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For advanced greasing technique, apply your lube to the inside facing side of the chain loop (ie when sitting on your bike- the very top is not where to put the grease. If you just apply it to the very top, outside facing chain, then turn the chain, it doesn't penetrate as well from centripetal...

And for completeness: here is the temps of a pan's surface when cooking, as explained by a professional: thechoppingblock.com/blog/how-to-properly-heat-your-pan-so-food-wont-stick The temp of a medium pan is roughly 400 degrees f. Which is right at the smoking point of grapeseed oil but not...

I'm sorry, you keep arguing. I was just putting in my two very professionally trained cents here. But ok. Oh, and...

Grapeseed oil is good, but I don't use enough of it before it goes rancid, so buying a little bottle is expensive. Walnut oil is also delish- we used to make a warm potato salad with it and sherry vinaigrette that was awesome. When I went to culinary school, they really hyped things like...

Mine was cardboard- a modified TV box.

This is a little long but I wanted to share my approach to hash browns. I have a culinary degree and go way overboard on technique, at least that is what my wife says. I think you would be better off not adding the water here. Your pan should be hot enough so any water evaporates. There is...

This happened a few weeks ago: I bought an ebike and Fed ex ground dropped it at my door, he signed my name, and split. He didn't even knock. My wife heard him and called to me (I was in the next room) that she can hear it coming, so I went out thinking I had to sign for it, but he was gone...

There is an article about how Coyotes and even wolves live in downtown Chicago, how their sleeping places are literally a foot away from heavy pedestrian traffic and no one even is aware they are there. They are out at night so empty downtowns is the perfect place to be. We have them here in...

My wife sadly would smell the lard and I'd have to put up with her complaints.... so no lard for me. I was a big cast iron pan guy and potatoes do great in cast iron. Until about 2 months ago I'd argue to use cast iron. But I've seen the light and become a true believer of carbon steel...

A little update: @pushkar responded to a private convo that he'd recommend the titanium, the SA would limit my speed to 32 (in their tests). If I went with the Sturney Archer IGH, I could easily upgrade to premium IGH later. Constantly pushing the SA to 32 is probably not going to end well I...

So I have worked out two Watt Wagon bikes based on my budget that interest me and both have pros and cons. I've never ridden titanium nor used an internal hub, but I was doing centuries and bike/bus commuting for years. I hate maintenance and the derailleur/chain is a pain in general but on an...

The Grateful Dead and all the various incarnations, especially current Dead & Company (with John Mayer). I saw the various incarnations over the last 32 years about 300 times. John Mayer in particular has given a complete new face and young energy to the band and he can play. Bruce...

Hi Mr. C- I read a post on a bike forum warning mounting your phone to your handle bars- the rattling damages your camera and it starts having issues with camera focus. I used to put my phone on my bike but took it off now after hearing that.

Hey there! I was a long distance cyclist for a long time and use the bike/bus combo to get to/from work, but it was getting a drag and I was just lazy (and getting more and more out of shape). The buses do not come very frequently at night and so sometimes the wait time is longer than had I...