Foodies BS Thread.

A few nights ago I was home alone and put a quick dinner together for myself. 2 beef patties, sautéd onions, hot sauce and cheese. Added some fresh tomato and a couple fried eggs, over easy.
Easy and quick, but good.

 

I ended up exactly the opposite That Shun is my workhorse knife. I only use the others for specific job...fillet/boning knife for fish, etc. However, these are 'smaller' chef knives, with only 8" blades. I tried using the larger ones, 10s and 12s, and those are hella too big for me.

If you're the size of Robert Irvine or something I could see it, but not lil ol' 5'9" me.

Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the santoku blades, I like the beveling to reduce friction/suction at times, but it's just what I'm more comfotrable with. The biggest difference to me has actually been the HANDLE more than the blade.

The Shun has a oblong, shaped oval handle that tucks into your hand just so. It isn't symmetrical like 'western' or stamped type knives. Love the feel of it in your hand, very natural.

 

http://www.charbroil.com/char-broil-grill2go-x200-model-12401734.html

 

Oh nice! Infared and everything! How do you like the infared technology? I need to buy a new grill for the backyard and with winter coming around there should be some good sales and I've been wondering about infared grills.

 

Infrared is nice for high heat stuff, not so much for low.

If you're a smoker/braiser/roaster more than a searer, avoid.

 

Okay thanks good info. I'll stick with propane since I cook a lot of stuff low and slow sometimes.

 

Best bet. Don't get me wrong, the infrared has its selling points.

But a buddy of mine has one back in Fl and it gave him absolute fits doing the lower temperate stuff.

He *might* just be a moron but I don't think so.

 

Okay thanks again for the info. I know infared has been around for a while now but I havent heard any great reviews on them and like you said, I'm sure they have their purposes. I'm just going to stick with propane. Its for my backyard and I'm going to get a descent sized stainless steel one.

 

4 chicken breasts, 4 chinese sausages, 9 eggs, lots of rice and lots of veggies = lots of left overs.


This is our Protein Fried Rice!!!

 

That looks tasty Ant!!! ^^^

 

Our long nightmare is almost over!

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Last nights supper. My wife was going nuts over the ziti and cheese!

 

mmmm... chick-fil-a chicken biscuits...

 

Lookin' good Pete! I kind of miss those tots though.

 

^^^ looks good Pete!

 

Finally the weather cooled enough to warrant a chili for dinner.
The ingredients.

On simmer in the pot.

 

Good lookin' chili!

 

That chili looks awesome!

 

Some pinto beans and rice with tacos tonight.