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Ylime08 t1_j9ktexe wrote
Reply to comment by tmcuthbert in A good car for an old folk? by imzeigen
I'm in my early 40s and drive a 2015 Hyundai. I still don't know what some of the buttons and options on the touchscreen do. I'm with you on the phone holder. Give me somewhere to put it and I'll be happy.
DoomPaDeeDee t1_j9kssq2 wrote
Reply to comment by 5spd4wd in In Search Of: skillet, NO non-stick, excellent heat distribution by ruuutherford
Even thick ones may not be flat. You can spin them to see if they are convex and pour something in them to see if they are concave.
DoomPaDeeDee t1_j9ksgjp wrote
Reply to comment by Muncie4 in In Search Of: skillet, NO non-stick, excellent heat distribution by ruuutherford
It's more about the environmental damage. Plus fumes from non-stick pans can kill birds, so they're not entirely harmless.
https://www.teflon.com/en/consumers/teflon-coatings-cookware-bakeware/safety/bird-safety
https://www.cookinglight.com/news/fda-non-stick-pans-toxic-contamination
I do use a non-stick pan, but only for eggs.
DoomPaDeeDee t1_j9krfqf wrote
Modern linen sheets wear out fast. What you can do is use the top sheet for a bottom sheet like people used to do before there were fitted sheets.
Then when the bottom sheet wore out in the middle, they would cut the sheet in half length-wise and sew the good outside edges together in the middle and trim the worn part on the sides and re-hem them.
https://ladykemmanewlinenblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/26/draft-turning-sheets-sides-to-middle/
Textiles are relatively cheap these days, so people don't even know about tricks like this.
What I do is use linen top sheets only to get the benefit of linen while still enjoying smooth percale bottom sheets and pillowcases. Ditto for flannel in the winter. I really do not like flannel or linen pillowcases at all.
blaze1234 OP t1_j9kr7tn wrote
Reply to comment by snotick in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Sounds wise.
Hoping the crowdsourced time machine works
blaze1234 OP t1_j9kr1vn wrote
Reply to comment by snotick in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Yes but my requirement - the topic of this thread - is as compact a storage size as possible
johnnyb0083 t1_j9kqwpy wrote
Reply to comment by grownuphere in A good car for an old folk? by imzeigen
Stay away from the Turbo models.
snotick t1_j9kqsop wrote
Reply to comment by blaze1234 in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Not really. A lot of the other models I looked at were double that size.
snotick t1_j9kqp9g wrote
Reply to comment by blaze1234 in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Yes?
As I mentioned, we had a cuisinart that was an older model. I think we got it as a wedding gift 30 years ago. We didn't use it much until recently. But, it stopped working after sitting in the cupboard for 25 years. So, I wouldn't give the cuisinart high grades based on my experience. Time will tell with the Nutribullet.
I did buy the 4 yr extended warranty for $10. Just in case.
DoomPaDeeDee t1_j9kqf8f wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Thin / compact pepper grinder by blaze1234
If you look at the teeth on those disposable plastic grinders, you can see that they get worn down so bits of plastic are getting in your food.
ConBroMitch t1_j9kojo4 wrote
Reply to comment by SnooGuavas1985 in Winter long coat suggestion by MavriKhakiss
You and me both. Just waiting for my kidney sale to go through!
zclake88 t1_j9knt1i wrote
Reply to comment by waehrik in A good car for an old folk? by imzeigen
So you’re driving a car that has a 3 year track record and denigrating a car that has numerous instances of exceeding 300000 miles because of a repair that costs $1200?
Odd choice considering the cost of a battery pack.
blaze1234 OP t1_j9kmlaa wrote
Reply to comment by body_oil_glass_view in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Wow great deal and I just got a membership for Xmas.
Link to the model you mean? Is the wand a separate product just bundled?
body_oil_glass_view t1_j9kl4or wrote
Reply to Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
I have a 3-cup Cuisinart food processor with immersion blender and whisk, got it for $30 at costco this past November.
