OT - What are you doing right now?

Gr_egger

Gr_egger

JohnInCarolina

Almost starting to feel bad for Baltimore Orioles fans.  Almost.

Botch

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

I just bought a pair of Obōz, based on @yukonron 's recommendation.  I have them broken in via mowing the lawn, now, but it's been too hot, and now too smoky, to go on an actual hike around here.  Waiting for Fall.... :(

YukonRon

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

Oboz. I have two pair. I had my left leg, ankle and foot rebuilt, which made me think my climbing, backpacking and hiking days were over.
They made me able to do these things again.
Awesome boots, I highly recommend.

NC_Egghead

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

If you have an REI near you go there. Pick a pair of boots you think will work. If they don’t work out, trade them in for a different pair until you find something that fits/works best. Also, once you find a pair that works, take out the insoles that came with them and buy a pair of Super feet insoles (from REI too) and replace them into your new boots. Put at least 50 miles on the new boots before your first “Big” hike. I’ve got about 300 miles on a nice pair of Asolo boots that I’ve taken on a couple of big treks but I wouldn’t trust them to go on another. I’ve seen too many boot failures to consider taking them again. Time to break in  another pair!

DMW

Was wanting to throw a party, but weather was seeming shifty. After I got the lawn mowed and then it rained, I thought it was all clear, so I texted some friends and then headed out to Costco this afternoon. King of Prussia on a normal Saturday is just batshit crazy, but somehow the storms had managed to get the traffic signal at the intersection before the KOP Costco stuck. Everyone finally figured that out and took turns like civilized human beings. That was amazing...
Since this was a last minute thing, I outsourced the sides and desserts. The main feature was going to be Prime ribeyes, so really, who cares about the rest, right?


Sliced it up to steaks, half for tonight and half for the freezer. Got the XL to smoking temps with KJ Big Block lump and some oak and pecan chunks. Set it up with the AR and put  them on.


And then another storm cell moved in. Holy crap it rained. We had a friggin' river in the back yard. I ran out and temped them a couple times during the downpour, but thankfully, it moved out before they were ready to sear.

Once they got to around 120*-ish, moved them over to the friggin hot Hasty Bake


Seared, flipped, seared, etc.


Since we were feeding a crowd, and some were finished somewhere between rare and medium, I sliced the whole mess up and let the masses pick what they wanted

The swarming...

And then, it all started falling apart...


And then there was rum...


And then, my buddy ended up with my kid's Ikea posable dude. And a Nerf dart...


And then, I quit taking pics...

Good times, good food, good peeps.

Legume

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

@TN_Egger I’ve had great luck with the higher end Keens, currently have their Durand.  All depends on the shape of your foot.  

thetrim

Nice work @DMW.   Awesome cook, and it looks like an even better time. 

DoubleEgger

Legume said:

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

@TN_Egger I’ve had great luck with the higher end Keens, currently have their Durand.  All depends on the shape of your foot.  

Agree. Everyone has a different foot. Vasque fits me better than anything else. I’ve been wearing Vasque for 30+ years. 

fmacken

Preparing myself to rough it here all day

CigarCityEgger

Last nights blackstone burgers. Blue cheese/arugula/garlic mayo/bacon/carmelized onions//tomato, paired with some Idaho’s best fries.

Sea2Ski

Weighing charcuterie and sampling as I go.  I have to say that I have some real winners this time and will definitely be repeated in the next batch. Of particular note: “Rosemary and Garlic” and both my “Paprika Medium” and “Paprika Hot” (sliced picture).  The pancetta and most of it will be sliced up Tuesday when I have the slicer out. Curious to see how that pancetta turned out. 

TEXASBGE2018

Sea2Ski said:

Weighing charcuterie and sampling as I go.  I have to say that I have some real winners this time and will definitely be repeated in the next batch. Of particular note: “Rosemary and Garlic” and both my “Paprika Medium” and “Paprika Hot” (sliced picture).  The pancetta and most of it will be sliced up Tuesday when I have the slicer out. Curious to see how that pancetta turned out. 

