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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname LinkI picked up a bottle of reduced-sugar coconut aminos to try, as soy sauce upsets my stomach. I've been genuinely surprised at how well it mimics soy sauce; not exactly the same but absolutely...I picked up a bottle of reduced-sugar coconut aminos to try, as soy sauce upsets my stomach. I've been genuinely surprised at how well it mimics soy sauce; not exactly the same but absolutely fills the same flavour niche. And it's not overly sweet like reviews for regular coconut aminos often describe. It's been great being able to make simple stir fries, fried rice, even dumpling dipping sauce. Usually substitutes are just poor imitations, so this has been a very pleasant addition to my pantry.
Otherwise, now that it's fall I've been wanting to bake more. I've been working on my muffin game, trying to perfect the crumb while still keeping them somewhat healthier with reduced sugar, some whole wheat, and not too much oil. A tough balance to strike but I'm making progress!
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Comment on Not Solitaire in ~games
lackofaname Link ParentAgreed on the distraction, all the flashing on screen actively put me on edge. Though, I guess they're part of being not solitaire, since some of the achievements seemed to be related to other...Agreed on the distraction, all the flashing on screen actively put me on edge. Though, I guess they're part of being not solitaire, since some of the achievements seemed to be related to other current players.
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
lackofaname Link ParentThat's such a sweet origin story. He's grown into such a dapper-looking cat, and his whiskers are huuuge!That's such a sweet origin story. He's grown into such a dapper-looking cat, and his whiskers are huuuge!
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Comment on Forgotten object du jour: the vinaigrette in ~design
lackofaname Link ParentThe concept also is pretty similar, if fancier, to modern read diffusers that tonnes of people put in their bathrooms, at least in north america. In my bathroom, I made a little wood ornament Ive...The concept also is pretty similar, if fancier, to modern read diffusers that tonnes of people put in their bathrooms, at least in north america.
In my bathroom, I made a little wood ornament Ive hung off my showerhead that I can put a few drops of essential oil on. It makes for an extra nice shower experience!
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI've been on a huge herbal tea binge! If you're looking for more lavendar, I really enjoy a blend with spearmint and tulsi. I was gifted a package once, and after it was gone I started making my...I've been on a huge herbal tea binge! If you're looking for more lavendar, I really enjoy a blend with spearmint and tulsi. I was gifted a package once, and after it was gone I started making my own. Lavendar milk steamer with honey is also delicious.
Last night I mixed together some liquorice root, orange peel, and clove as a riff on Stash's liquorice spice. I'll probably tweak in the future (I forgot to add anise this time), but it was super tasty nonetheless. (Though, liquorice probably isn't something you want to have everyday as it can increase blood pressure.)
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Comment on eMudhra intermediate CA compromise in ~tech
lackofaname Link ParentYes, my phone's now aged out of receiving security updates. Thanks! I do plan on getting a new phone, I just wanted to wait for a sale.Yes, my phone's now aged out of receiving security updates. Thanks! I do plan on getting a new phone, I just wanted to wait for a sale.
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Comment on eMudhra intermediate CA compromise in ~tech
lackofaname LinkSo, at the risk of asking a silly question: I have an older phone, and am hoping to wait until black friday to find a deal on a new one. I use firefox browser, and confirmed through the link it's...So, at the risk of asking a silly question: I have an older phone, and am hoping to wait until black friday to find a deal on a new one. I use firefox browser, and confirmed through the link it's correctly blocking the impacted certificates.
But what about apps on my phone? I did find one of the impacted certs in my android system's trusted certificates list, and toggled it off. Is that sufficient? If it's not clear, I don't know a whole lot about this beyond these being the backbone of the S in HTTPS, and the information being shared around now.
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Comment on A deep sense of ease – what the Danes call ‘tryg’ – is a collective responsibility that allows individuals to flourish in ~health.mental
lackofaname Link ParentI noticed the effect of social nudging + 'being the change' earlier this year when I cleaned up a couple of rather messy blocks near my home as part of a city-wide event. A number of people...I noticed the effect of social nudging + 'being the change' earlier this year when I cleaned up a couple of rather messy blocks near my home as part of a city-wide event.
A number of people stopped to thank me (not why I was doing it, I was just sick of seeing the trash) but also, they all expressed a certain guilt in how they spoke, like they were trying to apologise to me for not cleaning up. I really had not expected the type of reaction I got.
(Sadly, some of my cleanup spots are messy again :( so I imagine a larger or more long-term nudge would be necessary.)
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Comment on How A24 spurred a meme craze and got the many to watch ‘You Can See Everything’: documentary opens to $15m milestone in ~movies
lackofaname Link ParentInteresting! I'd have to say I'm the opposite. I struggle with cringe humour, so I find nathan for you to be a bit much for me at times (and I haven't watched the whole series). The rehearsal and...Interesting! I'd have to say I'm the opposite. I struggle with cringe humour, so I find nathan for you to be a bit much for me at times (and I haven't watched the whole series).
The rehearsal and ycse have enough other stuff going on that I find balances the overall tone and focus to engage me.
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Comment on How A24 spurred a meme craze and got the many to watch ‘You Can See Everything’: documentary opens to $15m milestone in ~movies
lackofaname LinkI saw this the other night. While our city has 2 big theaters, I prefer to go to our local independent. The initial showing of the night was essentially sold out, and a second showing added and...I saw this the other night. While our city has 2 big theaters, I prefer to go to our local independent. The initial showing of the night was essentially sold out, and a second showing added and also nearly sold out (same trend multiple days in a row).
