Yah, we used to always lose our trash bags to the can, then we bought a slightly shorter can and our trash bags fit. I guess you could also buy slightly bigger bags, but at the time we got annoyed with the foot pedal style can.

My wording was intentional.

If I’m workin with fresh tomatoes, I’ll grate them and then saute enough to evacuate enough liquid to make it a proper sauce. 

I disagree. Best tasting is an opinion. Tossing crushed tomatoes on your pizza is cool and all, but my best pizza sauce is a Chicago style marinara that’s taken whole canned tomatoes and cooked them into an oblivion where they no longer hold form. A bit of white wine early on, and a bit of extra virgin once we’re done…

What about AmazonBasics rechargeable batteries, they’re cheaper than eneloops (almost half the price), and are functionally identical (literally, they are just rebranded eneloops)

What about AmazonBasics rechargeable batteries, they’re cheaper than eneloops (almost half the price), and are…

A pair of scissors makes this process much faster.

There are far more asinine things discussed on the internet... For example, meta arguments about arguments on the internet.

There are far more asinine things discussed on the internet... For example, meta arguments about arguments on the…

No, the irony is that they USED to sell a version that didn’t have BT, so they wouldn’t have to design and develop anything.

No, the irony is that they USED to sell a version that didn’t have BT, so they wouldn’t have to design and develop…

The new version is wifi connected, you can log into the company’s internet portal to remotely monitor and configure your device.

The new version is wifi connected, you can log into the company’s internet portal to remotely monitor and configure…

I appreciate your snark. At this point, the time and money spent on developing the BT functionality is a sunk cost and the few extra dollars spent on the BT enabled microcontroller is trivial.

I appreciate your snark. At this point, the time and money spent on developing the BT functionality is a sunk cost…

I don’t think you understand how economies of scale work... The device uses a microcontroller, prolly one with an integrated BT radio, It costs a few dollars. It is likely that there is a similar microcontroller produced by the vendor which lacks the BT radio and would be a 1/1 replacement, and cost less money, not…

I don’t think you understand how economies of scale work... The device uses a microcontroller, prolly one with an…

If only there were a website that made good recommendations for small appliances...

If only there were a website that made good recommendations for small appliances...

They should just sell a version without the connectivity.

They should just sell a version without the connectivity.

I would say that a pizza stone would make a difference, but for a pizza stone to work well, it requires a significant preheat.

I would say that a pizza stone would make a difference, but for a pizza stone to work well, it requires a…

Even better than a pizza stone, you’ll find the very same company sells a 14 inch square baking steel that is even cheaper.

Even better than a pizza stone, you’ll find the very same company sells a 14 inch square baking steel that is even…

I can still think of a few excuses. Why do they insist on making kitchen appliances with smart phone apps?

I can still think of a few excuses. Why do they insist on making kitchen appliances with smart phone apps?

I’m a firm believer in the idea that we should have plenty of routines in our lives. We are creatures of habit, and it is a comforting to go through habitual behaviors.

Cancel your gym membership. Cite crowded environment as reason for leaving. Spend your money more effectively on fitness elsewhere.

So, about a month ago, I decided to get back into doing hobby electronics. I picked a simple project: An Alarm Clock. My alarm clock sucked, it sounded like a soda can speaker and constantly popped while NPR came on in the morning. So, I went about designing a replacement. Decent Speakers, added a 35 watt amplifier.…

I have some Hue lights and an IFTTT routine that turns my lights on and off. It works pretty well. It’s not any cheaper, but it is a little more versatile.

I have some Hue lights and an IFTTT routine that turns my lights on and off. It works pretty well. It’s not any…