tony b

Happy Birthday, Dennis!

Hat's off to Bruce for the Vegemite experiment! It's one of those cultural things. If you didn't grow up with it, you hate it. I've had similar experiences with folks that I've had try some Southern "classics" and they didn't like them either.

At least the jar is open now! Give it a go on the toast before you come to your senses and toss it - LOL!!

Glad to hear that you had a great birthday, Bruce! Here's to many more!

Like my favorite winter poem!

Cool! Hope they can turn the place around.

Nice pies!

AMAZING!

Yep, the guy that was to do the CnC cutting was way out of line on the pricing. Pretty much killed the project, as Dennis has struggled to find another contractor to do the work. Too bad, as the designs were awesome!

I think that you've actually discovered a way to make Vegemite even more disgusting!

Thanks, Bruce!! I left Cali for CR 35 years ago and I have zero desire to move back there!

I've been drinking a negroni in his memory before dinner.

Go, Bruce,Go! Go, Bruce, Go!

Then get off your butt, Bruce, and cook something!!

Fortunately my time in Cali pre-dates the kale craze! I will eat the stuff, but not an over-the-top fan like many out there!

Very creative pizza, for sure.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/08/us/anthony-bourdain-obit/index.html I was a mega-fan, have watched all his TV shows over the years religiously and own several of his books - his "les Halles cookbook" is a staple in my kitchen. I was hooked after I read Kitchen Confidential. I actually got to meet him in the airport here in Cedar Rapids many years ago! I asked him "What the hell are you doing in Iowa? It surely ain't for the food!!" He laughed and just said "book signing in Iowa City."

FWIW - I'm in the Guru camp (DigiQ-II). Owned mine for many years and the only issue I've had is to replace a burned out probe.

@tekobo Now that's a blue steak, even by my standards! Next time do the double experiment and sous vide first. I think you'll be amazed at the results. Nice looking duck, Tangles!

WUSS! No backing out now, Bruce!

Powdered Brewers Wash (PBW). Found at homebrewing supply stores/online. A good soak in hot water/PBW, everything basically wipes off with a damp sponge. Great for the rotisserie baskets/OctoForks, etc. that have lots of hard to reach spots and sharp edges.

That was a one-time-only dispensation. It was NOT meant to set a precedent for future owners to sleaze out of posting uncrating pics!!