Blow That Dough! -2021

[Ronstar]

OMG - I was doing so well - until I saw this.

Are you referring to the Jeep?

 

[Souschef]

After DW awoke from her Covid isolation slumber, she started ordering stuff for all the upgrades
PLANNED UPGRADES TO OUR HOME

BATHROOM
Floors in Bathrooms
Replace Sinks in Bathrooms
Shower enclosure Replace with professional tile Have a full
Clear glass enclosure cubbies for shampoo premium shower head with wand
Bathroom counter tops
Main bathroom console paint to match salmon
New higher large opening toilet
Vanity and seat
Accent tile to match sink backsplash

BEDROOM
Bedroom repaint
Massage chair
Curtains for Closet
Desk
Shoe Rack

KITCHEN
Floor in Kitchen

LAUNDRY ROOM
Remove standing cabinet
Install large shelf for bottles
Install large expandable drying rack
Covered box for cleaning supplies
Install shelf over washer
Better tray storage
hooks for veggies
better methods for jackets
Plastic for flowers
dowel water bottle dryer

OFFICE
new TV
new couch

The ones in red are done. all others in progress

 

[stephenson]

So … the wagyu beef thing … I don’t get it … and, most of the basic reviews don’t get it, either.

Best steak I had recently was tuna … from Sams … individually wrapped and incredible to grill - olive oil and lemon juice …

 

[RunningBum]

This is the item that will be $799.99 starting 7/29/21. It’s currently $999.99. https://www.costco.com/japanese-wagyu-tenderloin-roast,-a5-grade,-6-lbs.product.100505552.html

$499.99 is for the strip loin roast.

P.S. DH says no way! We’re not really into heavily marbled beef, but I’d try a small cut to see what the fuss is all about.,

Are the filets going to be on sale as well? That would tempt me. I haven't seen the mailer yet, if that's where you found out.

 

[NW-Bound]

NW-Bound, I asked myself a few times, why do I need more land. Lol

You know NW if we can and we want to, we should. What the heck, it is only money.

Sure, it is only money, but if you trade money for something else, you have to think that something else is better for you than money.

Well, I guess land is not really a consumable, but some people can get some enjoyment out of it.

Hmmm... What do I expect to get out of my shares? The dividends, I guess. Some don't pay dividends, so I have to squeeze some cash out of them with options. Oops, wrong thread.

 

[audreyh1]

So … the wagyu beef thing … I don’t get it … and, most of the basic reviews don’t get it, either.

Best steak I had recently was tuna … from Sams … individually wrapped and incredible to grill - olive oil and lemon juice …

I think that because the Wagyu beef is so heavily marbled it has amazing tenderness and intense flavor. That's what I'm told. Some describe it as "beef butter". I'd be willing to try a small piece of the A5 Japanese imported stuff (from the Kagoshima prefecture in Japan) since that is supposed to be the best.

If you are not a beef lover, than it probably doesn't matter. But I do love beef. However, my experience with beef flavor is that in general less marbled cuts have more flavor. For example, I generally prefer the non-prime steaks compared to prime because I think the flavor is more intense. We had some US grass fed (and finished) rib-eye steaks recently that were fantastic. Tender and super flavorful.

 

[audreyh1]

Are the filets going to be on sale as well? That would tempt me. I haven't seen the mailer yet, if that's where you found out.

I don't know. I was looking at the on-line only Costco flier we just got, and it only lists the whole tenderloin. Yes - the mailer.

 

[NW-Bound]

I think that because the Wagyu beef is so heavily marbled it has amazing tenderness and intense flavor. That's what I'm told. Some describe it as "beef butter". I'd be willing to try a small piece of the A5 Japanese imported stuff (from the Kagoshima prefecture in Japan) since that is supposed to be the best.

