the cost of eating out

[Pio1980]

 

[Bill S]

I really need to start cooking over charcoal. I was at a friend's cookout, and his hotdogs and burgers were excellent. I was shocked when I saw that the hotdogs were just the cheap ones from Aldis. They taste WAY better than the more expensive ones made on a gas grill.

They do amazing things with Weber kettle grills. 12 hour brisket cooks, fried chicken, smoked queso, smoked meatloaf, smoked then reverse seared steak, seafood, etc. You should really chek the FB Weber Kettle Fan forum. Some creative cooks there.

 

[zebra03]

I know , way off topic , but has anyone used this grill ?

 

[Mystic]

I knew you were the guy to chime in on this. I’ve tried MANY different eating schedules/workout routines and I guess I just don’t have the genetics to work out a couple days a week and stay where I want to be. I started seeing a nutritionist and it made a massive difference.

Billy, the "secret" to working out 2x weekly, genetics notwithstanding (but of course genetics do play an important role but maybe not as important as most think), is on those two days you lift heavy -- really heavy -- over a 40-50 minute period and structure your sets to follow (as closely as is reasonable so that you can get through the entire routine) the High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) model. Sure, I have to some, maye even much, degree genetic advantages, but 14 years ago I was struggling w/ pushing 125% of bodyweight off my chest and pulling 150% of my bodyweight from the floor. So now it's 14 years later and I push (up to four consecutive reps) 255% of my bodyweight off the chest and deadlift (up to two consecutive reps) 334% of my bodyweight. Lifting heavy, steadily and unwaveringly for more than a decade plus absolute dedication to correct (read: strength gains enhancing) nutritoinal regimen. And time for recovery --- this becomes really important as you hit 60 and pass it. W@W does recovery time ever matter. (ps: no anabolics/hormones beyond the advanced testosterone levels produced by very heavy lifting, combination of certain amino acids, minerals -- zinc + magnesium are key -- and creatine dosing only on lift days.

If you wanna migrate this "chat" to the PM (conversation) space, I'd be glad to help you devise a plan that's well suited to your genetics, your goals, your lifestyle, etc. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[Mystic]

I know , way off topic , but has anyone used this grill ?

"Extermiate! Extermiate! Exterminate!"

(first think I thought when I saw the photo)

 

[RickeyM]

And do you eat healthy and exercise daily? I don’t eat a lot to “eat my way back to health” I eat a lot to maintain and because I burn it all off. I’ve done this for close to 20 yrs, this isn’t something I’ve done for a month. Like I’ve said, fresh fruit and veg, almost all organic, no fried, very little sugar. It’s not easy

I eat healthy I just got greedy (piggy) I have gotten away from sugary sodas, use very little sugar and stopped putting salt on my food. I do need to get back to working out tho'.

 

[Pio1980]

Appetite is going down here, restricting sugar & salt, eating once or twice a day.
"Working out" is not in my present or future schedule, beyond the 40-50 minute morning daily dog walk. Recovery from falls & other assaults takes longer, arthritis limits activity.

 

[brian222]

we have found 2 places that do big burgers and fries for about $12. We get one and split it. more than enough and $12 instead of $24.

 

[Pio1980]

My sunset motorcycle ride destination in Ja-ja features a generous bbq pulled pork sammich and a side. I always get a buttered baked potato and stuff it with the spillage from eating the sammich and bring it home to save and split later as a small entree or side, depending on hunger levels.
I get a ride, dinner, a sunset show, and yummy seconds out of it.

 

[BamaBilly]

My sunset motorcycle ride destination in Ja-ja features a generous bbq pulled pork sammich and a side. I always get a buttered baked potato and stuff it with the spillage from eating the sammich and bring it home to save and split later as a small entree or side, depending on hunger levels.
I get a ride, dinner, a sunset show, and yummy seconds out of it.

I like your style!! I do the same but the meal is just slightly different. I do love pulled pork, or smoked chicken and white sauce. Riding to eat is one of my favorite things to do

 

[Pio1980]

I like your style!! I do the same but the meal is just slightly different. I do love pulled pork, or smoked chicken and white sauce. Riding to eat is one of my favorite things to do

Rockmart is a bit far from B'ham, plenty of good bbq pork there.
My ride is worth 2 & 1/2 hrs both ways from here, not counting the destination stop.

 

[Condorsat]

we have found 2 places that do big burgers and fries for about $12. We get one and split it. more than enough and $12 instead of $24.

We do that when we order a Gyro at our favorite Greek Restaurant (Papa Gyros) .. order one Gyro and split the sandwich in half .. requesting an extra plate .. prior to this we both took half our sandwich's home as leftover anyway. We use the savings to order some Saganaki (flaming cheese) as an appetizer. Absolutely delicious. Opa!

