HankScorpio518's recent activity
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Comment on Has anyone here cleaned their coffee grinder? What did you use and how did it go? in ~food
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Comment on How did you learn to cook? in ~food
HankScorpio518 LinkI would say the bulk of it came from taking some electives in high school for cooking and baking, but otherwise being self taught. Watching food and cooking TV growing up probably didn't hurt...I would say the bulk of it came from taking some electives in high school for cooking and baking, but otherwise being self taught. Watching food and cooking TV growing up probably didn't hurt either! Emeril and Rachael Ray were solidly entertainment, but Alton Brown was definitely foundational for learning more technique wise. I definitely got support from my mom in buying ingredients or small help with things, but really only as I expressed an interest in it or asked rather than being shown.
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Comment on Looking for food related YouTube channel recommendations in ~food
HankScorpio518 LinkIf you were ever into MinutePhysics and the off-shoots, MinuteFood is really enjoyable James Hoffmann initially comes across as a bit pretentious, but I've found his videos have really grown on...If you were ever into MinutePhysics and the off-shoots, MinuteFood is really enjoyable
James Hoffmann initially comes across as a bit pretentious, but I've found his videos have really grown on me. Especially since playing around more with an AeroPress
I don't know that it delves a ton into the science side, but Brian Lagerstrom really clicks with me as far as his presentation style and the food he's making
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Comment on Two weeks with a Pixel 7 Pro - My experience in ~tech
HankScorpio518 LinkDefinitely appreciate the post, and all the comments everyone is adding. My 5a is starting to stutter much more than I'd like it to...but I'm not ready or prepared to give up the 3.5 mm audio...Definitely appreciate the post, and all the comments everyone is adding. My 5a is starting to stutter much more than I'd like it to...but I'm not ready or prepared to give up the 3.5 mm audio jack, or more importantly the rear fingerprint scanner.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
HankScorpio518 LinkU2 - 2017 30th Anniversary The Joshua Tree tour definitely stands out - as Bullet the Blue Sky started, this strong gust of wind came on during an otherwise hot summer evening. Gave me absolute...U2 - 2017 30th Anniversary The Joshua Tree tour definitely stands out - as Bullet the Blue Sky started, this strong gust of wind came on during an otherwise hot summer evening. Gave me absolute chills.
Arcade Fire - 2014 Reflektor tour. Not only did they sound great, but they put on SUCH a visual show/performance
Mumford and Sons - 2016 Wilder Mind. First time I ever saw a show at SPAC, and was so blown away by it that they've become the comparative measuring stick for whenever I see someone else performing there
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Comment on What do you drive? in ~hobbies
HankScorpio518 Link Parent2019 here. From a Mazda 3 I was blown away by how the Impreza felt like it was glued to the road in comparison2019 here. From a Mazda 3 I was blown away by how the Impreza felt like it was glued to the road in comparison
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Comment on What is your most used piece of kitchen equipment / what surprised you in its usefulness? in ~food
HankScorpio518 LinkI feel like this is a hard one compared to what you don't like! Just thinking about "must have basics" with 'makes your life easier' features, the set of measuring spoons I have. They've got...I feel like this is a hard one compared to what you don't like! Just thinking about "must have basics" with 'makes your life easier' features, the set of measuring spoons I have. They've got magnets built into the handles so you don't lose the set in a drawer or need to play around with hooking together onto a ring
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Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food
HankScorpio518 Link ParentCapacity/volume, yup. Looks like the advertise the Instant model I got as 5.7 LiterCapacity/volume, yup. Looks like the advertise the Instant model I got as 5.7 Liter
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Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food
HankScorpio518 Link ParentI'd disagree - if I had to give up one out of the food processor, immersion, and traditional blender would give up the regular blender. Mainly just use that for making salsa, whereas the immersion...I'd disagree - if I had to give up one out of the food processor, immersion, and traditional blender would give up the regular blender. Mainly just use that for making salsa, whereas the immersion is good for salad dressing, and soups. Part of that might be because mine came with attachments too though, for a whisk and a mini-chop when I can't justify getting the full size food processor dirty.
