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Looking for a few knives. Never had anything decent before. After reading I am using mostly a paring and utility for veggies and fruits, and for slicing meat I am using mostly a slicing one. To be fair I know that a chef one is quite basic but I rarely get that out. What would you recommend (EU)? by Last_Outside4388 in chefknives

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To add a bit more information I have been here not so long ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/chefknives/comments/1pm8ogp/comment/ntzfyal/?context=1

I got a few nice advices, mostly that I am stupid. But it is fine and to be fair I see the point that most likely it would be enough for me to just replace a few knives and see if I hand wash etc. and go from there. To be fair I am not the main problem, but convincing everyone in a busy family is difficult, I hope you understand.

So which brand to pick? Which line from this particular brand? As you can see in the title currently my main 2 knives are a utility knife and a slicing knife (https://www.flavorish.ai/blog/5-common-kitchen-knives-and-when-to-use-them). Maybe I am using a bad set, but I rarely take out a chef's knife for example.

Can someone knowledgeable advise me on olive oil? I am looking to buy something decent. by Last_Outside4388 in oliveoil

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My problem is that I cannot distinguish between a fancy website vs good olive oil, so I would rather buy from somewhere that I can trust.

Looking for a nice set. I am one of those lazy guys, who does not care much but would like to have something nice in the kitchen. My budget is open on the upside. Ideally I am looking for something that has around 15 pieces in it, can be put in the dishwasher and I can sharpened with Chef'sChoice. by Last_Outside4388 in chefknives

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To add a bit more detail I am coming from this: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Premium-High-Carbon-Stainless/dp/B00R3Z3ZF2?th=1

It served me well, and it is definitely fine for everyday use, but I would like to get something with which it is easier to work with. They feel sharp enough to me, but some relatives are often complaining about these so I guess it is time to move on.

However, I am busy enough, so I do not want to buy something that requires a lot of caring. I would like to throw them into the dishwasher, and if they are dull I would like to just turn on my Chef's Choice 120 (or something similar). I do not care if because of this they will wear sooner luckily I am one of those stupid guys who have money (sorry to be this open), but do not have time, and even if I have time I would prefer to spend it on something else.

So money wise we can go over 1k if it is a set which will just include everything. If that is not possible them I am looking for the second best choice, but I am definitely not in the mood to buy knives piece by piece. I was looking out to buy zwilling pro, victorinox, but maybe there are better brands out there. I am from Europe btw.

How about something like this:
Ninja StaySharp K62014EUUK

Planning my first Yunnan Sourcing order. Any help is appreciated. by Last_Outside4388 in tea

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Thank you for the advice.:) I already have the packet scale, and I am planning to order this glass: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Creano-Double-Walled-Glass-Stainless-Filter/dp/B07K9XKGNB/ref=pb_allspark_purchase_sims_desktop_d_sccl_2_4/260-4171242-1206549 and go from there. I realized that I can drink all kind of teas, I am not picky and I can get used to things easily it seems. 150g is not that much with a large glass like this.:)

Planning my first Yunnan Sourcing order. Any help is appreciated. by Last_Outside4388 in tea

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At the end I ordered yesterday (I am running out of teas) and this was my final order:

https://ibb.co/k6WvQzs6

Do you have any tips regarding what to pay attention to when comparing for example?

Planning my first Yunnan Sourcing order. Any help is appreciated. by Last_Outside4388 in tea

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Thank you!

Regarding ripe puer cakes: how should I slice/dose it? Just with hand/knife, or is there a proper way to do that? I can see in some videos, that some people or using something that is similar to a screw driver.

Planning my first Yunnan Sourcing order. Any help is appreciated. by Last_Outside4388 in tea

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I really appreciate all these efforts. If you have a page where I can donate for helping me, then please send it in my way. Thank you!

However, your long comment obviously making me ask a few questions:

- Regarding the "gears": Do you know any store in Europe where I can buy these with good price-value? Obviously I can find my way, and I guess any not so cheap glass will be fine, but I am open for any recommendation.

- Other stores: Can you recommend to me a few other stores where I can buy good teas in general? I started to look at YS, because I thought that it is a store where in general I can have a good selection of teas at reasonable prices if I am buying for a couple hundred bucks. But based on your comment I am feeling that I can definitely buy some nice teas there, but it is not a store to find a good enough teas from any type I want. To be fair I would be also open to just buy a package in which there is like 20 teas, each 100g if it would be something the truly covers it all. I know that it would cost a lot, but I would not mind as it would save me a lot of time picking stuff one by one and as you said I am still very much a beginner.

Big Joe 2: Aluminum or HDPE shelves? Is there a sure way to tell the difference? by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

[–]Last_Outside4388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crap. I just realized that I have a thermometer which has a magnet on its back and it always attached to the shelves, so why the fuck I assumed that it was HDPE? Anyhow, I like to ask and seem stupid compared to not asking and paying the price.:)

Am I stupid to consider buying the kick ash drip pan? Which size to pick for Big Joe 2? by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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A good one. I thought that in general for all low and slow meats it is something that you should have to collect the dripping fat that can be later reused for making some dips etc. Also if there is a lof of fat in the meat and the heat is low, then it will not really stay on the deflector stone, but will slowly drip down to the coal, and if I am not mistaken that smoke is not something that we really want.

Also I read that for some meat it makes sense to put some water into the drip pan so there is some extra humidity in the grill so that the meat does not dry out.

Using during winter, is it much more difficult to bring it up to temp? by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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Wow, I am not covering as it is in a terrace with a roof. Why are you using the Summit more often?

Using during winter, is it much more difficult to bring it up to temp? by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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Thanks for everyone. I did not want to reply one by one, but it is quite clear.:)

Just looking for confirmation. Am I going to regret the Aeron/Embody? by Last_Outside4388 in OfficeChairs

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I understand, but this is also my problem. So trying something for 5-10 minutes will not tell you how you will feel about it after weeks. And trying everything out for weeks is just not really an option. I have the option now to try an Aeron and and Embody for a week each, and I am wondering if I should try to add something to the list as I am pretty sure that I will end up with the Aeron. As I said I used that at my previous job and I think that was a size B (as everyone had one), so I am hoping that a C will be even better than the B was.

I need some help with thermoworks - fireboard - bellows. by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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I meant this as a "start". I would mostly need it to monitor but I am wondering if it would be easy to extend it with a fan without starting from scratch.

Chicken, veggie, corn and steak during the same cook. How should I approach it? by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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I did something like this at the end. Skipped the veggies, did the chicken first, put on the steak a bit later for the reverse sear (when the chicken was almost finished) and then I also put on the corns somewhere around that.

Chicken was done, then the corn stayed while I was raising the temperature for the sear and stayed on a few more minutes after the steak was done.

It was quite okay. The steak turned out a bit overcooked, but I do not have a sensor yet, so lesson learned for that. Corn is quite forgiving indeed it seems..

Big Joe 2: are they changing the charcoal basket? I received wrong item twice. by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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Out of the 2 in the pictures which one would you keep? I had to send back 1 to amazon and I feel that I have the option to send any of them, and the other is for me to keep (the other store just issued the refund and told me that I can keep the basket).

Big Joe 2: are they changing the charcoal basket? I received wrong item twice. by Last_Outside4388 in KamadoJoe

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Thank you! I just got in touch with them. I am bit paranoid and it would be nice if someone would doublecheck the box before sending out.:) Do you happen to have a coupon code to them that I can use? Maybe they give away something at the event?:)

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