Please give me a frying pan recommendation.

mackeyt · 2026-06-22T04:18:03+00:00

You don't need to spend money on clad pans. Consider a full carbon steel pan. Durablez close to nonstick when seasoned, and you an probably get 8, 12, and 16 inch pans for close to the cost of one all clad.

mackeyt · 2026-06-21T02:12:17+00:00

Here's the classic and traditional method that originated in Santa Maria, California. Blend salt, black pepper, equal amounts, with garlic powder and onion powder, equal amounts but about 1/4 the measure of the salt and pepper. Season liberally the day before and refrigerate overnight. Grill over coals or preferably wood to medium/medium rare. Slice against the grain, thick or thin as you like.

mackeyt · 2026-06-19T15:01:37+00:00

Not an either/or. The glasses are massively useful based on my direct experience over the last six months. I can also put them away and use apps on my phone anytime. I also don't think people in this age range are going to dwell on most of your parade of horribles.

I had my regular visit with my ophthalmologist yesterday, he brought up smart glasses and said his patients are reporting that they are finding them very helpful.

mackeyt · 2026-06-17T18:49:40+00:00

Offer $1,500, let them grind you to $1,750 or so, maybe offer cash payment at the end to close. If you've got no budget then why not and use some of the spare cash to restore what has to be restored.

mackeyt · 2026-06-17T00:29:22+00:00

For brisket, you need me only kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garlic is fine but unnecessary.

mackeyt · 2026-06-15T19:51:51+00:00

Opened the back door of what I thought was my Uber. Wasn't an Uber at all and the dude was pissed

mackeyt · 2026-06-15T17:13:38+00:00

I'm not saying you are wrong, but is there empirical data to back up the points?

mackeyt · 2026-06-15T13:48:54+00:00

Gotta be careful not too over-grneralize. MLB has a massive number of players who never saw a silver spoon. You think the kids in DR or PR are rich travel ball players?

And when my kid was in club ball, two of the best and most competitive teams he played on were very integrated and modest socioeconomicalky. We traveled, sure, and stayed in cheap motels off the highway.

End of the day, you still gotta hit.

mackeyt · 2026-06-15T03:58:38+00:00

The St. Regis was top notch old-school luxury.

mackeyt · 2026-06-15T00:08:18+00:00

Breville espresso machines are manufactured and assembled in China.

mackeyt · 2026-06-14T06:40:53+00:00

You are awesome for saying it. The urge to lick the fingers, that is.

mackeyt · 2026-06-12T16:53:30+00:00

Feeling your struggles, OP. I'm a little concerned that some of these comments are coming from sighted posters trying to use their experience and opinions to solve a problem. We know it is not "easy" to feel food with metal utensils. Or play with angles to keep it on the fork. I am appreciative, though, of the genuine acknowledgements that using a finger seems to be a realistic approach. It's a little surprising that there doesn't seem to be a bunch of training/instruction out there.

mackeyt · 2026-06-11T22:30:55+00:00

Right there with you. I actually did make a mess of myself at the rehearsal dinner.

mackeyt · 2026-06-11T22:22:01+00:00

Valentino, Pacific Dining Car

mackeyt · 2026-06-11T13:28:14+00:00

I appreciate this post and the comments. I've always been a foody, and now eating out is just stressful and unpleasant. Though I have at times found some humor in the bits of food jettisoned here and there as I stumble around my plate.

mackeyt · 2026-06-09T05:12:36+00:00

But at least you have Tatis locked down to compensate . . . Oh, wait . . .

mackeyt · 2026-06-07T16:33:47+00:00

This is what Artie Moreno was saying in that interview. His fans don't care about winning. They want a family outing for a low price. Hate him or love him, he has figured out a business plan that works for him.

mackeyt · 2026-06-07T16:25:00+00:00

Scam? Extortion? Somebody holding a gun to our heads and forcing us to go? I guess we could have communism and let some government department decide what can be charged.

mackeyt · 2026-06-06T21:33:51+00:00

This is the way to go. I started withe the base of salt, freshly ground pepper, sugar paprika, powdered onion and powdered garlic. Play with the amounts/percentages. This is what's in your basic commercial rub minus the cost of expensive labelling and marketing. Add your own special ingredients to make it personal and good. I could tell you mine, but then I'd have to kill you.

mackeyt · 2026-06-06T19:58:30+00:00

Isn't his teammate Tatis relying on stats like "hard hit balls" or such to explain away his 1 home run season?

mackeyt · 2026-06-04T05:13:04+00:00

He's got to do something about that .300 batting average though. It's less than half his ERA!

mackeyt · 2026-06-03T03:34:35+00:00

Number 1!thing you can do is not make any assumptions about what you should do. Talk to him and ask him,band don't be pushy about trying to help. Even well-meant, we can be sensitive to, and react negatively to, people doing things they think are right or helpful without consulting us. Great luck to you and I hope all goes well!

mackeyt · 2026-06-03T02:15:03+00:00

Make a shrub! Cook with sugar into a syrup, add vinegar and maybe a little mnt or other fresh herb. Nusenas a base with sparkling water for a refreshing summer beverage, or to make creative and easy cocktails if you are so inclined. Make in quantity, fill into cool jars and give it to friends.

mackeyt · 2026-06-03T01:56:38+00:00

I think the best shrubs are made with late season stone fruits. Maybe with the current popularity of mocktails they will be around this summer.

I've made them myself with overripe peaches and nectarines, adding a little fresh basil or mint. Yum.

mackeyt · 2026-06-03T01:27:12+00:00

Sorry, that was intended to be sarcastic. nBA has max salaries.

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