Reddit mentions: The best dinnerware

Thanks for yet another chance to score the best haul everrrrr! <3

Here we go!

1. Okay, so this one kind of is "boring" and all, but I LOVE it for its simplicity. It's a bold style while being sophisticated. I also reallllllly like this one and this super trippy one. So many taped lines! Yay!
   
   
   
2. Congrats on almost being in a bigger and better place! My truly terrible living arrangement occurred when I decided to leave my husband (then boyfriend) to find "true love" or prince charming or some shit. Not my brightest move. Turns out I totally didn't realize that having a well-established, financially secure, loving guy providing me with a 3/2 in a nicer neighbor actually considers him prince charming. Since I wasn't working at the time (college woes!), I could only afford $250 a month... Long story short I literally moved into a crack house. I wasn't aware HOW crack house it was until I got there, but I had no choice really. I'm also hardcore straight edge, so it was weird to say the least. I basically hid in my room 24/7 unless I was slipping out to classes. I got "robbed" 3 times while I lived there which meant all my saved up money kept going missing, and even worse my guns (self defense, woo) suddenly disappeared (again, stolen). I called after the 27th day because my life was clearly a wreck and I had made a very poor decision. Hubby came to the rescue, yayayay! We are happily ever after now, in a home that is not suck. :3
   
   
   
3. LOOK AT HIS TENTACLEY FACEEEEE!
   
   
   
   
4. So pretty, so tasty.
   
   
   
5. Is this too creepy? If you totally don't think so, you need it! She's adorable with her little bow and winky face. :3 If that IS too creepy, then perhaps you need this because everyone needs a favorite mug!
   
   
   If my luck happens to change and I somehow win the lottery, I would love the following colors!
   
   
   

• CLICK IT OR TICKET! <3
  
  
  
• Curve Ball
  
  
  
• Jewel
  
  
  
• Antique Rose
  
  
  
• After Sex
  
  
  
• Jam n Jelly
  
  
  
• Super Bossa Nova
  
  
  
• Cocktail Hour
  
  
  
• Charmuese
  
  
  
• Raspberry
  
  
  
• Who's She Red
  
  
  
• Pound Cake
  

I just bought a whole bunch of camping stuff for the bike. Basically, I focused on a two things; Pack size and weight. I'm aiming to fit everything in some hard cases, and I think I have enough space for all of this plus food and clothes for a week quite comfortably.

The thing I realised is that the tent and sleep system will cost the most. The tent you can skimp a little on if you're ok with it wearing out after a few seasons.

So, I was able to save a lot by getting a Kelty tent; they make some great 2-4 man tents that are super portable. The Salida 2 might be the most appropriate for you. I'm able to set up the Salida 4 in about 5 minutes. It's not quite as easy as the "pop-up" tents, but its pretty damn light and packs down into a manageable size. $113 and you'll want the footprint $32

Self inflating mattresses seem to take too much space. So I went for a Therm-a-rest all season mattress. There's a new model coming out I think but the one for $109 seems fine. Yes, expensive but I think it will be worth it - it improves the temperature rating of the bag and will fit inside the sleeping bag I got.

Get a warm sleeping bag. Something like this Big Agnes $179 is good. It will accept the mattress so that you don't fall off it during the night. It will back down tight and unlike a down sleeping bag it will stay dry longer and will perform well for longer. Down is "the best" but unless you need to sleep through sub freezing temps you should be ok. Can always stick one of these underneath $22 to improve things.

This is an awesome stove for $14. Fits on standard camp stove bottles and is very wide and stable. You need to buy the gas at a camping store.

You'll want other stuff:

• Cook set. Lots of single person/2 person cook sets out there that are great on a small stove.
  
• Cutlery and plates. I have a lightweight aluminium plate set and some cutlery for it.
  
• A collapsable bucket thing so you can wash your stuff when you're finished, and also so you can carry water from a water source.
  
• A water filter if you're counting on drinking water from a water source.
  
• A tool kit for your bike.
  
• A first aid kit.
  
• Paper maps of the areas you will ride through.
  
• LED rechargeable lanterns/lights etc so you can find stuff in the dark.
  
• A multitool, a nice big camping/hunting knife to cut stuff with when you're bored, a camping axe and a shovel so you can bury your excrement if needed.
  
• Some way to start a fire if needed, matches, lighter, etc.
  
• Inflatable pillow.
  
• This seems to work great for coffee.
  
• dry bags/sacks to store stuff in.
  
• Something to store food in.
  
  And you'll want some motorcycle specific luggage that fits to your bike. I'm a fan of Kriega system bags for sports bikes as you can strap a whole bunch of the bags together to store everythign you need nicely. A bit expensive but when you start looking at the options you might find it's hard to fit everything you want on the bike without investing in some good luggage for the bike.
  
  People may disagree with some of the things I've said, thats cool. I just went through all of this myself so figured it might help. YMMV etc.

I have tried letting it sit at room temperature, it can take days and the potency is not quite as as high. You'll get the most if you still do the freezing and add soy lecithin powder.

If you want to try it without adding heat at least heat the oil before hand to be hot but not scalding then mix the ABV powder, lecithin, and oil together and seal the container, let it sit for about a day then freeze it for at least 2 hours, then let it sit for another day, and if possible freeze it one more time. Freezing is even more important when doing it without a heat source. If you have a computer, xbox, or other mild heat source you can also keep your sealed container near that.

Here's an example of a perfect container to make your ABV oil in since it has a sealing lid and a small vent if needed: http://www.amazon.com/CorningWare-1035985-French-White-20-Ounce/dp/B0002KZMCO/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377078391&sr=1-10&keywords=ceramic+crock+lid

If you want to try making these stealthily try this:
A little mini crockpot is pretty cheap, many of them are labeled as potpourri warmers or even a candle warmer would work well, if you can't find these locally Amazon has them very cheaply. What I'd suggest is placing the ABV, lecithin, and oil in a ceramic container with a tight fitting lid to lower the smell to almost nothing then let it sit for a couple of hours. Let it cool then pop it in the freezer with the lid still on tight. Pure citrus sprays such as pure citrus orange (walmart) or Citrus II which you can get at a restaurant supply store is great at covering up odors and smells wonderful. Ozium is also a great tool to use.

Another thing you can use is activated charcoal. This is available anyplace that has aquarium supplies (pet stores, walmart, target, etc) place a good amount into a sock and tie off the end then place the socks in your stash and keep one very close to the mini crock or candle warmer, it will significantly reduce the odor. Even if you're making this at room temperature I'd still recommend the activated carbon. It also works well for making sploofs.


