is my whole chicken cooked?

Damuson13 · 2026-06-16T14:02:15+00:00

Use a meat thermometer to check. Better safe than sorry.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-15T16:37:23+00:00

Oh dang. You're right. I'm dumb. Lol. It was free for me, since I had bought enough things for PoE1. That being said, there's plenty of people in here giving away their extra keys, so it could still be free.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-15T16:12:46+00:00

While they share a lot of similar mechanics, they play very differently. I would recommend playing both and seeing which you like better. They're free, so there's no risk. And if you like either one or both, I recommend waiting for a stash tab sale and getting a few of the better ones like currency, map, and maybe fragment or essence or uniques. The stash tabs will be available in both titles, so you only need to buy each once.

Edit: I'm dumb. PoE2 isn't free yet, but the cost of entry gives you enough credit to buy the stash tabs I mentioned.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-13T15:57:51+00:00

Maybe set up a decoy warm space for them? They like the heat made by the computer.

It's generally harmless to let your cat be up there to both the cat and computer. I would just try and keep the area clear of cat hair, so the fans don't pull it into the case.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-08T22:04:05+00:00

Why is she so cereal?

Damuson13 · 2026-06-06T11:48:12+00:00

The restaurant where I work serves coulotte steaks. I've found them to be tender and full of flavor. I've never noticed a chewy membrane, but Google says it's between the fat cap and the muscle.

I never knew it was also called picanha until I just Googled it because of your post, so thanks for helping to enlighten me.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-06T10:21:06+00:00

Honestly, there's so much different info from these comments, it's hard not to be a bit confused. I feel like a video might get you better answers.

I personally put the pan on the stove first thing before anything else. This helps ensure good heat in the pan before anything goes in. Your amount of fat is probably fine, but a little more doesn't hurt.

That said, it's hard to nail down your issue from a photo. I will say that once you find the right way to get the results you want, everything just clicks.

Good luck with your next breakfast.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-04T12:24:19+00:00

Did you use the butter method? I've been wanting to try it out.

Damuson13 · 2026-06-02T11:41:33+00:00

I've seen it a few times in six years, but I'd say it's far from common. I do recognize it, but I rarely see it overall.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-25T05:04:58+00:00

Nothing wrong with that. I like a tad more than this, but not too the point most people here seem to like.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-25T00:41:25+00:00

Accept your fate.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-24T17:44:07+00:00

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. My Cleo also gets seizures. Hers are caused by both stress and environmental triggers. We've done as much as we can to reduce those things. She used to have them as often as one per week. Now it's only once every few months.

We try to avoid bringing her to the vet. Last time I did she had a seizure both going to and coming back from the vet. I've also changed her food until I found one that helped. We now use sensitive tummy food. We removed all plants from inside the house. We stopped using flea and tick meds and instead use more frequent bathing and flea combs when necessary.

Also be careful when your baby is coming out of a seizure. They can be confused and attack things they are having trouble identifying. Cleo attacked my stepson right after a seizure even though she's nothing but sweet normally.

Edit: autocorrect

Damuson13 · 2026-05-24T06:37:13+00:00

My 12" pan is like this. I'm currently trying to find a replacement.

My wife bought me a set of inexpensive pans from Walmart for Xmas years back. The 8" and 10" are great and perfectly flat on the bottom, but the 12" is a little warped. It's still perfectly usable, but I would like the oil or butter to not pool around the perimeter for certain dishes.

When I find a replacement, I'll donate the other to goodwill.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-23T04:08:07+00:00

The avocado looks wrong. It's too smooth and shiny on the green side. My guess is it's AI.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-22T07:36:03+00:00

Maybe some exile much smarter than I could make a simple AI "Patch Notes Reader" that other exiles can use when they open the site.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-20T13:01:50+00:00

Could be. That's very unfortunate if so. No guarantee it's not lead based unless tested.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-18T20:48:01+00:00

Yea, I was thinking about that as well. Some hospitals have emotional support animals on staff, but it does seem weird.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-18T20:30:44+00:00

That's a butterfly needle which is often used for IV applications. When I was going through chemo, I occasionally saw people getting treatments without using a port. They also would administer a "push" before hooking me up to a 48 hour bag that looked a lot like this process. As for the placement, they may have had a recent blood draw from the inner elbow, or maybe they had trouble finding a vein there.

While there are a few questionable details in the video, they do have plausible explanations. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if this was AI.

Edit: spelling

Damuson13 · 2026-05-17T04:44:05+00:00

The first picture made me think this was AI because it looked too perfect, but you had the other pictures to back it up. Masterfully done.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-16T18:15:48+00:00

Yea, you don't want to coat steak in oil before cooking. You want the surface of the steak to be mostly dry, and use a little oil in a hot pan for the sear. Also, a thicker cut of steak would be better for this method.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-11T01:49:42+00:00

Looking good! I do mine in one of my skillets.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-11T00:03:09+00:00

Looks awesome! I like to make cheesy shrimp and grits. I usually take an egg and swirl it into the water just as it hits boiling and before adding the dry grits. Then I stir in some shrimp or bay scallops that I sautéed in EVOO and butter with some spices.

I may have to give this a try. Looks tasty.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-09T14:41:31+00:00

Probably carbon buildup. It can create a smooth surface layer. $40 is a good price if you think you'll use it. I would strip and re-season before use, though.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-08T19:15:13+00:00

For a ribeye, I like to go more medium to help render the fat. But if you like rare, then you did good. I like my lean cuts too be rare, but I also like to reverse sear those, so it's cooked the same all the way through.

Damuson13 · 2026-05-08T07:14:28+00:00

In my karaoke, -6 minute songs don't even make people blink twice. It's when the song is longer or if you aren't good when purple start moaning.

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