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Quote: GWAEthis is a california roll.
with crabsticks?
Albertson's has 6 to 12 pieces from 4.95 to 9.99. Trader Joe's has a mixed platter for 5.99.Quote: djatcjust pay someone at a restaurant to make it. Also keep your eye out for AYCE (all you can eat) specials.
Quote: onenickelmiracleSome of the forty I'M guessing was equipment. Top dollar sushi making it yourself because my theory they make the ingredients you need much more expensive to make the sushi appear a good value. Don't even bother with fresh fish either because it's not and just thawed for you.
yes I had to buy everything.
10 pack of Nori $4.99
Bamboo roll $1.99
box of rice $6.99
I bought imitation crab $7.49
Rice vinegar $3.99 (did not use)
Sriracha $3.99
Sesame oil $2.99
Sesame seeds $2.99
avocado $.99
cucumber $.99
1 roll at supermarket is $4.99 and AYCE for lunch is $11.99 at local place. Obviosuly a great deal but that doesn't help me at night.
If I were to buy 10 rolls at supermarket it would be $50. I can make 10 rolls at home for about $20.00.
I forgot to use the sesame seeds on the rice so the rice was unseasoned. Overall it tasted pretty good.
Quote: odiousgambitwith crabsticks?
yes california has crab. I used imitation crab.
http://norecipes.com/recipe/california-roll-recipe/
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceMy point is, if the rice is dominating, then eat something with less rice :)
I like the raw fish taste, but, for most fish, it is a very subtle flavor, so I completely see your point.
You could also eat more flavorful stuff. Uni is one of my favorites (it has absolutely no shelf life though, so eat it at a place where you know it will be fresh. Places that are very busy and pricy are good choices, particularly those places that tend to start running out of stuff at the end of the night)
Unis gross. It also doesn't even look appealing. It looks like poop on rice. I remember going to an all you can eat sushi place with a friend where you had to eat everything they brought you before they'd serve you something else. For the more expensive items like Uni they only brought out two pieces at a time. I eat the first one. It was gross. I say to my friend "that second one is all you buddy". He tries eating it. Next thing I know he's running off to the bathroom with his hand over his mouth.
Quote: rudeboyoiUnis gross. It also doesn't even look appealing. It looks like poop on rice. I remember going to an all you can eat sushi place with a friend where you had to eat everything they brought you before they'd serve you something else. For the more expensive items like Uni they only brought out two pieces at a time. I eat the first one. It was gross. I say to my friend "that second one is all you buddy". He tries eating it. Next thing I know he's running off to the bathroom with his hand over his mouth.
I would not eat uni at an all-you-can-eat sushi place.
Again, NO shelf life. You need to be at a place that is expensive enough that they can throw away what they do not sell, instead of keeping it for an extra day. You most likely got served old uni, which is disgusting. There are just certain places that you don't order certain things. I'd suggest skipping the shrimp cocktail at the truck stop, too.
When I go out for sushi, I realize that I am paying not only for what I eat, but also for what they throw out (the freshness charge). For some things that is not critical; for uni it is.
Along with toro, it is my absolute favorite thing to get at a sushi place.
Quote: rudeboyoiUnis gross. It also doesn't even look appealing. It looks like poop on rice. I remember going to an all you can eat sushi place with a friend where you had to eat everything they brought you before they'd serve you something else. For the more expensive items like Uni they only brought out two pieces at a time. I eat the first one. It was gross. I say to my friend "that second one is all you buddy". He tries eating it. Next thing I know he's running off to the bathroom with his hand over his mouth.
Uni is one of my favorite sushi. Of course everywhere you go they limit you to 1, also the ikura at some places.
In Japan you can order 100 yen/2 pieces on a conveyor belt inside the restaurant called Kaiten Sushi. It's pretty sweet because you don't have to order, just pull the plates off the belt, but if you can't find what you're looking for the chef can make it as well. Of course this isn't top shelf stuff (although they include uni) but it's a pretty nice place to sit down and eat lunch.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceI would not eat uni at an all-you-can-eat sushi place.
Again, NO shelf life. You need to be at a place that is expensive enough that they can throw away what they do not sell, instead of keeping it for an extra day. You most likely got served old uni, which is disgusting. There are just certain places that you don't order certain things. I'd suggest skipping the shrimp cocktail at the truck stop, too.