If you have any more questions please let me know! And remember that soy lecithin, freezing, and time are the three most important things to making a successful and potent batch!

Yayyy more gauntlets! Alright here it goes:

• Here is a cool geometric mani. I love it with the neons. I also really like this one. The different hues look really cool. [This}(http://www.pinterest.com/pin/115193702939043256/) last one is really cool with the gradient rays. Striping tape is fun but it takes some getting used to for sure. It's time consuming!
  
  
• Haha my house story. Well it's mostly my families terrible house story. My dad is a very frugal man. Ok just kidding he is cheap. So for most of my childhood we lived in the ghetto and by the time I got close to high school my mom wanted out of there so I could be closer to a better school. My dad says fine and starts looking for another house. We decided to rent and my dad says he has a "hookup". Turns out a guy he works with bought a pretty big house but his wife left him right after so he wanted to get back into something smaller and was willing to rent it out. The house fit our needs and was in a good area so my dad jumped on it. Little do we know he is doing this completely illegally. He is just making the house payment as if he was the guy. Just going right to the bank and paying it in his name and no one ever knew. Well 2-3 years later the guy freaking dies! We have no connection to him or his family and we didn't know what to do. We kept making the payment for like 4 years in this dead guys name and the bank never said a word until we moved out. Lol.
  
  
• Here is a cool picture of one. I love going to the aquarium and seeing these things. So weird looking lol.
  
  
• This recipe for the southern porch sipper sounds so tasty I think I might try it soon!
  
  
• What a cute mug!!
  
  
• Really Red, Super Bossa Nova, Curveball, After Sex, Pop Art Pink, Charmeuse, Raspberry, Pound Cake, Jewel, Brazilliant, Cocktail hour, Click it or Ticket!
  
  Thank youuuu!

You want a budget option for a teacup + infuser, nothing tops FORLIFE.

https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Curve-Infuser-ounces-Graphite/dp/B00178RRJG

They have a more rounded cup but you can find a mug for $18-22 if you dont mind getting a non standard color, it fits the infuser perfectly, the infuser is easy to clean and never rusts (have had mine for YEARS, no issues) and also fits other cups

The mugs are huge 12-16 oz getting you two nice 16 oz cups aka two water bottles worth tea which is how i start my day

As for tea, sales are the way to go, check the sale page or wait for a holiday example teavivre had spend $100 get $20 back in gift card plus $5 in rewards essentially spend $100 get $25 back and some of their sales were great as well

1. Yes.
   
   
2. Yes. (I mean, you still need to explain the rules to them and they need to create a character, but the latter is quick and the former is no more difficult than explaining any other game.)
   
   
3. No. People love to over-complicate this, but all you need for effectively storing Gloomhaven for rapid set-up and tear down are plastic baggies and some envelopes. (I'm going to break this down specifically, but it really just boils down to the common sense of "put each component type in its own baggie so that you don't have to sort them out every time you want to play".)
   
   

• Character boxes, miniatures, monster cards, monster sleeves, and all active cards fit into the slots provided in the insert.
  
• Take all cards not currently being used and place them in a large baggie. (I also drop in a notecard with the label "SUPPLY" so that I can quickly identify what that baggie is for.)
  
• As you play the game, certain cards will be removed from the game. Place these in a new baggie. (Which I label "DEAD COMPONENTS" with a notecard.)
  
• Use one baggie each for status tokens, hit points, summoning tokens, money tokens, scenario aid tokens, the plastic stands, and tokens for the elemental infusion board.
  
• Place each monster type in a small baggie. Then place all the monster baggies into a large, gallon-size baggie.
  
• Place all unlockables in one 8.5 x 11 envelope (including Town Records Book, stickers, sealed envelopes). (I also printed out a copy of p. 49 of the rulebook -- which summarizes the conditions for the unlockables -- and glued it onto the front of the envelope for easy reference and tracking. But that's optional.)
  
• Place all the character sheets for the current party in another 8.5 x 11 envelope. To keep things even cleaner, you can create sub-envelopes for each character.
  
  The baggies all go into the box insert. The map tiles go on top of that. The board goes on top of those. The envelopes and rulebooks go on top of that.
  
  To keep things from getting chaotic during play, I recommend using small cups for each token type. Plastic soy sauce dishes are great for this, and super cheap. (I use them for virtually every game I play, so this isn't a Gloomhaven-specific expense.) When the game is over, you can just pour each dish back into a baggie.
  
  Takes me 5-10 minutes to tear the game down. Takes me 15-20 minutes to set the game up.

Not game specific, but little condiment bowls to hold any sort of components. Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Melamine-Plastic-White-Sauce-Dish/dp/B000E5XJHC?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3

Using for a game like scythe is awesome, you can keep a handful of bowls on each side or corner of the table and it keeps the game organized and no one is reaching over the table. Biggest quality of life adjustment for the cheapest cost.

Storage solutions for whatever games you play the most is probably the next best thing. It can be expensive going the broken token route, but something like a Plano tacklebox thing for gloomhaven pieces will be about $10 and saves sooo much time.

Game mats are great too. I have the big one for 7th continent and it fits a lot of smaller stuff too. But you can order a custom 36 x 36 or whatever and upload your own image. It just keeps the table from getting scratched, makes it easier to slide pieces, and most importantly picking up cards is much easier.

Bam!
If you go to an organic market, or farmers market you can generally get good ingredients that are fresh. As for the fish you would want to hit up an asian market, or even Costco! I got some fresh Sashimi"Tuna" the other day from Costco and its super good!
Generally you can make sushi with anything :) A basic sushi normally has Rice, carrots, celery, avocado, and tuna all wrapped up in Nori "Seaweed". But you can spice it up with crab,squid, onions, cream cheese" i like to mix Siracha with it" , sesame seeds, fried wontons, or whatever sounds yummy!!
The beauty of cooking is that there isn't a wrong way to do it!! If a combination of stuff sounds good, try it!
And your gonna want to get a bamboo sushi roller as well. Heres a reference~

My favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast. I identify with Belle, I love the story, and the scenery is beautiful! Oh and not to mention the awesome freaking sound track. I love it. Second place is tied between Mulan and Aladdin. Third place Lion King because I watched it hundreds of times as a kid.

