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Happy Halloween!

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I have the older version of the Kalorik 26-quart french door air fryer oven. I love it and find it to be big enough for my needs; I can’t imagine finding room on my counter for an appliance almost twice the capacity. The Kalorik does have a known issue. It hasn’t happened to me, and there is a fix readily handled posted on YouTube. I have no idea how long this clearance price from Walmart will last, but it definitely sounds worth $97 to me. Kalorik MAXX 26-quart Flex Trio Air Fry Oven

I’m headed back to The Moore Theater on Friday night to see Leonid and Friends. During their live stream on Facebook from Denver before their show last night, Roman said they were going to treat the show in Seattle as their Halloween show, since they’ll be traveling to Seattle on Halloween and won’t be performing that day. Of course, I had to ask…

That Victrola media center looks really nice, @Bopeep! If you do get it, please let us know about the sound quality.

The write up I saw for the React 7-in-1 Emergency Multitool made a good point about how many people keep such items in the glove compartment or even in the trunk, far out of reach of the driver alone in the vehicle with a seatbelt which has locked up. Since this is also a USB charger, one would keep it plugged into the dash, keeping it in easy reach.

I received my tee-shirt yesterday. Thank you for the charcoal gray color. It’s gorgeous!

Welcome @mrsPookie! Brad will start a new thread for the 2025 version of the Prize Club. Probably around the beginning of November. Posting in that thread at least once a month from November 2024 through October 2025 will earn you a prize.

For those who must stay connected in some way at all times. There are much more expensive name brand versions, but this may be a less expensive way to see if something like this would be a help or a hindrance. Smart Glasses, Polarized Bluetooth Sunglasses with Speaker, Voice Assistant, Open Ear, UV Protection Outdoor Audio Glass

Mine’s expected tomorrow.

I’m posting twice today, since I had no opportunity to post yesterday. This year the first night/first candle of Hanukkah occurs at sunset on Christmas Day. This strikes me as a perfect inflatable to commemorate the occasion. Inflatable Hanukkah Snowman

[quote=in the Gift Idea contest thread @magickallight] I think you just gave me a great idea for a Christmas gift for hubby! This thing looks pretty cool![/quote] Please update us on how well it actually works, if you decide to get it,

I’m intrigued by the concept of this 6-quart oval slow cooker which doubles as an indoor smoker. It offers three smoking options: standard hot smoking, cold smoking for things like cheese, and a combination of both hot and cold smoking. Reviews look pretty positive, but some reviewers warn one should pay attention to the directions and use only a small amount of wood. Otherwise the smoke may become overpowering. WESTON BRANDS 2-in-1 Indoor Electric Smoker & Programmable Slow Cooker, 6 Quart, With 3-Tier Smoking Rack for Meat, Cheese and More, Dishwasher Safe Crock, Temperature Probe, Black (03-2500-W

For those who enjoy Taco Tuesdays! Uiifan 4 Pcs Plastic Taco Holder with Divider 2 Compartments Colorful Taco Plates Microwave Safe Taco Tray Taco Bar Serving Dishes Taco Platter Stand up Divider Plates for Taco Party Supplies

My menus will be in the Festive Meals Throughout the Holidays thread. Feel free to join me there as well!

Until just now I hadn’t seen anything. But the flashlight gloves posted in the gift idea contest thread seem like a good Hanukkah gift to me for my recipients.

@tracy0504 Those Flashlight gloves are an amazing idea! I haven’t seen them before. They may just take care of all three guys on my list for Hanukkah.

For the crafters, both young and old, who want to give 3-D printing a try without a major investment until having tried it out. 3Doodler 3-D Pen Set

If it’s not too late, is it possible to request the color? Black is fine, but I would love the charcoal heather.

For the serious artisanal bread baker, and those who do long simmered stews and soups. Also perfect for slow roasting. Receive two non-enameled cast iron pieces in one. The dutch oven is lovely for baking loaves of bread, including “no knead” recipes, and the lid doubles as an oval cast iron skillet. It comes pre-seasoned, but I recommend after a good wash and thorough dry (always hand dry cast iron; air drying will lead to rust issues) putting it through several rounds of oven baking seasoning. With care, both pieces will become essentially non stick and should last for generations. Victoria 6-Quart Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven, Combination Combo Cooker Pot and Skillet, Bread Baker,

I’ve had my left handed hand warmer mug for over a decade. It’s my favorite at home coffee mug. Earlier today it was accidentally broken. I know who the manufacturer is and even the name of the coloration on the mug, so ordering a replacement was easy. While I was ordering, it occurred to me that this style mug may easily become a favorite mug of others, so I figured it would be my next suggestion. I believe the link is to a right handed mug, but left handed mugs are out there. They do tend to be more expensive, though. 19 oz Hand Warmer Mug

@Fishboysmom The Carcup Expandable Holder is an awesome idea. My landlords each have movie theater-style recliners with cup holders. These will be perfect for snacking during football games or streaming.

In order to keep the contest threads clean for entry purposes, I thought it might be nice to have a place to ask questions about or give feedback on the entries, whether a recipe one might have tried or inquiries about products, etc. @len_mullen I read your post about wireless thermometers in the Gift Ideas contest thread and I agree with you about Meater. However, I have yet to try Thermoworks new RFX wireless probe thermometer and am quite curious about it. I am definitely a fan of Thermoworks products, but am thinking Meater may be difficult to beat in this category.

I love this fan! Woozoo oscillating circulating fan Apparently this is now an older model, with a newer version available, but I can only attest to this model. It circulates the air in my bedroom efficiently and quietly. The light panel is a bit bright at night, but it doesn’t disturb me and is nice as a moving night light for those middle of the night needs. I did get mine at Costco several years ago, but if I’m recalling correctly, the price was pretty similar.