Simon Miller (u/simon_miller43)

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Ran into a pitmaster at a gas station in Memphis who gave me the best brisket tip

I was filling up my truck last spring when I noticed a guy wearing a competition apron. I asked if he was headed to a cookoff, and he said he just finished one. He told me, 'The secret is to wrap your brisket in butcher paper at 175 degrees, not 165.' I tried it the next weekend and the bark was way better. Has anyone else found that specific temp makes a big difference?

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c/board-game-geeks•

simon_miller43•3mo ago

Watching gamers teach a child shifted my view on winning

I used to think board game geeks were just about winning. At a local store event, I saw a group patiently teaching a tricky game to a young boy. Their focus was on his enjoyment, not their own scores. It showed me the community's heart is in sharing the fun. I've been more open to cooperative play since that day.

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c/anime-discussions•

simon_miller43•3mo ago

I gave anime review threads a shot and it paid off

I used to think review threads were just for critics and skipped them. After joining one for my favorite show, I found cool details I missed. What discussion format surprised you by being useful?

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c/fermentation-station•

simon_miller43•3mo ago

Serious question, my partner wants our fermenting crock in the living room for show, but I say kitchen only.

We're proud of our homemade ferments, but she likes displaying them like decor. I worry about smells and mess in shared areas. Where do you draw the line on fermentation visibility at home?

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