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Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food
HankScorpio518 Link ParentGowiseUSA 3.7 quart first for a "I don't want to spend tons of money for something we won't use". Then after seeing how well it worked and wanting something bigger and funnily enough got the...GowiseUSA 3.7 quart first for a "I don't want to spend tons of money for something we won't use". Then after seeing how well it worked and wanting something bigger and funnily enough got the Instant brand Vortex plus 6 quart
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Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food
HankScorpio518 Link ParentThis was a big part of it - doesn't do much more than the slow cooker, at least for how we cook/use itThis was a big part of it - doesn't do much more than the slow cooker, at least for how we cook/use it
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Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food
HankScorpio518 LinkInstantPot. We put one on our wedding registry when they were at their height of popularity and just found it so underwhelming. Ended up feeling so burned by it we were super hesitant to get any...InstantPot. We put one on our wedding registry when they were at their height of popularity and just found it so underwhelming. Ended up feeling so burned by it we were super hesitant to get any other small appliances that would just take up space and be unused. Only just got an air fryer 4 months ago, and wish we got that sooner
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Comment on The Reddit blackout is breaking Reddit in ~tech
HankScorpio518 Link ParentSpot on. Largely lurked on Reddit for news/browsing, but the smaller communities (local subbreddit, etc) were where you could feel comfortable and give insight without getting "lost" in the noise....Spot on. Largely lurked on Reddit for news/browsing, but the smaller communities (local subbreddit, etc) were where you could feel comfortable and give insight without getting "lost" in the noise. Seeing how abrupt and gung-ho they are with pushing changes that so many people are vocally against... A bit reminiscent of Tumblr when they pushed removing porn, though I don't think this will kill Reddit. Still though, just doesn't sit right with me. Just deleted my account
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 2 in ~talk
HankScorpio518 Link ParentThanks for the suggestion! I'll need to watch a few more of his videos, but I'm definitely getting some goofy LGR vibes from him after briefly watchingThanks for the suggestion! I'll need to watch a few more of his videos, but I'm definitely getting some goofy LGR vibes from him after briefly watching
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Comment on What podcasts are you listening to? in ~hobbies
HankScorpio518 LinkCurrently working through the back catalog of Twenty Thousand Hertz, as well as some Ned's Declassified here and there I don't know if there are plans to update them, but I really enjoyed...Currently working through the back catalog of Twenty Thousand Hertz, as well as some Ned's Declassified here and there
I don't know if there are plans to update them, but I really enjoyed listening to The Walk-In with Elle Simone Scott, and Say Yes! with Carla Hall
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Comment on What are some of your favorite cookbooks that you find yourself returning to time and time again? in ~food
HankScorpio518 Link ParentVery much agreed on both of those recommendations, particularly technique/learning the "why's" of cooking. Related, I'd say my big attraction to cookbooks is they are published, edited, and...Very much agreed on both of those recommendations, particularly technique/learning the "why's" of cooking. Related, I'd say my big attraction to cookbooks is they are published, edited, and (hopefully) recipe-tested. Searching for recipes online can be a minefield, because besides needing to filter through the fluff backstory, sometimes they just straight up don't work or come out as they should
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 2 in ~talk
HankScorpio518 Link ParentI have a MistoBox subscription to get some variety from different places and distinctly remember the Klatch roast I got a few months back being excellentI have a MistoBox subscription to get some variety from different places and distinctly remember the Klatch roast I got a few months back being excellent
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 2 in ~talk
HankScorpio518 LinkHi all! Redditor here (11 years, apparently??) that is tepid on a future without RIF, and wondering where the cards will land by the time we get to July. Until then, a brief about me Early 30's....Hi all! Redditor here (11 years, apparently??) that is tepid on a future without RIF, and wondering where the cards will land by the time we get to July. Until then, a brief about me
Early 30's. Husband, father (toddler and a dog, name a more chaotic duo), bi (Happy Pride!) upstate NY-er
Likes:
Science (all kinds, though my background is Chemistry)
Nature (walks, kayaking)
Food and drinks (eating, cooking, coffee, beer)
Reading (been really into the Jack Reacher series recently)
YouTube (all over the place - TechMoan, America's Test Kitchen, and the new season of Jet Lag are what's on deck)
Obscure Simpsons references
I can vouch for this. Plus the container you get lasts forever