# Share & Tips **URL:** https://community.inkbird.com/c/share-tips/10.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.inkbird.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inkbird.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.inkbird.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How to make mead](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-make-mead/13300)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 7:15am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-make-mead/13300 "2023-01-17T07:15:57Z")
I used to talk about how to make a mulled wine in this Share&Tips section, and recently I think I fall in love with another one - Mead. Also, I search and include some points to things easier. Prepare the mead-making k… --- ## [Which Beer are You Most Excited to Brew in 2023?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/which-beer-are-you-most-excited-to-brew-in-2023/13085)
**Author:** [@Alcoh](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Alcoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/which-beer-are-you-most-excited-to-brew-in-2023/13085 "2023-01-16T10:45:40Z")
See how wonderful the home brewing that beer lovers will try in 2023! :smile: Fabry, from CraftRoots: I’ve been brewing more lagers, which are always a thrill to release. I enjoy seeing our customers’ eyes light up when… --- ## [My best recipes for grilled ribs](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-best-recipes-for-grilled-ribs/13057)
**Author:** [@dirk](https://community.inkbird.com/u/dirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-best-recipes-for-grilled-ribs/13057 "2023-01-16T03:55:15Z")
Grilled ribs are always my premium choice when firing up my grill, the high heat creates a crust outside while maintaining the best interior flavor. even my kids drop for them. Here are my commonly used recipes Prehea… --- ## [Ideal steak cooking tool](https://community.inkbird.com/t/ideal-steak-cooking-tool/1036)
**Author:** [@YouQIANgg](https://community.inkbird.com/u/YouQIANgg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/ideal-steak-cooking-tool/1036 "2023-01-13T04:27:45Z")
As a steak and cooking enthusiast, I always explore various cooking ways for the perfect steak. Recently, I was attracted by sous vide cooking, so I choose the cooking steak ISV-100W from you, which surprised me a lot! W… --- ## [Can we make winter grilling and what should we do?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/can-we-make-winter-grilling-and-what-should-we-do/11807)
**Author:** [@Archy03](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Archy03)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 6:44am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/can-we-make-winter-grilling-and-what-should-we-do/11807 "2023-01-11T06:44:48Z")
Grilling outdoors in the chilly winter can be a dilemma: you wanna enjoy outdoor cooking, but it’s -20 outside, then you drop it out. Well, after experiencing several cookouts in the freezing weather, i’d have to say, y… --- ## [Some tips you have to know when using a meat thermometer](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904)
**Author:** [@Archy03](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Archy03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904 "2023-01-11T04:17:45Z")
At the very first when i cook with my thermometer, the results don’t match mine, not so perfect doneness. i thought there might be something wrong with my probe. However, i tested it in boiling water, only to find the re… --- ## [Sharing Your Various Pythons/ Reptiles Keeping Tips](https://community.inkbird.com/t/sharing-your-various-pythons-reptiles-keeping-tips/11382)
**Author:** [@Emily](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Emily)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/sharing-your-various-pythons-reptiles-keeping-tips/11382 "2023-01-09T10:19:16Z")
Is there anybody fascinated by pythons/reptiles? Let’s have a delightful discussion about keeping them! About my keeping experience, I am a python lover, so I put forward some tips about python keeping. Snakes are fasc… --- ## [A simple way to keep our cigars fresh](https://community.inkbird.com/t/a-simple-way-to-keep-our-cigars-fresh/11375)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/a-simple-way-to-keep-our-cigars-fresh/11375 "2023-01-09T09:07:43Z")
My husband just fell in love with cigars, not can be counted as an enthusiast, but we met a problem to store the cigars since improper storage can lead to expiration. Investing in a quality humidor is too expensive, and… --- ## [My Fresh Trying of Bone-in Steak](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-fresh-trying-of-bone-in-steak/10180)
**Author:** [@YouQIANgg](https://community.inkbird.com/u/YouQIANgg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-fresh-trying-of-bone-in-steak/10180 "2023-01-05T10:54:13Z")
It seems successful, and actually, it is! Share some tips I harvest during the cooking. What to look for when cooking bone-in steaks? -Bone-in steaks are usually thicker and can be more difficult and take longer to coo… --- ## [How to increase the humidity for reptile enclosure?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-increase-the-humidity-for-reptile-enclosure/8274)
**Author:** [@Anna](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Anna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-increase-the-humidity-for-reptile-enclosure/8274 "2023-01-03T02:06:22Z")
5 Simple Ways to Increase Humidity for Reptiles Spray the enclosure from time to time. It’s the most common way to increase humidity in a short time. Include a water bowl on the warm end. The warm end is drier than oth… --- ## [Several reasons we should try Dry January in 2023](https://community.inkbird.com/t/several-reasons-we-should-try-dry-january-in-2023/7695)
