Recent content by JKalchik

Best wishes for the missus.

I thought about this while I was mowing the lawn. There are multiple issues. One is the data mining. What am I cooking? What do I want to cook? I don't see that's anybody's business but mine. I expect the back end services to want to monetize this (selling ads?) as much as possible...

<shrug> Requiring me to install an app on my phone to control an incredibly simple device like a sous vide heater just plain rubs me wrong. That's not about giving me control over the device, the IT cynic in me is screaming that it's a blatant data mining grab. All I need for this device is...

I read about Anova effectively ending effective usage when they changed their business practices a few years ago. That's a brand that's on my hard NO list. Air based sous vide, in an oven? Heat transfer won't be effective enough, IMO. I've done sous vide on a large batch of food a couple...

Just remember that you're drawing about 10 amps at 120 volts under high draw during pre-heat. I've had mine for quite a few years, and I'm fine with a "economy" model.

You should be able to run from a low of 120-140 F to nearly boiling. IMNSHO, nothing beyond temp & time control is required. Not only am I not interested in Bluetooth or WiFi connections, if those are required for use, I'm not interested. What ttemp I'm using depends on what I'm cooking...

I'd be laughing...... if I hadn't experienced it.... Short lived barbecue restaurant here. BAD brisket, tasted more roasted than smoked. And yes, the side were served in condiment cups. Just a bad all around experience.

I grew up using tare weights...... albeit on a slightly larger scale (pun intended.) Learned hauling grain, cattle, fruit, etc. on the farm. Weigh the truck full, unload, weigh empty (completely manual balance scales.) These days, I use the tare functions all the time. Just makes life easier.

IMO..... Thiel is a nutjob. Smart, for sure, you don't make that pile of money by being stupid.

And live bees, IIRC. Imagine getting a package that goes BZZZZZZZ! when gently shaken.

I hate to be the Debbie Downer here....... but this *IS* a far more real problem than most people realize, and it doesn't take much. More and more municipalities are doing away with parking meters and going to online apps & kiosks. Short story is be careful about assuming QR codes are legit...

The premise alone makes it seem worthwhile to stop in.

We discovered that we quite enjoyed the 10 episode series _Nautilus_. Yes, it takes great liberties with the source material, get over it, it's a pretty well done production. If you're a SciFi type, _The Expanse_ was good. _Foundation_....... again, liberties taken with the source material...