The article didn't really answer what I was wondering: are there that many nathan fielder fans excited to see this, or is it really just the trailer + viral memes, and a lot of people are going in blind to his style?
Anyway, great movie! So amusing hearing the audience reactions in the theatre.
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Comment on Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew | Official trailer in ~movies
lackofaname Link ParentToo funny, that was exactly my feeling, though I can't put my finger on why. As for the rest, colour me intrigued. I loved the Narnia books, and don't mind the idea of taking some creative license...The Wood Between the Worlds also looks pretty different from how I pictured it and honestly that might be the thing that annoys me the most at the end of the day
Too funny, that was exactly my feeling, though I can't put my finger on why.
As for the rest, colour me intrigued. I loved the Narnia books, and don't mind the idea of taking some creative license with the vision so long as the story still feels the same.
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Comment on Popcorn! What's the best way to make it? in ~food
lackofaname LinkI keep it simple: pot on stove, a little oil, kernals. Shake shake shake. My favourite way to dress popcorn is a mixture of butter and olive oil, with nutritional yeast and ground pepper. I love...I keep it simple: pot on stove, a little oil, kernals. Shake shake shake.
My favourite way to dress popcorn is a mixture of butter and olive oil, with nutritional yeast and ground pepper. I love nutritional yeast on popcorn, it lends such a savoury flavour!
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Comment on The fine dining flip in ~food
lackofaname LinkI found the first photo really interesting to compare what, of the space, they kept the same and what they changed to signal the less swanky, more approachable tone. All the bones: the floor,...I found the first photo really interesting to compare what, of the space, they kept the same and what they changed to signal the less swanky, more approachable tone. All the bones: the floor, lighting, and tables the same, but toss down some nice rugs and put up wood panelling.
So, it piqued my interest. As a design layperson, it'd be cool to see a compilation of these types of space changes.
The other NY flip, Liberine to Capitaine, also looks like adding wood panelling was the main change, alongside seating/tables.
The LA asian restaurants seem like they didn't change the interior at all from photos I found (eg, 88 club to Tiger Tiger)
The DC example, from Tail Up Goat to Rye Bunny, has a very distinctive ceiling, but they drastically changed the flooring tables/seating, lighting, and wall art for a slightly kitschy/cozy vibe.
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Comment on What was a small but bright moment of your day? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentOwls are so cool, thats great you got to see one! We had a barred owl living around our back yard recently (in a fairly urban area, so I'd say on the unusual side), and it was fun being able to...Owls are so cool, thats great you got to see one! We had a barred owl living around our back yard recently (in a fairly urban area, so I'd say on the unusual side), and it was fun being able to pop out into the backyard to 'say hi' to it in the tree :)
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Comment on What was a small but bright moment of your day? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentHuh, the colourful ones are pretty cute! Still can't say I'm a fan of the standard basement brown ones, but I can see the appeal.Huh, the colourful ones are pretty cute! Still can't say I'm a fan of the standard basement brown ones, but I can see the appeal.
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Comment on What was a small but bright moment of your day? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentOooh, that sounds lovely! While we do get fog where I live, it's usually just in the morning and it burns off quickly. So it was a pretty cool experience some years ago as I was driving toward the...Oooh, that sounds lovely! While we do get fog where I live, it's usually just in the morning and it burns off quickly. So it was a pretty cool experience some years ago as I was driving toward the east coast to find myself in thick-as-pea-soup fog. After pulling off to sleep, the fog was still there, just as heavy, in the morning. I remember cresting a hill above it, and could see it for 10s maybe 100s of km. It was magnificent!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
lackofaname Link ParentOoh, thank you for the recommendation. I like to pretty much always have an audiobook on the go, and have added it to my list :)Ooh, thank you for the recommendation. I like to pretty much always have an audiobook on the go, and have added it to my list :)
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Comment on What was a small but bright moment of your day? in ~life
lackofaname LinkYesterday, I used a laser engraver for the first time. Very small, very bright light! But more to the spirit of the question, it's always pretty neat using a new machine for the first time.Yesterday, I used a laser engraver for the first time. Very small, very bright light! But more to the spirit of the question, it's always pretty neat using a new machine for the first time.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
lackofaname LinkI've been continuing my way through Prachett's discworld, and recently finished Masquerade. I've really enjoyed the witches storyline, and just one left of it. I've also been making my way through...I've been continuing my way through Prachett's discworld, and recently finished Masquerade. I've really enjoyed the witches storyline, and just one left of it.
I've also been making my way through the Ana and Din books, and just finished a Drop off Corruption. They really are the entertainment trifecta of interesting world, interesting characters, interesting storyline.
Finally, mystery/whodunnit isn't a genre i generally gravitate to, but i just read It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh, after hearing a radio interview with her. It was fine, but not really my cup of tea.
Not op, but I have a stainless steel, flatbottom wok i use on my bog standard electric stove. To be fair, I only have the wok because I picked it up for free off the curb many years ago. Still, it was such a great find. Even just for the shape, I love it. It's so versatile.
Does it get proper wok hei hot? Not in the least. But I'm never going to get that at home, so I'm happy with what I have and I'd buy something similar if I needed another.