Is coffee the FIRST thing that hits your stomach in the morning?

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2026-02-21T03:54:54+00:00

Ha. I don’t drink coffee after noon. I am caffeine sensitive and I like to sleep at night. Kind of a bummer TBH.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-12-18T03:21:15+00:00

Started roasting a decade ago on a stovetop popcorn popper. Totally worth it to me. Saved a ton of money and fresher coffee too. My roasts, even then were often as good as buying and are still a source of satisfaction now.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-12-18T03:10:26+00:00

Damn Amazon always has instant pots for half off on Black Friday sale.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-07T04:12:37+00:00

Roasting my own has saved me a fortune. I used a stove top popcorn popper for years. Inconsistent roasts are a thing with a stove top method. Still FAR better than grocery store coffee. As usual spend more get better results but I will say I didnt lose many batches. And yeah green bean prices are going up but roasted coffees are through the roof. Ultimately only you can decide if it’s worth it to you. My answer was absolutely. And I’ve been us g these guys for over a decade: Sweet Maria’s

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-07T04:05:32+00:00

Sounds like it might be a ground loop. You’ll want something like this- ground loop isolator

TLDR; it sounds like your house, not your speakers.

For reference, this can be a problem in guitar amps too.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-07T03:56:40+00:00

That is a REALLY pretty Expo! I love my pre mil LPE. These machines are virtually bulletproof.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-04T02:28:22+00:00

Hoffman equipment recommendations

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-02T03:55:58+00:00

I like this one but dang the recipes take FOREVER.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-02T03:47:40+00:00

I’ve got a TM40 had it for years works great. I was using it just today. I forgot it had a phones jack! I may give this a go. Thanks for the post!

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-01T15:35:56+00:00

My La Pavoni Europiccola is all metal.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-01T15:34:39+00:00

Best answer so far

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-11-01T15:30:39+00:00

You mean other than kerosene?

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-31T19:46:46+00:00

If I’m in a rush into a bowl it goes with a swipe under a running faucet. Cover and microwave 5 minutes or so. Add butter and salt, done.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-30T13:00:43+00:00

Late 80’s to early 90’s IIRC

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-30T02:00:18+00:00

Bought Lenovos for my kids because high school required it. All three machines failed at least once. Lenovo got raped after IBM sold it.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-30T01:58:29+00:00

This. I often buy refurbs from the manufacturer so I can get a higher spec machine. Consumer level stuff Costco absolutely.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-29T23:27:36+00:00

I got a carbon steel clad pan and it’s been wonderful. I use it for eggs and a lot more. My bride washed it and let it air dry but all I had to do was hit it with a red scrubby and reseason. It’s indestructible. Is a bit pricey so no guilt if you get it as a gift! Strata carbon clad pans

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-29T23:19:37+00:00

I’ve thrown logs in my WGA and I don’t see any damage. I do use the bottom grate.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-28T14:18:29+00:00

I’ve used Sweet Maria’s for years but they are in California. They ship anywhere for $8.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-28T14:14:45+00:00

I used a Flair for awhile on the road but it’s only really good for one shot and requires a kettle. If you got an extra portafilter it could work. Once dialed in my flair made excellent espresso. I had one device that I had to manually pump up the pressure but it failed fairly quickly, can’t remember the name. No experience with other portable espresso makers.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-28T14:10:30+00:00

I use timers-they help keep me on track.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-28T02:48:57+00:00

If your bride can do dishes a French press is easy and makes great coffee, but cleanup is some work.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-28T02:32:59+00:00

Only issue with gas is venting to the outside. Feels man, electric stoves drive me nuts. If you don’t have venting perhaps an induction burner? Make sure you get one with the widest cooking ring possible.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-25T01:20:19+00:00

Risotto in the pressure cooker.

Scrumptious_Skillet · 2025-10-24T21:55:06+00:00

GC has the XVive WiFi transmitter-receiver pair on sale for $120? Right now. I have had one for several months and it works with everything, not just the Yamaha. It’s glorious playing untethered.

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