**Author:** [@Swith](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Swith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/several-reasons-we-should-try-dry-january-in-2023/7695 "2022-12-29T04:00:30Z")
What is Dry January? “Dry January” is a month when many people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol after the excesses of December and start the new year on a sober, clearer, more refreshed and healthy note. More than a t… --- ## [Some Mistakes that May be Made by Aquarium Beginners](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-mistakes-that-may-be-made-by-aquarium-beginners/7175)
**Author:** [@FLAG](https://community.inkbird.com/u/FLAG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-mistakes-that-may-be-made-by-aquarium-beginners/7175 "2022-12-28T09:57:06Z")
For newcomers to fish farming, it is inevitable that they will encounter problems that can lead to sickness or even total destruction of their fish. So let’s take a look at some of the mistakes that novices need to avoid… --- ## [My favourite sauce for sous vide steak](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-favourite-sauce-for-sous-vide-steak/7171)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-favourite-sauce-for-sous-vide-steak/7171 "2022-12-28T09:47:00Z")
I will not miss an impressive home-cooked meal for date night - steak, the answer is undoubtedly and forever will. :heart\_eyes: :heart\_eyes: Move out of my INKBIRD sous vide machine and pre-set the schedule on the app t… --- ## [Try to Build a Room for the Plants this Winter](https://community.inkbird.com/t/try-to-build-a-room-for-the-plants-this-winter/6805)
**Author:** [@Alcoh](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Alcoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/try-to-build-a-room-for-the-plants-this-winter/6805 "2022-12-27T09:57:59Z")
Recently the temperature has decreased greatly, I couldn’t bear to put plants on the balcony in winter to be destroyed by the cold wind, so I intend to build a warm room for my treasured plants. I drew on many people’s t… --- ## [How to make mulled wine (Christmas drink)](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-make-mulled-wine-christmas-drink/6783)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 7:03am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-make-mulled-wine-christmas-drink/6783 "2022-12-27T07:03:00Z")
When visiting Christmas markets in Europe a couple of years ago, people there always have mulled wine in hand. The steaming mulled wine, the Santa Claus decoration :santa:, the slightly drunk atmosphere, and the joy of t… --- ## [Easy-making Ginger cookies for Christmas](https://community.inkbird.com/t/easy-making-ginger-cookies-for-christmas/6287)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 10:24am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/easy-making-ginger-cookies-for-christmas/6287 "2022-12-26T10:24:42Z")
Hope everyone enjoys a joyful holiday season! For me, home baking is one of the ways to get involved in the atmosphere of Christmas, we can enjoy family time when doing home baking, and it’s easy and tasty (of course, d… --- ## [Some simple tips to keep pet snakes for beginnners](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-simple-tips-to-keep-pet-snakes-for-beginnners/6261)
**Author:** [@Emily](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Emily)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-simple-tips-to-keep-pet-snakes-for-beginnners/6261 "2022-12-26T10:13:26Z")
Most pet snakes have relatively high requirements for the temperature of their environment, and a stable and appropriate temperature is vital to their health. They generally require both hot and cold zones, half hot and… --- ## [How to cook a thicker steak to make sure it's cooked enough and not too hard?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-cook-a-thicker-steak-to-make-sure-its-cooked-enough-and-not-too-hard/2615)
**Author:** [@YouQIANgg](https://community.inkbird.com/u/YouQIANgg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-cook-a-thicker-steak-to-make-sure-its-cooked-enough-and-not-too-hard/2615 "2022-12-20T21:24:05Z")
In the case of thicker steaks, which is a tricky one, the general strategy is to do this in two steps, the first part is to get the steak to a lower internal temperature first, but not too high on the outside. The second… --- ## [Love grilling and barbecuing healthily](https://community.inkbird.com/t/love-grilling-and-barbecuing-healthily/3633)
**Author:** [@Swith](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Swith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/love-grilling-and-barbecuing-healthily/3633 "2022-12-19T03:24:18Z")
We love barbecuing and griling, because we enjoy the fire, the heat and the passion of them. But we need to notice some downside of them, too. Grilling and barbecuing meat can produce two types of carcinogens: heterocy… --- ## [How do you stop your steak from drying out?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-do-you-stop-your-steak-from-drying-out/2999)
**Author:** [@dirk](https://community.inkbird.com/u/dirk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-do-you-stop-your-steak-from-drying-out/2999 "2022-12-16T03:38:36Z")
How do you stop your steak from drying out? I have tried various cooking methods and times but the meat is always too dry to enjoy. Then my chef friend told me the king of moist and juicy steak lies in sous vide. so i g… --- ## [How To Prep Winter Barbecues](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-prep-winter-barbecues/2229)
