OT - What are you doing now? (2025)

fishlessman · January 11

zaphod said:

today is de-Christmasfy the house. everything into bins and then into shelving or the attic. might leak into tomorrow.

now is the time I start to regret the extra decorations I bought this year ....

Made a Xmas day ham spread yesterday. Is that the same thing 😁

Ozzie_Isaac · January 11

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

Gulfcoastguy · January 11

Sounds like someone was bored.

JohnInCarolina · January 11

lousubcap said:

Enjoy this season cuz that's all he will be around for!

This has been the mode of operation for at least a decade, Frank.

JohnInCarolina · January 11

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

You can’t hide wealth folks.

Ozzie_Isaac · January 11

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

You can’t hide wealth folks.

Fake it till you make it!

Also, proving to myself that sugar tastes sweeter when warm. Supposedly because temperature affects the activation of taste receptors on your tongue, specifically the TRPM5 receptors which are more sensitive to sweetness at warmer temperatures. So your brain receives a stronger signal signifying sweetness when the sugar is warm.

The warmed Cadbury egg definitely tastes better than the half-frozen one.

Canugghead · January 11

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

Try a fresh egg with no cover, don't ask how I know

JohnInCarolina · January 11

Canugghead said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

Try a fresh egg with no cover, don't ask how I know

DO NOT, under any circumstances, try this.

Botch · January 11

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

The Power Level feature is your friend; try 30 seconds at 50% power next time. (this single tip earned Cooks Illustrated another year's subscription from me, solved so many problems)

Ozzie_Isaac · January 12

Botch said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

The Power Level feature is your friend; try 30 seconds at 50% power next time. (this single tip earned Cooks Illustrated another year's subscription from me, solved so many problems)

I use 50% power for almost everything, it’s a game changer! I didn’t for this though. May try again.

Ozzie_Isaac · January 12

JohnInCarolina said:

Canugghead said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

Try a fresh egg with no cover, don't ask how I know

DO NOT, under any circumstances, try this.

😂, I see what you did there.

Botch · January 12

I have a question about bean sprouts. I picked up an 8-oz bag at the Asian market two days ago, yesterday noticed water in the bottom of the bag, and snipped a corner to drain that water out. Today I fully opened the bag to add some to my stir-fry, and again some water at the bottom, which I drained off. The sprouts at the bottom of the bag were already starting to look "iffy", so I laid the bag in the frig on the other side; I'll probably get some useable sprouts out tomorrow but I bet no more after that.

Is there a trick to keeping bean sprouts in the frig? If they're going to go bad faster than raw chicken, they're not worth buying (even though the bag was less than $2). I did try sprouting my own from mung beans, but I have to plan ahead, and if/when I do it I usually forget they're up in the cupboard and that isn't pretty.

Ozzie_Isaac · January 12

Botch said:

I have a question about bean sprouts. I picked up an 8-oz bag at the Asian market two days ago, yesterday noticed water in the bottom of the bag, and snipped a corner to drain that water out. Today I fully opened the bag to add some to my stir-fry, and again some water at the bottom, which I drained off. The sprouts at the bottom of the bag were already starting to look "iffy", so I laid the bag in the frig on the other side; I'll probably get some useable sprouts out tomorrow but I bet no more after that.

Is there a trick to keeping bean sprouts in the frig? If they're going to go bad faster than raw chicken, they're not worth buying (even though the bag was less than $2). I did try sprouting my own from mung beans, but I have to plan ahead, and if/when I do it I usually forget they're up in the cupboard and that isn't pretty.

Sprouts don’t hold well at all. I will take them out of the bag, pat them dry, then roll in a dry paper towel. Then put in a crisper drawer. I can get an extra few days.

Botch · January 12

Ozzie_Isaac said:
Sprouts don’t hold well at all. I will take them out of the bag, pat them dry, then roll in a dry paper towel. Then put in a crisper drawer. I can get an extra few days.

Thanks! I did finally figure out that wrapping cilantro/Ital parsley/green onions in damp cloth/crisper drawer was better than setting them in a glass of water; and it makes sense as watery as they are that bean sprouts should be wrapped in a dry paper towel.

TechsasJim · January 12

Finishing up “American Primeval” on Netflix. Great series if you’re into things as such. Been a fan of Peter Berg for a long time and this, to me, does not disappoint.

lousubcap · January 12

JohnInCarolina said:

lousubcap said:

Enjoy this season cuz that's all he will be around for!

This has been the mode of operation for at least a decade, Frank.

Yep-took a page from Calapari going in then Krzyzewski beat him at his own game.

kl8ton · January 12

Ozzie_Isaac said:

17 seconds in the limit for a frozen Cadbury egg in a 1000 watt microwave oven.

