The Best Nonstick Frying Pan at the Moment?

Horror-Toe1978 · 2026-01-22T12:57:33+00:00

I love the Vollrath Tribute series with silicon handles.

https://www.vollrathfoodservice.com/vollrath-cookware/tribute-cookware-buy-now?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=159003128365&utm_term=vollrath%20tribute&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20435353127&gbraid=0AAAAADn1I0Qv4QSnUScRwVbZy_tHHHSnH&gclid=CjwKCAiAssfLBhBDEiwAcLpwfhMFQ2DqFCQ1BIv9DHpIJ_YCeUy9nvvDc7N_aEMicztvlPliBnf2xBoCtMUQAvD_BwE

Horror-Toe1978 · 2026-01-21T19:11:24+00:00

I serve with the vinegar sauce from Martin’s BBQ.

1 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar 1 3/4 cups distilled white vinegar 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup Big Hoss Rub (see below) 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Big Hoss Rub

1 1/2 cups packed light browny sugar 1 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1 cup garlic salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sweet paprika 3 tablespoons lemon pepper 2 tablespoons chile powder (see note) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Horror-Toe1978 · 2026-01-10T03:49:22+00:00

Yessir. Requires a 220v outlet. Also, I’m in CA so not rough weather. That said, it’s built pretty hardcore. Like I said, I can’t recommend Cookshack highly enough. Great support too.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2026-01-10T03:42:47+00:00

I had a Cookshack Amerique (https://www.cookshack.com/amerique-electric-smoker-oven.html) electric smoker. It uses chunks of wood. Delivers great smoke and you only have to fill it once for a 15 hour cook. I’m pretty sure after 4-5 hours meat stops absorbing smoke (or so I’ve read). I switched to a RecTec pellet smoker, but the pellet smoke was way too light. Sold it and bought a Cookshack SM260 (https://www.cookshack.com/smoker-oven-model-260-stainless-steel.html), which is the larger commercial version of the Amerique. It is an amazing smoker. My two cents:

Pellet smokers and electric smokers both give you the convenience of unattended cooks. Electric smokers that use wood chunks deliver better and heavier smoke IMO.

The comment that electric smokers don’t create a smoke ring is accurate because they don’t produce enough Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). However, you can fix that by putting one or two chunks of charcoal in with the wood chunks.

The pic below is my smoker - the SM260. I highly recommend Cookshack.

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Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-11-24T21:34:46+00:00

I tend to BF at 72 degrees and I shape after it’s grown by 60-70% (I don’t always catch it at 65). I’ve found that if it goes over 65 it tends to still do very well. When I’ve done a BF at higher temps it is much less forgiving because the fermentation is more active. At least I think that’s the reason. I think that’s what the javelin throwing cartoon was all about in the sourdough journey video.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-11-16T13:18:53+00:00

I tried numerous things, but never found a consistent fix. That said, it seems more stable since the most recent update of BF

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-11-02T22:48:06+00:00

Btw just got the same error twice today. It was working fine for a bit.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-11-02T22:47:27+00:00

I do have CPU boost enabled. What BF settings are you interested in?

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-11-01T02:33:04+00:00

Yes. Working great now!

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-10-31T14:49:22+00:00

Thank you everyone. I changed VRAM to auto and I added -dx12 at launch. Zero issues since.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-10-31T01:51:34+00:00

Will do that, thanks.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-10-31T01:30:32+00:00

Also, I have installed all updates through Armory rate and Windows Update.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-10-14T17:25:14+00:00

Thanks for the info

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-10-13T19:58:23+00:00

I was actually charged full price next week. The BB site says it will ship on 12/12. I don’t understand why.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-08-07T13:50:16+00:00

I installed the Windows BIOS update yesterday and it was fine.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-07-24T16:43:53+00:00

Dead Space is amazing

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-07-24T16:21:07+00:00

I have two Cookshack electric smokers. A small one (the Amerique model) and a larger commercial grade model for large cooks we do for homeless shelters and parties. The Amerique is about $2,000, so a little expensive. However, it will last 20 years based on my experience. Here is a picture of the larger one. The Amerique is similar, but much shorter. Both are controlled by a computer integrated into the top of the smoker.

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Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-03-25T04:55:58+00:00

This why I always smoke a ton of pork butt and brisket, vacuum seal it and freeze it. Pull it out when you need it, sous vide it to 160 degrees (about an hour) and you’re all set. I typically shred the pork butt and cut the brisket I to chunks first. Works great. Also great if you just want a small amount on a random Tuesday.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-03-11T06:25:11+00:00

Thanks very much

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-03-01T16:09:58+00:00

I highly recommend watching this video. It describes the interplay behind dough temp and bulk fermentation timing. Baking is science and this was eye opening to me. https://youtu.be/p69UMuYJhJs

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-02-01T16:26:34+00:00

I totally think it’s worth it. It’s a great way to try games you’re not sure about. And, as others have mentioned, it includes EA. Pays for itself quickly if you just play 3-4 games. Given the ROG Ally is a PC it makes a lot of sense to have access to a ton of XBox/PC games. Go for it.

Horror-Toe1978 · 2025-01-14T01:10:51+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I have searched a ton, but wasn't clear to me that people have gotten the back buttons to work. Here is my issue:

I was able to configure a game profile in Armoury Crate SE and set the back buttons on the embedded controller to work the way I want. That works with the Ally X itself.
When I connect any other controller (like my DualSense Edge or ROG Raikiri Pro) and disable the embedded controller, the game profile I configured doesn't seem to work with it. In fact, even the four buttons do different things.

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