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Comment on Cold-weather vegan recipes in ~food
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Comment on Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentIt's funny you say that, because I had a similar though after posting this. That said, I think if you gave these guys a genuine, saccharine filled compliment about being so pro gender affirming...It's funny you say that, because I had a similar though after posting this. That said, I think if you gave these guys a genuine, saccharine filled compliment about being so pro gender affirming care and how progressive their trucknuts are, their heads might explode. Kill em with kindness and all that.
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Comment on Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentI think it's easy to lump in anyone who keeps to the "spirit" of truck nuts really.I think it's easy to lump in anyone who keeps to the "spirit" of truck nuts really.
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Comment on Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentI don't think bullying has much of a place in society, except guys with truck nuts on their truck. Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like those are a rare exception.I don't think bullying has much of a place in society, except guys with truck nuts on their truck. Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like those are a rare exception.
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Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections megathread in ~society
Englerdy Link ParentI'm just surprised more people didn't look at the different Propositions and go "uhhh, maybe I don't like what this is describing in abstract, but this needs to be A LAW? Like seems like the kind...I'm just surprised more people didn't look at the different Propositions and go "uhhh, maybe I don't like what this is describing in abstract, but this needs to be A LAW? Like seems like the kind of thing that should be handled by school/parents/doctors or whoever individually and not mandated by the government." But probably cases where fear rhetoric continues to prevail. (ー_ー゛)
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Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections megathread in ~society
Englerdy Link ParentWhen I got up this morning, I was really surprised that despite so many relatively progressive issues were passing by a good margin, the conservative anti-trans issues were not seeing similarly...When I got up this morning, I was really surprised that despite so many relatively progressive issues were passing by a good margin, the conservative anti-trans issues were not seeing similarly strong no votes. Pretty dis-heartening and a little upsetting, especially for what feels like "we want schools to be able to check kids genitals." Like, would you guys run the implication of the this issue out a little further in your heads? Strange outcome even if not a totally unexpected outcome.
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Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections megathread in ~society
Englerdy Link ParentI knew the ballot was going to be long, but getting two sheets double sided still surprised me. On the bright side, half the issues were real quick to vote on. Still a bit nervous to see if any of...I knew the ballot was going to be long, but getting two sheets double sided still surprised me. On the bright side, half the issues were real quick to vote on. Still a bit nervous to see if any of them were worded sneaky enough to cross the finish line.
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Comment on First few levels of F-Stop (Cancelled Portal prequel) leaked online in ~games
Englerdy LinkThe mechanic itself doesn't look too different from what the portals themselves offer, but still a big shame they didn't go back to the drawing board to create a fresh way to explore the universe...The mechanic itself doesn't look too different from what the portals themselves offer, but still a big shame they didn't go back to the drawing board to create a fresh way to explore the universe in a prequel when the initial mechanic didn't play test well. Because I also would love to play through a game to experience Aperture in its prime.
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Comment on An LED candle that you turn on with a match and blow out in ~tech
Englerdy LinkBefore opening the video: surely the match thing is some gimmicky sensor to imitate a match. That can't actual mean a real match. Watching video: Well look at that, that man's holding a match to a...Before opening the video: surely the match thing is some gimmicky sensor to imitate a match. That can't actual mean a real match.
Watching video: Well look at that, that man's holding a match to a circuit board. 👁️👄👁️
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Comment on Contender for the most non-viable startup: Reflect Orbital in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentThe beginning of that story really did not prepare me for the twist at the end. T.T the engineering challenge sounds really interesting only to find out the founder seemed completely detached from...The beginning of that story really did not prepare me for the twist at the end. T.T the engineering challenge sounds really interesting only to find out the founder seemed completely detached from the actual practical problem he could solve. What a shame.
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Comment on ‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition in ~life
Englerdy Link ParentI definitely eat roasted pumpkin as a vegetable side dish in the same way as any other squash, but I suppose it's not as common of a dish. I feel like pumpkins are a weird part of the vegetable...I definitely eat roasted pumpkin as a vegetable side dish in the same way as any other squash, but I suppose it's not as common of a dish. I feel like pumpkins are a weird part of the vegetable family where culturally people have stopped viewing them as food even though most of the varieties are safe to eat and tasty! Which is a bit of a shame to me. I can tell you from first hand experience that Heirloom pumpkins (I tried the green and white varieties specifically) often used for decoration are in fact delishious and I think it's a shame more people don't cook/bake them. When I was researching if they were safe to eat I discovered most pumpkins are completely safe, especially if they have soft squash like skin, but decorative gourds with hard outer skins are generally not recommended for eating and usually don't taste good.
But the large green and white pumpkins you see for decoration? They're absolutely food. Even carving pumpkins are totally safe and some people do cook with them. They're just not as flavorful as the smaller varieties.
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Comment on ChatGPT keeps telling people 404 Media can solve their tech support problems in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentI feel like at some point where going to see a reversal where companies start losing business to competitors who enter the market with a comparable product and aggressively advertise on their...I feel like at some point where going to see a reversal where companies start losing business to competitors who enter the market with a comparable product and aggressively advertise on their quality of customer service. "Use us and get help from real humans!" Maybe that's a naive hope, but it's a hope I'm clinging to all the same.
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Comment on ‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition in ~life
Englerdy Link ParentI really like pumpkin carving and highly recommend it if you get the chance. Just be mindful of the knife you use. You can get specialized carving knives. They're dirt cheap in the US and sold in...I really like pumpkin carving and highly recommend it if you get the chance. Just be mindful of the knife you use. You can get specialized carving knives. They're dirt cheap in the US and sold in grocery stores once a year. You really only need to buy them once and just tuck them away for the next year. Heck I'd send you a pack if you have trouble finding them where you are. Pumpkin carving knives aren't usually sharp which helps protect you from slipping and cutting yourself when your hands get a bit slippery. They also don't need to be since pumpkins are so soft. You could still injure yourself if you get careless, but it's much harder to do on accident.
