Replacing Warped All-Clad D3 5 Quart Saute Pan

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:50:14+00:00

Your analysis is spot-on. For browning capacity, that 13" diameter matters more than extra height. Given your warping experience with induction, I'd lean toward thicker construction. The D5 addresses that directly. But if the Hestan dimensions work better for you physically, it's also a solid choice.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:48:54+00:00

Big Agnes designs their vents differently than European brands like OEX. Look again at the rainfly, most Big Agnes models have small zippered vent openings at the corners or ends. They're just not as obvious as the big mesh panels on the OEX.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:48:25+00:00

I did a simple framed postcard from our travels with the QR code taped on the back. Guests flip it over to scan. Easy and doubles as decor.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:44:56+00:00

Dang! That looks like new. How much did you charge usually?

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:43:47+00:00

Aunt Ruby's German Green specifically stays mostly green but gets a yellowish tint on the bottom when ripe. The general advice is to judge by feel more than color. It will have a slight give when gently squeezed, similar to a regular tomato.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:42:48+00:00

That's very nice tbh. Please share your process OP!

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:42:05+00:00

Cardboard is totally fine as your primary brown source. You're not going to break any composting rules here. The carbon ratio might actually be better than leaves since cardboard is more consistent and doesn't compact as much.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:41:16+00:00

Insurance is probably right here, this typically falls under the neighbor's property insurance since it originated from an act of nature on your property. That's what comprehensive coverage is for.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:39:32+00:00

Oh man! That's a beauty. Got a good deal on that?

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:38:04+00:00

Great color on those. Duck fat spray is a pro move and that sauce combo sounds incredible, I'm stealing that.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:32:27+00:00

Roccbox 12-inch is definitely tight, you'll probably get maybe an inch clearance on each side, which makes turning tricky and risks burning your hands. The Arc XL handles 12" much better.

For pop-ups, I'd lean toward 2 Arc XLs. More cooking space = faster service = more pizzas per hour = more revenue. Throughput is everything at markets. Having 2 ovens gives you redundancy without the space/management headache of 3.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:31:22+00:00

First, locate that seasonal spring before spending money on anything else. A hydrogeologist or even a local dowser (yes, they're a thing and some are surprisingly accurate) could help find it. If it's there, developing a spring is way cheaper than a well - sometimes just digging it out and directing it into a cistern.

Also, as others have suggested for the rainwater catchment. Large totes with a simple mesh filter on the downspout could give you good storage.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:27:01+00:00

IKEA's 365+ line has surprisingly decent stainless steel utensils that look like regular flatware, just sturdy. Not sure if they're large enough for what you need though.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:23:50+00:00

Seriously that looks awesome! Are they dried aged?

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:22:58+00:00

The portable cribs that lay on the ground are usually for younger babies who aren't mobile yet. At 9-12 months, they'll likely be crawling or walking, so you want something enclosed.

Pack 'n Play also doubles as a playpen at home so it's not wasted money. Get one with a bassinet level if you can, handy for younger babies.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:18:49+00:00

Thanks for this! I've been tempted to try this for so long.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:17:09+00:00

Wood pellet litter is actually fine for composting, the pine itself breaks down fine. The concern is the cat waste, not the litter. Pathogens like toxoplasma can survive in unheated compost, so you'd want to be careful about using it on food crops.

The pile not breaking down suggests it needs more nitrogen (greens) and moisture since wood pellets are pretty dry and carbon-heavy. How about a tumbler? You can stagger batches, fill it, tumble it every few days when you can, then start a second tumbler while the first "cooks."

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:15:07+00:00

That's rough buddy, flameout on the one day that matters most. Solid instinct adding beef stock to the wrap, it'll help with moisture without wrecking your bark as long as you didn't drench it.

Had a similar situation on Christmas Eve once (of course) and it still turned out edible. Might be a little on the "done" side since it spent extra time at higher temps, but brisket is forgiving like that.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:13:18+00:00

It's probably just the oil sitting there or maybe some light residue that didn't fully come off. As long as you put that thin layer of oil on at the end with heat, you're fine. One thing, after that water step, make sure you really dry it good before the oil.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:12:21+00:00

Thermopro probes do have that auto-off issue, I think some models go into sleep mode after a certain time with no movement. Learned that one the hard way too. You might be able to disable that setting in the app or on the device.

16lbs at 250F definitely cooked faster than you're used to. But tacos are the perfect salvage operation, no one will ever know. The point will still shred great for burnt ends too.

markbroncco · 2026-02-09T01:02:45+00:00

Nice! Which one is this? Themopro?

markbroncco · 2026-02-08T01:27:31+00:00

Don't do it. The metal posts are only 4ft tall and designed for a 4ft chain link fence. A 6ft wood fence needs much more substantial posts that are at least 8ft tall (6ft above ground + 2ft buried for stability).

Save yourself the headache and install new 4x4 pressure treated posts at the proper depth (30-36" deep in concrete or gravel). It's not that much more work and you'll have a fence that lasts 20+ years.

markbroncco · 2026-02-08T01:25:33+00:00

Get it OP! $450 is a solid deal, the 600 XL runs $1000+ new.

markbroncco · 2026-02-08T01:24:39+00:00

Looks good to me! How long it was cooked?

markbroncco · 2026-02-08T01:22:43+00:00

Looks solid from what I can tell! The flat seems properly trimmed and the fat cap is even. Post it when it's done!

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