I may have to take the unusual and drastic measures of more than one espresso today. Fuck-it quotient is high today and sleep levels are extremely low.
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I may have to take the unusual and drastic measures of more than one espresso today. Fuck-it quotient is high today and sleep levels are extremely low.
rainy. so effing achy had a hard time sleeping. bumbling around getting coffee.
Morning Monkies! It's Sunday. I have nothing else.
Sore. Already dreading this week...
Proud of my stepson........ after being a firefighter for the past 8-9 years, being away from family, commuting to Lee Vining daily, and just not having the time I feel he needs as his daughters grow, he has taken a position with the county here at home. Apparently, same pay, yet far less commuting involved (duh). Aaaannnddddd.... he wants to continue education and possibly get involved with HVAC.
Dogs fed and walked, horse fed, coffee consumed. Time to eat.
Last night + Cards Against Humanity with friends + loads of tasty brews = slight headache this morning
Made plans to ride with Stoney Stonington and his buddies. He called from the trailhead and asked me where I am. Yesterday he made plans to pick me up at 10am and we would drive together, I reminded him of this and he gives me the sorry dude BS. I was planning on cooking with them and bought food and beer. Cooler and grill is ready. They don't know the trails so well. They have called me twice since the ride went off.
Skiing yesterday was most excellent. I walked into town for sushi last night and went to bed early, turned off alarms and slept IN for a change. Just had breakfast and thinking about where to ride. I'm sure all the local trails are packed with people trying to be in the way. Hmfph.
Also, I burned a pot on the stove yesterday. I realize I have been using this pot (and others) for decades. Time for some new cookware. Ugh that sounds expensive.
Also, I burned a pot on the stove yesterday. I realize I have been using this pot (and others) for decades. Time for some new cookware. Ugh that sounds expensive.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KS6N7U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I bought it it was $118 for the set, so maybe keep an eye on prices?
Rode. Did trailwork.
Le Creuset 10 piece Cast Iron Cooks set. Works awesome. You can serve with it. they last forever. Its a cool grand at Williams and Senoma but well worth it for the lifetime warranty. Some good knives, don't skimp on knives. A Kitchen Aid Mixer, even the small one works great. A cheap cast iron pan that you can use both camping and at home. A large Cuisinart Slow Cooker. A decent kitchen scale and a Mortar and Pestle. A few Pyrex pans and measuring devices. Make your own spice rack. You get what you want and its a good project. A decent Waffle Iron and a Electric griddle. Buy and learn how to use a rice cooker. Buy and learn how to use a pressure cooker. Braising is a important skill just like sauteing. Learn how to Saute. Invest in spices and have them on hand. Never buy for recipes, make things with the ingredients you have on hand. Buy and learn to use a smoker. Buy a roasting pan and related rack for the holidays.
Share with your family so they always get you good stuff for your birthday and holidays. Share your knowledge with others. Don't be a dick or a snob about your cooking. Try not to be in charge when you cook at home. You will never learn anything if you do. Be gracious. You will get invited to more parties that way.
Learn about cuts of meat and cut your own steaks, fish fillets, and learn to safely dress a chicken. Learn to carve meats so you can get the most of your roasts and fowl. Buy a Coleman stove and learn how to use it before you go camping or on a picnic. Buy a shitload of Gladware containers.
Napkins, teach your children table manners and always have proper napkins available for your guests. Matching tableware might not be something you care about, but your guests will always appreciate it. If you serve meat to your guests make sure you provide them with a sharp knife. Serve to a platter and never to the plate. Let your guests decide how much they want to eat or what they like. Serve in courses and try not to burn the rolls.... Not everyone likes oysters, trotters, or pork belly. Learn to ignore your guests bratty children, Segregate them the best you can. Serve adult deserts to adults. If the child doesn't eat their meal, no desert should be offered to them. Be rigid, your guests will appreciate it. If you define your budget and needs I can further assist you.
Tfal stuff is good but needs to be maintained properly and can be a bitch to clean...
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I'm frugal and when I researched this a decade ago All-clad got the best marks for the price/value matrix...
I think the Cooks Illustrated (or Consumer Reports) article I relied upon is behind a pay/firewall, but most of their essentials are all-clad.