**Author:** [@dirk](https://community.inkbird.com/u/dirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 9:18am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-prep-winter-barbecues/2229 "2022-12-12T09:18:09Z")
As a bbq enthusiast, i have to say, grilling is an all-year-round thing! With a few precautions, you can still enjoy happy gatherings and delicious grilled food in the long winter. Here are some tips Keeping warm is al… --- ## [How to become a beer judge in US?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-become-a-beer-judge-in-us/1502)
**Author:** [@Swith](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Swith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/how-to-become-a-beer-judge-in-us/1502 "2022-12-09T03:39:51Z")
Dear homebrew friends, If I want to be a judge in a homebrewing competition or an event, I need to have the judge certification/qualification first. But how can I get it? Based on my search, I know that the judge ranks… --- ## [Interview: dos and don’ts for aquarium in winter](https://community.inkbird.com/t/interview-dos-and-don-ts-for-aquarium-in-winter/1488)
**Author:** [@INKBIRD](https://community.inkbird.com/u/INKBIRD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/interview-dos-and-don-ts-for-aquarium-in-winter/1488 "2022-12-09T01:29:45Z")
As for fish and aquarium lovers, winter is not only a tough season for us, but also for our fishes. How can we do better for our fishes and aquatic animals? Here is the interview with Lawrence, INKBIRD aquarium specialis… --- ## [Winter Caring Tips for Plants](https://community.inkbird.com/t/winter-caring-tips-for-plants/1159)
**Author:** [@Lother](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Lother)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/winter-caring-tips-for-plants/1159 "2022-12-07T02:49:19Z")
Winter is the hardest time for the houseplant: shorter days with lower light levels, dry air, and chilly temperatures. To help our plants survive winter, we need to pay more attention to the care routines. Light a. Cle… --- ## [Tips for Tomato Planting](https://community.inkbird.com/t/tips-for-tomato-planting/1153)
**Author:** [@Alcoh](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Alcoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/tips-for-tomato-planting/1153 "2022-12-06T04:15:00Z")
It’s hard to get good tomatoes in the market anymore, but they can be grown indoors on a balcony/window sill, even in the cold winter months! After a period of research, my fellow florists and I have verified that it is … --- ## [Is sous vide cooking the ultimate cooking option in winter?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/is-sous-vide-cooking-the-ultimate-cooking-option-in-winter/1152)
**Author:** [@INKBIRD](https://community.inkbird.com/u/INKBIRD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/is-sous-vide-cooking-the-ultimate-cooking-option-in-winter/1152 "2022-12-06T02:50:10Z")
With the temperature dropping and people searching for heartier meals, Winter might be the perfect opportunity for you to get some more experience with sous vide cooking. What is Sous Vide Cooking? Sous vide is French… --- ## [My favorite dish in winter - sous vide Guinness Beef Stew](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-favorite-dish-in-winter-sous-vide-guinness-beef-stew/1150)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/my-favorite-dish-in-winter-sous-vide-guinness-beef-stew/1150 "2022-12-05T10:45:16Z")
Love to have some warm food in winter. Since I get the INKBIRD sous vide cooker and I always find some recipes about it. Luckily that I found my pick which I often choose in a frequented restaurant - Guinness Beef Stew.… --- ## [Top 6 Winter-Flowering Plants for Your Garden](https://community.inkbird.com/t/top-6-winter-flowering-plants-for-your-garden/1147)
**Author:** [@Lother](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Lother)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/top-6-winter-flowering-plants-for-your-garden/1147 "2022-12-05T09:28:57Z")
Whether you’re looking for beautiful blooms to brighten your winter landscape or testing specimens that are specially adapted to colder climates, these flowers will do the trick! Witch Hazel Winter daphne (Daphn… --- ## [Use a sous vide to control the temperature when cheesemaking](https://community.inkbird.com/t/use-a-sous-vide-to-control-the-temperature-when-cheesemaking/1023)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/use-a-sous-vide-to-control-the-temperature-when-cheesemaking/1023 "2022-11-10T02:52:49Z")
A couple of days ago, I had some trouble during the making of the cheese process and was lost in thoughts. :thinking: I tried to find some solutions on the Internet, there was an idea caught my eye on a forum, ‘use an i… --- ## [Do you believe the correspondence between zodiac signs and beer styles?](https://community.inkbird.com/t/do-you-believe-the-correspondence-between-zodiac-signs-and-beer-styles/926)
**Author:** [@INKBIRD](https://community.inkbird.com/u/INKBIRD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/do-you-believe-the-correspondence-between-zodiac-signs-and-beer-styles/926 "2022-10-19T02:27:12Z")
As one of homebrewers, homebrewing lovers and beer lovers, do you believe the correspondence between zodiac signs and beer styles? Here is the article shared from the Internet for your reference and if you find we infri… [Previous page](https://community.inkbird.com/c/share-tips/10.md) [Next page](https://community.inkbird.com/c/share-tips/10.md?page=2)