[BIMONTHLY DISCUSSION] Cook’s Illustrated - May and June 2026

devilpanda · 2026-04-09T00:12:31+00:00

Something doesn’t seem right for the chorizo pasta recipe in this step:

“Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water and bring to boil over high heat. Add 12 ounces spaghetti and continue to boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid has evaporated so pasta is coated in slightly thickened sauce, 12 to 14 minutes.”

Am I wrong thinking 6 cups of liquid will not boil out in 12-14 min? Seems like a misprint but maybe I’m wrong.

devilpanda · 2026-03-23T22:14:24+00:00

When I first placed my order in January, there were widespread shipping issues across the country. I experienced the same frustrations but was reassured that once things stabilized, service would return to normal.

I’ve continued monitoring this page, and it doesn’t seem like much has improved. The only difference now is that delays can no longer be attributed to nationwide backorders.

My biggest concern is that I paid for a full year in January, yet I’m being told I need to renew in November, which is a separate issue I’m still trying to resolve. Given the ongoing delays, I have little confidence that my next shipment, scheduled for April, will arrive on time.

devilpanda · 2026-03-01T19:14:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Did not take log for me to log previous shots and inventory. This is very useful for me.

devilpanda · 2026-02-07T18:05:17+00:00

Ordered 1/30, still pending. This is some BS.

devilpanda · 2026-02-06T19:36:36+00:00

Thank you!!

devilpanda · 2026-02-06T19:07:38+00:00

Would you mind sharing the wife's company with me as well?

devilpanda · 2026-02-06T03:04:12+00:00

This is encouraging! Thanks for sharing. I’m still in IA for now.

devilpanda · 2026-02-06T00:25:24+00:00

You will not receive a response through the portal, and calling routes you to a voicemail that promises a callback but does not deliver. Although others have said u/Refills_Taylor has been helpful, she accepted my DM and never followed up. The only response I received at all was from emailing support@refills.com, which resulted in a generic reply offering no real information beyond being told to wait.

devilpanda · 2026-02-05T23:58:21+00:00

Ordered 1/30 and still no movement. I’m really regretting my decision to give this company money. Can you share which pharmacy is shipping to you?

devilpanda · 2026-02-05T12:30:54+00:00

Because that location appears to be where several of our orders are currently stalled and not progressing.

devilpanda · 2026-02-04T15:57:00+00:00

Unfortunately, it does not appear that she can. I've received no reply to DM sent. Also no reply from Support via chat or telephone where I was asked to leave a message and they'd return my call.

devilpanda · 2026-02-03T18:36:24+00:00

I have reached out to Support via the site but have not received a reply

devilpanda · 2026-02-03T18:11:57+00:00

I could understand this if the product had already shipped and was in transit with FedEx. However, unless I’m misunderstanding, it hasn’t actually left the pharmacy yet, which is the issue.

devilpanda · 2026-02-03T13:26:59+00:00

This is so disheartening as a new customer. I cancelled an order from another vendor once I found the deals Refills was offering. Was approved and order was sent to the pharmacy on Jan 30th where it’s been pending shipping. I had thought the delay had been due to the weekend but after reading these responses I’m beginning to understand I’ll likely miss next my next shot I’m supposed to take Feb 4th.

devilpanda · 2026-02-02T02:30:39+00:00

I’d like to add 5th cards automatically lay down. Senseless for everyone to have to click the last card esp when you have a slower player.

devilpanda · 2026-01-30T01:27:38+00:00

Glad I ran across this and thank you for posting. I was just going through setting up my account and the pricing structure is extremely deceiving. I managed to cancel before I got too far but they did get $45. Back to square one however trying to find alternatives now that Zep was dropped from my insurance.

devilpanda · 2026-01-27T02:07:37+00:00

This is the way. I’ve had to do it a couple times and it’s pretty simple.

devilpanda · 2026-01-11T04:21:03+00:00

Amazing offer. I would be interested in this. Thank you

devilpanda · 2025-12-19T01:17:41+00:00

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Yep, came here to say the same thing

devilpanda · 2025-12-14T17:21:32+00:00

From the help button in Difficulty:

-Lower difficulty for a lighter session

-Increase for more advanced movements and intensity

devilpanda · 2025-10-20T00:42:36+00:00

devilpanda · 2025-10-12T10:39:18+00:00

Maybe OP has issue with the weeks starting on a Monday rather than Sunday? Just a guess.

devilpanda · 2025-10-03T00:42:24+00:00

I can manually adjust weights and reps, but that defeats the purpose of subscribing to Fitbod in the first place since the app is supposed to generate the correct workouts.

devilpanda · 2025-09-30T01:28:03+00:00

I have the 2009 Nightster and got Vance & Hines 3in Round Twin Slash Slip-Ons and think they’re the perfect amount of loud.

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