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/5603-essential-cookware
I found some bulk package deal via Amazon for this kit, but I think I paid closer to 4 bills,
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/all-clad-stainless-steel-8-piece-cookware-set/1018489384
There's always some kind of periodic cookware sale for sets at Macys or BBB, so if you can combine a sale with a coupon there's deals to be had
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Is this where I post take it to food: => http://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/forums/beer-food.50/
But jdcamb is the only regular poster there and even the shed-enthusiasts are so lazy that the "pot" thread didn't get pity bumped last year on 4/20/16...
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I have some All-Clad pots and pans I bought at a Garage Sale. Solid stuff. The handle rivets got loose. I sent it back to them and they gave me a new pan. I like how even the lids were oven/grill proof.
We've had this shit pretty much forever. I'm a fan:
https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Tri-Ply-Clad-Stainless-Steel-13-piece-Cookware-Set.product.100177739.html
https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Tri-Ply-Clad-Stainless-Steel-13-piece-Cookware-Set.product.100177739.html
tried to clean my busted face up....went in and gave tour of our new show to upper level patrons. now beer.
Sysco sells these pans. They are top knotch. You can clean a burnt pan with Coarse salt. They are cheap, but not made cheap. US made also....
My advice on cookware - it's not an investment, there is no return other than the satisfaction of over spending.
I buy ten dollar egg pans that last for 2 or 3 years, toss out when eggs begin to stick. Twenty dollar electric skillet also lasts about 3 years, toss out when shit begins to stick. NSF Volrath 3822 7 piece basic restaurant aluminum set, lasts forever as long as you avoid using them for storage.
I may not be an expert as we don't have a kitchen anyone would recognize, no oven or stove top.
I buy ten dollar egg pans that last for 2 or 3 years, toss out when eggs begin to stick. Twenty dollar electric skillet also lasts about 3 years, toss out when shit begins to stick. NSF Volrath 3822 7 piece basic restaurant aluminum set, lasts forever as long as you avoid using them for storage.
I may not be an expert as we don't have a kitchen anyone would recognize, no oven or stove top.
55 miles, 6150 feet of climbing, stopped by snow at ~10600ft with another ~1.5miles 800ft before we would have made the summit of the mountain we were climbing 
Good day on the bike with wifey though.
Good day on the bike with wifey though.
Everything you purchase and utilize in your household is a investment. If it is cheap and has to be replaced sooner then later then buying cookware that lasts a lifetime and has a lifetime warranty to match. You have a special pan for just eggs? Volrath isn't available to consumers as far as I know. Sysco sells it here....
If you do the math it takes an awfully long time for a $1000 worth of cookware to pay off. I forgot to mention the cast iron skillets and grill, I bought them second hand for a few dollas each 20 or so years ago. They are Griswold and effing awesome.
We do have a Kitchen Aide mixer with every attachment you can think of... it's easier to use a whisk or spoon because of clean up.
I'm not so sure about that.
When I said I burned a pot I had for decades, I was serious. I've bought 3 shitty frying pans in 7 years, one remains. That pot (RIP) lasted over 30 years.
And if you look, that Kirkland set is $200-ish. No need to spend a grand...
groceries, great ride, quick beer and now grilling a shit ton of chicken .... have a nice evening y'all.
Driving home from SLC right now, kiddo puked up a gallon in the truck. Poor kid. Now he's hungry.
In other news, wifey got her silly $8350 msrp bike (used, but minty) for $3k. Now the 'fine tune' upgrading begins!
In other news, wifey got her silly $8350 msrp bike (used, but minty) for $3k. Now the 'fine tune' upgrading begins!
Then why do you have pans ? How do you cook ? Last I checked a source of heat was required for cooking.
Anyone who enjoys food and cooking should own a copy of The Food Lover's Companion.
Lee John Phillips Good also.
2 burner hot plate and a Wolfang Puck toaster oven. Like college but without the kegarator. Also electric skillet, like small apartment in Russia.
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Got out for my first dirty ride of the year today. Fuck has this spring ever been long. It was at an off-road moto area, so really sandy and flat. But it had lots of flow and woops and berms. Good times.