I've found to an appliance thread. What's a good gas dryer and washer, preferably whirlpool and subsidiaries for a discount. I think power per cycle is hitting regulations soon so I imagine older or lower tier models?
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Strongly recommend not washing your produce in a washing machine. There are a bunch of home threads, the whole DIY forum has a plumbing thread, any of those are a better fit for washers and dryers
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Submarine Sandpaper posted:This is the closest thing I've found to an appliance thread. What's a good gas dryer and washer, preferably whirlpool and subsidiaries for a discount. You want this thread: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3770037&pagenumber=511&perpage=40
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Popcorn chat: I've had one of these for several years and it works so well that I can't believe it wasn't the second patent filed after that of the original microwave.
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Aug 11, 2023 02:38
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Might be relevant to parents: apparently silicone makes food taste bad? https://www.tiktok.com/embed/7262606334342728962 Comments say they absorb soap and food odors and you need to boil them every now and then
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Relevant to everyone imo. Silicone is only tolerable to me if it’s always handwashed. Silicone that’s been through the dishwasher not only tastes like soap, it also makes everything else taste like soap to me. Stir scrambled eggs with your silicone spatula? That’s scrambled soap now
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Aug 11, 2023 06:59
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I tried reuseable silicone cupcake wrappers once, absolutely inedible.
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ihop posted:Popcorn chat: I've had one of these for several years and it works so well that I can't believe it wasn't the second patent filed after that of the original microwave. Is this better than the glass ones? Ecolution Patented Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper with Temperature Safe Glass, 3-in-1 Lid Measures Kernels and Melts Butter, Made Without BPA, Dishwasher Safe, 1.5-Quart, Red https://a.co/d/1emjm74
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Anne Whateley posted:Relevant to everyone imo. Silicone is only tolerable to me if it’s always handwashed. Silicone that’s been through the dishwasher not only tastes like soap, it also makes everything else taste like soap to me. Stir scrambled eggs with your silicone spatula? That’s scrambled soap now there's a protip I've read and not tried, bake the silicone in the oven to sanatize oders. Hope the handles are oven proof!
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silicone definitely absorb flavors like crazy but for some stuff like when you're using nonstick pans I don't think there's really any alternative so I mostly just hope the scents don't transfer into the food too much
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mystes posted:silicone definitely absorb flavors like crazy but for some stuff like when you're using nonstick pans I don't think there's really any alternative so I mostly just hope the scents don't transfer into the food too much Wood?
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Fart Car '97 posted:Wood?
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I'm glad I've never run any of my silicone poo poo through the dishwasher  I did run into the flavor retention thing when my girlfriend used a silicone ice cube tray to make little peanut butter popsicle things for the dogs
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mystes posted:It's not as bad as metal but isn't it still not ideal for teflon? Wood on teflon is fine
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I used my pair of 8oz chef press yesterday to cook some dry brined salmon. It worked well to get some crispy skin, but I did think a heavier press might have achieved even better results. I totally get why people might want the $150 fish press I posted a page or two ago.
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Teflon pans were around for like 50 years before silicone kitchenware. Wood is fine, regular plastic is fine. Or I just use silicone but handwash
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Not sure if anyone is in the market for an apron, but I got an email from Hedley & Bennett about their Mystery Box apron sale. I've been really happy with the apron I got from them, and I'm also a sucker for a good surprise.
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I am one of the people that can really taste soap/flavor residue on silicone cookware and I found adding "Detergent Booster" (citric acid) to my wash cycles eliminated the issue. Also helped quite a bit with silverware coming out a bit dull.
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