[link for you] (Wooden Rice Miso Soup Bowl #5251 by JapanBargain http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042IY7LY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_lImmtb08XV0PA) not sure if you like Asian food, but this bowl is cute and would be useful in any kitchen!

[link from my wish list.] (5 pairs Japanese chopsticks gift sets Twist by New Star International http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N85L9S/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_pFmmtb0GP7NBP)

See ya real soon!

Chicken Tray Bake It is sooo easy and versitle - you can really do whatever veggies you feel like. And it's the Entree and Side all in one easy tray. Basically just throw hard veggies onto a tray for 20 minutes at 400F, put other veggies on tray and place Pesto rubbed chicken on top of everything. Cook for 20 more minutes. Done! I love doing potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, broccolli, and onions.

That would also be great on the grill!

For dessert I love just some fruit and whipped cream. I love how simple it is. Plus I just loovvee whipped cream, so i love any excuse.


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For Eldritch Horror, it's been a great pleasure to swap the sanity/stamina counters for red and blue d8s. It was also great to upgrade the d6s to 16mm dice - they roll better and feel heftier than the 12mms the game came with.

I also like these pinch bowls for miscellaneous components: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00080FPZM


Also: foam core inserts are great for making the experience better organized and help make the set up faster!

This is not war...this is pest control!

Yahtzee!

My favorite Doctor's screwdriver. I don't know his favorite, but... yeah

TARDIS mug

I want the TARDIS bookmark that talks about books being bigger on the inside... If I were to win haha

Thanks for the contest! I love Doctor Who :)

Happy happy cake day! I think the item that you will get from your high priority wishlist is this.

1 Cake or birthday related

2 Simon Pegg I believe he helped direct or something an episode of Doctor Who.

3 A book you are eager to read

4 Eating Utensils

5 Animal

6 Purple

7 A game

8 A guilty pleasure I have an excessive amount of lip products and still want more.

9 A Tool

10 Something from your childhood

11 An organizational item

12 Hobby

13 Nerdy/Geeky

14 Something Natural ;)

15 Green

16 Something you wear

17 Funny

18 Beads, Bees or Beans

19 Gardening

20 Favorite item

shakes ass Woo! Got them all! Thanks for the contest :)

I love the silicone ones. I have a set: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Mini-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-8&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I also have a set of glass dishes like these: https://www.amazon.com/Maredash-Kitchen-Stackable-Dishware-Combination/dp/B07DVHDBMX/ref=sr_1_25?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-25&keywords=pinch+bowl

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And some crockery ones like these that are really nice and opaque (when that is important): https://www.amazon.com/Now-Designs-Terracotta-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B06XS1B6SS/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-5&keywords=pinch+bowl

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You can also do those in plastic: https://www.amazon.com/Oggi-Melamine-6-Piece-Assorted-Colors/dp/B001U24ESQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-7&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I'd recommend the silicone ones, but only if you can get big enough ones. Otherwise it can get frustrating not having enough. I think for the bang for the buck, the glass ones above are the best balance of cost, size, ease of use (and non-game utility), cleanup (if needed), and stackability. :) If silicone were cheaper and larger, they'd be my fave.

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Of course - The only essential ingredients are just kim (dried seaweed sheets, aka "nori" in Japanese, the same kind you use for sushi rolls) and bap (rice), hence the name "kimbap", literally translated to "seaweed rice". Think of it as an Asian sandwich - just like you would put any ingredients you want between two slices of bread to make a sandwich, you do the same wrapped in rice and seaweed to make kimbap. The ones I made here are pretty traditional ingredients, except I used Bulgogi for the meat instead of simple sauteed beef.

All the ingredients in the middle:
Bulgogi
Sauteed carrots, julienned (just a little oil, salt, and pepper)
Blanched spinach
Fried egg cut into long strips
Danmuji (Korean pickled raddish)

Tips: use short-grain sticky rice (Sushi rice) and while the rice is still hot, add a couple of drops of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar while fanning it out and mixing quickly (to air out the strong vinegar taste). This keeps the rice from drying out and adds a little sweetness to the rolls.

Once you have all the ingredients prepared, lay out the kim on a bamboo roller and spread the rice evenly to cover the bottom 3/4 of the kim (the rice should be cooled by now, do not use hot rice as the steam will make the kim soggy.)

Lay out all the ingredients in horizontal strips in the middle of the rice. Gently lift the bottom end of the bamboo roller and roll from the bottom. This will take some practice.

Once the kimbap is tightly rolled, rub a drop of sesame oil on the outside and slice them into about 3/4 inch pieces.

That's it! It does take a bit of time from start to finish but it's so worth it!

I think i'll try spicy tuna kimbap next. I'll try to post progress pics as well.

Enjoy!

(I hope that wasn't too long)

Congrats! Omg that is amazing!

Do traveling mugs count? I usually take them to class and work with me, so I would consider it a supply. Caffeine is def a need lol I really like this one.

One of the most important lessons I have learned is if you want something done, you have to get it done. Life does not wait for you. Pretty soon you'll look up and time has passed you by and instead of being done and relaxing, you're scrambling to finish it. So don't do procrastinate!

I was schooled.

I think it retains heat pretty well if you keep the lid on. It pours very nicely, you'll never miss or spill. And the mesh infuser is huge, it's really easy to pick up and let the tea drain so you don't over seep the tea.

Edit: You can also use this tea light warmer to keep the tea hot if you're going to take a few hours to drink the tea. It's only $10, and the teapot is $15 so you'd be spending a lot less than what you'd originally planned even with this add-on.

Tea cups like this teaology one ($3.95), or this series of Turkish cups--(or this alternative set) all would match the "all glass" look nicely.

List of Basic Kitchen Equipment

• I'm really happy with this set of Ikea pots and pans (they're oven-safe, work on my induction stove, and are ridiculously good quality for the price. they've held up admirably to 2 years of abuse, and the non-stick skillet is still looking good:)
  
• I added a big stockpot, which serves double-duty as an extra, extra large mixing bowl. also, the lid fits the non-stick frying pan so I can steam spinach :)
  
• 2 non-stick baking sheets/cookie trays (oven bacon FTW!)
  
• 2 silpat baking sheet liners (essential for keto pizza crust recipes)
  
• 2 wire cooling/baking racks that fit inside your cookie trays; use in the oven to keep steak above the drippings and on the counter to cool baked goods
  
• 24 silicone muffin cups (just throw them on a cookie sheet and you don't need muffin tins anymore. you can hold each one over the bowl as you ladle stuff into it, so you won't have nearly as many drips. food doesn't stick and they nest to store in a much smaller space than a muffin tin)
  
• a set of mixing bowls
  
• a couple of casserole dishes/pyrex baking dishes
  
• some basic cooking utensils
  
• a good whisk for stirring sauces etc
  
• tongs (you need to decide whether you prefer the scissors style or the pincer style...)
  