If you are not a beef lover, than it probably doesn't matter. But I do love beef. However, my experience with beef flavor is that in general less marbled cuts have more flavor. For example, I generally prefer the non-prime steaks compared to prime because I think the flavor is more intense. We had some US grass fed (and finished) rib-eye steaks recently that were fantastic. Tender and super flavorful.

I have read somewhere that beef tenderloin used to be a throwaway cut because it has no flavor.

Same with lobster, which is not really as flavorful as shrimp and crab when you think about it.

 

[finnski1]

I have read somewhere that beef tenderloin used to be a throwaway cut because it has no flavor.

Same with lobster, which is not really as flavorful as shrimp and crab when you think about it.

Good marketing? I agree about lobster. I live in NH and travel to Maine regularly for ocean vacations. Every time I get back people always ask me "did you have the lobster?" When I say no they look at me like I have 2 heads. Much rather have the fried clams, shrimp, scallops and haddock plates. You can have the boiled tasteless lobster. Come on, face it people if it was so good why the need to drown in it hot butter

 

[stephenson]

Re beef … in Aspen and recently had an incredible bison steak … extremely tender and very good flavor. About a pound and $42.

Been to Japan many times - had the special beef (not marketed by them much) - was good, but a high quality filet is about the same to my recollection.

 

[braumeister]

The stuff from Costco is the real thing. Japanese Wagyu grade A5. Totally unlike any beef you have ever had -- when they use the phrase "melts in your mouth" it's quite literal. In fact, when you take a piece of the raw beef out of the frig, the incredibly well marbled fat immediately starts melting from the warmth of your hand. There is simply no comparison with anything else.

When you see the word "Wagyu" or sometimes "American Wagyu" on beef products here, believe me it is absolutely not anywhere close to what the Japanese have perfected over countless generations of careful breeding.

And since it's nearly impossible to find the real thing in restaurants, this is one of the few ways of getting it. Something you should certainly try once in your life.

And then there is "Kobe beef" which is another category even beyond this. I've only had that once in my life, about 50 years ago, and I still remember it fondly.

 

[street]

^ Bison steak is a great way to blow some dough. Some of the best tasting meat on earth IMO.

 

[TheWizard]

Sure, it is only money, but if you trade money for something else, you have to think that something else is better for you than money.

Well, I guess land is not really a consumable, but some people can get some enjoyment out of it...

Well, if the land has trees on it, you can spend time cutting many of them down with a chainsaw in coming years.
Two advantages:
1) you have firewood for those cool/cold days in winter.
2) you lessen the chances of a nasty WILDFIRE in that area...

 

[street]

^ land for me is an investment, and gives me more pleasurer while I'm here on earth then having money that I can spend.

I have enough but I love owning land. This new addition should keep me busy for years to come, with enjoyment of improving the place.

I could make money from it but I don't. The irrigation I will decide what I want to do with it. I already told the guy that farms it that nothing will change keep doing what he is doing.

 

[NW-Bound]

If I had more land, I would plant a solar farm.

I have a bit of land up at the high-country boondocks home, nice south-facing hillside too for a large solar array. But it's not my permanent home, plus I don't need AC there.

Thought about buying a home further out from where I am now and in a more rural area in order to get more land, but I like the suburb area where I am now better.

 

[tmm99]

Are the filets going to be on sale as well? That would tempt me. I haven't seen the mailer yet, if that's where you found out.

Even tender cuts like filet mignon are highly marbled. Sirloin too.

I got so used to the American version of beef that I can't go back to the Japanese marbled version at this point. Because of the marbling effect, the meat is very tender. They're also more flavourful, but nah, not for me anymore...

If you do get Wagyu beef, or something similar, I highly recommend that you try a very small amount to test it out. It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea IMHO. And it's not something you can gobble up a lot of (due to the fat content.)

Having said that, you could have a party with a bunch of friends serving this? After all, this is the blow-that-dough thread!

 

[braumeister]

If you do get Wagyu beef, or something similar, I highly recommend that you try a very small amount to test it out.

