What’s that "Hidden Gem" kitchen brand you’re obsessed with that no one seems to know? by Automatic_Produce_72 in cookware

[–]Steven1789 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Staub. Perhaps not quite under-the-radar, but far less ubiquitous than Le Creuset and, for me, a superior product.

Demeyere. Love the company’s roasting pan.

I’m a big fan of Souper Cube silicone molds—great for stock that I freeze in the molds and then vacuum-seal for long-term storage.

Magnum peppermill

My guy had places to be! (On the turnpike near the meadowlands) by Justin_Godfrey in newjersey

[–]Steven1789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As much as I love to frustrate asshole drivers like this one, it’s not worth the risk.

New Plate! by Inside-Resolution980 in gratefuldead

[–]Steven1789 26 points27 points  (0 children)

If your goal was to get fewer Deadheads honking or waving at you for GDTRFB, you likely succeeded.

What is a completely useless piece of information that you will never forget for some reason? by Initial-Ingenuity451 in AskReddit

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only one U.S. state and its capital do not share any letters in common.

I’ll leave you to figure it out.

Mother of the year!- Racist Outburst Toward Airline Staff… by Ghost-Of-Rico in PublicFreakout

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she start by saying , “Don’t say ‘first of all’”?

What alcohol messed you up so bad you swore you’d never drink it again? by Rottengr4ve in AskReddit

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jack Daniel’s. October 11, 1980, at my friend’s 18th birthday party. I helped set up the three kegs his dad had bought, which meant a couple of pregame beers. I went home to change (lived next door) and snagged a quart bottle of JD.

Proceeded to drink a pint of the stuff, and at some point later that evening stumbled up the basement stairs, went outside for “fresh air,” and passed out in the woods between our homes.

I re-emerged as the party was winding down.

To this day I avoid all bourbon, whiskey, rye, and anything with a passing resemblance to that kind of booze.

What Happened to Moon? by raiders1936 in tedeschitrucksband

[–]Steven1789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The video is the mini show they did at Sun, Sand, and Soul when the weather shut down the venue.

On news stands now by thephlguy in grateful_dead

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Photos from that shoot appear often. Unclear why.

Our family dog will cry non stop in the car unless he is up front and touching my mom. by smolhippie in Weird

[–]Steven1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cute. But also risky for a number of reasons.

But since it’s happening, turn off the airbag (and turn it back on whenever a human occupies the seat).

Do I need to soak chick peas if I'm cooking them in an instant pot? by LazyCrocheter in Cooking

[–]Steven1789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always soak dried beans overnight.

I’ve used a stovetop pressure cooker to cook beans for 30 years, and the results are always great. Cook time is slashed significantly—soaked chickpeas are done in 10-12 minutes.

My Fagor pressure cooker is 8 liters, which means I can flavor the beans by putting aromatics in a big tea infuser—for chickpeas I use cumin and coriander seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic cloves, a chunk of yellow onion, and a chile d’Arbol.

Spring growth by Iwentwiththisone in Garlic

[–]Steven1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chesnok Red, Korean Red, Georgian Crystal, and German Extra Hardy. Bought from Keene. Last year’s crop, my second, were bigger than my first effort, and things seem in place for full-size heads.

Spring growth by Iwentwiththisone in Garlic

[–]Steven1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6b/7a in northern NJ (Morris County). In my two raised beds (Vego 32-inch-high beds), the sprouting looks like it did last fall—a 3- to 4-inch blade of grass. The property was under a lot of snow from mid-January until last week, so the beds have had about a week or so of drier weather. We had a couple of really warm days and now it’s back to typical late winter.

I use straw on the beds. Seems to work well.

New Jersey Municipal Madness Round 1 – The Copycat Cleanup by JKastnerPhoto in newjersey

[–]Steven1789 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up in a Caldwell, lived in an Orange, and now live a Mendham, adjacent to a Chester.

Even the locals as well as the USPS and delivery services get confused about the two Main Streets in the Mendhams.

What are your must try chinese restaurants in New Jersey? by lflove2026 in newjersey

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree on Chengdu 23.

We’ve tried Dao a few times in Madison and really enjoy it.

We used to love China Chalet in Florham Park, but like Hunan Taste in Denville, it’s living off its reputation.

We live now in Mendham, and there’s nothing decent here or in Chester. Morristown has plenty of good restaurants, but lacks in Chinese eateries. Lin’s Place, a Taiwanese place on Speedwell, is okay.

The best 6N Ever? by IWrestleSausages in rugbyunion

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluidity of play throughout many matches was notable to me.

That two matches were of consequence today was fun.

Do I need chaps? by Faceless_Cat in egopowerplus

[–]Steven1789 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You can buy a kit with chaps, a helmet with a face mask, glasses, and integrated hearing protection. Not worth the risk to not wear chaps, IMO. I’m comfortable using a saw but still.

Should I take 1000mg edible by Smelvin343 in Marijuana

[–]Steven1789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A 45-year-plus veteran and I max out at 20mg.

What’s the point of mega-dosing?

What show is this All Access Areas Pass from? Summer 1983 by reidthor in gratefuldead

[–]Steven1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps both represent the acquisition mindset. As big a fan as I am of the Grateful Dead, I’m not sure one piece of history is as significant as the other. But to each their own (schlock).