 

[RickeyM]

I prefer cooking at home to eating out. One meal at a restaurant equals about 4 days worth of groceries or more.

I sure prefer home cooking, I just don't like (really don't like) doing dishes. Restaurants can do fancier stuff than I can do or want to go to the trouble of doing.

I've rediscovered grilling on my Weber charcoal grill. I have a gas grill I use a lot cuz its convenient and I have a Weber Smokey Mountain I use for BBQ (ribs, brisket, pork butt, etc.) I joined a FB forum - Weber Kettle Fans and with Covid, been experimenting a lot.
My wife likes to go out for dinner but I prefer to grill. Its better tasting and cheaper.

Welcome from another Weber kettle head On FB I joined Weber Kettle Fans and Weber Kettle Mods & Grilling. I can do a rack of ribs on my Weber that equals or betters any I've had in a restaurant. Most of what I can get at a restaurant I've gotten the hang of fixing at home for myself. A year and a half ago I took the extended family out to diner and a great time was had by all. No way could I have pulled that off at our humble abode. I recommend the Double T Diner if you're ever in the area

 

[devnull]

Several posts about better food at home, cooking at home is cheaper, etc. Yeah, yeah, but, FWIW, we don't go out because we can't cook or don't have stuff to cook, we go out when we don't want to cook.

I absolutely agree. Also, cooking takes considerable time. I fill a large salad spinner for the week and between cleaning everything, chopping or whatever needs to be done for the veggies, there's a solid hour involved, I generally eat raw spinach with my salads instead of lettuce, so there's more time preparing that. Then there's cooking. I bought a Ninja Foodi last year, and use that thing probably 90% of the time for my food preparation. Saves time. I'd never used a slow cooker, or a pressure cooker in my life prior to getting that thing.

Prior to the pandemic, I was all about getting delivery. Glad I got away from that, as most of the delivery food isn't particularly healthy food.

 

[BamaBilly]

Rockmart is a bit far from B'ham, plenty of good bbq pork there.
My ride is worth 2 & 1/2 hrs both ways from here, not counting the destination stop.

Yes, lots of good food in Birmingham. If you’re ever in my area give me a shout, I’m buying.

 

[Bill S]

I sure prefer home cooking, I just don't like (really don't like) doing dishes. Restaurants can do fancier stuff than I can do or want to go to the trouble of doing.


Welcome from another Weber kettle head On FB I joined Weber Kettle Fans and Weber Kettle Mods & Grilling. I can do a rack of ribs on my Weber that equals or betters any I've had in a restaurant. Most of what I can get at a restaurant I've gotten the hang of fixing at home for myself. A year and a half ago I took the extended family out to diner and a great time was had by all. No way could I have pulled that off at our humble abode. I recommend the Double T Diner if you're ever in the area

I like going out, don't get me wrong. It's nice to be waited on and have conversation while relaxing. No cleanup is a plus.

I can cook 3 racks easy on my 18" Weber Smokey Mountain. Probably enough room for 4 to 6 racks if I had another rib rack or 2 but I've never needed to make more than 3 full racks. I did once smoke a whole packer brisket and a pork shoulder on it tho.

 

[GChief]

I can cook 3 racks easy on my 18" Weber Smokey Mountain. Probably enough room for 4 to 6 racks if I had another rib rack or 2 but I've never needed to make more than 3 full racks. I did once smoke a whole packer brisket and a pork shoulder on it tho.

My Weber has made a lot of pounds of that stuff. A lot of good Barbecue around here and when I mention going to get some friends and family tell me to just make it on my Weber.

I still like going out and getting some good BBQ someone else made… the not cleanin up thing is a bonus

 

[spicer]

My Weber has made a lot of pounds of that stuff. A lot of good Barbecue around here and when I mention going to get some friends and family tell me to just make it on my Weber.

I still like going out and getting some good BBQ someone else made… the not cleanin up thing is a bonus

Not cleaning up... unless the serving or situation demand other anymore all I use is paper and plastic... goes right in the trash when finished. Oven or stove top ware is different of course.

 

[colortrakker]

When you think about it, there's very little that a restaurant serves that you can't make at home. Some times you can come sorta close, other times your own is as good or better then the resturant's. I go for the experience: the atmosphere and other things, plus the occasional thing I don't make at home.

If i ever find myself in Maryland again i want to try Chaps BBQ. That place ffood looks so awesome.

If you're ever near Cumberland/La Vale, Texas Grill House (not Road House) is the place.

 

[Pio1980]

Yes, lots of good food in Birmingham. If you’re ever in my area give me a shout, I’m buying.

Thnx! I'll keep that in mind.