It's fantastic, small but big enough, and I use all the attachments at least once a week
SigSeikoSpyderco t1_j9kl2ao wrote
Reply to BIFL Request - Grilling Gloves by hungryfarmer
Gloves like this take serious abuse and won't last more than a few seasons. Silicone lasts a long time, but dexterity is a problem. Ove Glove can be good, but not with a long cuff as far as I remember.
Muncie4 t1_j9kk6yb wrote
Reply to comment by aggressive_seal in Best water filter pitcher? by pretendtotime
I haven't seen any data is the problem. I hope someone has data that we consumers can use.
BobbyCorwen2000 t1_j9kjsa9 wrote
Reply to comment by Culverin in Have to give a shout out to KitchenAid tongs, some of the best I’ve ever used. by technetiumobviously
Well, it's a good thing most of us don't live in a commercial kitchen then.
blaze1234 OP t1_j9kjo17 wrote
blaze1234 OP t1_j9kjclf wrote
Reply to comment by snotick in Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Wow 7-cups is a lot !
snotick t1_j9kiw9x wrote
Reply to Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
I just bought a nutribullet 7 cup on Amazon for $80. It's smaller than some of the other models, and most of the blades store inside the cup. The only piece I have to store separately is the spiral cut attachment. It comes with a processing blade, a dough blade, and two reversible blades for thick or thin shredding or slicing. I've only used it a few times and I like it. We had a bulkier cuisinart, but it stopped working awhile back. I had been using a tiny 2 cup processor with only one blade. So, it was time to upgrade.
kuddlesworth9419 t1_j9kiigy wrote
Reply to Winter long coat suggestion by MavriKhakiss
First picture is the Bulgarian greatcoat, they are rather nice although will need to be aired out because they nearly all where stored with moth deterants which smell a lot. A good wool lanolin agent will help get rid of the rough nature of the wool they used. I have a small collection of military greatcoats, Finish officers greatcoat is one of my nicest if you can even find one for sale. British greatcoat from WW2 is also very nice but those are mostly heavily worn these days. The warmest is a Russian bekasha/tulip sheepskin coat. Not sure if you can even get them anymore because well of recent events but those coats are good to any temperature on Earth or any wind condition.
Polish greatcoats are very similar to British ones but are in better shape generally speaking and cheaper. Any of the European style greatcoats are all pretty good though, Austrian ones are a bit thin but they are still nice.
For new coats this is probably the best value for money you can get if you want a new greatcoat. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-wool-coat/61689
Ecstatic_Carpet t1_j9kgmuk wrote
Reply to comment by LovelyHatred93 in Have to give a shout out to KitchenAid tongs, some of the best I’ve ever used. by technetiumobviously
User error. I assure you they can click and clack.
HeavyEmancipation t1_j9kg8p6 wrote
If you're looking for a top-quality kitchen knife set that offers both convenience and performance, the Calphalon 15-Piece Classic High Carbon Knives with Self-Sharpening Block (https://dealfinderhq.com/product/calphalon-kitchen-knife-set-with-self-sharpening-block-15-piece-classic-high-carbon-knives/ ) is a fantastic option. This set features 15 pieces, including an 8-inch chef's knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a 7-inch santoku, a 3.5-inch paring knife, and more, all made with high-carbon stainless steel for excellent sharpness and durability.
SnooGuavas1985 t1_j9kfwu8 wrote
Reply to comment by ConBroMitch in Winter long coat suggestion by MavriKhakiss
Man i want one now
DoomPaDeeDee t1_j9ktxd7 wrote
Reply to BIFL laundry basket recommendations by kitty-pickles
25 gallon squat nursery containers similar to this will last your entire life, at least:
https://h2gsupply.com/product/25-gallon-squat-injection-mold/
The rim makes them easy to carry and some have actual handles molded in.
You could probably buy new ones from a nursery for $20.