• kitchen shears
  
• we really love these microwave cups (I just bought more yesterday cause we use them all the time)
  
• little pyrex prep bowls (I never had bowls this size and thought they were dumb but they came with a set; turns out I use them constantly. the fact that they're oven-safe just adds to their utility)
  
• electric kettle (super fast hot water for bouillon in the morning and a hot water bottle on cold nights)
  
• crockpot with a timer (I've got pork shoulder cooking right now!)
  
• electric mixer (whipping heavy cream by hand is pretty torturous! and trying to whip egg whites by hand is nearly impossible)
  
• blender (I pretty much only use mine for cream of mushroom soup anymore, but it's essential for that recipe)

Shark attack!, one fun mug: Time & Space, Click!, and Awesome. My favorite drink is hot green tea...I love it so much-made at home, made at a tea shop, it's amazing! Tea is always a good idea!

Green tea I love

During my 700 mike section hike last year I carried the following mug on trail with me:

https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Travel-French-Coffee-Single/dp/B00F9ZTL6U

In the spirit of multi-purpose tools, it not only served as a means of making amazing fresh coffee every day, but also worked as an all around cup in camp. Perhaps a bit heavy compared to the titanium stuff you can get, but the best $10 I spent on a piece of gear. Keep a small ziplock of your favorite coffee in your food bag and enjoy!

I don't know what kind of sushi maker you're talking about, but this is how I do it at home:

This is the only equipment I use. I put that on a flat surface, then i put a square piece of sushi paper (nari? nori? the seaweed) on it. THen, I personally do a layer of sticky rice, cucumber, cream cheese, and imitation crab. Roll using the bamboo mat. Make sure the seaweed ends overlap and perss together tightly, otherwise you will have a sushi mess on the floor. I usually let the whole roll sit while I make the others. Once all full rolls are done, I cut to desired width.

A 10-pack of seaweed is about $5, plus the other things.... I dunno. Let's say $10. For $10 I usually can make about 30-45 sushi circles + end scraps from the larger rolls (which are fun to snack on while making the full rolls)

Totally worth it. But you don't need a kit. The bamboo roller is SUPER helpful though.

If you have a kettle and want an easy to manage work teacup, I'd check out this or this. The Kati's infuser is really easy to clean if you have a small trashcan nearby (just put a grocery bag inside) and although they're a bit pricy, you'll save money by being able to use loose-leaf tea. The Forlife is a bit harder to clean but is still doable.

However if that still doesn't work, Twinnings has a good range of flavored black teas. I also would check out Harney and Sons. A little bit more pricy, but totally worth it. I've had Paris, Florence and a red raspberry tea and all three have been nice.

The Vacu Vin Coffee Saver works extremely well at keeping my beans fresh!

The hand pump requires a little effort on your part, but it's is well worth the extended shelf life. I was amazed at how fresh my coffee smells/tastes even after a month! Plus, the tinted plastic protects the coffee from the harmful effects of light.

For my first bento, I made a sandwich, haha. I also filled in the gaps with baby carrots, saltine crackers, and a little bit of cream cheese to eat with the crackers.

I don't know if it's a concern to you, but rather than using disposable cupcake liners, you could go green (and save money) with silicone containers. :) I used these for my cream cheese and other little side dishes, but I also use silicone cupcake liners, which come in different shapes and colors (you could get the round ones, but there are ones of other shapes, like squares and hearts).

Your little fruit cup looks appetizing. :)

Most people here refer to resteeping in the same tea session with gongfu brewing which uses a lot of leaf to a low water ratio, gongfu sessions can go anywhere from 8 to 15+ steeps. You can keep leaves to resteep throughout the day with larger teapots though, just remove the infuser and let the leaves air dry. If you're leaving it for the next day, I think some people have some success with refrigerating, I personally just leave it out which is fine as long as it doesn't grow mold. You could also try cold steeping your leftover tea leaves overnight, it's a great way to use up the leaves.

Honestly though, with a teapot that large, unless you're brewing for multiple people, a mug+basket infuser combo might be a better choice for drinking solo. You won't waste as much leaf and you can resteep 2 or 3 times without abusing your bladder :)

“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.”
― Mark Twain

here is an item but to be honest I don't mind if you pick anything from my wish list :-D

Thanks for the contest

1. I think adagio has some pretty great prices for basic teas. just find one you like and go for it
   
   
2. try looking on amazon. They have some really nice pots with built in infusers. I know Ocean State Job lot has some cast iron ones with infuser baskets. My friend just picked one up for less than $20
   
   
3. What i do at work is that i buy some samples from adagio (they reseal and it isn't a LOT of tea) I also just bought this for my desk.
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Tea-Forte-KATI-Brewing-System/dp/B008DVSATQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410542392&sr=8-1&keywords=kati+cup
   

I would want something with equivalent dimensions to this except I'd want it to be ribbed so that the "spines" go from the bottom to the top, not around the bowl. Ideally, the ribbing would be such that it's ribbed on the inside and out (should make it easier right?) for additional grip as well as a handle. if you could choose a glaze for the outside that was slightly gritty so that it'd grip better, that'd be awesome.

I like forlife infusers which are similar to what you linked, but a bit cheaper and don't come with the accessories (cocktail shaker lid??!?). They have the stand alone infusers as well as ceramic and glass mugs and small teapots in a variety of colors. These type of filters don't catch as much small particles as the mesh, but I find them sturdier and easier to clean.

Mug that I have:

https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Curve-Infuser-ounces-Graphite/dp/B00178RRJG/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493584169&sr=1-12&keywords=tea+infuser+for+life

Note, the lid will slide off this mug since it's ceramic on ceramic so if you want something you can walk around with go for one of the models with a metal/silicone lid.

Edit: just saw you like glass.
https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Teapot-Infuser-15-Ounce-Graphite/dp/B00UT5HJ5K/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493584703&sr=1-11&keywords=forlife+glass
https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-NewLeaf-Glass-16-Ounce-Infuser/dp/B003F7B83S/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493584703&sr=1-2&keywords=forlife+glass

Here are a couple of neat mugs

This is a nice set

Cherry Blossoms

Literature Mug

My favorite beverage is a nice dark roast coffee although tea is always a good idea

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Hi, I'd go for a gaiwan to start off with, very easy to use, maintain and clean. Also much cheaper than a good teapot. Something like this would serve you well. Good choice on the What-cha sampler by the way.

