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Amstel
The Hoarse Whisperer
There's SO much info in each one. Why lamb is the way it is, why this goes with that. I'll end up seeing something that interests me and read it, usually leaving with "so THAT's why"
a few yrs back I got the 100 best recipes mag as a gift. There was a 2-3 page article 'here's how to debone a skin on-chx breast, and cook it properly in a cast iron pan.' (& the reasons why it's best to do it the way they describe) Sounds easy enough right? I follow the directions (zero special ingredients. I think rosemary was used in the super simple pan sauce at the end) & as I'm eating it I'm thinking 'this is pretty fucking good.' & my daughter, mid bite, says "this is the best chicken I've ever had."
That was 4-5 yrs ago. If I've spent on average $7/yr for 5 yrs on the mag, that would =$35 so far. Would I have spent $35 to even just cook chx that good, with her one comment, yes. Yes, I would.
a few yrs back I got the 100 best recipes mag as a gift. There was a 2-3 page article 'here's how to debone a skin on-chx breast, and cook it properly in a cast iron pan.' (& the reasons why it's best to do it the way they describe) Sounds easy enough right? I follow the directions (zero special ingredients. I think rosemary was used in the super simple pan sauce at the end) & as I'm eating it I'm thinking 'this is pretty fucking good.' & my daughter, mid bite, says "this is the best chicken I've ever had."
That was 4-5 yrs ago. If I've spent on average $7/yr for 5 yrs on the mag, that would =$35 so far. Would I have spent $35 to even just cook chx that good, with her one comment, yes. Yes, I would.
Amstel
The Hoarse Whisperer
So, I'm looking through the 34 page Jan/Feb 2019 mag, and aside from the 'subscribe to Cooks Illustrated' card in the mag, there are no ads.
They intentionally don't accept advertising for the magazine so people don't think that would influence their views, a la Consumer Reports.
Amstel
The Hoarse Whisperer
Monoprice MK11 3d Printer $300 free shipping after you apply the coupon code.
Any good?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c...2587&cjevent=2bb4ce56134811e9835f005b0a240614
Any good?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c...2587&cjevent=2bb4ce56134811e9835f005b0a240614
Mr. Argumentor
I fab shitboxes and shitbox accessories.
Monoprice is a decent printer manufacturer. No real worries about setup either. Go for it.
Amstel
The Hoarse Whisperer
Highly recommended by ATK/Cooks Illus. bread knife.
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culin...views/B000PS1HS6/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?
$13.39 looks like it dips down to this price frequently the past few mos. imo, that usually means a new, more expensive, model is coming.
I'm in for 1. Moving my $2.99 bread knife to the camping set.
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culin...views/B000PS1HS6/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?
$13.39 looks like it dips down to this price frequently the past few mos. imo, that usually means a new, more expensive, model is coming.
I'm in for 1. Moving my $2.99 bread knife to the camping set.
I love this review of it!
Blues 'n BBQ
5.0 out of 5 starsBe careful.. it's really sharp!
June 21, 2017
This is one sharp knife. I have 8 stitches in my left index finger to prove it. That, of course, was my fault and the result of a momentary lack of attention while slicing a loaf of ciabatta bread. But I can say with very personal authority that this knife slices cleanly and almost painlessly. It has a great feel (on the handle end..) and makes quick work of any kind of bread. I highly recommend it.
BTW, Good Eats Reloaded is on Plex and it's fucking amazing. So glad Alton is coming back!
