I wouldn't cook rice if not for my cooker. I have probably five different kinds in my pantry now

as important as a good knife is knowing the basics of how to use it. Nothing takes longer than cutting up ingredients when you don't feel comfortable with a knife.

I'll drink my beer, but I refuse to chew it.

''Without these things being corrected, I don't think basketball will be something I can even do.''

Marquette has the best three two guards in the NBA right now: Wes Matthews, Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade.

you also probably live in a southern state where it doesn't get below 60

So you're getting paid to cook.

Alright. From now on I'll use the same cooking method with the same implement every time a thousand times that I've tested for hot and cold spots. And never move.

I also live in the Midwest where temps hit below freezing constantly. If you wanna cook outside a therm in winter it makes sense and if you use it it's "not a bad cook" it's basic cookery.

I'm impressed with your ability to tell the difference between 120 and 165 degrees just by your hand. That's not pretentious.

while you're at it take the settings off your stovetop and the temp off your oven,

The scars on my hands agree. I'm finally breaking down and getting a set of cut proof gloves. Cheaper than stitches.

Wedding gifts. I use the kitchenaid for bread and sausage making. Wife is the dessert fiend. Best mandoline is Benriner for like $30, small and replaceable blades.

it's also one of those items like a good mandolin slicer or a Kitchenaid mixer that you use a ton once you have but can't ever justify buying it

the thermopop by the same company is $30. Not as quick but reviews are great.

cooking is science, right. Why use 17th century methods when 21st are available.

you're a better chef than I. My food has improved exponentially. Especially chronically overcooked food like seafood, pork, and poultry. And the smoker requires one or I go insane with guests.

there's not a bad suggestion on this list. I'd add a good insta read thermometer, and a remote digital set if you're willing.

my Australian brother in law will take your bet

thanks asshole