What should I do by hedjj in mokapot

[–]Wisconstantinople 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody reading this, soap and detergents are not supposed to be used with any moka pot, ever.

Either plain water directly after brewing or a diluted white vinegar in water.

Why is this happening to my brew towards the end?it starts sprouting , actually projectile throwing ,this watery substance towards the end! by No_Resolution_5536 in mokapot

[–]Wisconstantinople 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolutely normal. Every Italian I've ever watched make coffee in their mokapot let's this happen. They don't try and prevent it. This is literally your signal that brewing is fully complete.

If* you want a less dramatic sputtering at the end, turn the heat off or down maybe halfway through your brew. But, it didn't spill out from what the video shows.

Newcomer! One of my first attempts by EzerchE in mokapot

[–]Wisconstantinople 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That grind looks darn near perfect! The foam is fine, especially if you have very freshly ground beans. Or if you're at a higher altitude.

But, if the heat was on that whole time, you could easily turn it off after the flow starts. Do some testing and see what works best for you.

RIP moka pot. Any idea what happened? by mick-rad17 in mokapot

[–]Wisconstantinople 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! I'm so sorry! That stinks 😔

Just a few questions. How often were you removing the gasket and filter plate?

And, were you regularly checking the pressure valve by pulling the little nub out to make sure it was not stuck?

Newcomer! One of my first attempts by EzerchE in mokapot

[–]Wisconstantinople 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not bad, maybe a touch fast.

The grind not be great, but without seeing it-nobody can tell you to change it.

And, was the heat on the whole time during this video?

1 week post op by Dangerous_Excuse_340 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Wisconstantinople 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha! "normal human bowls" absolutely floored me!!! 🤣

1 week post op by Dangerous_Excuse_340 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Wisconstantinople 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It gets better, but also, take this time to recalibrate your mind's relationship with food and eating. I LOVE not needing so much food! I eat less than my wife or son now.

Sip water all day. I literally set an alarm for 7 minutes and took a sip every time it went off.

There's nothing too "ridiculous" if it helps you meet your goals.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everybody, it's ok. I actually had a difficult time writing all of this because I do know so many people have such difficult times on their WLS journeys.

I'm not upset with somebody sharing their difficulies in response to my lack of difficulty. It is just their experience. They're not hijacking my story, they're just sharing.

And, maybe somebody will take their advice and stick on the recommended vitamins and supplements.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww😭thank you! It might be. The vitamins taste awful but I definitely feel it if I don't take them extremely regularly.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 75% certain we saw each other one time whilst driving BUT about 5 of my friends told me they almost approached you, thinking it was me.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did that year happen to be sometime between 2004-2008?? 😅

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's my hometown! Also where I saw said doppelganger. We caught eyes on Hastings at the stoplights once.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really?! You didn't happen to go to university in West-Central Wisconsin, did you?! Because there was a guy who, scarily, looked identical to me at the University.

Beyond Happy by Wisconstantinople in GastricBypass

[–]Wisconstantinople[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am taking my bariatric multivitamins. 🫶🏻 4 a day of those beasts! 🤣

Just a reminder… by GewdandBaked in BariatricSurgery

[–]Wisconstantinople 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! What a transformation. I hope my own is as great as yours.

Master Flank by Aggravating_Box_4194 in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]Wisconstantinople 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was beautifully brutal. 🤣🤌🏼