Posts by austincook

The last time I tried using a standard spray bottle, all that came out was a dribbly stream (yes, I checked to make sure I had it on "spray"). I did some reading and apparently the holes are too fine for viscous liquids like oil....

Hi everyone, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I have a good friend in his 40's who wants to become a professional butcher and open his own deli. He knows a guy that might take him on as an apprentice if he first learns the basics,...

I'm making a batch of kimchi at home right now, and just had the thought when I saw a container of yoghurt in the fridge. I'm especially curious because I used Huy Fong Foods' Chili-Garlic instead of doing it from scratch, and I'm...

Oh yeah, very cool app. Also, in regards to your comment about preferring your laptop, that's exactly why I'm leaning towards the Asus tablet. For me, having to unfold my laptop and find a place to set it is a hassle, but I admit that a...

I'm sorry, too, guys. It's also been a long day here, even though it was supposed to be my day off. foodpump: I can certainly see why the imperial measuring would be frustrating for you, since you're in Canada. Not so much of an issue...

Wow, are Friday nights "Troll Night" on ChefTalk, or are you really that stupid that you actually thought that I was implying a smartphone is appropriate to working on the line? I'm pretty sure I was specific about smartphones being a...

You forgot to tell me to get off your lawn. ;-) But seriously, I think what you're referring to applies more to children using smartphones as toys, not adults using them for work. I'm 47 and I've found that my HTC smartphone has...

Hi everyone, I've been trying to get people to help with this on another site. I thought other members here might also be interested. I hope that's okay. Cooks Illustrated has a really cool free app for the iPhone, but has not (yet)...

Thanks again!

Hello Professor Raichlen! I'm in Austin, TX and I'm a lifelong lover of Southern BBQ, be it Texas or KC beef brisket, Memphis ribs, or NC pulled pork. It's all good to me! In fact, what I really love most about cooking with wood, fire...