Jim Naseum Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Japanese food culture: "Apprentice Akaio must practice here for 5 years before touching a knife..." American food culture: "ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI, 1/2 OFF EVERY TUESDAY!" Hilarious!Sent from my SM-T330NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Japanese food culture: Eat anything possibly edible, charge exorbitant price for endangered species. Feed mercury laden Dolphin meat to school children, sell same meat in market calling it whale. Eat whale if possible. Touché... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I see. Still, I was referring in part to your "Food Culture." It's nice to go out with friends and have a margarita with a plate of Mexican food. It's nice to go to Chinese buffets. That doesn't mean every time you do so, you have to pig out; however, it usually does mean that if you are trying to lose weight, "this meal isn't going to help the cause." That's fine and all once you get to your goal and if you take on routines, such as exercise, to keep it all in balance. There's nothing wrong with the balanced approach as one person's choice. But, my observations tell me that what really happens is more like "a little heroin for fun" and then BAM! they are off the wagon. Then, there is the problem of weaning one's self off all that overly spiced, overly flavored, overly prepared food. Compared to kale and apples and beans it becomes a rather persistent temptation. Since that food has very little nutritional utility (too much bad and too little good), there's no reason to keep doing it. I observe a lot of people who are obese, and I listen to what they say, and watch what they do. In general, they are giving in to temptations often enough that they can never actually make progress. My program is more like AA. You don't accept the idea of "just one drink." It's just a different way to go. Nothing wrong with other ways. You have described addictive behavior. Smoking is that way for me. I was a dedicated smoker for 30 years. I had to quit cold turkey. If I smoked even a single cigarette, I fear I would go all-in again. Therefore, I abstain completely. I am not that way with food. In fact, I polished-off a half gallon of Blue Bell Coffee ice cream this past weekend... and it was gooooooooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I am not that way with food. In fact, I polished-off a half gallon of Blue Bell Coffee ice cream this past weekend... and it was gooooooooood. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) I see. Still, I was referring in part to your "Food Culture." It's nice to go out with friends and have a margarita with a plate of Mexican food. It's nice to go to Chinese buffets. That doesn't mean every time you do so, you have to pig out; however, it usually does mean that if you are trying to lose weight, "this meal isn't going to help the cause." That's fine and all once you get to your goal and if you take on routines, such as exercise, to keep it all in balance.There's nothing wrong with the balanced approach as one person's choice. But, my observations tell me that what really happens is more like "a little heroin for fun" and then BAM! they are off the wagon. Then, there is the problem of weaning one's self off all that overly spiced, overly flavored, overly prepared food. Compared to kale and apples and beans it becomes a rather persistent temptation. Since that food has very little nutritional utility (too much bad and too little good), there's no reason to keep doing it. I observe a lot of people who are obese, and I listen to what they say, and watch what they do. In general, they are giving in to temptations often enough that they can never actually make progress. My program is more like AA. You don't accept the idea of "just one drink." It's just a different way to go. Nothing wrong with other ways. You have described addictive behavior. Smoking is that way for me. I was a dedicated smoker for 30 years. I had to quit cold turkey. If I smoked even a single cigarette, I fear I would go all-in again. Therefore, I abstain completely. I am not that way with food. In fact, I polished-off a half gallon of Blue Bell Coffee ice cream this past weekend... and it was gooooooooood. Addictive is a medical term. I might nor go that far. But, there is no doubt in my mind that it's hard to go from sugary, salty, fatty recipe food to bland natural food. Sent from my SM-T330NU using Tapatalk Edited February 24, 2016 by Jim Naseum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The Crock Stick using ceramic sticks works for me. I think it is made in AR. The originals of these that were made from the same material as the heat shields on the space shuttle! the newer ones....Not so much Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Mine goes way back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Mine goes way back. are yours rounded on the ends? Wooden storage block, 2 slots cut in the sides that you can look through and see the sticks in the block, and a peg in the block to protect your hand? The originals would be over 30 years old, somebody in the family dropped a rod and shattered it. the newer ones have square ends and a red plastic holder. the newer ones actually have small imperfections in the surfaces that will knock your edge off of your blade Edited February 24, 2016 by twistedcrankcammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Washita Mountain Whetstone Company Case is plastic clear on top blue on bottom. Instructions have no trademark or copyright. Wooden holder with white whetstone on one end and angled holes for the sticks on the other, no cut outs. Indian chief headdress logo in gold paint. I can't remember when I got it as a gift, but it was easily before 1990. It restores a good edge, and if the edge is too far gone go to the whetstone first. made in Arkansas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm 51, and the ones my dad bought, he got when I was around 16 or so. If they are the good ones, they are great stuff Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 some knockoffs perhaps? http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGLON-DESIGN-5CR15-Stainless-steel-Meeting-KNIFE-SET-4pc-Kitchen-Chef-PREMIUM-/181921211006?hash=item2a5b59627e:g:U6IAAOSw5VFWOGxw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 "Meeting" knife set brings a whole new dimension to meetings everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The reviews are interesting... http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/product-reviews/B002JTWRDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm 51, and the ones my dad bought, he got when I was around 16 or so. If they are the good ones, they are great stuff Roger That sounds about right to me. They probably had different models and your dad got the deluxe one. Honestly, I can't remember not having it for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The reviews are interesting... http://www.amazon.com/Deglon-Meeting-Knife-Stainless-Knives/product-reviews/B002JTWRDS "I love this knife set, as I have medical condition where my handgrip size changes in relation to the Fibonacci series" Priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Quote What is happening?! I've never laughed so hard at reviews before. But, to be serious, these knives are great. 14 murders in, and they're still sharp enough to roughly cut through a beer can. Thanks! End My favorite. Sent from my SM-T330NU using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) http://giphy.com/gifs/v6enRskwMlS7u Edited February 24, 2016 by mungkiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedesBerater Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Wustof Blackwood handle versions. Love the real wood handle. (LOVE the slight arch to the handle... It's flawless in my hand) AllClad copper core pots/pans Super old cast iron skillet with grill ridges And a huge cast iron / ceramic coated "lasagne pan" That's about all I use in my kitchen. Oh.. Just picked up a real nice Walnut butcher block, some Italian company... about 30" deep by 40" wide... It's a beast. My wife can not lift it. I hate a tiny cutting board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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