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[FootballDummy]

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[Wingnut]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Some interesting talks to watch when you take a break between house chores.

Link

There are many playlists on that site. Here is one for people who work for a living: LinkExcuse me, it's time to scrub the toilet....

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

 

[Wingnut]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

Ive worked in many.Blowing on food is similar to coughing on food, IMO.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

I was a cook for 14 years in 5 or 6 kitchens. From short order to fine dining. Blowing on food is similar to coughing on food, IMO.

Okay. I do not recommend this technique for restaurant chefs. And stop baiting me because I need to clean the toilet before sundown.

 

[Wingnut]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

I was a cook for 14 years in 5 or 6 kitchens. From short order to fine dining. Blowing on food is similar to coughing on food, IMO.

Okay. I do not recommend this technique for restaurant chefs.

Fair enough. But if I was making, say, deviled eggs or egg salad for company or to take to a party or something I'd never use this method. If just family members were eating? Maybe.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

I was a cook for 14 years in 5 or 6 kitchens. From short order to fine dining. Blowing on food is similar to coughing on food, IMO.

Okay. I do not recommend this technique for restaurant chefs.

Fair enough. But if I was making, say, deviled eggs or egg salad for company or to take to a party or something I'd never use this method. If just family members were eating? Maybe.

No one forces you to do it.

 

[Wingnut]

For those that make their own marinara, spaghetti sauce, etc....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgdU9cganeg&feature=youtube_gdata_player'>Quickly peel tomatoes

 

[Rohn Jambo]

If you drive through upstate New York on Interstate 87 and need to stop to fuel up, I recommend Johnny B's Glenmont Diner. The fruit salad for $3.95 is the bomb. It's the best bowl of orange slices, cantaloupe, pineapple, red grapes and banana slices I've ever had - no dressing or added juices, just perfectly sweet pieces of fruit. The omlettes, pancakes and egg sandwiches are very good too. The owner and staff are friendly and I loved the 50's vibe. They open for breakfast and lunch only.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

For those that make their own marinara, spaghetti sauce, etc....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgdU9cganeg&feature=youtube_gdata_player'>Quickly peel tomatoes

Link not working

 

[Rohn Jambo]

If you visit Boston and want to take a hottie to a romantic Italian restaurant, I recommend Carmen at the North End (next to Paul Revere's old house). Reservation is required and it's a very small place, so don't bring a fat chick.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Best Cospay of all time?

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to tie a Double Windsor:

 

[Rohn Jambo]

New tip: do not put tomatoes in the fridge. Store them at room temperature and they will have much better flavor.

 

[Otis]

My only housekeeping chore is taking out the garbage and recycling. Can't think of any helpful tips.

Same and here's one--if you have raccoons getting into your trash every night and knocking it all over and spreading it around everywhere, get a bungee cord to keep the lid tightly closed.

Until a year later he apparent learns how to get into the can, eat while inside the can, and get out, all while the bungee cord stays attached...

 

[Rohn Jambo]

My only housekeeping chore is taking out the garbage and recycling. Can't think of any helpful tips.

Same and here's one--if you have raccoons getting into your trash every night and knocking it all over and spreading it around everywhere, get a bungee cord to keep the lid tightly closed.

Until a year later he apparent learns how to get into the can, eat while inside the can, and get out, all while the bungee cord stays attached...

It is not the raccoon's fault that Otis lets a lot of good food go to waste. He may become the fattest coon in the hood.

 

[Mister CIA]

Those $9.99 water shoes at your local sporting goods stores = best house shoes ever.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

i took a break from housekeeping this weekend to enjoy the great summer weather.

Cute butterfly larvae:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/23/spicebush-swallowtail-larvae-bugs_n_3461665.html?utm_hp_ref=cute-animals

 

[DiStefano]

How to quick-peel an egg

If I'm eating the eggs that's fine...but I dont wanna eat eggs someone else blew out of the shells.

Have you ever been inside a restaurant kitchen?

Ive worked in many.Blowing on food is similar to coughing on food, IMO.

Do you have an opinion on gagging?

 

[gmbacm]

My only housekeeping chore is taking out the garbage and recycling. Can't think of any helpful tips.

Same and here's one--if you have raccoons getting into your trash every night and knocking it all over and spreading it around everywhere, get a bungee cord to keep the lid tightly closed.

Until a year later he apparent learns how to get into the can, eat while inside the can, and get out, all while the bungee cord stays attached...

Bungee cords won't keep this guy out...

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/09/raccoon-tightrope-walks-a_n_3044014.html

 

[Rohn Jambo]

My only housekeeping chore is taking out the garbage and recycling. Can't think of any helpful tips.

