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Comment on ASL? Just kidding but seriously where are most of you Tildoes from? in ~talk
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Comment on Questions about group structure, and suggestions in ~tildes
smartyhands Link ParentHmm... I thought I replied through my "new replies", and hitting reply there, but... as I just learned from reading the docs/mechanics, this is already the plan of implementation after the alpha,...Hmm... I thought I replied through my "new replies", and hitting reply there, but... as I just learned from reading the docs/mechanics, this is already the plan of implementation after the alpha, so my point is moot.
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Comment on With meta-discussions high-quality content meaning civil disagreement, let's put it to the test: What constitutes as a sandwich? in ~food
smartyhands Link ParentIMO, soup is very different from porridge. Soup is water/broth/milk based with bits in, and porridge/congee/gruel/cereal is a grain/nut/seed cooked in liquid to a soupy consistency. I do agree...IMO, soup is very different from porridge. Soup is water/broth/milk based with bits in, and porridge/congee/gruel/cereal is a grain/nut/seed cooked in liquid to a soupy consistency. I do agree that both of these seem to be culturally ubiquitous.
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Comment on Questions about group structure, and suggestions in ~tildes
smartyhands LinkThanks, I'll look through that when I can. I literally just got here, but I am old hat at wanting my privacy protected and hating ads, I knew this was the place for me as soon as I heard the...Thanks, I'll look through that when I can. I literally just got here, but I am old hat at wanting my privacy protected and hating ads, I knew this was the place for me as soon as I heard the details. Looking forward to contributing what little I can to this community.
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Comment on What are you working on this weekend? in ~comp
smartyhands (edited )LinkI have to repair an old weed trimmer given to me by a friend. Recently moved to a 2 acre property without so much as a lawn mower. We are on a fixed income (we are not seniors yet, my wife is...I have to repair an old weed trimmer given to me by a friend. Recently moved to a 2 acre property without so much as a lawn mower. We are on a fixed income (we are not seniors yet, my wife is disabled) so purchases are... scheduled. Not going to trim entire yard, but have to do something or the city (we are rural, back yard borders a corn field) will fine us. She said it worked, but it was stored outside and the fuel line and the primer bulb rotted. Already had a fuel filter kit from aborted attempt to fix another broken trimmer, just got a bulb yesterday. Tubing from the primer bulb will have to be scavenged from the other trimmer. The woman who gave it to me also gave me a tiller attachment, and wants me to bring it back to help her till a small garden. After that, I hope to come home and till my own small garden. (A little late in the season, I know)
Aside from that, I am planning to make some Thai Pie (see my post in ~food for recipe), clean up around the house, test our router (wifi is spotty lately), learn some python, work on my passive solar heater, and generally hang out with my wife and our dog. But today is trimmer day, I gotta get that thing working, and put it to use.
Edit: TIFU by posting this in ~comp... my bad.
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Questions about group structure, and suggestions
Came here from /r , where anyone as far as I know can create their own group (sub). I am curious about how this will be done with tildes. Follow-up: an idea occurs to me that many groups...
Came here from /r , where anyone as far as I know can create their own group (sub). I am curious about how this will be done with tildes.
Follow-up: an idea occurs to me that many groups (~lifestyle or ~comp for example) may need to encompass several sub-groups (mobile, linux, gaming, etc). It would be really cool if you went to ~comp, saw summary of all subgroups, then say, got more specific and went to ~comp~linux, then to ~comp~linux~distros... i.e. nested sub-groups. I think if we did this, we could essentially eliminate creation of new "groups" and instead, just create new sub-groups of existing groups. That would maintain the basic structure of the site while allowing expansion.
Thoughts?
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Comment on Do you have a favorite meal to cook? in ~food
smartyhands Link ParentI wanted to add that the original pie I had was made with a brown sauce much like a thick oyster sauce, but I thought that doing it that way would be too salty. My next experiments will try...I wanted to add that the original pie I had was made with a brown sauce much like a thick oyster sauce, but I thought that doing it that way would be too salty. My next experiments will try altering the sauce to be majority hoisin or oyster, minority peanut. Also, lots of recipes include sprouts, but I would put those on after cooking.
