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The virgin Oster vs the chad Vitamix
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Jul 8, 2021 06:31
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It’s like those nature buffs who like show off by starting friction fires, but w liquids
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Jul 8, 2021 07:27
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Someone give a YouTuber the idea to modify a vitamix to be powered by a 2 stroke chainsaw or weed wacker engine. e: What potato peeler should I get that doesn’t suck? dangling pointer fucked around with this message at 07:54 on Jul 8, 2021 |
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Jul 8, 2021 07:42
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dangling pointer posted:Someone give a YouTuber the idea to modify a vitamix to be powered by a 2 stroke chainsaw or weed wacker engine. Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler 3-Pack Red/Green/Yellow https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001BCFTWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8190S5DVFABWBZY5C40N Just keep in mind they have carbon steel blades. So if you don’t dry them off after cleaning, they will rust.
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Jul 8, 2021 08:24
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El Mero Mero posted:I'm super confused about why people are using their blenders to cook soup Faster than blending and cooking them on the stove as separate steps and less heat bleeding off into your home?
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Jul 8, 2021 11:43
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dangling pointer posted:Someone give a YouTuber the idea to modify a vitamix to be powered by a 2 stroke chainsaw or weed wacker engine. Top Gear went one better a decade ago with a V6 powered blender.
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Jul 8, 2021 12:59
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dangling pointer posted:Someone give a YouTuber the idea to modify a vitamix to be powered by a 2 stroke chainsaw or weed wacker engine. OXO swivel peeler, replace when you aren’t happy with how it peels with another one.
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Jul 8, 2021 17:49
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Strong rec for Rosle for a Y-peeler. $25, but it's a Buy It For Life affair with replaceable blades. Absolutely love mine.
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Jul 8, 2021 17:58
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Murgos posted:Top Gear went one better a decade ago with a V6 powered blender. It was a V8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlMLqdvHzI GD_American posted:OK, admit it. Who else here thought "jesus christ how fast do those things spin" This is literally how it works - it spins so fast it generates enough heat to cook the soup through friction.
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Jul 8, 2021 21:11
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My bad, of course it was a V8.
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Jul 8, 2021 21:21
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dangling pointer posted:Someone give a YouTuber the idea to modify a vitamix to be powered by a 2 stroke chainsaw or weed wacker engine. I think most chainsaws are around 3-4 hp which is not too much more than the 2.2 peak hp the vitamix has - and the electric motor is going to have almost infinitely more torque so it would actually be shittier I think. Pro blenders are no joke.
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Jul 9, 2021 04:38
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What's everybody's stance on microwave size, middle 1.3 vs 1.6 cf? I can fit both, just a large price difference. And power is the same. Is there something that you weren't able to reheat in a 1.3cf or is 1.6 too much countertop space wasted?
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Jul 9, 2021 18:14
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My microwave is used for boiling water and melting butter exclusively, so the smallest one on the market would probably suffice for me.
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Jul 9, 2021 18:27
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Acinonyx posted:I've had two vitamix's over the course of 15 years and in my experience if you damage one, you must have been doing something super dumb. We gave the first one to friends after a decade because I wanted the 750 which fits in under our cabinets and it has the mayo making attachment 
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Jul 9, 2021 19:02
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PageMaster posted:What's everybody's stance on microwave size, middle 1.3 vs 1.6 cf? I can fit both, just a large price difference. And power is the same. Is there something that you weren't able to reheat in a 1.3cf or is 1.6 too much countertop space wasted?
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Jul 9, 2021 21:57
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I had a huge over-stove microwave that I ripped out and replaced with a much smaller one on my kitchen racks, and I've never had an issue. What do you ever microwave that's bigger than the plate you put it on?
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Jul 9, 2021 22:05
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I have a small microwave and the only thing that doesn't fit is popcorn. It fits dinner plates and works fine for my main uses, steaming vegetables and reheating leftovers, but the popcorn thing is more of a hassle than you'd think.
