Brix

re: Snow Ski Recommendations…

Posted by Brix on 12/12/23 at 7:12 pm

Copper mountain is a quick drive down I70, but if you already bought a multi-day Epic Pass then it won’t work there. Better to go to Vail, which is huge. ...

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Stapleton/Northfield would be pretty good for where you are working if you want to be closer to Denver. Newer-ish and good schools. We looked at that area but ended up in Littleton to be closer to the mountains. Parker or Centennial is close and good if you want more suburbs. ...

re: Watch advice - casual leather strap under 500

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 4:10 pm

[quote]The Khaki King fixes that [/quote] Oh no the full day of the week spelled out just looks strange. This is another Hamilton but is quartz and a little smaller but I do like the style. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wmJ0Idc.jpg[/img]...

re: Watch advice - casual leather strap under 500

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 2:15 pm

Ahhh ok. It’s not off by enough to bother me. I’m leaning towards either the Hamilton or the Mido depending on how casual I want to go. ...

re: Watch advice - casual leather strap under 500

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 2:13 pm

[quote]They were able to keep the price low because there is no fifteen[/quote] I still don’t get what’s wrong with the 15....

re: Watch advice - casual leather strap under 500

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 1:20 pm

[quote]Then I noticed the 15, and I've never been able to unsee it [/quote] Ok I’m dumb. What’s wrong with the 15? That it’s off because of the date?...

Watch advice - casual leather strap under 500

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 12:28 pm

I know there are a few watch experts on here. I’m looking to get a casual watch with leather strap, dark face. Something under $500. I originally wanted this Tissot which I still may get but the dial is huge. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mQYKvDI.jpg[/img] Looking at Jomashop, there are a couple o...

re: Trying to post images

Posted by Brix on 8/6/23 at 12:20 pm

I’m just trying to test something myself [img]https://i.imgur.com/mQYKvDI.jpg[/img] Test...

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re: Easiest song to get stuck in your brain for a large portion of the day?

Posted by Brix on 5/28/23 at 7:29 pm

[quote]Cause I’m blue Da bo dee da bo die Dabo deee Dabo die [/quote] That’s exactly the song I had in mind. ...

re: Grilling gloves

Posted by Brix on 3/19/23 at 9:47 pm

Kevlar welding gloves. Don’t mess around with anything less. ...

re: Basing things off current trends…the lineup when starting SEC play should be

Posted by Brix on 3/5/23 at 4:55 pm

Dugas - 2B Morgan - LF Crews - CF White - 3B Jones - 1B Thompson - SS Beloso - DH Jobert - RF Neal - C ...

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re: Potatoes in chili?

Posted by Brix on 2/18/23 at 5:14 pm

[quote]I think the next twist I will try with chili is to serve it with waffles made with cornbread batter.[/quote] Well this sounds like a fantastic idea. ...

re: Best way to add spice to shoyu ramen?

Posted by Brix on 1/13/23 at 12:02 pm

2nd on the chili oil...

re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch Volume III

Posted by Brix on 12/17/22 at 7:19 pm

Thank you. That is not the order I would’ve guessed. ...

re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch Volume III

Posted by Brix on 12/17/22 at 6:52 pm

Wise bourbon members of this thread, my Total Wine has these 3 in stock in the $65ish range and I’ve never had any. Which one would you get first? Penelope 4 grain barrel strength Bardstown Fusion Stellum Single barrel ...

re: What are some items/ingredients common in Louisiana kitchens but rare in others?

Posted by Brix on 1/17/22 at 2:48 pm

[quote]We brought in some plants for the winter and put the trays under the pots to catch water. We also use them as a catch tray for our dogs' water bowl so they don't spill water everywhere.[/quote] If you have kids, I tell my daughter that she has to keep her play-doh and slime in the crawfish...

Marzipan in king cakes

Posted by Brix on 1/15/22 at 8:25 am

This was a thought I actually had last year during King Cake season but just remembered. I always liked plain Randazzo’s and similar king cakes (like Antoine’s). To me they are just simple and delicious. I noticed there is a common flavor to one’s of that style that I really liked. Then I started...

re: How do you quote a post?

Posted by Brix on 10/8/21 at 2:29 pm

[quote]Highlight the portion you want to quote and either hit the quote button or copy it then press the quote button then paste it in there. The quote button is to the right of the text box. [/quote] Thanks for the help. ...

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re: BBQ for vegetarians.

Posted by Brix on 10/8/21 at 1:41 pm

Smoked eggplant dip (think babaghanoush but smoke the eggplant) or a grilled corn salad with a red wine vinegar type dressing like below but leave out the bacon obviously. [link=(https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marc-murphy/charred-corn-with-bacon-lardons-and-red-onion-5518725)]Charred corn sa...