Outside the dugout: What's cooking?

Sad to say Baz-I loved playing the game in our era-but I have a hard time caring about today’s game, so no I don’t watch it.

 

I don't watch the NBA but do watch our conference - mostly Florida and whoever they play. Most of professional sports for me are hard to watch, so I get you on that.

We're DAMN lucky we are old enough to have experienced those glory years.....

 

I used to watch the Celtics with my Dad when John Havlicek was the “6th” man all through those years-but I haven’t watched a single game since Larry Byrd retired….

 

We are taking the night off from cooking to support our local merchants-

Tonight it’s going to be Fat John’s Pizza-

The longnecks are ice cold and Ms. Jan’s wine is chilled-the back porch is open-

Life is good in Gator Nation!

 

Tonight we’re going to be keeping it lite for supper-Ms. Jan’s homemade chicken salad, a variety of crackers and a cold tray.

Rainy dreary day here today. We’re going to make the best of it though on our back porch. Adult libations are available as desired.

Life is good in Gator Nation!

 

Yah - I get ya.

The Celtics were my team while we lived in Norfolk '55-'70. Also the Orioles in MLB, of course.

Ended up as a big Chicago Bull fan after moving the Florida. Those Michael Jordan years were just amazing.

Now I can't even watch.....

 

Perfect time of year to boost our diet of greens!

Curious what method you do to chop your greens, Lurk.

I use a regular cutting board and chef's knife but still seems to make a bit of a mess.

Great win today, BTW!

 

OK thanks....good to hear I'm not alone in having concerns with the messiness factor!

I do the same thing - try to do the cutting in phases.

Next question, if you don't mind. How does one achieve/maintain a particular angle on their knife blade....in this case 15 degrees?

Thanks!

 

My choice also Lurk—I think it does a great job—I sharpen my kitchen knives, my hunting knives, and my pocket knives with this unit.

 

Sorry but all I'm getting is a blank space where you posted.

Assuming you are showing a knife sharpener?

Can you describe it by make/model, please?

 

Baz—

It’s a Chef’s Choice model 15XV retails for $159.95 on Amazon.

 

OK thanks, Bill!

I found it, read the reviews, read the specs, watched the video, and decided to get one.

I found an eBay seller selling them for less - brand new in original unopened box so have one coming for $132.45 incl. tax and delivery to my door.

I wouldn't pay shipping but would be charged state sales tax on one from Amazon so that total would have been $170.35.

So I ended up saving $37.90.

I love eBay and always check there for anything that I look at on Amazon. Amazon usually wins - especially if I want it more quickly. I could have had this sharpener by tomorrow through Amazon but for the money I saved I have no problem waiting a week.

I appreciate all I learn here from you guys!