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Jul 9, 2021 22:59
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PageMaster posted:countertop space See if there are any unused spaces you can hang it / jam in on a small shelf and never look back Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:My microwave is used for boiling water and melting butter exclusively, so the smallest one on the market would probably suffice for me. Imo buy a kettle and gain happiness. So nice to speed up pasta cooking by ~5 minutes and make tea without worrying about splashing / superheating in the microwave
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Jul 10, 2021 01:32
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El Mero Mero posted:I'm super confused about why people are using their blenders to cook soup Listen, when you spend $500 on on a blender you want to blend the poo poo out of everything you can. Might want to buy some nice ear pro while you're at it, though. loving things loud.
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Jul 10, 2021 03:08
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Anne Whateley posted:I have a small microwave and the only thing that doesn't fit is popcorn. It fits dinner plates and works fine for my main uses, steaming vegetables and reheating leftovers, but the popcorn thing is more of a hassle than you'd think. I think you need... Pepcorn!
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Jul 10, 2021 04:14
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Anne Whateley posted:I have a small microwave and the only thing that doesn't fit is popcorn. It fits dinner plates and works fine for my main uses, steaming vegetables and reheating leftovers, but the popcorn thing is more of a hassle than you'd think. Do you have an instant pot? I've heard amazing things about the popped corn one can produce.
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Jul 10, 2021 08:13
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Sometimes you just have a craving for those old-fashioned butter chemicals. I know you can buy the pumps, but those are straight coconut oil. I just want the freakily calorieless diacetyl in the bags as God intended e: I should clarify I don't do popcorn as like an event in my private authentic home viewing room. Microwave popcorn pairs perfectly with baby carrots as a struggle dinner, which was not infrequent during the pandemic Anne Whateley fucked around with this message at 09:35 on Jul 10, 2021 |
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Jul 10, 2021 09:31
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I've got a cheap toaster oven that I use to cook foods constantly, much more often than my full oven. I'm looking to upgrade since I use it so much despite it missing basic features like a way to see how many minutes it has left on cooking. I'm interested in additionally getting one that can do air frying, as it's handy to have but my current air fryer is this weird giant-mug-shaped thing that's a pain to clean. I saw this recommended in a thread recently, and it looks like the same model my stepdad (who spends ages investigating appliances before he buys them) purchased for his own use. Is this a good model? https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BOV900BSS-Convection-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01N5UPTZS
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Jul 12, 2021 15:57
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My parents have the non air fryer version of that and it's awesome.
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Jul 12, 2021 16:21
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I was coming here to ask about toaster ovens too, but I only want to spend like $100. Are there any budget-conscious recommendations?
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Jul 12, 2021 16:53
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Happiness Commando posted:I was coming here to ask about toaster ovens too, but I only want to spend like $100. Are there any budget-conscious recommendations? Buy Elegant Fugue’s toaster oven.
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Jul 12, 2021 16:56
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ElegantFugue posted:I've got a cheap toaster oven that I use to cook foods constantly, much more often than my full oven. I'm looking to upgrade since I use it so much despite it missing basic features like a way to see how many minutes it has left on cooking. I'm interested in additionally getting one that can do air frying, as it's handy to have but my current air fryer is this weird giant-mug-shaped thing that's a pain to clean. I have this exact one, and I have no complaints. I've never had a air fryer, so I can't directly compare, but it works well enough for me. It's pretty large, so just make sure you have the counter space for it. It does fit a whole chicken easily though, which is pretty awesome. I bought it last November, so I can't speak to the long term durability, but it's holding up fine, and is pretty easy to clean.
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Jul 12, 2021 17:53
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Happiness Commando posted:I was coming here to ask about toaster ovens too, but I only want to spend like $100. Are there any budget-conscious recommendations? We have a cheap black n decker toaster oven that we use at least daily, if not 2-3 times a day. Our old one was a $50 black n decker that lasted us about 9 years before it died. We upgraded to the push button version which is like $75 and have had it for a few years and it works great. Cooks frozen pizzas, morning toast, has a broil feature that sucks so don't get it if that is what you want. Also the bake times are limited to 30 minutes so that sucks too. This one might meet an earlier grave if that ever bothers me enough.
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Jul 12, 2021 18:24
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KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:My parents have the non air fryer version of that and it's awesome. I’ve had the non air fryer one for years and it’s been great. Gets almost daily use.