Ive always wondered and never bothered to look it up. What is the white powdery (insert illegal drug reference here) looking stuff on the outside?

ColtsFan

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Sea2Ski said:

Weighing charcuterie and sampling as I go.  I have to say that I have some real winners this time and will definitely be repeated in the next batch. Of particular note: “Rosemary and Garlic” and both my “Paprika Medium” and “Paprika Hot” (sliced picture).  The pancetta and most of it will be sliced up Tuesday when I have the slicer out. Curious to see how that pancetta turned out. 

Ive always wondered and never bothered to look it up. What is the white powdery (insert illegal drug reference here) looking stuff on the outside?

Likely penicillium

bgebrent

Afternoon snack for 2.  ABTs with sharp cheddar and ribeye.

ColtsFan

lousubcap

@bgebrent - As you well know-abt's with any sort of mix for the win.  Now I have never made 'em with ribeye   but a great use of left-overs. 

ColtsFan

lousubcap said:

@bgebrent - As you well know-abt's with any sort of mix for the win.  Now I have never made 'em with ribeye   but a great use of left-overs. 

I can say with 100% certainty that I have never had leftover ribeye maybe that's why I am 240lbs

bgebrent

ColtsFan said:

lousubcap said:

@bgebrent - As you well know-abt's with any sort of mix for the win.  Now I have never made 'em with ribeye   but a great use of left-overs. 

I can say with 100% certainty that I have never had leftover ribeye maybe that's why I am 240lbs

I ate 2 of the 4 I thawed yesterday with intended leftovers for more meals as above.  However, I agree leftover ribeye should be a rare event.

DoubleEgger

Tiger is looking good again. Today might be the day... 

Sea2Ski

ColtsFan said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Ive always wondered and never bothered to look it up. What is the white powdery (insert illegal drug reference here) looking stuff on the outside?

Likely penicillium

@TEXASBGE2018 , @ColtsFan is correct. 
It is a mold in that family.  I do not know exactly which one. You can buy it and spray/dip the meat in it. It is fast growing and spreads quickly, which is good because the "bad" molds grow slow. In theory, the good mold will spread and deplete the easy to use nutrients before the bad mold can get a foothold. It also slows down the drying process, changes the ph  right at the surface...blah blah blah... but the main purpose is to let the good stuff grow so the bad can't.
In case you are wondering, yes you can eat it. I can not taste it, but I can smell it. With that being said, these cured muscles are cased in a beef bung. So when I go to slice it, I peel it back and there is little no no mold in/on the meat itself.

CPFC1905

Politely enquiring if my dog might like to join us in the house.

But thats the bone from our cote de boeuf in her mouth!   I think she set for the evening, right there.

thetrim

TN_Egger said:

Shopping for hiking boots - seem to recall a thread on here recently but can't find it.  Brands to look for?  @botch, @yukonron maybe?

For my $$$, these have treated me very nicely.  I’ve replaced the soles NLT 10x.  Oh the stories these could tell. 
Magen i hit the App trail a few weeks ago in Rocksyvania, I wish I packed these vs my anime Crosstrainers.  

BTW, I know they need some polish.  I’m ashamed to even post the pic before I polish em up.  

SamIAm2

Just put this on before the rains begin. Left one has onions, right for SWMBO only celery, S&P, egg, and Italian bread crumbs. Indirect at 350 degrees. Plating pictures later.

Acn

Packing.  Headed to CA for the week in the morning.  Free afternoon tomorrow, then 9+ hours of meetings Tuesday through Thursday, and flying home Friday. 

TN_Egger

DoubleEgger said:

Tiger is looking good again. Today might be the day... 

Well now...this is getting interesting...first major of the year with any drama

Cornholio

Just glad the local fires moved away from us, Tri Tip for Sunday dinner.

nolaegghead

just picked me up a new cat toy (on account of the "laser")

pgprescott

TN_Egger said:

DoubleEgger said:

Tiger is looking good again. Today might be the day... 

Well now...this is getting interesting...first major of the year with any drama

I’m just glad Scott didn’t win. He’s a real nice guy and all but I don’t get how that is still not anchoring the putter?