I picked up one of these "Japanese Washing Bottom Drainers" rice strainers on the cheap and it is DEFINITELY worth the coin to strain rice and quinoa. It's not metal so you won't run the risk of chipping away at the hulls of the grain if you get playful with the washing.

No affiliate link above, just good vibes for good grains :)

Hario Chacha Kyusu Maru Tea Pot, 700ml - $15

Teaology Luna Double Wall Borosilicate Tea Cup - $3.95

I'm very much still learning, but I love this cheap little setup and it's been working especially well with my Oolongs and Greens. I picked up a sample of Pu erh Pearls from Adagio (pictured), and it works just fine for that as well if you're okay with western brewing techniques.

I use Tea Forte Kati Cup everyday for tea at work. It kind of stinks not having a handle, but I've never had a problem with it. I love how it makes me just one cup, and it's easy to clean.

Rinse the rice first, that will help with the brown. You can buy a strainer bowl that helps with this, I'll find a link.

Try using 2/3 rice to 1 water. (More water) that should help with coming out dry.

Best of luck.

edit link:

https://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Here is my number one item on Amazon (As of now). I need a new mug and I really enjoy Portal!

I'd have to choose any one of the wallets. They all look awesome and I need a new one. I've had my current one for 5 going on 6 years. Thanks for doing this contest!

This is not a recipe suggestion as much as a tip. Get squeezy bottles for:

• Oil, peanut or some high temp oil
  
• Broth
  
• Soy sauce
  
• Fish sauce [edit: just saw the seafood]
  
• Sesame Oil
  
• Sriracha
  
  Also the little Soy Sauce Dishes for:
  
  
• Ginger paste
  
• Garlic
  
• green onion tops
  
• green onion bottoms
  
• sugar
  
• msg (or broth powder or ignore if you hate msg)
  
• cornstarch
  
• touchi
  
• XO sauce [contains seafood]
  
  Finally, do not buy the products I mentioned through the links I supplied. Go to your local chinatown. It will have all these products and cost less.
  
  Other accessories: a gas burner, you can get a portable one at 10$. A wok ladle. and a spider.
  
  As for recipes... er... popcorn? ;)
  
  Stir fries are great, but once you start making your own fried rice you'll look forward to converting ALL leftovers into carby goodness.
  
  Enjoy and don't hesitate to ask us questions!

I use these two sizes of bowls to hold componants while playing. They make picking thigs up easy, keep everything neatly in place/sorted, and look really nice! They stack up for storage as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E5XJHC/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MVJZ2G/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

10 of each (one small set one large set) has been exactly right for every game we’ve played.... even Keyper, which has a LOT of componants (literally 8 different animeeples!)

Edited for spelling corrections.

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CAN YOU TELL I LIKE FIREFLY!?! I got really mad when I heard the news about the cease-and-desist over the Jayne Hats on Etsy, all because Fox wanted to sell them themselves and make some money. Did you read about it?

YOU SHOULD WISH FOR this awesome Tardis mug, because I see it lacking on your nerd list!

Thanks for the contest! ♥!

If you're ok with a cup/infuser set, check this out. I just ordered it the other day and am super impressed with it. It will be replacing this ForLife mug (which is still a nice infuser/mug).

If you want simple western style brewing, which of you are in the Americas or uk is the norm these two items will get you set up right. All you need is tea. especially if you want to get into oolongs, which can be very fussy about temperature, you will find a kettle with temp control a dream come true.

Also if you were in the USA look at Harney and sons. They a great first step, offering a wide variety of low cost samples with free shipping.

FORLIFE Curve Tall Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid 15 ounces, Turquoise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017938B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nGsKBbWD971BZ

Epica 6-Temperature Variable Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7OL9ZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OGsKBb3ETZ80H

I use the provided hot water in our office kitchen. We have two systems -- the water cooler gives water at about 180F and the coffee maker provides plain hot water at a slightly higher temperature (both are filtered). I brew in gaiwan, in a Western-style teapot, or grandpa-style in a mug, depending on what I feel like. I don't find that the slightly-cooler-than-boiling water affects the flavor of black or pu-erh teas, and if I'm brewing a delicate green or white tea, I put the water into a mug before pouring it over the leaves to let it cool slightly.

All this said, I'm a bit of "that eccentric tea lady" at work. I find it endearing and enjoy talking to people who enjoy tea, no matter how they take it. I have a small collection of teaware, including a gaiwan, a portable gongfu set, an English china tea-for-one set, and a glass kyusu and two glass cups.

At my old job, I kept a small electric kettle on my desk, plugged into the power strip with my computer and printer. I would boil it and let it cool off for as long as I needed depending on what kind of tea I was drinking. I was less "eccentric" in that job and drank all my tea out of this mug.

I got these on amazon and really liked them.

Teaology Luna Double Wall Borosilicate Tea/Espresso Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOA1T56/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2q1QwbQJGA4FF

I haven't seen any small double wall glass cups with handles. The smallest I saw on Amazon after a quick look was 8oz. Good luck!

OK so I got this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F44AF2U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Which is a tad bigger than the 80-100. It says 130-150 hopefully I didn't make to big of a mistake going to big? There was a big shiny banner that said "Amazon's Choice" over the top of it so I decided it was good enough for me haha!

GET TO SLEEP! Actually I need to sleep too. XD

These little pinch bowls will help a lot with prep in cooking in my new apartment. :)

I have these. When I'm holding them, even if there's scalding hot tea in them, I don't feel it at all. They're a little under 3 ounces so it's not quite as big as you want, but they're a good size for me. I honestly don't like the insulation of them that much. I find I miss the warmth of other cups when I'm using them.

Good morning! I am a coffee shop manager irl so my work day is me rolling out of bed at 4:45am and driving to work in a tired stupor. There I can fuel my soul with espresso before making sure hundreds of other people have awesome mornings. I ❤️ coffee more than life itself.

On my days off we either go out to eat at a local breakfast diner where they have raspberry waffles and an omelette stuffed with hash browns. Sometimes we cook....usually breakfast potato skillet. No matter what...more coffee is involved.