When I go out for sushi, I realize that I am paying not only for what I eat, but also for what they throw out (the freshness charge). For some things that is not critical; for uni it is.
Along with toro, it is my absolute favorite thing to get at a sushi place.
An excellent post. Its the same thing in a restaurant that refuses to keep a wine bottle open over night. The staff love it when they are able to down some fruity wine for free, but if a restaurant wants to avoid fruit flies or any other type of insect, they will have some very strict policies. And discerning customers will appreciate them.
Works with auto mechanics too. Want good service without rip offs? Go to the mechanic with the sign about "no paperwork, no estimates", you'll find him in a shop with lots of very expensive cars outside. Its the good mechanic who knows how expensive shortcuts or shoddy work can be for him. And someone driving a Morgan will deal with only fine mechanics so that is where to take your Ford.
As to the "two pieces of sushi" with each plate being served in a certain pre-determined order, I've been to places like that. Usually its not very great starting out and it does indeed deteriorate half way through the culinary "adventure''. Those places are not really worth it. They tend to be too marginal and are really too cheap to be any good.
Its like getting a cheapie annual inspection on a private plane: it can be a very expensive bargain!
Quote: djatcUni is one of my favorite sushi. Of course everywhere you go they limit you to 1, also the ikura at some places.
In Japan you can order 100 yen/2 pieces on a conveyor belt inside the restaurant called Kaiten Sushi. It's pretty sweet because you don't have to order, just pull the plates off the belt, but if you can't find what you're looking for the chef can make it as well. Of course this isn't top shelf stuff (although they include uni) but it's a pretty nice place to sit down and eat lunch.
You don't need to go all the way to Japan for Kaiten sushi. They have it around here too (in California, anyway). It seems that most of the place here that have it are what I would classify as "mid-end". As you say, not top shelf, but also not bad.
For me a sushi dinner is not complete without an order of toro and an order of uni.
Quote: GWAE
I had sushi once 20 years ago and was ill for
2 days. Just the sight of it makes me queazy
now.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceYou don't need to go all the way to Japan for Kaiten sushi. They have it around here too (in California, anyway). It seems that most of the place here that have it are what I would classify as "mid-end". As you say, not top shelf, but also not bad.
For me a sushi dinner is not complete without an order of toro and an order of uni.
I like the ones in Japan because they are 100 yen per plate, and my grandpa who is super thrifty enjoys finding little spots like this when I come around. I might have to put him to work at a casino when they open in Japan, he's got an AP mindset.
Quote: djatcI like the ones in Japan because they are 100 yen per plate, and my grandpa who is super thrifty enjoys finding little spots like this when I come around. I might have to put him to work at a casino when they open in Japan, he's got an AP mindset.
I thought they had casinos open in Japan now.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceYeah, that is pretty cheap, but the airfare gets you...
I used to get free flights because my grandma flys so often. I actually don't enjoy vacations, but really like staycations since I'm near home and can get a comp somewhere here in Las Vegas if need be.
I just checked out of a hotel in which I had a $50 dining credit, and found out I charged $49.50 over the course of the stay without keeping a tab. I also cashed out +$11 ahead of my freeplay.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: GWAE
I had sushi once 20 years ago and was ill for
2 days. Just the sight of it makes me queazy
now.
It really depends where you got it, sometimes the fish they use isn't good.
Quote: djatcJust took a gamble driving from Reno to Beatty (320 miles) without filling up once. I got to 30 miles out and my gas gauge was on E and I was almost resigned to walking to the gas station and back, which would have sucked at >10 miles, but I made it. It's hard to tell how much gas you actually have left on an older car.
You don't want to run out of gas. That could harm the fuel pump on today's cars.
Agreed it's not smart. All the debris such as rust in the tank goes into the engine. The tank should be half full all the time as a preventative measure.Quote: 1BBYou don't want to run out of gas. That could harm the fuel pump on today's cars.
Quote: onenickelmiracleAgreed it's not smart. All the debris such as rust in the tank goes into the engine. The tank should be half full all the time as a preventative measure.
The fuel pump is mounted in the tank and is kept cool by the gas. If the pump overheats and fails it could get expensive. Definitely not a do it yourself job for most.
Quote: djatcJust took a gamble driving from Reno to Beatty (320 miles) without filling up once. I got to 30 miles out and my gas gauge was on E and I was almost resigned to walking to the gas station and back, which would have sucked at >10 miles, but I made it. It's hard to tell how much gas you actually have left on an older car.
