What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
The goal this year (2026) is to lurk less and post and comment more.
That's a long time to cook beans from dry, though I've never done it before except in an Instant Pot, which takes less than an hour to turn two cups of dried chickpeas in to about 5-6 cups of edible chickpeas.
I don't want to assume anything, but have you tried different cuisines to change things up? I'm trying to up my beans and lentils and chickpeas intake, so I've done all sorts of things like hummus, Brazilian chickpea curry, Indian chickpea curry, bean chili, pasta e fagioli. I'm also one of those people who can't eat the same thing for more than a week, so I'm always looking for different ways to change up flavours and textures.
That's a killer price on turkey! Do you have a stick blender to use to make a blended vegetable soup? Potatoes, pumpkins, leeks, turkey stock, pretty much all of the vegetables. And then put in shredded turkey and noodles/pasta or something. Add the usual salt, pepper, cumin, etc. Serve with smoked paprika, or cream/Greek yogurt/coconut cream, and bread on the side.
One of the most important things for me is to have a full stock of different herbs and spices, and ice cube trays to freeze leftover anything small enough to freeze (I especially do this with ginger, garlic and other herbs destined to die in the back of the fridge).
It's a struggle. I've been there, too. I'm happy to share recipes that I've made, and substitutes that I've done. Absolutely no shame or high-horsed-ness about any of this - Food is food, and we're in this together. 👊
100%. Make a real nice saucy chickpea curry with all the veg and you're set!
I know. I have embraced my love for legumes so I've been eating more vegetarian nowadays. If you have an instant pot, cooking up legumes from dry is excellent on the wallet. My partner is more of a meat eater, so I will make some meaty things every week to keep him happy. I do make an exception for chicken, though.
Shopping around has been a habit since I was young, and I don't like to buy from the big grocery chains (especially: Coles, Woolworths, Galen Weston, Walmart. 🖕) unless I have to... Like if Aldi (best of what's around me) doesn't have what I need.
I'm sad couponing isn't a thing in Australia, or I'd be all over it.
Don't use a meat that's fancy and expensive! Those ones would probably go well straight on to the BBQ vs marinating. The author gives a few different recommendations on what to use and what not to use.
https://www.recipetineats.com/marinated-roast-beef/
Packed lunches are the bomb. Do it all in one go and you're sorted for a lot of meals. 1kg will go a long way. I only eat about 50-80g per serve depending on how hungry I am.
I also recommend mixing in a bit of dijon mustard and a few lines of sriracha sauce in your sandwiches, too! Good luck with your studies, you got this 👊
This is bolar blade, which is a pretty economical cut of beef. I paid about $18 for this 1.1kg, so it was $17/kg or something.
Stay safe out there! At least it's a cheap way to keep the drinks cool. I'll be sure to make this again, so I'll set some aside for you. 😁
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
- The Summer Day, Mary Oliver
It can apply in so many instances.
I don't do white tails, funnel webs or redbacks in the house. Anything else, I catch them if they're smaller than a 5 cent coin, otherwise I chase it out with a broom. You're braver than I!
I've seen some of the deadly snakes out here, and they scare me more. I did a stint on a farm, and on day one, the owner told me to make sure the doors stay closed or the snakes come in. DAY ONE. I did have a "pet" huntsman that ran the house, and I had no issues with it around. It was games of hide and seek every day.
And the loop worms. I forgot to add that I also have redbacks and golden orbweavers outside my house, too.
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp white sugar
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary.
I mushed it all up in a ziploc bag, dropped the meat in, squished out as much air as I could, and just massaged it in to the meat. Let it sit in a shallow bowl in the fridge, and it's ready to go in 24h! Admittedly, I realise now that I forgot the Worcestershire sauce, but it was still pretty amazing flavour.
Roasting instructions: 240C/450F for 20 minutes, 180C/350F for about 1h after that. I'd check at the 40 minute mark to see if it's reached 44C/111F. I've moved and my oven is a little pathetic, so it took about an hour.
(You can roast potatoes and carrots and things with it too. Put it all under the meat so they roast up nicely and soak up the marinade.)
Whenever it hits 44C, take it out, put a piece of foil over it for about 20m to rest, then have at 'er!
Edit: Oh gods, the formatting of the ingredients, I'm so sorry. I don't know how to fix it other than double-enter them all. Apologies for the extra long post.
Well, growing up, I only saw how my dad ate steak - well done. I think my mum didn't have any issues because it was cooked all the way through so it was much less risk of her kids getting sick.
I've grown out of that. I don't eat steak often but when I do, it is only medium rare.
So you're part of the population who's less likely to get sick, though I feel for your jaw. 😅
Unfortunately, this has flown over my head. :( But thank you? (Maybe?)
Thank you! And I'm sure my partner will be happy to comply LOL.
There's plenty, come on over. You'll have to fight off the swooping magpies first, though, and kangaroos out back. They've all been pretty fierce lately.
I've always liked U2, Coldplay and Genesis, but I also love Barenaked Ladies, The East Pointers, Great Big Sea. More recently, Bear's Den, Sons of the East, Amble, Kingfishr, and The Scratch. Just seen Amble last night and they're incredible live.
Also enjoying KNEECAP, and Chasing Abbey.
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Different story to everyone else who's posted so far. I got a job in another province to get my foot in the door because I couldn't get one in mine. One of my friends worked for this company and encouraged me to apply. Eventually I could move back if someone left. I didn't for 3.5 years (1 in Alberta, 2.5 in my home province but 5h away from home), and then I went to Australia and haven't looked back.
Came here to say this. Lock doors as soon as you get in, and start driving. Don't rummage around, it gives time to potential attackers to get you before you even start the engine.
I don't see as many hitch hikers now, but maybe because of my travelling routes. Even then, I still won't pick anyone up.
I adore steamed fish done this way. Well done! It looks amazing.
Sometimes when I'm alone (rarely), I start to freak out a little bit and feel like I need the social contact. I know this isn't good if I can't be by myself. What I tell myself is that sometimes, I need to be alone to not be affected by anyone else. I need to step away to be able to see things more objectively.
There are some things that are better done on your own, like reading, stitching, making models, meditating. Find things that help develop you and that you enjoy those things.
Like lots of others said, working on yourself, but enjoying doing it and not caring what others think. You can go for a walk to the shops and back and buy nothing, and who would know that was your purpose - just to walk and listen to a podcast? Little things improve your life, even if it's 0.01%. They all, add up and one day, you can look back and admire how far you've come.
Omg 😂 💀