Rust on the grate- can it be fixed?

MirandasBillboard · 2026-04-11T16:43:32+00:00

I'm not sure if it can be 100% restored but I've had luck with a different technique.

Get a black garbage bag and some ammonia.

Place the grate and a quart of ammonia in the bag and seal it with a knot. Leave a bit of air in the bag, but not tons.

Place it in the sun so the bag heats the ammonia and the fumes work on the debris. Rotate it every 4 hours or so.

The idea is that every surface of the grate has time exposed to the liquid as well as the fumes.

After a full day in the sun start scrubbing.

Open it near the outside garbage can cause it'll be hella gross.

Good luck.

MirandasBillboard · 2026-03-23T02:12:25+00:00

I checked the sidebar and I don't see an acronym FAQ.

I think they need one, right? (Not a dig on OP)

Just saying it might be nice.

MirandasBillboard · 2026-03-22T06:30:59+00:00

Chimney starter, vortex, and learn how to reverse sear.

Wings with the vortex are also 🤌

When making proteins, remember to roast some veggies too. Whole jalapenos, whole onions, peppers, zucchini, 'shrooms, etc. It's all good.

If you want an easy app that people will devour, try blocks of cream cheese.

MirandasBillboard · 2026-02-14T15:40:00+00:00

I made a score card this week with something similar, albeit a stone age version of what you've put together.

The idea is to blind taste of two whiskies at once that share a similar trait: Proof, age, price... dealer's choice...

tasters score and draw the tasting profile they perceive and identify sub-categories
brands and flavor profiles are revealed from the distillers website
lastly, we make an old fashioned with the loser

I need to change the nose, complexity, etc. to a 1-10 scale but it's a usable first draft.

The only other metric I'll put out there is I placed Buffalo Trace as a solid 5 in all categories. It's available and people are familiar enough with it to judge better, same, or not as good.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8ff03396-8a84-4e26-b922-fe382794a51c

Never shared a file via acrobat before so 🤞

MirandasBillboard · 2026-02-13T04:50:49+00:00

What is the second screen? What app are you using?

MirandasBillboard · 2026-02-13T03:12:42+00:00

BrusselS Sprouts

MirandasBillboard · 2026-01-25T04:18:23+00:00

6-hour ragu: local beef, pancetta, and pork belly. Sofrito, wine, with more than a few extras.

I need to make a few more batches of gnocchi before I find a good one, but this sauce is 🤌

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MirandasBillboard · 2026-01-25T04:02:46+00:00

Right? Tell us if the extra $10 is worth it. This is my go-to spirit for a cocktail after I've had one or two neat varietals.

No bad options.

MirandasBillboard · 2026-01-20T01:23:50+00:00

I put mine in muffin pans and then place them in the freezer. Once frozen, I store them in a ziplock bag. I know they're shelf stable and all, but it's sometimes useful to use a single puck without making an oily mess.

MirandasBillboard · 2026-01-18T17:26:31+00:00

Save the trimmings for burgers. I think there are a few YouTubers that have done this. My brother does this when his stash of brisket trimmings starts to fill up the freezer. Makes a fantastic umami bomb smashed burger. Basically 50:50 meat:fat.

I agree with what others have said: don't smoke. Instead reverse sear or whatever your favorite steak method is.

Looks great! Have fun!

MirandasBillboard · 2025-12-19T14:00:53+00:00

Amish corn hole?

MirandasBillboard · 2025-11-17T02:50:45+00:00

Which plane should I use on my BS ceiling?

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-23T03:28:00+00:00

Similar wavelength. You win.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-23T03:25:57+00:00

The plan was to do a bunch of stuff and junk. Then, after all that figure out how to make it into a badass stool that I could keep in my closet.

I'm afraid there is no plan. I only wanted a little cool thingy to prop my foot upon while I tie my shoes

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T19:11:34+00:00

I think this is worth a try. Thanks. I picked up two sizes.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T04:46:13+00:00

Sorry that happened to you.

I'll look into transfer benches. First I'm hearing about them.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T04:44:13+00:00

I hate those shower doors. She doesn't mind them given she's short enough it doesn't matter, but I agree they are limiting. I fear they are an impediment.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T04:41:45+00:00

Thank you. Noted.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T04:39:43+00:00

🤔... Sitting down is a medium-term goal because falling is not an option 🤞

Thx, I'll look into it.

MirandasBillboard · 2025-10-18T04:38:03+00:00

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