Recent content by Norwester55

I used ROKU for 10+ yrs and decided to try the Apple box on a whim. I wouldn't use anything else now.

I bought the OXO when I started grinding for cold brew. Its coarse grind setting works great. If/when it ever dies I'll probably switch to the Baratza Encore just for the parts availability. You could probably build your own from their parts list.

I played Banishers for awhile Its pretty good but I think I got distracted with Borderlands 4 when it came out. I've got PSPlus so I don't often buy games anymore. I bought BL4 and I'll buy the DLC for the Starwars game.

Never been a Starwars fan, movies or games but just started "Starwars Outlaws" yesterday. It debuted pretty much like Cyberpunk. Definitely not ready for release and it subsequently failed. Its resurging after a couple yrs of updates like Cyberpunk did. What got my attention was recent reviews...

Her favorite "Don't touch, just throw" ball.

This is Harper I've had her a little over a month, Will do the Embark DNA test later on just to know for sure but I think she's mostly Staffie as she's definitely got the webbed toes. The last couple of dogs I've had I got as seniors and the girl in my avatar was almost 6 when I got her. I...

I use online billpay at my credit union also except for the one place that doesn't accept online bill payments. For them I have to send a check. A couple books of checks last me for years!

Speaking of high octane and strong coffee... I got tired of hot coffee and switched to Cold Brew awhile back. You can make a concentrate that's ridiculously strong. I've only made the mistake of drinking it without diluting it once. Hot day so I filled a glass with ice and coffee and not...

Usually runs anywhere from $1.78 to $2.18 at the local Winco. A few months ago for whatever reason, overstock maybe, it stuck at $.99 for a solid month. I may or may not have bought 10 or 12.

I've been using a 7lb Hakka vertical for the last 6-7 yrs. No complaints other than the usual quantity of meat left in the elbow. I recently picked up a 11 lb horizontal (Hakka again) and like it much better. Other than just a very small amount of meat left in when done it seems easier to...

Here's the vid that Winter mentioned. You can seal large items outside the chamber vac but you have to use textured bag material. I've vac sealed ribs out side the chamber a few times and just did a couple of long Summer Sausages the other night to finish sous vide.You can use chamber vac bags...

I have the Worksharp but use an Idahone for quick touch ups. I brought it to work years ago and showed the guys how well it works and a couple weeks later it seemed like everybody had one. https://idahoners.com/products/four-rod-v-sharpener-with-hand-guard-and-storage?variant=33614655651978

I've got an Avid Armor Ultra also and wish I would have went this way years ago. You can vac and seal large items outside the chamber so you're not restricted in any way. They've got a good sale going on the USV20 right now.

I picked up the AA USV20 last winter and so far have probably vacced 100 lb plus of various things. The bags are MUCH cheaper than the Foodsaver type textured bags and there's a huge variety to choose from. They add a year to the warranty just for you posting a review. For anything too large to...

I haven't tried smoking anything like that as I prefer my smoker but if you take a look on Youtube theres a lot of people smoking ribs, butts, briskets etc.