What's a gas gauge?
We just take the the cap off and drop in the measuring stick, an inch is about two gallons.
Same as the boat but we went to diesel and have a site tube. Or you can just knock on the drum and you learn the sound.
Why are newer cars easier to know how much fuel are in them? Don't electonics lie? It does seem many are carrying around bicycles as a spare I guess?
Who would buy a vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank, bwahaha. A thousand bucks for a new fuel pump [gas], what a generation.
Is that Beatty Oregon?
Quote: petroglyphWhat's a gas gauge?
We just take the the cap off and drop in the measuring stick, an inch is about two gallons.
Same as the boat but we went to diesel and have a site tube. Or you can just knock on the drum and you learn the sound.
Why are newer cars easier to know how much fuel are in them? Don't electonics lie? It does seem many are carrying around bicycles as a spare I guess?
Who would buy a vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank, bwahaha. A thousand bucks for a new fuel pump [gas], what a generation.
Is that Beatty Oregon?
The gauge on the front showing F to E. I didn't want to pull over to find out where I was at physically since I didn't want to get stuck, and figured leaving it on cruise control would get the most out of what's left.
Beatty Nevada, one of the closer small towns on the way south to Las Vegas. It's known for something, who knows what it is lol
Quote: petroglyphWhat's a gas gauge?
We just take the the cap off and drop in the measuring stick, an inch is about two gallons.
Same as the boat but we went to diesel and have a site tube. Or you can just knock on the drum and you learn the sound.
Why are newer cars easier to know how much fuel are in them? Don't electonics lie? It does seem many are carrying around bicycles as a spare I guess?
Who would buy a vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank, bwahaha. A thousand bucks for a new fuel pump [gas], what a generation.
Is that Beatty Oregon?
The gauge on the front showing F to E. I didn't want to pull over to find out where I was at physically since I didn't want to get stuck, and figured leaving it on cruise control would get the most out of what's left.
Beatty Nevada, one of the closer small towns on the way south to Las Vegas. It's known for something, who knows what it is lol
Quote: onenickelmiracleAgreed it's not smart. All the debris such as rust in the tank goes into the engine. The tank should be half full all the time as a preventative measure.
Another solution is to run it until the gas light comes on every time so nothing builds up.
Quote: petroglyphWhat's a gas gauge?
We just take the the cap off and drop in the measuring stick, an inch is about two gallons.
Same as the boat but we went to diesel and have a site tube. Or you can just knock on the drum and you learn the sound.
Why are newer cars easier to know how much fuel are in them? Don't electonics lie? It does seem many are carrying around bicycles as a spare I guess?
Who would buy a vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank, bwahaha. A thousand bucks for a new fuel pump [gas], what a generation.
Is that Beatty Oregon?
What do you drive?
PS: Reason being of course, that the fuel gauge does not work.
I think it is known for having some gas pumps, and being the place where you hang a left (from LV) to enter Death Valley. Probably some hungry coyotes in the hills. Sounds like an excellent place to run out of gas. Or correct a mistake in "3 a.m. Las Vegas type judgement" by losing an annoying companion using the commode at the filling station.Quote: djatcBeatty Nevada, one of the closer small towns on the way south to Las Vegas. It's known for something, who knows what it is lol
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceQuote: petroglyphWhat's a gas gauge?
We just take the the cap off and drop in the measuring stick, an inch is about two gallons.
Same as the boat but we went to diesel and have a site tube. Or you can just knock on the drum and you learn the sound.
Why are newer cars easier to know how much fuel are in them? Don't electonics lie? It does seem many are carrying around bicycles as a spare I guess?
Who would buy a vehicle with the fuel pump in the tank, bwahaha. A thousand bucks for a new fuel pump [gas], what a generation.
Is that Beatty Oregon?
What do you drive?
Same as always, F250 4x. The new one I'm driving is a '94 had to leave the last one [1980] up North.
No insults intended, just making fun.
The salt spray was so bad up north the pick-ups often break right behind the cab so people get their frames spliced back together. Also the fuel tanks rot out and there is all manner of replacement beds and fuel reservoirs. Old beer kegs, whatever. Often the new tank has no measure of fullness.
Ironically the two worst vehicles for breaking in two were Ford pickups and toyota pickups, we had both.
