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Honest evaluations of items I actually use and test. From kitchen gear to camera equipment, I provide real-world insights for those who value authenticity.

Rice cooker omelet on a plate next to an Aroma ARC-743G rice cooker with eggs, cheese and Sriracha
Kitchen & Cooking

How to Make an Omelet in a Rice Cooker — Aroma ARC-743G

I made an omelet directly in a simple Aroma ARC-743G rice cooker using eggs, butter, cheese, salt, pepper and hot sauce.

russej02 · Oct 24
Three vacuum-sealed packages of seasoned pork chops
Kitchen & Cooking

How to Vacuum Seal Meat for Sous Vide, Meal Prep & Freezing

I vacuum seal meat with a chamber sealer for sous vide, meal prep, and freezing. Here's the bag-folding tip I use to keep the sealing area clean.

russej02 · Oct 21
Sliced sous vide pork chops with a seared exterior and juicy interior
Kitchen & Cooking

Sous Vide Pork Chops at 140°F for 2 Hours – Juicy with a Cast Iron Sear

I cooked bone-in pork chops sous vide at 140°F for 2 hours, then seared them in cast iron and finished them with a butane torch.

russej02 · Oct 21
Air Fryer Frozen Raw Shrimp
Kitchen & Cooking

How to Cook Frozen Raw Shrimp in an Air Fryer — No Thawing Needed

I cook frozen raw shrimp directly in the air fryer at 375°F for 12 minutes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning, no thawing needed.

russej02 · Oct 14
Easy Sous Vide Chicken Rice Bowl From Frozen
Kitchen & Cooking

Easy Sous Vide Chicken Rice Bowl From Frozen — With Southwest Pinto Beans

I cooked four frozen chicken breasts sous vide at 155°F for 3 hours, then used one to make a white rice and Southwest pinto bean bowl.

russej02 · Oct 14
Walmart Marketside Pizza in a PIEZANO XL
Kitchen & Cooking

Can You Cook Walmart Marketside Pizza in a PIEZANO XL 14-Inch Pizza Oven?

I cooked a refrigerated Walmart Marketside pizza in the PIEZANO XL at 800°F top and bottom for 5 minutes. It turned out great.

russej02 · Oct 13
STEELITE 12000mAh Camping Light Review
Outdoor & Gear

STEELITE 12000mAh Camping Light Review — Why I'm Returning It

I'm returning the STEELITE 12000mAh camping light. The mounting connection doesn't fit my camera tripods, the tripod feels cheap, and the magnets couldn't hold the light.

russej02 · Oct 12
Stop Washing Your Chicken! Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Kitchen & Cooking

Stop Washing Your Chicken! Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air fryer chicken thighs at 380°F for 12 minutes, flip, then 12 more minutes. Plus why I don't wash raw chicken.

russej02 · Oct 9
Magnet Fishing Camera Setup
Magnet Fishing

My Magnet Fishing Camera Setup: Dual GoPros, Lights & Mounting Gear

I show the dual-GoPro camera rig I use for magnet fishing, including the lights, rail, aluminum mounts, floats and tethers.

russej02 · Oct 4
Waterpik Brush Head Replacement
Home & Personal Care

How to Replace the Brush Head on a Waterpik Complete Care 5.0

If you have an older Waterpik Complete Care 5.0, replacing the toothbrush head is quick once you know how it releases.

russej02 · Sep 16
Air Fryer Brats
Kitchen & Cooking

Air Fryer Brats: Time and Temperature for Johnsonville Brats

I cook Johnsonville brats in the air fryer at 370°F for 8 minutes, flip them, then cook another 5 minutes.

russej02 · Sep 15
Vacuum Seal Liquids
Kitchen & Cooking

How to Vacuum Seal Food With Liquid Without a Chamber Sealer

I show how I vacuum seal food with liquid using a regular edge-style vacuum sealer.

russej02 · Sep 14
Magnet Fishing Gear
Magnet Fishing

Magnet Fishing Gear: My Actual Beginner Setup

This is the magnet fishing gear I actually use, including my Magnet Boss 360, rope, and grappling hook.

russej02 · Sep 14
Sous Vide Pork Chops
Kitchen & Cooking

Sous Vide Pork Chops: Time, Temperature & Sear

I cook thick pork chops sous vide at 140°F for 90 minutes, then finish with a quick butter sear.

russej02 · Sep 14
Avid Armor USV32
Kitchen & Cooking

Avid Armor USV32 Chamber Vacuum Sealer: Sealing Liquids

I test the Avid Armor USV32 chamber vacuum sealer with liquid.

russej02 · Sep 14
Home Water Carbonation
Kitchen & Cooking

Home Water Carbonation System: Better Than SodaStream?

I show the home water carbonation setup I use and why I prefer a larger CO₂ tank over a SodaStream.

russej02 · Sep 11
Garlic Peeler
Kitchen & Cooking

Automatic Garlic & Fruit Peeler Review: Setup & Test

I set up and test an automatic garlic and fruit peeler to see how it works.

russej02 · Sep 11
Chef'sChoice 609
Kitchen & Cooking

Chef’sChoice 609 Meat Slicer Review: 13 Years Later

After 13 years of ownership, I'm taking another look at the Chef'sChoice 609 meat slicer.

russej02 · Sep 10
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