Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Baton Rouge
Biography:P.E., Former Owner @ Three Bones Catering Company, Guitarist for Addis (those that remember)
Interests:Math & chemistry, food & music
Occupation:Engineer, Chef, Musician
Number of Posts:584
Registered on:12/4/2014
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this was a 27lb bird
is this real? :lol:
I'm allergic to fresh cut grass...literally. Skin welps, runny eyes and nose then a cough, and finally a long bout of bronchitis if I don't cool it. Call me a p*ssy if you like.

I did my own but gave it up years ago. My neighbors today are all elderly. We have a 4-plot on the neighborhood corner and all use the same guy for 10+ years. He charges me $80 bi-weekly, and I routinely tip $20. So ~$200/month for 1-acre with steep ditches and many obstacles. It would take me a full Saturday and leave me miserable. I'll miss that deal when it's gone.

He helps cleaning up bushes, beds, and trees in off-season. We give a very nice tip before Thanksgiving, and even had his family over for a crawfish boil. My in-laws started with him, he is basically part of the family now.

He offers down-on-the-luck guys, including parolled convicts, an opportuniy. I did that when I ran my own business and can understand the sentiment. Never any problems.

Look for a guy like this. They are rolling around everywhere.
I went to high school with Stormy. Scotlandville Magnet circa 1993-5. I have a yearbook with her photo. Out of all the engineers and scientists that school churned out, a porn star is the most famous of the bunch.

When my buddy got married we did the party at Gold club. She was semi-famous by then and on tour, we specifically planned it out. We sent buddy on stage and she did the bachelor's lapdance.

After close we all hung out in the parking lot a bit and caught up. She was driving some supercar none of us could afford. I don't agree with whetever politics, but she's actually a pretty cool chick...or was then, no idea now. My Stormy story of the day -
Man, sleeping til 7 or 8 AM is wild to me. My first alarm is 4:15, second 4:30. I'm usually wide awake an hour earlier, years of plant life and commute, different lifestyle I guess. I wake before 4AM on weekends without the alarm. I work with a guy who says I sleep too late and his normal wake up is 2:30.

I suffer insomnia about once/week and its becoming more frequent. Wake around 11-1AM and sleep no more. My Mom suffers too, and says its only downhill from where I'm at. I can make it on 3-4 hours but less will probably get me killed on the job. When I have a bout, the next night I'm usually down 6-7 hours. I can't take THC and refuse to try the prescriptions. I think my body tells me what I need.

My routine is bed at 7PM, TV with sleep timer and very low volume for one hour. Black out curtains closed. Small snack of nuts or seeds. No touching the phone and I'm out. The rest is a gamble but works for now.
I am an OT Baller and one of life's guilty pleasures is drinking box wine out of a red Solo cup. Yes, I am trashy.

re: Vitamix sale today

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 9/18/25 at 6:38 pm to
Best blender ever made. I have a 5200 that's gotta be pushing 20 years old. One of my favorite kitchen toys. The blades are still sharp and the container looks pretty good, no idea how this is even possible.

I did not know they make a food processor bundle. I will investigate.

edit: Nope, not compatible with my old base, which will probably outlive me.
It's sad because I love his books. One of my favorite authors is a lunatic, oh well. I'm still reading it.

re: Snickers BBQ sauce?

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 9/4/25 at 6:29 pm to
I use all of these flavors in BBQ, in some form or another. Approve.
If they take away other people's guns, they will eventually try and take away my guns. Violent felons should not have access to guns...no history of violence, guns you shall have if you want them.
I have the smallest Recteq they made from about 8 years ago and it has been all the pellet grill needed for my family of 4, including smoking briskets, turkeys, and hams for 15 on holidays. I think I paid $700 with frieght and tax, use it 3-4 times per month, still rolling strong.

re: Sammy’s On Highland!

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 8/21/25 at 7:28 pm to
I think the Sammy's in Central closed before Covid. The food was always awful and overpriced. I was generally forced to eat there, and more often than not, pay the bill. The building was great but now in disrepair. Something needs to happen with it, tear it down and turn it into a four-plex with multiple options?

Southside Produce could buy the whole thing, raze it, and make a killing. It's 1000 ft away from CHS and the Big Walmart. I just want a fruit stand in Central, who's in? :lol:
We quit Cracker Barrel because of a booger.

Road trip family of four, stopped at Craker Barrel since we knew what we were getting into. Three meals came out quickly, and the waitress returned to explain my wife's (no pic) would take a few more minutes. BIG GNARLY BOOGER flapping in and out the left nostril with each breath. Like a horse booger, clearly visible across the room as she was walking towards us.

She came back with the wife's food, and boogerzilla is gone. Her food went in a box untouched, then straight in the trash outside. I left a good tip just for the entertainment factor, we still talk about it and laugh.

My son and I would still occasionally sneak off to Craker Barrel for a chicken fried steak, but sadly we eat there as a family no more. The food has fallen off recently anyway. RIP

re: Vacuum sealing bbq

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 8/21/25 at 2:12 pm to
I use my regular old Foodsaver just about every week and its going strong for 10 years at least.

For brisket - don't slice it before vac'ing it. Leave it in chucks before freezing and reheat in hot water, not boiling. Tallow in the bag is good but not necessary. You can do it straight from the freezer, end product is just as good as when it came off the pit.
Parboiled is not going to 'pop' like long grain but is good if you need to hold it for serving, like at a festival.

Supreme or Mahatma long grain is used by many pros.

I made a jamb this week with long grain jasmine rice and that may be my new go to. I washed it really well. The grains popped and the end product was just the right amount of fluffy/sticky.
Same, they burned that joint to the ground. Travis is about as good a replacement as you could ask for. We were on the upper level and had a great view, it was a good crowd but wasn't super packed. Fantastic experience last night.

re: Kitchen knives

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 8/9/25 at 8:02 pm to
I buy them one at a time and have a mix - Shun, Henkel, Cutco, Victorinox, and Wolfgang Puck santoku that was my go to until I chipped the blade.

I recently bought a few Dalstrong knives after years of watching Guga's crazy steak experiments. Might be the best value out there, very heavy duty and balanced.

re: Walk On’s menu

Posted by ThreeBonesCater on 8/9/25 at 7:51 pm to
I'd never been to a Walk Ons and the comments on this board don't do it any favors.

We tried the new one in Central tonight and the food was very good. The service was very slow but they've only been open about a week. I'll be going back. It will be a great place to catch an LSU game.
That is good deal, but white paint on a BBQ is a no go for me.
I've bought all kinds of charcuterie stuff from Oak Point in Central. Give them a call and ask.