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Jul 12, 2021 18:56
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Yeah, their oven only really gets used for large entrees now. Side dishes like beets, etc go in the Breville.
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Jul 12, 2021 19:07
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It'll be replacing two appliances, so there should be enough room. I'll place an order for one, thanks!
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Jul 12, 2021 19:16
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ElegantFugue posted:I've got a cheap toaster oven that I use to cook foods constantly, much more often than my full oven. I'm looking to upgrade since I use it so much despite it missing basic features like a way to see how many minutes it has left on cooking. I'm interested in additionally getting one that can do air frying, as it's handy to have but my current air fryer is this weird giant-mug-shaped thing that's a pain to clean. After using mine for a couple of weeks, the only real flaw is that the ideal use of the air fryer feature means not being able to use the drip tray (won't fit under the basket). Which means oil just shits all over the heating elements and is quite annoying to clean up. I solved that issue by using parchment paper, but wanted to let you know since you want something easier to clean.
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Jul 12, 2021 19:25
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It’s really nice in the summer not having to turn on the big oven and dump a bunch of heat in the house. Also reheating stuff that the microwave would normally turn to mush. Me and my dad will go out for walleye/perch fairly often and it’s nice frying up extra to be able to reheat for lunch the next day. WFH let’s me not be that guy who warms up fish in the break room. My toaster is packed away in the basement because it does a good job making toast in the mornings too. I’d go with a Breville model, I’ve been really happy with it. It’s been rock solid the 2 or 3 years I’ve had one. e: I can’t remember if I got 1/4th size baking sheets or something smaller but a couple of those are nice to have. Check the dimensions on whatever model you end up with a order a couple that will fit. dangling pointer fucked around with this message at 19:31 on Jul 12, 2021 |
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Jul 12, 2021 19:25
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ElegantFugue posted:I've got a cheap toaster oven that I use to cook foods constantly, much more often than my full oven. I'm looking to upgrade since I use it so much despite it missing basic features like a way to see how many minutes it has left on cooking. I'm interested in additionally getting one that can do air frying, as it's handy to have but my current air fryer is this weird giant-mug-shaped thing that's a pain to clean. Consider the Ninja. Not great for height, but lots of sheet pan space. Ok at air frying, great as toaster oven. https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Multi-Purpose-Counter-top-Convection-SP101/dp/B07SCGY2H6
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Jul 12, 2021 19:31
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Nthing the Breville. I cook spatchcocked chickens, reheat leftover Chinese food, and return pizza to a near-fresh state with a convection version of their toaster ovens. Would recommend it to anyone if it fit their budget.
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Jul 12, 2021 22:19
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How is it that a toaster oven is worth the counter space when you already have a functioning full size oven in the kitchen? I'm not being sarcastic, I just don't get it. If I need to cook something in the oven I just use the oven and it has never left me wishing that I had a different, smaller oven instead. Does it heat up the place less, or what's the actual benefit?
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Jul 12, 2021 22:26
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I imagine it's great if you rent or can't afford a $$$$ oven, probably heats up faster too
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Jul 12, 2021 22:33
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Clark Nova posted:probably heats up faster too
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Jul 12, 2021 23:11
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Vim Fuego posted:How is it that a toaster oven is worth the counter space when you already have a functioning full size oven in the kitchen? I'm not being sarcastic, I just don't get it. If I need to cook something in the oven I just use the oven and it has never left me wishing that I had a different, smaller oven instead. Does it heat up the place less, or what's the actual benefit? It pre-heats faster Doesn't heat up the place as much Mine has a convection setting
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Jul 12, 2021 23:28
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Vim Fuego posted:How is it that a toaster oven is worth the counter space when you already have a functioning full size oven in the kitchen? I'm not being sarcastic, I just don't get it. If I need to cook something in the oven I just use the oven and it has never left me wishing that I had a different, smaller oven instead. Does it heat up the place less, or what's the actual benefit? Easy. Faster pre-heat, better broiling, can air fry better than normal convection oven, less energy used, lower impact on kitchen temp. (Edit: mine pre-heats to 450 in exactly one minute)
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Jul 12, 2021 23:38
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