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Joule lamb chops pommes and squash

tshewman

57C Joule Lamb chops with rosemary garlic pomme puree and garam marsala butternut squash and grilled onion/red pepper garlic and tomatoes on rosemary sprig. For desert, last of the banana maple pecan gelato with spiced butternut squash custard on muscovado-oat cookie crumb and spiced red wine peach with an oat crumb cookie.

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FrankM_3301

Todd, everything is looking great. Realizing you are beta testing, and I assume providing feedback to CS, can you give us an update on the "user experience" with Joule? What are the features that you are really digging? Have you run into any challenges?

tshewman

Hi Frank, I've tried to balance what I normally do with what a normal user would do/does. With that in mind:

Challenges:

1. Initial pairing went well, but there was some confusion on what needed to be done by the user. Quickly resolved.

2. The app itself has stopped working 2-3 times and it while I was reviewing the "steps" in the recipes provided while away from the house (so not sure if that is a connection issue or what exactly was going on). Getting app back up and running was swift and it did not appear to affect Joule's ability to cook (I've had it going constantly for about a week or so now with no break).

3. The initial opening/start up of he app o the main screen seems a bit slow for my taste, but it really is nothing too annoying. I'm a bit like a 4 yo that needs everything "right now".

4. Lack of customized lid for cambro (or stock pot) so I've had to make sure I keep topping up water. The cambro I have has a lit fit for a Polyscience unit so with Joule there is a decent amount of evaporation over a couple days.

5. The top and sensor itself is a bit sensitive to touch. Easy to accidentally hit he top and turn the unit off by mistake (of course easy enought to tap and turn it on again). The movement sensor inside the unit is also sensitive and shuts off the unit for a few seconds. Turns back on in seconds, but I didn't know it did this to begin with. LOL

6. The app has some areas it could improve for the novice and over eager (like bringing ready times one step closer to start of process-all conveyed to CS team).

Pluses:

1. Hardware - I've used it in stock pots and cambro. All worked well. With Jould you get a TON more working/cooking area. This really is an undersold feature but only really recognizable by those who have or have had a polyscience (and even an anova to a certain point). The small profile is a big difference.

2. Hardware - easy to clean, take apart, etc etc. Easy to maintain (did this when I opened it).

3. Good water temp - I test it periodically using my Thermoworks. and the drop in temp when I put something in was minimal at worst. So much so that recovery wasn't even a consideration.

4. App- flow is really good and videos load swiftly. My phone is over 2 years old and I'm impressed with how quickly the directions proceed when selected and how "clean" the over all interface is. The challenge now will be to maintain that while the demands for other "stuff" grows (also discussed with CS team).

If there is anyone with specific questions, please feel free to ask. So far I am pretty much hooked and already poubting cuz I know I'll have to send it back. LOL!

FrankM_3301

Thanks for the report! It sounds terrific! For me (PS owner) the increased cooking area is something I am really looking forward to. ...by the way, you could just cover your cambro opening with some plastic wrap and save a few refill trips, no?

tshewman

Yes, however, then I'm replacing plastic wrap every time I have to lift the lid (which for me is a few times a day)