Recent content by dcarch

I can roast at least one pound each time. dcarch

Make life easier and your roast more consistent. Use a rotisserie. No more stirring. dcarch

We can probably share many garden ideas. For instance: My invisible tomato staking system. dcarch

Well, it's a pain for a lazy guy like me to have to bag and take out kitchen garbage to be picked up. Instead, all kitchen scraps, veggies, fat, meat, bones, etc. go into a covered bucket on the kitchen counter. When it's full, the bucket empties out in a big covered garbage can in the yard...

I have two identical tomato plots, each about 4' x 24'. On one I used lots of compost free from the town recycling center. On the other I used kitchen scraps I had collected during winter. The scraps included veggies, meat, fat and bones. I planted essentially identical tomatoes on both, and...

Hugelkulture Beds,  Moisture + wood, paradise for termites. How do you prevent termites? dcarch

I do it all the time: 1. Freeze first 2. wrap in plastic. 3. cut on a table saw with a carbide tipped blade. Takes about 5 seconds. dcarch

Also, your local building code may have regulations for outdoor grills. If your house fire is caused by a non-compliant grill, good luck with your insurance claim. dcarch

"---1) Do keep a charged fire extinguisher near your cooking equipment----" There are different fire extinguisher types for different kinds of fire. dcarch

No pictures? I am filibustering.  

Do a search "dcarch" here. I have posted my design sometime ago. dcarch

Look up using ultrasound for cleaning and sanitizing fruits and vegetables. dcarch

I have converted a 4.5 cubic foot refrigerator into a cold/hot smoker very successfully. I had posted details here before. Do a search "dcarch" and find my posts. I don't remember where I posted here. It has been a while. Yes, it is an indoor cold/hot smoker. dcarch

Yes, I remove seed and skin. Pure tomato goodness. dcarch

Just saw this! Happy Thanksgiving to all! dcarch