Same and here's one--if you have raccoons getting into your trash every night and knocking it all over and spreading it around everywhere, get a bungee cord to keep the lid tightly closed.

Until a year later he apparent learns how to get into the can, eat while inside the can, and get out, all while the bungee cord stays attached...

Bungee cords won't keep this guy out...http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/09/raccoon-tightrope-walks-a_n_3044014.html

That raccoon is like Otis, working hard long into the night to bring home the bacon to his raccoon wifey and kiddies.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

10 bets you will always win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXfIRHoJu-o

 

[Rohn Jambo]

It has been very hot and many FBGs may have to take extra showers to cool off. I have years of experience with cold showers so here are some helpful tips....

First of all, using the right water temperature is very important. Take COOL, not cold, showers.

You'll be drenched in sweat again in minutes unless you run water on the correct body parts. To stay cool, you must splash water behind both of your ears for at least a minute. You also have to run water along the crack of your butt for another minute.

Trust me, follow these instructions, and you'll have a nice summer.

 

[Quint]

opened a bottle of wine (750ml) on Wednesday last week before leaving town on vacation. only drank about half the bottle, so i put the cork back in and put it in the freezer on the advice of a friend.

pulled it out tonight after five days and let it thaw on the counter. i was pleasantly surprised to see it hadn't lost much flavor or aroma with its time in the deep freeze.

 

[CurlyNight]

Get a maid..

 

[flapgreen]

Hire one

 

[Super King]

I pee really hard on any poo nuggets that might form in the toilet bowl from previous bathroom adventures. Keeps a tidy bowl

 

[Franknbeans]

Now a tip for manly FBGs - how to start a fire with an orange: My link

Like the comments on that one...

• DarkPolarity 7 hours ago
  
  Where the HELL DO I GET THE ####### ROCK!? I'm LOST...
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• mrhappy0121 7 hours ago
  
  look down genius
  · in reply to DarkPolarity
  
• DarkPolarity 5 hours ago
  
  The only Thing I c is my GIGANTIC wiener.....
  · in reply to mrhappy0121
  
• mrhappy0121 4 hours ago
  
  that's a lie if you had a gigantic wiener you would have no reason to be wandering around in the woods
  · in reply to DarkPolarity
  
• Granderger 2 hours ago
  
  Do small **** people just wander around the woods looking for women?
  · in reply to mrhappy0121
  
• mrhappy0121 1 hour ago
  
  how the hell should I now
  

 

[Keerock]

Now a tip for manly FBGs - how to start a fire with an orange: My link

Like the comments on that one...

• DarkPolarity 7 hours ago
  
  Where the HELL DO I GET THE ####### ROCK!? I'm LOST...
  ·
  
• mrhappy0121 7 hours ago
  
  look down genius
  · in reply to DarkPolarity
  
• DarkPolarity 5 hours ago
  
  The only Thing I c is my GIGANTIC wiener.....
  · in reply to mrhappy0121
  
• mrhappy0121 4 hours ago
  
  that's a lie if you had a gigantic wiener you would have no reason to be wandering around in the woods
  · in reply to DarkPolarity
  
• Granderger 2 hours ago
  
  Do small **** people just wander around the woods looking for women?
  · in reply to mrhappy0121
  
• mrhappy0121 1 hour ago
  
  how the hell should I now
  

 

[Annyong]

Replace the anode rod in your water heater

 

[Leroy Hoard]

More of a Road Tip: sometimes supermarkets have the best bathrooms in terms of quality of toilet paper. Instead of using a service that provides you with sandpaper-grade paper, many just grab a case of Charmin® from their own shelves.

 

[offdee]

It has been very hot and many FBGs may have to take extra showers to cool off. I have years of experience with cold showers so here are some helpful tips....

First of all, using the right water temperature is very important. Take COOL, not cold, showers.

You'll be drenched in sweat again in minutes unless you run water on the correct body parts. To stay cool, you must splash water behind both of your ears for at least a minute. You also have to run water along the crack of your butt for another minute.

Trust me, follow these instructions, and you'll have a nice summer.

Anytime you are hot, just run cold water over your inner wrists and take deep breaths in. Coldness shoots through your veins. Try it.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to lace your sneakers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BsViAtj7-o

 

[eoMMan]

When done eating pizza, save it by putting it in ziploc bags and into the fridge or freezer.

Also, go put the box in the recycables you lazy mofo.