This new rig '94 is a diesel. The fuel gauge is a lying son of a bitch. And, I don't dare run it out of fuel, it just isn't the same trying to restart this thing with air in the lines. Another one of Fords supposedly "better ideas", it has two tanks. I think the newer ones either have one very large tank or a transfer switch like a small airplane. Those are good ideas. I can't use all my fuel. I think one tank is 20 and the other is 18? That would give me a theo range of around 700 miles. Knowing it lies all the time at least to the good side, I always have more then it says. I can't use it all like the old one. Once it gets down to the "red" warning it is due to be switched and then on to the next tank and looking for a fillup too soon. That really sucks on long runs not being able to use the effective range. I also wonder about the build up of sludge in the tank which didn't use to affect me.
My idiot partner was the cheapest guy who ever
lived and never put more than $2 of gas in his VW.
We were on our way into city and ran out on the
middle of the bridge. The bridge police were furious
with him that anybody could be that stupid. They had
a 1 gal can of gas that cost $5 and my friend screamed
like a little girl, gas was .65 a gallon then. They told
him that, or a $75 tow truck. He mentioned his outrage
for months afterwards at how he was ripped off. He
never thought once that it was his fault.
Warning, the video includes the kind of colorful language that you may like to pretend your kids don't already know.
Quote: DrawingDeadHuman vs. bucket; bucket wins: A Compilation of People F*ing Up the Ice Bucket Challenge
ALS induced by ice bucket challenge.
Quote: DrawingDeadHuman vs. bucket; bucket wins: A Compilation of People F*ing Up the Ice Bucket Challenge
Warning, the video includes the kind of colorful language that you may like to pretend your kids don't already know.
That was painfully, ridiculously funny.
all their lives and are ignorant as to how
gravity and physics works in practical
situations.
Quote: GWAEIs there anyone else that is totally fed up with this ridiculous ice bucket crap? I have 1000 friends on facebook because of games. This morning I opened it up and the first 14 posts were related to the ice bucket. If you want to donate then donate, if not then don't.
I log onto facebook about once every month or two, so I have no idea what this is about.
I consider that a win.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceI log onto facebook about once every month or two, so I have no idea what this is about.
I consider that a win.
I am proud to say that I have had my Facebook account about six years now and I have zero friends. I probably log onto it twice a year.
No, not at all.Quote: GWAEIs there anyone else that is totally fed up with this ridiculous ice bucket crap?
Quote: DrawingDeadMy fellow Americans, I come before you tonight to inform you that the nation is facing a serious problem: We have way too much time on our hands for our own good.
Ice Bucket Challenge is now a Halloween costume
Quote: Ben Popken @TODAY"If you order it, we will ship you one bucket, one tulle tunic with silver ice cube embellishments, and an ice cube tray," he said.
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Kentucky Firefighters Electrocute Themselves During Ice Bucket Challenge
Quote: Associated PressA charity stunt that has grown into a social media phenomenon went terribly wrong for four Kentucky firefighters when a fire truck's ladder got too close to a power line after they dumped water on college students who were taking part in an "ice bucket challenge."
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Have a nice day.
Quote: DRichI am proud to say that I have had my Facebook account about six years now and I have zero friends.
I would pay to see this quote put up as an official approved testimonial/endorsement by Facebook Corp.
(how much I would pay -- well maybe not much, but something between $1 and some higher amount)
You mean like roulette? I totally agree 100% with your statement.Quote: EvenBobIt's amazing how people live on this planet
all their lives and are ignorant as to how
gravity and physics works in practical
situations.
Quote: DrawingDeadKentucky Firefighters Electrocute Themselves During Ice Bucket Challenge
wow, all these people came close to being electrocuted! Close call it would seem.
Quote: DRichI am proud to say that I have had my Facebook account about six years now and I have zero friends.
Are those two statements related?
(Yup, took me a whole weekend to come up with that one)
Quote: AxelWolfYou mean like roulette? I totally agree 100% with your statement.
Roulette for you is like it is for the
non wised up masses. You feel right at
home.
That might be a valid argument however no one wit an ounce of credit are among the wised up masses either. Not the most educated authorities or anyone legit. Even out own respected Wizard. Only the big food crowd believe in such nonsense.Quote: EvenBobRoulette for you is like it is for the
non wised up masses. You feel right at
home.
Bob have you ever tried to contact anyone from this or any forum about your roulette system? Either tried to have them bet it, or sell it, it to them or make a deal of some kind?