I have a super rad mug collection but I'm on mobile and photos are hard to do :/ but this one https://www.amazon.com/Vandor-18062-Hello-Kitty-Ceramicl/dp/1223069818 is my favorite mug in the whole world. Pink, sturdy, and thanks to its shape holds 18oz but is still normal cup sized!!!!

I've been using Vacu Vin Containers for years and haven't felt the need to try anything else. These work really well for me and can keep beans "fresh" for weeks.

Prior to the Vacu Vin containers, I was pretty happy with Airscape Containers They have an inner seal/lid that you can slide down right on top of the beans to push most of the air out of the container.

Here is one more thing that can help clean up and setup. Silicone condiment cups. These are great for keeping things tidy during a game. When finished with game just pick up the cup and pour into the ziplock bag.


https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487348874&sr=8-1&keywords=silicone+condiment+cups

I use this FORLIFE mug at work.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0017938B6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1374170929&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

It works well and it is easy to clean. The ceramic lid flips over to hold the metal infuser with the used tea leaves. This is helpful so u don't need to take multiple trips back and forth to the break room/garbage

/u/pickyourowndamnname because he's my fiance and I want to get him something nice for his birthday. He always gets me oreos and takes care of me when I'm sick. He also tries to help me whenever I'm cooking or baking and he can make delicious tea. He needs a new mug, specifically this one.

I do second-runs too but it's a bad idea to do it ontop of the oil from the first run. It's best to use a new pyrex or scrape out the first run before the second.

I've tried a few vac methods. I'm not gonna buy a $200 pump so instead I bought a VacuVin. it does the job pretty well but since it doesn't pull hard enough (I need ~30lbs, I'm getting around 25lbs) it requires 2-4 rounds of vac-purges to get everything out.

http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK/ref=sr_1_20?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1318517947&sr=1-20

I'm looking to buy my first gaiwan, I've called two Asian stores here in South Florida USA and they don't carry gaiwan. I found a Gaiwan on Amazon and I like the price. Does it look like a good buy as a first gaiwan?

edit: corrected spelling

edit2: I ended up buying this gaiwan instead because it had Amazon Prime shipping while the first gaiwan shipped from China and took about a month to arrive.

Yeah I actually like the green one!

NINJA EDIT: Actually I am gonna buy bought these because Amazon. :)

Ive gotten perfect rice every time with this. Another thing that helped out was getting a rice washing bowl super cheap and doubles as a vessel to defrost things under running water since it drains slowly.

Thanks for your help, what about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Curve-Infuser-ounces-Turquoise/dp/B0017938B6/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485972161&sr=1-7&keywords=tea+mug

Not a movie (yet) but an Aperture Science mug would fit in nicely with what you have so far!

Pricey link

I bought one similar to this at Wal-Mart for about the same price but it has a screw-on lid, which I like better personally.

I have this one it is awesome and cheap I highly recommend

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear

The holes are small enough that it will fill up without using a second bowl and let you swirl then it drains.

Ok my favorite 2 are probably the tardis mug and the GoT board game. As cool as the game looks, I couldn't let the tardis fall into a black hole of awfulness.

there are a lot of recipes on here for ramen (I'm sure you can omit the noodles if you like) and if you let it cool I'm sure you can drink it fairly easily without a spoon. https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Cookware-Medium-Ounce/dp/B005D6Y1OM I love these for soup (and cereals!)

Electric kettles are probably a life saver in your situation. Then I would do a single serving style brewing container. The teavana perfect tea maker or an IngenuiTea are good picks and more of a one piece type deal. They also have a fine mesh strainer so only the smallest bits of tea dust get through when you are done brewing.

If you want to brew in the mug or cup you will be drinking out of there are a lot of mugs with infusers out there. I can personally say that I love my ForLife mug and infuser. The only things to watch for when looking for a mug and infuser is the size of the infuser basket and the size of the holes in it. You want your basket to be big enough for your teas to be able to float around a bit and unfurl, but you don't want your holes big enough that the leaves or small particles to float through.

Here is something from my wish list. I just want to be able to seperate all of my small ingredients into these pinch bowls so that when I can cooking I can be, How easy was that?!

Not the OP but those look like the Sistema soup containers. They sell them on Amazon and also at Bed Bath and Beyond. I think Dollar Tree sells a knock off version, but I've never tried those so I can't vouch for them. I like the Sistema containers; they last nearly 2 years before the seal gives out.

For making single cups, I use the
Tea Forte KATI Tea Brewing System.

I really like it. We have a Keurig at work, so I use that to fill it with hot water (the large-cup setting is the perfect size for this mug).

This looks promising:
http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

Based on the Amazon reviews this would be a good choice. I'm a little surprised that the container is clear, as I have heard that light also degrades coffee.

Not quite Christmas, but my sister got me a Tardis mug (like this one ) for our birthday, which was last Saturday. Christmas-wise I didn't get anything too flashy: a beautiful scarf made by my mother, a robe, gloves, a mini/travel umbrella, and a little money from my aunt and uncle.

here's what i do... i find a dish that's low enough and wide enough for me to fill mostly with glitter w/o overflowing when i stick my finger in it. for reference, i usually use these little silicone mise en place dishes i got for christmas. :)

then i dip my basecoated fingernail in glitter and instantly brush off any that's on my skin back into the dish; after waiting a few minutes for the polish to set w/ the glitter, i brush the excess from the nail back into the dish, too. a few gentle pats with the flat of my brush nixes standing pieces and also helps settle the glitter firmly. after it's dried really well, i brush it again more vigorously -- i HATE when i get glitter in my topcoat lol -- to make sure every loose piece is off. then i put a thick layer of glitter food followed by a thick layer of topcoat.

The walls of the mug are important, they are what keep the lather from falling out of the mug when you are whipping your brush back and forth. In general a good mug needs two things, it needs to be wide enough that you can work your brush back and forth and it needs to be deep enough that you aren't flinging lather everywhere.

If you are looking for something cheap to pour your soap into, small japanese rice/soup bowls are a pretty decent choice.

You can add the weighted companion cube and the Aperture Science Coffee Mug to that sub. My favorite part is that the Aperture mug makes you look like a scientist drinking coffee. And bitches love scientists.