 

[eoMMan]

When pulling a wrister, go to completion. It feels so much better.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to lace your sneakers... offdee edition :style:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAc3xjor37g

 

[Rohn Jambo]

How to lace your sneakers... Pickles edition:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxa6qZNziE

 

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Figured I'd give this little tip since I just did it tonight. We freeze and store a lot of veggie for the winter. Here is cheap way to "vacuum seal" food you're going to put in a ziplock bag and then throw in the freezer. Put the food in the bag, zip it closed about 90%, slide a drinking straw into the open 10%, then squeeze that area where the straw is going in and simply suck the air out of the bag. Pull the straw out while keeping pressure on the top of the bag and snap it closed when removing the straw. Works really well.

I've always done this without the straw by closing the bag most of the way then putting my mouth to the hole and inhaling to suck all the air out... Then just snap the bag shut while inhaling for a perfect vacuum seal.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

It has been very hot and many FBGs may have to take extra showers to cool off. I have years of experience with cold showers so here are some helpful tips....

First of all, using the right water temperature is very important. Take COOL, not cold, showers.

You'll be drenched in sweat again in minutes unless you run water on the correct body parts. To stay cool, you must splash water behind both of your ears for at least a minute. You also have to run water along the crack of your butt for another minute.

Trust me, follow these instructions, and you'll have a nice summer.

Anytime you are hot, just run cold water over your inner wrists and take deep breaths in. Coldness shoots through your veins. Try it.

More ways to stay cool.... Do not dry yourself with a towel (not fully anyway) and go stand naked in front of a blowing fan.

Have some strawberries. Watermelons will work too. If you do hot have room in your fridge, soak it in ice water for a couple hours before you slice it up.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I recommend these German brushes for regular shoe care. They have a smaller size too if your wife polishes all your shoes. I got the jumbo in both colors: the black bristles for black shoes and the grey bristles for other color shoes.

http://www.footfitter.com/p/104-001/exclusive-shoe-shine-brush-diplomat-jumbo.html

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I made some lemon ice cream today.

1. Turkey Hill natural vanilla ice cream

2. Some lemon zest with a micoplane grater (do this before step #3)

3. Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Mix and serve. Yummy and refreshing.

 

[the moops]

do step 2 before step 3?

 

[Wingnut]

I made some lemon ice cream today.

1. Turkey Hill natural vanilla ice cream

2. Some lemon zest with a micoplane grater (do this before step #3)

3. Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Mix and serve. Yummy and refreshing.

Can I polish furniture with it or something?

 

[Annyong]

do step 2 before step 3?

crazy talk

 

[Rohn Jambo]

do step 2 before step 3?

FBG rebels may be tempted to do things out of sequence. If you're anti-establishment then you're better off putting the icecream in the bowl last. You see the thread title. It is an important tip if you want to avoid bloody fingers.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I made some lemon ice cream today.

1. Turkey Hill natural vanilla ice cream

2. Some lemon zest with a micoplane grater (do this before step #3)

3. Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Mix and serve. Yummy and refreshing.

Can I polish furniture with it or something?

It may save your live, you scurvy dog.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I was leery of more product endorsements after my local supermarket immediately took the De Cecco Fusilli off their shelves after I posted that they are perfectly al dente. But ths time, something different happened. I went grocery shopping today and found a new Turkey Hill section with 3-4 kinds of vanilla in the ice cream aisle!

Please note that my recipe uses the Turkey Hill All Natural Vanilla. I don't like all the gummy ingredients in other brands. Another store bought Vanilla ice cream that is good is Breyer's. I got the Turkey Hill because it is on sale for $3.99 - it's Boston so we have a 2nd ice cream asle in the Natural Foods section.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I was leery of more product endorsements after my local supermarket immediately took the De Cecco Fusilli off their shelves after I posted that they are perfectly al dente. But ths time, something different happened. I went grocery shopping today and found a new Turkey Hill section with 3-4 kinds of vanilla in the ice cream aisle!

Please note that my recipe uses the Turkey Hill All Natural Vanilla. I don't like all the gummy ingredients in other brands. Another store bought Vanilla ice cream that is good is Breyer's. I got the Turkey Hill because it is on sale for $3.99 - it's Boston so we have a 2nd ice cream asle in the Natural Foods section.

We have brought this up in other threads - but Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla is the THE best store bought vanilla ice cream you will ever have. It truly tastes homemade, hard to believe but it is amazing. We can get it on sale for $4.50 a half gallon (normally $6.00+). To ship it is crazy expensive.

Only $129 to ship 4 - 1/2 gallons.

http://www.bluebell.com/country_store/how_to_order.html

 

[Rohn Jambo]

We consume a huge amount of ice cream in MA. I don't know why Blue Bell is afraid to do business here.

For some reason, Hagen Daz is very popular with people from overseas. An Indian guy I talked to in the supermarket told me he eats one pint everyday. . And a guy from China said it is the "premium" choice back home "because it is the most expensive, just like Louis Vuitton and Cartier."