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The Behemoth from LG Is Now at Sears

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LG’s 31-cu ft behemoth of a refrigerator is no longer a Home Depot exclusive. It’s available at Sears under the Kenmore Elite line (model 72053), and this week’s Best Buy ad shows the LG version on sale (model LFX31925ST).

While most of these models are the same, there are subtle differences, like the fruit and vegetable drawers. The LG version at Home Depot has three smaller drawers while the Kenmore features two larger drawers.

LG model with 3 drawers
Kenmore model with 2 drawers

Update: Thanks to reader Fauguy who pointed out that the freezer drawers and water dispensers are also different.

LG Water Dispenser
LG Water Dispenser Closeup
Kenmore Water Dispenser

The other major difference is cost.

Home Depot has the LFX3192ST for $2348 and in store, Sears has their 72053 (Sears Item# 04672053000) for about $2500 unless… while taking your vehicle in to Sears for battery maintenance, you wander to the appliance section and see this pricing.

Odd, you think to yourself. At other local Sears locations, you swear the price is higher. Then doing an Internet search, you realize that that price is the online price which shouldn’t apply to Hawaii. So… you jump at the opportunity of this printed price and go for it. And sure enough when the register shows a higher price at checkout, the sales guy honors the printed price (then takes the price tag down). And don’t forget to use your Sears card for an additional 5% off. 🙂

Gyu-Kaku Now at Windward Mall

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Sadly Farrell’s in Windward Mall closed down, but in its place is now Gyu-Kaku. At this Yakiniku-style restaurant, you cook your own food at the table, and you can also order prepared side dishes. We had an early dinner so it was empty but at 7:00pm, you couldn’t find an open table.

We ordered a variety of dishes, but I must have been hungry since I was more busy eating than taking pictures. The protein dishes were a little on the skimpy side for the cost, but the side dishes were well worth it. The kids enjoyed the cheese nuggets and little sausages. I ordered the spicy tofu which I didn’t care for at first, but the more you eat it, you appreciate its delicate flavors and texture.

Overall, a great dinner. Just don’t try to use Gyotaku coupons at Gyu-Kaku, these are different restaurants. 😉

Forget the Frap, Just the Tunes

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Forget buying a Starbucks Frappuccino in order to get a summer sampler of songs. You can now get the songs sans the Frap. Starting on June 6, any Frappuccino indulgence indulged you with 10 free songs for summer. Now, you can just pickup a card with the code for the tunes or if you’re in the store, hop on their WiFi and download right then and there.

Thanks Starbucks (and iTunes)!

The Best Tacos in Fresno

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If you’re looking for the best tacos in Fresno, where would you go? To Chris Meat Market.

You know it means something when patrons comment on not being panhandled for money as a positive when visiting the Meat Market. So what can you expect? Cheap ($1.50) but very tasty tacos! Cash only please.

We had three tacos – carnitas, chicken, and chorizo. These were all in small corn tortillas with the protein chopped and prepped when ordered. Each taco had some zing to it but surprisingly, the chicken taco was the spiciest.

Washed all this down with some grapefruit soda.

Outside seating is available for eating but just a warning that you probably will be approached by panhandlers so takeout is highly recommended.

First Stop: Grocery Shopping

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One of the first stops is to stock up on food supplies and to see what new items may find its way to Hawaii.

I saw quite a few different Doritos flavors which seem targeted at the local demographic, so I doubt they’ll hit the islands. Canned coffee and espresso drinks are back to Trader Joe’s. I remember Trader Joes’s used to have these canned drinks, but in recent years, I hadn’t seen them. They’re back now. I was told La Creme natural creamer was already available in Hawaii (and has an unusual taste) after I purchased a bottle. Yes, for a natural diary creamer, my expectation of La Creme didn’t match up. Maybe I’m just used to fake, artificial non-diary creamers.

More Creamer Crowds

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Wow, I thought the coffee creamer market was already crowded, but it got even more crowdeder. Beyond its recent Cafe Collection line, Coffee-mate also has it all-natural creamer, Natural Bliss, featuring real milk and cream. Three flavors are available – vanilla, caramel, and sorry, forgot the third.

With all its naturalness, I hope Natural Bliss isn’t like the off-tasting La Creme.  Found Natural Bliss at Safeway in Hawaii.

Crowded Cream Market

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Been to the grocery store lately? There’s a new coffee creamer trying to break into the crowded market dominated by Coffee-mate and International Delight. Look for Baileys Coffee Creamers (yes, that Baileys) and see if this new creamer can make it.

I tried the Original Irish Cream and thought it was okay. Baileys has a creamier consistency compared to Coffee-mate and International Delight, but nothing really set it apart.

Interestingly, the Baileys Creamers web site features an iPhone app called Coffee! The app costs $2.99 and displays various pictures of coffee (not associated with Baileys). Hmmm, I’ll pass on the app and will pass on any more Baileys creamer.

I’m Drobo-cizing

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It ain’t no lie that I’m a believer in Drobo and its data redundancy. You just can’t trust all those years of data, pictures, and movies to a single drive that is waiting to fail.

If you’ve been waiting for a data storage solution that’s expandable and redundant, look no further than Drobo. And yes, I am now a Drobo affiliate aka a Drobo Champ. 🙂


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