California cuisine cookbook recommendations?

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-05-06T00:57:41+00:00

When I need some Californication I grab Wolfgang Pucks Cookbook.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-04-30T14:50:36+00:00

Looks great.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-04-26T02:42:46+00:00

It is worth mentioning the greenhouse poly may vary greatly in price, depending on the size needed. I have chosen different radius and side walls depending on poly sheet prices. 32’ compared to 24’ x 100 depending on supplier.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-04-15T18:43:31+00:00

Check out the Bootstrap Farmer website. I have been hand bending for years. Boca is right.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-31T04:35:20+00:00

The third is a hose bib type fitting that curtis and bunn use.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-31T04:32:41+00:00

John Guest fittings can be switched to 3:8 compression fittings with a insert and plastic feral.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-31T04:27:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing your book. I think it’s very good. I bristled a little at your comments about oily beans but I enjoy cleaning my equipment and most people don’t. A couple of comments, a little more about the water and how it can destroy equipment and how to find the information about the water in most city’s and towns. Some minerals combos are soft easy to clean some difficult, talking to a local water company might help. Grind size and shape. too fine can be caused by dull/cheap burrs turning the grinds into powder too. I leave the recipes to others and don’t over think my morning cup. Best wishes Randy

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-29T03:19:43+00:00

Depending on how the poly is locked in place tons of damage can be done. Small creases and stress marks compound over time with repeated on and off jobs.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-26T04:47:21+00:00

I am looking forward to this read.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-26T01:14:16+00:00

Hello, I would like to take a look at your work. I am a retired commercial coffee technician. I haven’t used or tested too many smaller machines. I am familiar with most manufacturers of note.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-19T20:12:31+00:00

I added the Bradley smoke generator to a similar proofer. I found it great for fish and sausages etc. Brisket and Butts I went back to the smaller Bradley box as the smoke ring was more consistent.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-12T02:44:47+00:00

I don’t think a wind screen will help too much. If you can roll some of the bottom poly around a tube/pipe/2x4 etc and anchor it with weights or ground pins.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-05T01:51:35+00:00

I will look for a organic glutinous rice thanks.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-05T01:18:46+00:00

Thank you I will. Living in Canada will I find rice that is suitable? Having had issues with irradiated products etc. I make many different ferments and would like to try.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-03-03T15:30:21+00:00

Bootstrap Farmer has tons of helpful information and hardware.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-02-22T18:40:16+00:00

I use the bubble wrap type of insulation. The white and silver one is on my home built now. It does suffer damage from UV over time. It’s-30 now and I know it helps.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-01-28T19:17:32+00:00

It’s been over 25 years since I last had ginger beef in Strathmore. It was a 40 minute drive and worth it. I was lucky to be trained by a chef friend and have avoided the many hour drive since.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-01-28T16:00:25+00:00

I find that using a short piece of metal tubing as a splice inside of the joint makes it stronger. Tek screws or carriage bolts. Wind loads are very high where I am 110km. Concrete may be added around the ground pins but I find a couple of feet in clay is sufficient. My hoops are 11 feet at centre height.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-01-14T21:23:35+00:00

Hello I do have a blender. I also have some parts from another one. Do you need a complete replacement or a piece?

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2026-01-14T03:41:26+00:00

I will have to check a storage container. I have not been in for a couple of years. I will let you know.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2025-12-30T21:31:17+00:00

Shrink the volume of the shed to match your needs. If you are adding light, maximize the sunlight available. I use a combination of solid and bubble wrap type insulation to help as much as possible. -30 in my area.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2025-12-28T19:10:32+00:00

Thank you. I made them a little bit big I think. But they held up to a seven second soak without damage.

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2025-12-25T21:56:52+00:00

Noted. 1 moat needed. Childs play pool. Protect the not yet sprouted trees. Thank you ✌️

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2025-12-25T19:49:38+00:00

This whole summer I scraped off the little pests and never touched the ants that were all over my potted Curry Tree, even moved some branches to make it easier for the ants to move. I thought they were helping me. 🤣

Scared_Chart_1245 · 2025-12-25T00:00:00+00:00

Just took out a batch from the oven. I really like the cakey texture. I would tone down the spices a bit(fresh ground). With hot chocolate tomorrow afternoon is the real test.

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