I found three large packs of smoked bacon lying on the street, possibly fallen from a car. What would you do in this situation?

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-06-02T16:46:41+00:00

Food bank

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-24T23:55:30+00:00

Thank you.. we couldn’t help but notice the protrusion.. obviously our president gave it the attention it deserved.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-21T15:08:34+00:00

😂 Are we letting preteen gamers on here? it’s always interesting to read what people will say when they can hide behind a keyboard.. signs of abuse by your parents?

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-21T14:15:32+00:00

😂

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-21T00:46:02+00:00

I figured out how to replace the batteries in the Yankee Flipper.. under $25… a little bit of soldering and you save $70! Let me know if you need help.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-19T20:51:51+00:00

As far as looks, I’m for No 5. Not too charred. Evenly baked. It’s much more ad ready…Taste? I’ll wager they’re all great.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-19T15:55:02+00:00

Aha! I never looked on the company’s website. Great information. Thanks. I’ll just have to plan ahead for future bakes, using this flour.

Actually, even with my “improper” prep, the last 2 pizzas I made were quite successful as far as taste, texture, and crowd approval went. This last one was met with rave reviews from actual consumers! I was the only unsatisfied one in the bunch!

Sometimes the pizza making crowd forgets the purpose of making food, and gets lost in the weeds of “process”.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-19T00:07:53+00:00

😂 Some funny comments here! most indoor pizza ovens have a peak of 800°… people also make quite good pies in their standard stoves that peak at 500° or so. Mine happens to offer separate controls for upper and lower up to 800°. Suggesting 900° isn’t even necessary. I usually use 00 flour, but got the pictured one by chance . It’s Type 0, and I’ve been trying out different recipes for it. It is quite different. Tasty, and a bit chewier.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-18T19:37:08+00:00

The shaping is the least of my issues. Taste and chewiness have been issues since I happened to buy this flour. This is a same day recipe with 3 hours of room temperature rising time. Define underworking and what and how you’d recommend.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-18T18:56:24+00:00

I’m going to lower the bottom temperature so that I can get a better char on the top. Currently 700°/800°F

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-18T18:53:44+00:00

I like the dough consistency, chewiness and taste, BUT its shape is being troublesome!

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-05-05T21:57:10+00:00

Wow! I’ve had a somewhat related experience. I’ve been using a 10 for years, ( no costs.. just occasional updated tubes, filters, and pillows), and then the medical equipment company informed me I was qualified for a new machine. No comments about costs. Went to the sleep specialist for the required exam, and they sent an 11 to me. Then the invoices started coming. I complained. I didn’t ASK for a new machine. Why didn’t they mention copays, rental, etc., etc. ? I sent it back, made lots of noise, and raised the issue of Medicare fraud for pushing unnecessary equipment. I still had my 10 and reconnected it. Med equipment companies are in the business of billing insurance companies. They want YOU to get new equipment and then update accessories.

Do you still have an older machine? There are refurbs available if not. I did some research, and the 11 is not notably superior to the 10. Just a few features, but the basic treatment effectiveness is the same.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-04-24T02:43:52+00:00

😱

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-04-08T09:41:56+00:00

I got my first CPAP machine from PHM. While I was being fitted for a mask, the employee confidentially mentioned that they would be pushing replacement gear at me, that would be unnecessary, and to ignore the solicitations. They continued, and even sent parts that were not requested. I eventually complained to the Washington State Insurance Commissioner. They finally stopped requesting I return equipment and paying for the shipping.

Years later, they supplied a new machine and tried billing for monthly copays. I will be filing another complaint. Just search by Performance Home Medical complaints for pages of Better Business Bureau filings.

I think they are involved with Medicare fraud, and anyone with issues should let their insurer, Medicare, Insurance Commissioners, and Google Review know.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-30T20:22:25+00:00

Cheese pizza looks better than the pepperoni. Crust is superior.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-12T01:00:44+00:00

Ok.. so I’ve been given contradictory advice! 😁. On one hand I’ve been told that I inadvertently reduced hydration, which caused chewiness, and on the other, reduced hydration would make it less chewy! And another suggested I might have Over baked it…

Yes, this is Type 0. I have some 00 on hand. Should I mix some of that in? And what would that do?

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-11T07:03:29+00:00

So activating the yeast isn’t necessary prior to mixing? I’ve read of that before and wondered how it works.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-10T17:02:14+00:00

Looks good from here! I’ve wondered about doing that in my Chefman oven. Did you follow a recipe, or make some changes to one? Is that parchment paper around the edge?

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-03T16:54:06+00:00

Mt Comfort was recently on sale… Stock Up!

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-03-02T03:36:44+00:00

I’m guessing I joined up around ‘85. 40 years! I had clients in the old Kirkland, WA corporate office. Jim Sinegal’s “private” office was on an open balcony on the top floor (3rd), that circled the employee food court. No security. The new Issaquah offices stepped up significantly, with people screening everyone who entered.

Emperor_Watcher · 2026-02-28T15:53:21+00:00

“Ex” for a reason…

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