Keep in mind that metal boxes will transfer heat faster than plastic.

Keep in mind that metal boxes will transfer heat faster than plastic.

That is a 3rd party cartridge of dubious quality. It is well rated, but the reviews do not look authentic.

That is a 3rd party cartridge of dubious quality. It is well rated, but the reviews do not look authentic.

Be mindful, much like their inkjet brethren, these cheap laser printers are shipped with a very low capacity toner cartridge.

Be mindful, much like their inkjet brethren, these cheap laser printers are shipped with a very low capacity toner…

Most modern ordering systems at restaurants have functionality for check splitting. If the server is aware of a split check at the beginning, then it is much easier to use because they will know at the beginning to label each order per seat. It’s always a pain when you have to figure out who ordered what so that you…

When I was serving, group dinners were the worst. You always had the one person who ordered nothing because they were broke, the one who ordered a lot but didn’t tip, and the one who insisted that their appetizer’s cost be split across a few other people.

People who give gifts are the worst, amirite?

Exceeding the rated carry is a great way to break your things.

Exceeding the rated carry is a great way to break your things.

My wife and I do this each year, except she does cookies and I do candy. Having company while you’re grinding em out is great stuff, and there are many times when having an extra set of hands is useful, but not always needed. I am on the stovetop and she’s in the oven.

Modern multi-compressor refrigerators are likely going to be too heavy for this thing.

Modern multi-compressor refrigerators are likely going to be too heavy for this thing.

White Sauce + Anything over toast is good news.

Overheated chocolate won’t really stick together like seized chocolate, you’re gonna have a crummy mess. If the chocolate didn’t temper right, and you didn’t overheat it, you can just try again.

Failing to temper chocolate and having your chocolate seize are not the same thing. Tempering chocolate is about temperature control.

This isn’t a deal.. You can find the TV for the exact same price on Amazon, and for a dollar more on Best Buy’s website. These products have inflated retail prices so that everyone can sell it for 20-30% off. Also Best Buy and Amazon say list is $3800. Walmart has a habit of inflating retail price to make their sales…

This isn’t a deal.. You can find the TV for the exact same price on Amazon, and for a dollar more on Best Buy’s…

There is a benefit from putting oil in your cooking pasta. It reduces the amount of foam produced, and can help prevent boil-over. (Also, if you pressure cook things like pasta or beans, tossing a bit of oil in there will help foaming as well, helping keep the valve clear). A tablespoon is more than enough for a…

The whole “Elf on the Shelf” thing sounds like terrorism and bad parenting. I’ve got a 7 year old and I don’t think it would be appropriate to gaslight him to believe he was under constant surveillance and failure to demonstrate good behavior would result in not getting gifts at christmas.

The best way to end a pay-it-forward chain is to appreciate the person’s generosity and take your drink.

I have a G502. When I first got it, the resistance of the click wheel made my finger tired. I eventually got used to it. I wish they made a version with a rubberized wheel. I rarely use the free wheeling mode because I spend most of my time reading stuff. It does have good balance and a comfortable grip.

I have a G502. When I first got it, the resistance of the click wheel made my finger tired. I eventually got used to…

The first year I spatchcocked a bird in a convection oven, the turkey was done 2 hours early. It really messed up the schedule. But every year after, it made life much better.

As someone who has served in the past. Hoarding dirty dishes on your table is in my top 3 most annoying things customers do. Nothing worse than having to bus 20 plates at once after you politely decline the after dinner mint.

Canola oil WILL dry. It takes longer than a “drying oil”, but it will eventually dry.