I got one of those rice washing bowls from amazon a couple years ago and it really was a game changer for me. I just put the rice in and rinse it for 30 seconds or so, drain out the excess water and dump it in a rice cooker. So easy and the rice comes out amazing every time. I could never go back to instant rice at this point

The trick to sticky rice, not sushi rice, is to wash it really well, until the water runs clear. I use a big bowl and a rice strainer since in my sink it's hard to tell when it's clear enough. Then let it soak in water for 30 minutes. After that dump the water and put it in a pot. Add about 1/2 inch more water than rice to the pot. Then turn the burner on high with a lid covering the pot. Cook on high for about 15-20 minutes. You will most likely burn it on the bottom the first few times but you'll get the hang of it and your stove/pots. Be sure to use a wooden/ soft plastic spoon to scoop the rice so it doesn't break.

Sushi rice is the same but with more steps/ingredients after the rice is done.

Too much vertical clearance between the basket and the bottom of the mug. You need to have the basket actually sitting on the bottom of the mug if possible. When I did this I had a red Chatsford infuser like the one here used with an oversized coffee mug.

[EDIT] This would be a better use of your $$ if you really want to try small-pot brewing.

I really, really like my Tea Forte KATI mugs (yes, mugS, I'm addicted) with infuser. If you don't want to buy the set, you can get the infuser or one like it separately. They filter even the finest of my teas: https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Forte-Brewing-Ceramic-Blossoms/dp/B008DVSATQ

hi contests are fun! this tardis would be amazing but eating with chopsticks is also cool.

Go Cops!

This mug is awesome because it changes color when you put your hot beverage in it!

$5 at Walmart, or my local grocery store (C-Town). $8 on amazon.

Another option that people love is the Imuza. Comes in 10CM and 12CM widths.

For a cheap, lightweight cook kit, get the BRS Ultralight stove for $15, the Imusa 10cm aluminum mug for $10 and fashion a lid out of a pie tin or something.

• Stove weight = 0.95 oz
  
• Mug weight = 2.5 oz
  
• Full gas canister weight = 7.5 oz
  
• Total = 10.95 oz
  
• Total cost = $30
  
  This type of system works best for boiling water to hydrate freezer bag meals or Mountain House-type of freeze-dried meals.

Sounds like you're not in the friend zone with your boss so there's no good way to break it to him, I'm afraid. Coffee is about personal preference and he's expressed his.

If there's a hot water tap on the machine then it might be easy to make your own but if he's the sort that looks down on craft coffee culture then you may want to do it on the down low in one of the those french press mug things like this.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_8G0EAb794WET3.

I am wanting to make sushi and to make good sticky rice i guess you need to wash and rinse the rice..

Lul thanks. Here is a link if you'd like to purchase one:

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Aperture-Science-Mug/dp/B002XG3J6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334448763&sr=8-1

Sistema makes a soup mug that has great reviews!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005D6Y1OM?pc_redir=1411982589&robot_redir=1

Happy Early Birthday! <3

Tea :)

Really, on a Monday?

You need/ would love to have/ will think this is neat


for me


don't worry be happy

Best i can do for you is a mug

I love this comically oversized ramekin mug because: a). it's giant, and b). it's oven-safe so I can use it for eggs florentine and stuff.

Oh man, there's a lot of stuff you can get him that fits the bill.

Maybe the Pac-Man shot glasses, Nun Bowling!, Gloom boardgame (dark humor and very fun), the Man Cave Laws poster, a Doctor Who mug, or a mighty wallet with prints he'd like. I could go on!

It is but don’t waste that money.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4FY8YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QoRKAbBW18T9F



And then some Coleman butane/propane fuel from Walmart for $5


And then a good liter camp cup. I recommend this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OJKI2U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kvRKAbZDCD0DN


And then a French press.

You can be selfish:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9ZTL6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-wRKAbS4WN09P


Or be the hero the platoon needs:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FRA8UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_myRKAbK7P7BYP

I put my SSS in these little rubber bowls then just put my whole ear in it. I got mine at Publix but you can probably find them anywhere. They do a better job at suctioning to my ear than dixie cups!

As discussed in the manual for this rice cooker, you only need to wash unpolished white rice. This is because the dehusking process that removes the husk and the bran leaves behind some of both and washing removes these. Polished white rice is already washed for you, and brown, black or wild rice do not need it because their husk and bran have not been removed.

That said, I recommend this washing bowl.

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_V5MHsU84CKRea

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QZAAS2/ref=pd_aw_sim_hi_2?refRID=12QSGQ829GSG87HRN937

I use this, super cheap and great for rice and quinoa.

I've got this
I use it for whole beans, but I bet it's good for ground coffee, too.

On a side note, you could check for a local roaster who'll deliver coffee to you. They'll grind the coffee right before they send it out.
Buying coffee from the store, who know how long they've been sitting in that condition.

FYI: 1.2 liter Imusa mug selling for less than 2 bucks right now on Amazon. Prime shipping.

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https://www.amazon.com/IMUSA-R200-12W-Aluminum-1-25-Quart-Silver/dp/B009SBB7HM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=imusa+mug&qid=1566827107&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I take this ceramic bowl to work

www.amazon.com/CorningWare-French-White-20-Ounce-Mug/dp/B0002KZMCO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-3&keywords=ceramic+bowl+with+lid

They sell it for cheap at kmart . Marshall's also sells cheap ceramic bowls with lids in cuter designs

This info is for anyone considering the IMUSA mugs: They make a slightly smaller version that is 10 cm or (.7) quarts or 662 ml. Weight: 71 grams/ 2.5 ounces. IMUSA USA R200-10

My suggestion: Bear can or bear bag. Second suggestion: Haribo sugar free gummy bears. Why carry all that heavy food in your stomach?

One comment on tightvac. With their name they try to make you think it creates a vacuum.

In fact it's just a tight closing like many plastic containers. When you press on the button, you allow the air from the lid to exit while you push it in (otherwise you would not be able to close it. Try without pressing on the button).
Once it's closed, you are at atmospheric pressure inside. If you try to open it by pulling without pressing on the button you will have a depression while pulling (more volume, same quantity of gas).

If you really want something with vacuum, the best I have found so far is the Vacuvin which comes with a pump and you really store coffee under low pressure/vacuum (=less O2 molecule available to oxidise the coffee).

I have used an alcohol stove for about 6 years and I love it. I use mine with an MSR Titan Kettle but it is about $50. A cheap option would be to use a grease pot. Loads of people swear by them. You can buy one at Walmart too. The Toaks titanium pot is around $30. People also use this mug to cook water in and claim it will boil 2 cups. Here is another grease pot that people use.

You can make a windscreen for it out of lightweight aluminum flashing or heavy duty cooking foil.

