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@ thrawn21 @lemmy.world

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Just a rock-licker who loves all things sci-fi, boardgames, and growing my own food, especially heirloom tomatoes.

  • Turns out Kraft parm does not make for good parmesan crisps

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  • Here I thought they kinda looked like cookies :p

  • Turns out Kraft parm does not make for good parmesan crisps

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  • Oh interesting, I'll have to give rinsing off the cellulose a shot.

    Onomatopoeia also mentioned that it's a very dry parmesan, so I'm thinking round two will involve reducing the amount of cellulose, mixing the cheese with a bit of extra fat, and then spreading thinly to bake. Fingers crossed!

  • I get tons of tomatillo volunteers in this corner of the garden

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  • Oh interesting, I didn't know that. Thanks for the advice!

  • I answered my first Be My Eyes call

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  • Hah, it was literally just identifying which colors/patterns they were, no fashion advice.

  • Gardening @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    I get tons of tomatillo volunteers in this corner of the garden

  • Little Wins and Small Victories @lemmy.blahaj.zone
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    I answered my first Be My Eyes call

  • Old shot of what I believe is a Siamese kitten.

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  • Definitely has point coloration in the coat, but Siamese cats have more angular faces and lanky bodies, though I'm not sure how much that shows in kittens. Wish you'd kept the sweet lil guy!

  • Her favorite cherry toy was out of stock for years, now it's back and I bought a lifetime supply!

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  • Excellent search suggestion, that material looks identical to the cherry exterior! The inside has a plastic ball with a little bead that rattles and the stem is just a glued on bit of string.

    I do wonder what it is about this toy that makes it the one for her. She'll come when she hears the rattle, but still chases crushed cherries that no longer make noise, and I don't think the stem matters too much, so it must be that crinoline material in a ball shape. I might buy some and see if I could make new toys she'd like. Thank you!

  • cats @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Her favorite cherry toy was out of stock for years, now it's back and I bought a lifetime supply!

  • Starting seedlings of micro varieties, going to try growing them indoors over winter

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  • Oh hey! They went decently, I did manage to get a little harvest off of them, but the flavor wasn't nearly as strong as the same varieties grown in the summer. Fun to try, but I think I'd have to scale up to a proper enclosed greenhouse to get good winter tomatoes.

  • Bozo

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  • I did GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) from fourth through eighth grade and went with an AP-heavy high school (graduated in 2010) instead of an IB school in the district, and I'd say it left similar scars.

    There were aspects that I think were beneficial, such as specialized math tutoring and more hands-on projects, but god the pressure and workload was truly damaging at such a young age. Add undiagnosed ADHD, and you've got an 11 year old self-harming as a method to stay focused during the hours and hours of daily homework.

  • Earthset from Artemis II

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  • That eclipse photo is absolutely stupendous, worthy of its own post! Are those brighter trio of stars planets?

  • Artemis II is circling the moon today. Watch it live!

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  • Hah! Then a few minutes later, Reid comments how the moon now appears 3-4 times larger than the earth, and mission control responds with "Amaze Amaze Amaze!"

  • Artemis II is circling the moon today. Watch it live!

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  • Wow, what a moment, right after breaking Apollo 13's record, they asked to name a crater after Integrity and then one for Commander Wiseman's late wife Carroll. Got me tearing up right with them.

  • BeeButts @lemmy.world
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    A sunset sunflower butt

  • LoseIt: Lose the Fat @discuss.tchncs.de
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Portioning out the birthday cake

  • (Question) what should I do with this? Any ideas? (Preferably vegetarian suggestions if possible)

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  • Hey it's in the name, half milk and half cream! ;D

    I remember being surprised when traveling as a kid that the "default" dairy items I grew up with in the US were not in fact universally standard.

  • Canning & Food Preservation @midwest.social
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Canned a couple batches of pinto beans

  • Liminalspace the movie: Backrooms (2026) Trailer

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  • I'm pretty excited for this, I'm rarely disappointed by anything produced by A24, and I'm especially a fan of their horror and horror-adjacent films. Also pretty cool that it's directed by the kid who made the first Backrooms short, can't imagine directing a film while only 20 years old.

  • I love Ethiopian food, but try not to look too hard at the injera...

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  • It's very soft and pliable, much more like a crepe.

  • Made a tofu banh mi

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  • I had been thinking of doing avocado as a fatty pate equivalent, but the last one I had ended up being too far gone :(

    A mushroom pate is a great idea, I'll have to try that.

  • Made a tofu banh mi

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  • I patted the slices dry post-marinade, then seared them in a pan in batches. At the end I stuffed all the seared slices in the pan and drizzled on the leftover marinade, which cooked into a light glaze.

  • Cooking @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Made a tofu banh mi

  • Trypophobia @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    I love Ethiopian food, but try not to look too hard at the injera...

  • General Sherman - The largest tree in the world

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  • Hah, yeah they had this plaque that explained it was largest by volume, not girth or height. And I bet an argument could be made for those forests of clone trees to be largest by weight.

  • hot chicken stock, took 5 hours

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  • Oh disagree, I loooove a gelatin heavy stock. But I do typically use my stock to add a little boost to dishes rather than as a stand alone flavor, so different priorities there.

  • hot chicken stock, took 5 hours

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  • Give it a taste, but I'd guarantee it's gonna be good to use. I do the exact same thing with most of the chicken stock I make, cook it down until it's super thick and then freeze it flat in a ziplock. It's chock full of gelatin and easy to break off a little piece when I want to add richness to a dish.

    It will have a different flavor than less cooked chicken stock, so you might not want to use it for something where it's the main flavor, like chicken noodle soup. Or heck try it, maybe you'll like it.

  • California @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    General Sherman - The largest tree in the world

  • Beer With a View @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Sierra Dark Sky black lager in Sequoia National Park

  • Asklemmy @lemmy.ml
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    I'm looking for ideas of things to do for a bereaved neighbor

  • cats @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Help! My cat's pee could double as a chemical weapon

  • Unpopular Opinion @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Chocolate and fruit do NOT go together