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Comment on Do you have a favorite meal to cook? in ~food
smartyhands (edited )LinkI go through phases. My latest: Thai pie (as in pizza), re-constructed from the memory of one I had from an awesome pizza place 20 years ago, combined with random intelligence from searching...I go through phases. My latest: Thai pie (as in pizza), re-constructed from the memory of one I had from an awesome pizza place 20 years ago, combined with random intelligence from searching online recipes. Due to time constraints, I don't always make my own dough, so I have used flatbread, naan, and bagels as dough, and every one worked wonderfully. The ingredients in the stir-fry can be altered to your taste and availability, the main thing is to have a decently small dice to make it easier to spread. Also they should be added to the pot in order of decreasing firmness. Some of the ingredients are questionable, and should be used in moderation, from my experience - I will list those seperately (but I have tried them all, and they work, kinda). Using sesame oil to stir-fry adds more flavor and authenticity, but is not essential. I usually put a splash in if I'm running low. I do NOT consider the hoisin sauce optional. Go get some. Here goes!
Chop and stir-fry in oil:
Broccoli, carrots, onions (any), whole ginger, garlic, your preferred peppers (jalapeno and non-green bell for me), scallions, and a dash of shredded cabbage (any). Edit: cauliflower or any brassica, bok choi.Optional - may change flavor/texture/etc., use at your own risk!
Dash of nuts (any), corn, grated sweet potato, peas, ... use imagination.Optional protein (not needed but damn it's good):
Sliced fried eggs, shredded or sliced chicken/beef/pork...The sauce is ... well, I have used several versions. My first few, which were amazing, consisted of about two heaping spoons of peanut butter mixed with a dash of oyster sauce and a dash of hoisin sauce. Later, I have just used peanut butter. I actually prefer to use unsweetened peanut butter, but have used standard peanut butter spread on a bagel, topped with the stir fried veggies, and...
Topping: I use regular old shredded mozzarella. Drizzle with hoisin sauce, even if you put it in the peanut butter, and basil. Sometimes I top with things for decoration: slivered jalapenos, slivered garlic, nut sprinkles.
Since my crust is cooked, these will be done on 350F in about 10-15 minutes. With bagels I like to use a lower temp so they do not get hard as a rock, same time. The first time I made this, it was so delicious, that it was literally what I ate for every meal for the next three days. If you try it, just adjust the ingredients to your liking. It should be salty, sweet, and savory, and maybe a little spicy. I have to go make more now...
Edit - added cauli and bok choi to veg list.
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Comment on My oatmeal says to add salt to the water before boiling in ~food
smartyhands LinkDoes not matter. As mentioned, there are very slight, perhaps even unnoticeable, differences between salted and non-salted cereals. However, there is no chemical difference between adding salt...Does not matter. As mentioned, there are very slight, perhaps even unnoticeable, differences between salted and non-salted cereals. However, there is no chemical difference between adding salt prior to, or immediately after adding cereal to boiling water. A spoon of table salt will dissolve almost instantly in a pot of boiling water, much faster than sugar.
IMO, the proper amount of salt is the essential ingredient to good oatmeal.
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Comment on Dolmas [how to legally roll your own weed leaves] in ~food
smartyhands Link ParentYou can pickle the leaves for use off-season. This is how they are sold in most US non-Greek stores.You can pickle the leaves for use off-season. This is how they are sold in most US non-Greek stores.
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Comment on With meta-discussions high-quality content meaning civil disagreement, let's put it to the test: What constitutes as a sandwich? in ~food
smartyhands LinkI have always been an extreme radical anarchist as far as this topic goes, and have given it in-depth consideration. My theory is that EVERY culture has an equivalent of 'sandwich'. 'Bread' and...I have always been an extreme radical anarchist as far as this topic goes, and have given it in-depth consideration. My theory is that EVERY culture has an equivalent of 'sandwich'. 'Bread' and 'filling' (sometimes 'topping') are the requirements.
Bread: something made from grain. Includes pizza crust, taco shells, waffles, pancakes, quinoa, rice cakes, naan, and even some 'grain items' that may be made out of vegetables, such as cornbread, latkes, or hash browns. So maybe rather than grain, the defining feature of the 'bread' is carbs.
Filling: no limits.
The most non-traditional 'sandwiches' in my opinion:
Sushi. Grain (rice) with filling.
Pizza. Bread, with filling. Fold in half to recreate structure.
Taco. Self-explanatory. Includes all -itos and -adas and -illas, anything with torta.
Flatbread dipped in hummus becomes sandwich. Also can spread open faced, fold that to recreate taco-like structure.
Pop-tart. Part of me wants to reject, but meets criteria. Includes toaster strudels.
Pasta with sauce. Extreme anarchy.
Age: I was on the internet in college, but not before. THEN the web happened. Great improvement over downloading porn using FTP and BBS. Prior to that, we got our information from something called a library.
Sex: Nah, I'm married.
Location: From several US states, CA, UT, NC, MT, WY, HI, OK, TX, KY, and ended up in OH, where I'm probably going to die.