That's good and often overlooked advice. If you ordered it in a restaurant in Japan, you would be given a very small portion (only a few ounces) and you would feel it was plenty. It's that rich.

 

[RobbieB]

If your lobster has no flavor, you have bad lobster. Shrimp should taste like shrimp, crab should taste like crab and...

I've had tasteless crab and shrimp too. Sometimes you just get bad stuff.

 

[braumeister]

If your lobster has no flavor, you have bad lobster. Shrimp should taste like shrimp, crab should taste like crab and...

I've had tasteless crab and shrimp too. Sometimes you just get bad stuff.

I have to agree. Cooking a lobster is not simply dunking it in a big pot of boiling water -- that will lose much of its flavor.

 

[W2R]

A few of my pointless musings about what we choose to BTD on

You know, it's interesting to me that those posting here seem mainly consumed by thoughts of either buying land, or cars, or imported foods, or home improvements.

There is such a huge variety of things on which we could Blow That Dough, and I suppose we each have our own preferences. This is why it is such fun to read this thread. It's fun to see what other people are into.

I still don't have the slightest desire for a Tesla, forest acreage, a deck, or 500 pounds of wagyu beef, even if you gave me all four this week. Not that these are bad purchases; they're just not on my radar at the moment.

However, you never know. Last week the battery in my Venza flat-out died with no warning. Here's what we did:

1) We jump started it and went to Autozone, but they wouldn't replace it (complicated battery placement design).

2) We jump started it again and drove down the busiest 8-lane street ever to get to National Tire and Battery. They must have had 300 cars in line.

3) We jump started it again and drove it to the Toyota dealer and they replaced it in a half hour for less than the other two were charging.

But until the dealer service department did that, I was fed up. Seriously I was on the verge of going on a test drive and then buying a new Rav4 that day! So, I guess I am not immune to being interested in vehicles, under the right circumstances.

 

[TheWizard]

I have to agree. Cooking a lobster is not simply dunking it in a big pot of boiling water -- that will lose much of its flavor.

Hmm, they sell them in grocery stores here, and that's EXACTLY how to cook one. You could steam a lobster as well, but they tend to scream more that way.

Sometimes I put a bit of salt in the boiling water first but I don't care as much for lobsters cooked in seawater.

I do have a chart on my fridge for how long to boil a lobster, depending on weight. That matters...

 

[audreyh1]

I have read somewhere that beef tenderloin used to be a throwaway cut because it has no flavor.

Same with lobster, which is not really as flavorful as shrimp and crab when you think about it.

Well, I really like tenderloin and I find it very flavorful when seared/roasted or grilled. I go for the non-prime.

I also find lobster flavorful enough, but give me king crab any day instead.

Seems like you could steam lobster instead of boiling it?

 

[braumeister]

Hmm, they sell them in grocery stores here, and that's EXACTLY how to cook one.

Well, that's exactly how most people cook them. Not the best way.

 

[explanade]

Coming up 8/2:

Front tooth extraction (well, that was done in April or so).

Drain infected area above tooth and sew up gum (done).

Add in bone graft material (done).

8/2 - drill and twp hole for new insert. Stitch up, wait.

8/? - remove stitches, check insert, prepare for tooth implant.

9/? - New tooth put in place.

About $6,000.00

Interesting, I'm being quoted $4300 just for extraction.

And it doesn't even include the pathology lab costs.

 

[NW-Bound]

Well, I really like tenderloin and I find it very flavorful when seared/roasted or grilled. I go for the non-prime.

I also find lobster flavorful enough, but give me king crab any day instead.

Seems like you could steam lobster instead of boiling it?

Well, people may get me wrong.

I do enjoy tenderloin steaks, but not to the point of preferring it over the other cuts. And it does not have to be a steak. Osso buco often hits the spot better. Or even Hungarian goulash.

And I like lobster too, but also can only eat so much before I get tired. Dungeness crab is something I can eat a lot more of.