You are supposed to leave it in the foil wrapper. DUH!

TRY AGAIN. 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS

zaphod · January 12

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Botch said:

I have a question about bean sprouts. I picked up an 8-oz bag at the Asian market two days ago, yesterday noticed water in the bottom of the bag, and snipped a corner to drain that water out. Today I fully opened the bag to add some to my stir-fry, and again some water at the bottom, which I drained off. The sprouts at the bottom of the bag were already starting to look "iffy", so I laid the bag in the frig on the other side; I'll probably get some useable sprouts out tomorrow but I bet no more after that.

Is there a trick to keeping bean sprouts in the frig? If they're going to go bad faster than raw chicken, they're not worth buying (even though the bag was less than $2). I did try sprouting my own from mung beans, but I have to plan ahead, and if/when I do it I usually forget they're up in the cupboard and that isn't pretty.

Sprouts don’t hold well at all. I will take them out of the bag, pat them dry, then roll in a dry paper towel. Then put in a crisper drawer. I can get an extra few days.

bean sprouts are dead easy to grow in a cupboard. mason jar with cheese cloth over top, dried mung beans in the jar. put them under the tap to fill, swish and dump. keep them in a darkish place - a cupboard by the sink is perfect and lets you rinse and repeat a few times a day. pretty soon you have fresh sprouts any time you want.

Botch · January 12

Think I'll be having oatmeal for breakfast for the next few days.

johnmitchell · January 12

TechsasJim said:

Finishing up “American Primeval” on Netflix. Great series if you’re into things as such. Been a fan of Peter Berg for a long time and this, to me, does not disappoint.

Yesterday we binged on “Horizon” then followed with “American Primeval” both on Netflix enjoyed both. Today I need to get a bit more active outside 😂

zaphod · January 12

Botch said:

Think I'll be having oatmeal for breakfast for the next few days.

They're like Faberge eggs by Tim Burton.

At least I now know what to give my kids orthodontist for next Christmas.

Legume · January 12

Writing performance reviews with an occasional look at the game and music streaming into my ears.

There never seems to be enough time during the week to get these done.

JohnInCarolina · January 12

Legume said:

Writing performance reviews with an occasional look at the game and music streaming into my ears.

There never seems to be enough time during the week to get these done.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/lp/enj8pibv1cf5.jpeg

kl8ton · January 13

Hook_emHornsfan_74 · January 13

TechsasJim said:

Finishing up “American Primeval” on Netflix. Great series if you’re into things as such. Been a fan of Peter Berg for a long time and this, to me, does not disappoint.

The wife and I binged it Saturday. I didn't know any of that happened, nor did I realize the Mormons were not so friendly. Maybe I should be worried about my neighbors who are Mormon. lol I as well really like Peter Berg. He is the guest on a couple of podcasts I listen to this week. Going to have to give them a listen.

TechsasJim · January 13

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

TechsasJim said:

Finishing up “American Primeval” on Netflix. Great series if you’re into things as such. Been a fan of Peter Berg for a long time and this, to me, does not disappoint.

The wife and I binged it Saturday. I didn't know any of that happened, nor did I realize the Mormons were not so friendly. Maybe I should be worried about my neighbors who are Mormon. lol I as well really like Peter Berg. He is the guest on a couple of podcasts I listen to this week. Going to have to give them a listen.

Hahaha I think they’re much friendlier these days. I have been in John Huntsman’s home in SLC surrounded by his family-nicest folk I have ever met.

As for Peter Berg, I saw he was on a Jack Carr podcast last week that I have been saving for windshield time.

Regardless, very good series IMO.

Hook_emHornsfan_74 · January 13

@TechsasJim will have to check it out. I also saw that he is on Smartless and the Sean Ryan Show. Polar opposite genre's. lol

TechsasJim · January 13

@Hook_emHornsfan_74

awesome thanks for letting me know. Will check those out too.

Jack Carr, former SEAL now NYT best seller - AMZ turned into a series.

ColbyLang · January 13

TechsasJim said:

@Hook_emHornsfan_74

awesome thanks for letting me know. Will check those out too.

Jack Carr, former SEAL now NYT best seller - AMZ turned into a series.

Books are better than the show. Good time killer (the show) if you’re looking to binge something

TechsasJim · January 14

ColbyLang said:

TechsasJim said:

@Hook_emHornsfan_74

awesome thanks for letting me know. Will check those out too.

Jack Carr, former SEAL now NYT best seller - AMZ turned into a series.

Books are better than the show. Good time killer (the show) if you’re looking to binge something

Yes sir, I’ve read the entire series since book 1. I like where he is going now on the non-series material too.

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