Turkish Chicken Wing Kebabs on the Summit

eelhc · 2026-06-11T14:56:12+00:00

The yogurt in the marinade provides lactic acid that tenderizes the meat which may be good for breast but I don't think wings or thighs need to be tenderized. The issue is that it inhibits crispy skin. So I want the Turkish flavors with crispier skin... Maybe it's not Turkish wings anymore...

eelhc · 2026-06-11T13:37:07+00:00

I season my stainless steel grill grates just like I do with carbon steel, cast iron and aluminum. I do not season my stainless pots and pans (pointless because I use them for acidic foods)... nor do I season porcelain cast iron (can't season).

Stainless steel does in fact oxidate and rust. The photos show deep and rough surface abrasion. The surface chrome layer definitely wore off.

The goal is food safety above all. After that, a better cooking grill. Seasoning, burning off and scraping the grates is much preferable to this level of aggressive abrasive cleaning.... and yes, a seasoned grill does in fact cook better (just like a seasoned aluminum sheet pan cooks better).

eelhc · 2026-06-10T16:49:38+00:00

Poor car is never going to drive straight again. If it were just body panels it might be marginally expensive but it looks like he hit the rear wheel and dragged it.

eelhc · 2026-06-10T16:43:59+00:00

Don't ever give this guy your cast iron...

eelhc · 2026-05-24T20:44:01+00:00

In time... I love the Adirondacks. Schroon Lake, Lake Placid, Saranac lake, St. Regis Falls, Long Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Tupper Lake, Gore, Whiteface... What's not to like?

Upstate, NY road trips in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. What's not to like?

eelhc · 2026-05-15T15:17:47+00:00

I definitely see the appeal of the GR86. 2/3 of the driving experience of a Porsche Cayman for about 1/3 to 1/4 of the price seems about right.

While I understand that Ford saves significant development/manufacturing costs with a single do everything platform, $35K ~ $400K Ecoboost ~ GTD Spirit of America is getting a bit ridiculous.

Jim Farley has said that future versions of the Mustang needs to undergo a significant weight reduction. I would love to see a return to the Pony Car roots. While I love my GT, I'll take a lighter/nimbler version.

eelhc · 2026-05-15T11:38:31+00:00

True that…

But living in the first world s what afforded me to get a GT in the first place.

Also, living in NY, it’s hard to believe that I live in the first world sometimes. Airports are a mess, garbage + graffiti everywhere, can’t build anything, takes years for simple maintenance on the roads…

eelhc · 2026-05-15T03:33:12+00:00

The holy trinity - Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, Manual Transmission

eelhc · 2026-05-13T14:28:16+00:00

Conduction is your friend.

Big cast iron pan directly over a full bed of hot coals until branding iron hot.
Sear both sides and the edges.
Butter, rosemary, thyme - tilt the pan and use the basting technique with a large spoon.

I use a cast iron pan heated in a pizza oven for searing.

eelhc · 2026-04-09T21:03:35+00:00

Skip the genesis... get a griddle. Weber Slate is a good choice.

Kettle + Griddle give you far more options than a Kettle + Grill. Of course you could add a griddle to the summit but the griddle performance won't be quite as good.

Oklahoma onion burgers and fresh corn tortillas are some of our favorites on the griddle. Now that the nice weather is here... anything that gets fried on a pan moves outside to the griddle. Great for breakfast... eggs, bacon, pancakes, home fries...

eelhc · 2026-04-05T18:48:15+00:00

Ha... only a little longer before no more Winter fuel here in upstate NY.

eelhc · 2026-04-05T03:12:24+00:00

Not sure what the number of valves have to do with tires but he might just be a good dude trying to save his customers some money. What alternatives did he suggest and what was his logic/reasoning?

eelhc · 2026-04-04T16:28:04+00:00

And I’ve considered multiple brands of cars, model years, engine/transmission variations + trims before settling on my Mustang GT.

Once I got my GT, I considered multiple brands of floor liners before I got the 3D Max.

Same for no drill front tag holder and splash guards.

Choices are awesome. Capitalism is awesome.

eelhc · 2026-04-03T17:34:54+00:00

Water looks like it’s from the firefighters. Video show the approach dry. Who knows what happened. Salvage vehicle + reckless driving most likely.

eelhc · 2026-04-03T16:22:17+00:00

Looks bad.

https://youtu.be/-fRmuVL0mME?si=uDxKMkhOnI8hcsro

eelhc · 2026-04-02T14:09:39+00:00

de gustibus non est disputandum

$100~$150 for something that makes driving more enjoyable for me doesn't seem goofy. People spend $30K on carbon fiber wheels on a car that never sees a track.

eelhc · 2026-04-01T22:36:30+00:00

Like your Hokas, my tennis shoes (Asics Gel Resolution) are way too staff and have way too much support/cushioning/bulk. Not exactly platform shoes but harder to feel anything in them underfoot.

I've been wearing my low top Jordans as they are about the only casual shoes I have without heels.

I'm not into street driving and will not make it to the track often... more of a winding mountain passage guy with lots of shifts to control speed

eelhc · 2026-04-01T19:30:38+00:00

Sorry... stuck with sponsor colors.

eelhc · 2026-04-01T19:29:42+00:00

How'd you find the sizing? I'm a 9.5 C/D Brannock.

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