The totally off-topic thread

[cove]

Enviroclear is the product and we have it in one litre size upwards. You can use it on really disgusting smells like leach drains or just on stale smelling drains. Mrscove is impressed with this product
I use it in Los Angeles, London, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. We use it in our work toilet drains too.
I supplied a one litre bottle to the chief engineer at the Cove and he wanted more of it.
I don’t know how it works but it is easy to dilute to pour into a drain.
As I said it is made by an Australian company who make the window cleaner/ bore water stain remover that my window cleaner says is fantastic.

 

[Bindibuys]

Oh, he also has a Maton..

My husband has a 12 string Maton. He has taken to buying unusual musical instruments while on holidays.
He is still waiting for a baby grand to go in the lounge room.

 

[Denali]

My husband has a 12 string Maton. He has taken to buying unusual musical instruments while on holidays. He is still waiting for a baby grand to go in the lounge room.

That sounds exciting! My sewing teacher had a baby grand as well, beautiful instrument.

My husband started piano lessons about 3mths ago but he has to use a keyboard as theres no way we can fit a piano in this house. But then he had to buy a 2nd (full length) keyboard. No idea how he fits everything in his room (the office).

I tell him Im going to take up bagpipes when we go to Scotland.

 

[Denali]

Ever seen the meme about Vegans and "How can you tell is someone is a vegan, dont worry, they'll tell you!"

This news report, ‘Help me please’: A TEEN girl claims she discovered a “help me” note hidden inside an Amazon delivery branding bosses “evil”.

"She is a vegan and she likes to know people and animals are OK."

 

[drron]

A tribute from the US Marines for Jim Nabors.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154829108700194

 

[JohnK]

Awful weather in Brisbane this morning. Very dark outside.

 

[Pushka]

Ever seen the meme about Vegans and "How can you tell is someone is a vegan, dont worry, they'll tell you!"

This news report, ‘Help me please’: A TEEN girl claims she discovered a “help me” note hidden inside an Amazon delivery branding bosses “evil”.

"She is a vegan and she likes to know people and animals are OK."

Denali, where do you dig up all this cough information ?

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

That sounds exciting! ........................................

I tell him Im going to take up bagpipes when we go to Scotland.

That will make your neighbours happy !

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Awful weather in Brisbane this morning. Very dark outside.

It is currently bucketing down here on the coast !

 

[Denali]

Denali, where do you dig up all this cough information ?

Ive exceeded my 30 free views on SMH so now back to news.com.au.

 

[Denali]

When looking at a menu and it reads, "beef is matured for 28 days"

What exactly does this mean? Cow dead and beef hanging in the freezer for 28 days?

 

[blackcat20]

When looking at a menu and it reads, "beef is matured for 28 days"

What exactly does this mean? Cow dead and beef hanging in the freezer for 28 days?

They dont usually hang it in a freezer...

 

[Denali]

So its just hanging and aging (which is kind of what I thought as I recall a steakhouse we went to with a meat room)?

How does it not go off?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Ive exceeded my 30 free views on SMH so now back to news.com.au.

Just clear your cookies and history.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

So its just hanging and aging (which is kind of what I thought as I recall a steakhouse we went to with a meat room)?
How does it not go off?

From Wikipedia
"Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung or placed on a rack to dry for several weeks. After the animal is slaughtered and cleaned, it is hung as a full or half carcass. Primal (large distinct sections) or sub primal cuts, such as strip loins, rib eyes, and sirloin, are placed in a refrigerator unit, also known as a "hot box". This process involves considerable expense, as the beef must be stored near freezing temperatures. Subprimal cuts can be dry aged on racks either in specially climate-controlled coolers or within a moisture-permeable drybag. Moreover, only the higher grades of meat can be dry aged, as the process requires meat with a large, evenly distributed fat content. Because of this, dry-aged beef is seldom available outside of steak restaurants and upscale butcher shops or groceries. The key effect of dry aging is the concentration and saturation of the natural flavour, as well as the tenderization of the meat texture.

The process changes beef by two means. Firstly, moisture is evaporated from the muscle. The resulting process of desiccation creates a greater concentration of beef flavour and taste. Secondly, the beef's natural enzymes break down the connective tissue in the muscle, which leads to more tender beef.

The process of dry-aging usually also promotes growth of certain fungal (mold) species on the external surface of the meat. This does not cause spoilage, but rather forms an external "crust" on the meat's surface, which is trimmed off when the meat is prepared for cooking. These fungal species complement the natural enzymes in the beef by helping to tenderize and increase the flavor of the meat. The genus Thamnidium, in particular, is known to produce collagenolytic enzymes which greatly contribute to the tenderness and flavor of dry-aged meat."

Holy Cow !

 

[JohnM]

Holy Cow !

No bull!

 

[Denali]

Hmmm... I still dont get it but I understand how its done and its result. I still dont get it.

Although, the best beef Ive ever had was in Japan and I still remember how good it was.

Made a one night booking for Glencoe area today, its restaurant surf and turf is about $80AUD. I guess I'll get the soup so hubby can have this

 

[Hvr]

Ive exceeded my 30 free views on SMH so now back to news.com.au.

Don't forget that The Age and Canberra Times have their own count. I.e. 30 free articles each.

Just clear your cookies and history.

I close the browser, run CCleaner to get rid of all the cough and the count starts again. Especially useful when you only get four free articles with the WaPo.

 

[Hvr]

It is currently bucketing down here on the coast !

Whereas here in Melbourne it's raining cats and dogs.

 

[JessicaTam]

Whereas here in Melbourne it's raining cats and dogs.

Well that's better than hailing taxis!