I keep it simple - I have a cup, a basket infuser, and the cup comes with a lid that I can sit the basket infuser on when it's done steeping. Here's what mine looks like!

https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Curve-Infuser-ounces-Turquoise/dp/B0017938B6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1496790941&sr=1-1&keywords=forlife+tea+cup

It's work, so I try not to do anything too fancy!

I'm not sure if you're after something that keeps the soup warm or that can go in the microwave. But if it's option 2, I like Sistema.

I have the same problem, but using plastic bowls or microwave safe tupperware works for me. I use something similar to this.

Tenta Kitchen Micro-perforated Stainless Steel Pasta Basket Mesh Spider Food Dumpling Noodle Strainer,Fine Mesh Skimmer Kitchen Fine Sieve Mesh Strainer With Wooden Handle (Strainer, 9 Ounces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4Z3H72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wuMPBbS1HKYRD

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vvMPBb803FVVD

Canadian Folder Small Cents Vol. 1 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/079482479X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dwMPBbP0X5QJ8

Small Cent Canadian Volume 2 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0794824803/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zwMPBbX6ACN1H

https://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2

I know it's kind of a specialized tool but they make strainers specifically for rice. They drain slow so you can see how clear the water is. The holes are small so no rice gets through. And it has a strainer/spout to pour off excess water.

You can use it as a normal colander too so it's not just sitting there for nothing.

I heard good things about the imusa mug that's less than $8 and 2.4 oz

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009SBB7HM/ref=pd_aw_sim_79_1/175-1783632-4562403?ie=UTF8&dpID=416279%2B6u-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C74_&psc=1&refRID=VHDF0WR3P09B7V89939E

Heya. Affiliate links on my post.

• 8 Bit Heart coffee mug (heart fills up when heated)
  
• SMB Pipe Mug (Green and classic video game... sadly, it is 19 bucks)
  
  You can check out some classic video game gifts here... (this is my website) http://giftcanyon.com/video-game-bedroom-gifts/
  

Like, I would write one paragraph and then move to another paragraph without reading what I had already written. And I think I got distracted a few times too.

Anyways, lul, yes, you do need water. It really makes it foolproof though. You get a measuring cup, and then there is a ruler on the inside of the cooking container which shows exactly how much water you need to add for X cups of uncooked rice of various types. You are expected to wash the rice thoroughly too. I use this.

I haven't had mine for long, but I wouldn't be surprised given its relative simplicity and apparent high build quality for it to last a decade. I imagine this brand is as well-known as it is because it is extremely reliable.

I ordered these small bowls and I think they work really well. I just throw them in my game bag in case we need them.
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM

These are cute as heck: http://smile.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470032&sr=1-3&keywords=miniature+kitchen+decor

These are called ornaments but I would totally display them in my kitchen year round: http://smile.amazon.com/Set-5-Kitchen-Utensil-Ornaments/dp/B00G973AY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470135&sr=1-1&keywords=miniature+kitchen+utensils

That 3.6oz IMUSA 1.25 liter aluminum mug is on sale for $1.97 on amazon prime again. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SBB7HM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the IP to make short-grain rice and I did it fine on the first try. Note that if you must eat very fresh tasting rice it still won't be good enough but if you can deal with Asian restaurant rice (the ones that are at last halfway genuine anyway) it should be comparable.

The problem is that i'm using specialized equipment so honestly I don't know how the results would be otherwise.

Scoop 2 cups of rice with the rice cup (if you don't know what this is use a teacup I guess...) and then place it in a bowl to wash it. Run water from the tap on your rice and mix it up with your hands for five to ten seconds, drain the water, then repeat this washing process three to five times.

If we were in my kitchen at this point we would move the rice to the additional stainless pot I linked above but if you don't have one either use any stainless steel bowl large enough to contain the rice or an oven-safe glass bowl. Place 2 cups of purified water specifically from the same cup you used to scoop the rice.

Then after covering that bowl with a lid safe for the IP or with aluminum foil, place the minimum amount of water inside the main pot, a trivet inside of the same pot (if using items not designed for the IP bring the trivet that came with the appliance) and then put the pot/bowl that contains the rice inside of the main stainless pot that comes with every Instant Pot.

This is the Pot-in-Pot method which I use for most situations I use the IP. Essentially because the water that is necessary for the pot to come to pressure is separate from the water used for the rice they will not interfere with each other, the rice won't absorb the water meant to be for keeping the pot under pressure nor will you have to add more water than necessary in order to retain enough of it to keep the IP functioning properly.

Close the IP and then use the rice setting for 12 minutes (assuming quantities are the same, I unfortunately don't know what to tell you for larger or smaller ones) and after it's done let it natural release for at least 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure. This is important because if you do it too soon the rice won't have absorbed enough of the water. Once you take the bowl out it should be ready to serve and can be refrigerated and reheated without losing too much quality.

I think the IP has some kind of automatic sensor for how long it's supposed to cook your rice but honestly I have no clue as to when it wants to or doesn't nor do I know how it even guesses. I only know the necessary steps for making how much rice I personally eat in one day unfortunately as a result.

I have a couple Vacu Vin storage containers I use to store my roasted beans (only grind as needed). Works great as the number one enemy to roasted coffee is oxygen.

It uses the same vacuum pump/stopper you can get for wine bottles.

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Haven’t heard the durability issues with aluminum, but if you want to try something without breaking the bank you could start with the imusa 1.25 quart

https://www.amazon.com/IMUSA-R200-12W-Aluminum-1-25-Quart-Silver/dp/B009SBB7HM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=imusa+mug&qid=1558499583&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I bought a tardis mug on amazon but it took a while to arrive
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I use the smaller size of these... Vacu-vin

cheaper alternative http://www.amazon.com/Teaology-Luna-Double-Borosilicate-Espresso/dp/B00AOA1T56/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1391736244&sr=8-9&keywords=tea+cup

I keep whole beans in one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK

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I cook so much rice I got a like this

I'd look at the 1.25qt Imusa and 2qt Open Country as lightweight and cheap pot options.

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i use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QZAAS2/

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I think you'll get a lot of waste from an eyedropper. When I made my lip tar lipsticks, I mixed lip tar and a tube of Burt's Bees in a microwavable pinch bowl (which I already had in my kitchen because they're so damn useful!), nuked it for a few seconds, mixed with a chopstick and then poured directly back into the Burt's Bees tube. The pinchiness of the bowl made pouring easy with almost no waste (I scraped up a little with the chopstick).