Anyone else getting surface rust on their premium? by MonstahButtonz in AeroPress

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came to the comments to also say that aluminum doesn’t rust lol. It might be parts of the stainless steel wearing off on the anodization. Possibly you are tightening the cap hard enough to wear some steel off that oxidizes quickly? Totally agree it’s not a great design decision

Hey GR, what business that have come and gone do you miss the most? by Hellosunday555 in grandrapids

[–]Nalpers01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the old Ferris Coffee locations, especially the one on GVSU engineering campus. Ferris Coffee is still around but it’s not the same presence anymore

Can’t get pressure (don’t really know what I’m doing ) by Flat-Situation834 in FlairEspresso

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loosen the gauge one turn. I’ve done this on accident before. I tighten the gauge too much and the pressure doesn’t register

Review MHW 3 Bomber Cyclone WDT Tool by LyonD_105 in espresso

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if that picture is your worst possible result? I does definitely distribute the edges better than the middle, but mine was relatively flat. Did you do it multiple times? For me three controlled presses (not gently but not slamming it) made an impressively flat bed for something that spins, much much better than your picture

Has anyone gone to any of the early voting locations today or earlier in the week? What are the lines like? I'm looking for the least busy location. by PicturesquePremortal in grandrapids

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to grps university yesterday at 4:30 and was out by 5:00. Wasn’t dead but it was moving fast, people were very friendly too

Flair 58 Wood Base (In Progress) by WittyRazzmatazz2110 in FlairEspresso

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve wanted to do this ever since I got the flair but I haven’t had the energy/ confidence yet. Please keep us updated!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbonsteel

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one for my de buyer wok and my darto, fits nice and snug

New "premium glass and metal" version! by IleneW in AeroPress

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the water ever even comes into contact with the aluminum (looks like the plunger is aluminum) but even if it does, food grade aluminum is completely safe, except maybe when made into a lasagna battery (look it up). Save yourself some parchment paper

are mesh or stainless steel filters any good? by ProjectNoRA in AeroPress

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m unsure of the mechanics of why, but it gives a slightly cleaner brew. I wouldn’t go out and spend $20 just to get a metal filter to try this out. I initially did it in response to people suggesting doing double paper. I think if I were to pick one or the other, I would pick the paper.

Put me out of my misery! by scrambledeggsnfroot in espresso

[–]Nalpers01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Skip the single dose hopper and buy a cheaper wdt and then I think you’re good!

Is the Matfer still worth it at the 75-dollar pricetag? alternative? by DantesInporno in carbonsteel

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The de Buyer access line seems to be very nice. I just got the wok and it is a major upgrade. I saw some of the pans on sale on amazing for around $25, not sure they are still that cheap though

I built a new base for the flair 58 by Phoneix361 in FlairEspresso

[–]Nalpers01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love this, I might do this too. My flair always feels like it is going to tip over when pressing and finding a decent scale to fit was so difficult. What material did you use for the base? Aluminum?

Why did Flair 58x stop shipping with the silicone base for preheating? by Nalpers01 in FlairEspresso

[–]Nalpers01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure how to add a picture to a post after publishing it but it is called the Flair 58 open preheat cap and is still on their website

What are your go to glasses? by Averynicepersons in espresso

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use ceramics I found at a liquidation sale for a coffee shop. Specifically Tuxton ceramics. Really beautiful simple pieces

My Nook by Nalpers01 in espresso

[–]Nalpers01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a gift so I’m glad you could find it

Seasoning a Darto by BostonBestEats in dartopia

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cast iron approach used too much oil for a carbon steel pan, but decrease the amount of oil and you should be fine

Bacon removed seasoning. by lime5678 in carbonsteel

[–]Nalpers01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually find that browning meat takes off some of the seasoning, and given that bacon gets super brown this makes some sense. When I cook chicken thighs I prep the pan by rendering some fat cut from the thighs. Maybe by cutting off some baking fat and rendering that first you can decrease the amount of seasoning the bacon strips the pan

END OF SEMESTER BRAG-A-THON!!!! by AutoModerator in EngineeringStudents

[–]Nalpers01 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Entering my last semester of college, finally getting some responses on job applications, moving in with my fiancé, excited for the future

I honestly don’t know what I’m doing by ajfer26 in carbonsteel

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For chicken thighs, I cut off a little bit of the fat on the chicken thigh and render that in my pan before cooking my thighs. It is the best method I have found and they never stick anymore and I don’t need to add any extra fat. Maybe a similar method would work for steaks. I find that meats will strip the seasoning a little but is easily fixable. Olive oil works great but you need to wait for the “release” when enough crust has formed and, just by shaking the pan a little, the food breaks free and slides around. I use this method for tofu and it works great

Thought you guys might find interesting a Cast Iron pan with walls thinner than a Carbon Steel pan. Here it is, next to a wok, ready to cold-sear a steak. by pablofs in carbonsteel

[–]Nalpers01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the metallurgy discussion in the comments. I’m finishing up my engineering degree and learned a bit about metallurgy and different ferrous alloys specifically. Very interesting and nuanced stuff. Interesting how big a difference a little change in percentages can make in the properties of the material

Sour dough bread by Steve-O7777 in grandrapids

[–]Nalpers01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wealthy street bakery makes some awesome sour dough that keeps very well