Shopping--What did you buy?

[Marie Miller]

No. I bought a universal replacement pot instead, and it works fine. I think it is better than the original pot.

Maybe it was coffee pot day. We had to be out of the house at the crack of insanity so the pit jammed. I know why it lives in a tray with a kitchen towel.

 

[John Brunner]

I've not placed an Amazon order in a long time, and had a backlog in my Wish List. I just ordered a bunch of miscellaneous stuff:

-CoQ10 to replace the [potentially] corrupted product a rogue Amazon seller provided
-An illustrated Catholic Bible discussed in a vid that @Don Alaska posted in @Von Jones Bible Study thread
-Some medical supplies
-A digital bathroom scale (my old mechanical one won't hold Zero)
-A new kitchen scale (my Taylor is acting flaky)
-Repair parts for my vacuum seal and sous vide machines
-Motion-activated lights recommended by @Jacob Petersheim
-Eveready button batteries at a really good price with decent expiry dates

 

[Krystal Shay]

I ordered a narrow wrist fitness tracker/pedometer to wear on my wrist. I have a small one that I carry in my pocket but sometimes I forget to take it out. AND. The last fitbit pedometer I had, it ended up in the wash. I don't normally wear a watch, so I hope I can get use to having something on my wrist.

 

[John Brunner]

I bought a new grill a couple of weeks ago...it's only the second new (not used) one I've purchased in my life. I rarely leave reviews, but there's a special feature on this one that's kind of over-hyped, so I figured I'd point it out for others. When I went to Lowe's website to leave a review, I saw the thing was marked down $80 for Memorial Day Sales. A quick web search found that Lowes offers 30 days post-sale Price Protection/Competitor Price Match, so I got an $80 credit to my Lowes card. Now I'm glad I didn't buy the smaller, cheaper one.

I've not been this happy to see $80 since I worked for minimum wage.

 

[Marie Miller]

I bought a new grill a couple of weeks ago...it's only the second new (not used) one I've purchased in my life. I rarely leave reviews, but there's a special feature on this one that's kind of over-hyped, so I figured I'd point it out for others. When I went to Lowe's website to leave a review, I saw the thing was marked down $80 for Memorial Day Sales. A quick web search found that Lowes offers 30 days post-sale Price Protection/Competitor Price Match, so I got a credit to my Lowes card. I had almost had a smaller, cheaper one.

I've not been this happy to see $80 since I worked for minimum wage.

John, what make and model is it please?

 

[John Brunner]

John, what make and model is it please?

It's a Char Broil #463286225
Lowes Item #6284826

4 burners, including one that's supposed to sear. The sear burner is hotter than the other 3, but it does not really sear...it just cooks faster. I did a sous vide steak last night and tried to finish it on the sear burner. It came out alright, but would have overcooked if I left it on long enough to get a decent crust. Other than that, I like it. I almost bought a smaller grill, but I always bulk-cook and freeze leftovers, so went with the large one (I have a family pak of 8-9 huge chicken thighs brining right now to grill tonight.) There is no storage underneath (no doors.) The igniter is the battery-operated version rather than the mechanical piezoelectric version (which can wear out.) No side burner, but I never use those, anyway, so appreciate having the second shelf.

Regular price $279, on sale through 5/27 for $199. Have them assemble it for you. It's kind of a pain in the butt.

Lowes grill link
Lowes grill cover link

 

[Marie Miller]

It's a Char Broil #463286225
Lowes Item #6284826

4 burners, including one that's supposed to sear. The sear burner is hotter than the other 3, but it does not really sear...it just cooks faster. I did a sous vide steak last night and tried to finish it on the sear burner. It came out alright, but would have overcooked if I left it on long enough to get a decent crust. Other than that, I like it. I almost bought a smaller grill, but I always bulk-cook and freeze leftovers, so went with the large one (I have a family pak of 8-9 huge chicken thighs brining right now to grill tonight.) There is no storage underneath (no doors.) The igniter is the battery-operated version rather than the mechanical piezoelectric version (which can wear out.) No side burner, but I never use those, anyway, so appreciate having the second shelf.

Regular price $279, on sale through 5/27 for $199. Have them assemble it for you. It's kind of a pain in the butt.

Lowes grill link
Lowes grill cover link

Thank you! I will let SO know.