The seeds inside are really yummy when lightly oiled and roasted with salt (as u/balooga points out)! Lots of people fully clean the seeds, but I generally prefer to leave them with bits of the pumpkin pulp still on them. It adds a lot of savory flavor in my opinion. Lots of people don't use carving pumpkins for food, but they are completely edible. Unfortunately once they've been carved and left as a decoration for a few days they're not safe to eat, but sometimes wildlife will still eat them. They can be composted though.
Americans generally only cook/bake with small pumpkins called sugar or pie pumpkins. They are good pumpkins, but they're not the only ones that are good for eating. I literally just learned that Heirloom pumpkins (there are many varieties with different shapes and colors) which are commonly used purely for decoration are both edible AND taste really good. I just slow roasted a few as an experiment and they taste great! I'll absolutely use them in sweet breads or for pie despite them not being "pie" pumpkins.
In case anyone is interested, my method of slow roast was to cut them into smaller chunks, pull out the seeds to roast separate, and put them in an oven at 300F for a few hours (3 to 4 I think, I just kept checking them to make sure they didn't over bake). After roasting I separated the skin from the pumpkin, dumped the pumpkin into a food processor and blended it until it was smooth puree. I tried this approach instead of what you commonly see only to better reduce their moisture content so I wouldn't have to strain water from the puree. I wanted to be able to go straight from the food processor to freezer bags without needing to seperate water which is a pretty common step for preparing pumpkin puree for pies. As far as I can tell the puree is a good consistency for pies and breads so I'll definitely use the method again in the future!
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Comment on ChatGPT keeps telling people 404 Media can solve their tech support problems in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentThey may not buy on the quality of support (for now at least), but you might certainly lose customers if the support is bad enough. Unless that's what you're already implying in which case yeah, I...They may not buy on the quality of support (for now at least), but you might certainly lose customers if the support is bad enough. Unless that's what you're already implying in which case yeah, I wish companies would stop looking at support as a financial drain and instead a quality compliment for maintaining a customer base. But maybe that's just be being wishful as a customer. =_=
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Comment on A man rescued a bear cub, now they’re inseparable in ~life.pets
Englerdy Link ParentI liked his comment that he was potentially more of a pet to the bears than the other way around. It's a comical thought, but the bears, especially being so young, probably do see him more as a...I liked his comment that he was potentially more of a pet to the bears than the other way around. It's a comical thought, but the bears, especially being so young, probably do see him more as a goofy playmate than a caretaker. Though him saying that they still try crawling into his lap even though they're too big made my heart melt a bit. There is definitely a bond between the bears and him even if they don't realize their own size and strength relative to the man.
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Comment on Tildes exclusive: the Ethoscore Project in ~creative
Englerdy Link ParentI've watched it twice through and found it phenomenal both times. I think you're in for a treat!I've watched it twice through and found it phenomenal both times. I think you're in for a treat!
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Comment on White House directly intervened to shut down Jeffrey Epstein files probe in ~society
Englerdy LinkIt's pretty bizarre to me that so much of the Republican party seems to roll over time and time again after YEARS of crying foul, and conspiracy, and "the deep state." Like, ok, your guy seems to...It's pretty bizarre to me that so much of the Republican party seems to roll over time and time again after YEARS of crying foul, and conspiracy, and "the deep state." Like, ok, your guy seems to be doing the same "deep state" stuff you've created elaborate conspiracies around, and you're just trying to find excuses to explain why it's not actually a problem? And like, they seem to think he's really charismatic and a really great speaker. I feel like I'm living a completely parallel reality to my fellow countrymen so much of the time these days. Weird times. :/
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Comment on These snakes can cartwheel away from danger. Scientists just uncovered how the slithering creatures perform their acrobatic rolls. in ~science
Englerdy Link ParentI mean, it's genuinely not that far off from hoop snake. A few are down right hoopy!I mean, it's genuinely not that far off from hoop snake. A few are down right hoopy!
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Comment on If you use your computer in a dark environment, buy a monitor light! in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentIs it? I guess I was envisioning something that was more of a backlight than this. That's interesting though.Is it? I guess I was envisioning something that was more of a backlight than this. That's interesting though.
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Comment on If you use your computer in a dark environment, buy a monitor light! in ~tech
Englerdy LinkI'm not sure I've seen the kind of product you're referring to. Do you have a link to what you're talking about? Sounds really nice!I'm not sure I've seen the kind of product you're referring to. Do you have a link to what you're talking about? Sounds really nice!
Not so much for any specific recipes, but for recipe research in general I can HIGHLY recommend the recipes from Thee Burger Dude. Pretty sure he also has a YouTube channel so you can see how to prep a lot of the recipes. Lots of great flavor and seasoning. I adjust a lot of them to be vegetarian (so I'll use regular cheese instead of vegan cheese, stuff like that), but he's a great resource especially for solid vegan adaptations of comfort foods.
Recently my partner and I have been finding a lot of recipes from Nora Cooks as well. She's got a ton of yummy and flavorful dishes.
If you've never tried Soy Curls before, I'd recommend trying a Burger Dude recipe that uses them as a chicken substitution. They're obviously not a 1-for-1 drop in, but they have a nice texture and absorb flavor really well. A lot of my meat eating friends find that they like them quite a bit as a meat substitute in dishes. They're also really easy to prep. I usually order them on Amazon because the health food store me doesn't usually have them, but they can pretty commonly be found at health food and natural focused grocery stores (assuming your in the US, I have no idea how easy they are to find internationally).