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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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  • 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!

  • 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!

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    thrawn @lemmy.world

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

  • (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.

  • 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.

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    Made a tofu banh mi

  • 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.

  • The rising cost of food.

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  • For a number of reasons (cost certainly being one), I've been paring back meat in my diet. Been experimenting with different ways to cook tofu and incorporating more grains and legumes for protein, but sometimes the meal still feels lacking. It's hard to divest oneself from the attitude of "it's not a meal without meat!" when that's how you were raised.

    I try not to think too much about future prices. I've got enough dry staples and canned goods to feed us for ~3 months and fresh veggies in the garden. Worrying beyond that is just anxiety without an outlet.

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

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  • Thank you for the detailed reply! I feed them wholehearted wet food for breakfast and dinner and dry kibble for lunch. I'll see about getting my hands on the Typical Analysis for their food.

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

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  • Thanks, I'll be giving the vet a call and see what they say.

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

  • Are these blackheads on my cat's ear?

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  • That's fair, I'm not sure if it's just something I noticed recently and it's hard to spot in pictures.

    Late September:

    Mid November:

    Even if it is new, I know pigment changes in young cats is normal. Probably just being an overly concerned cat mom ._.'

  • Are these blackheads on my cat's ear?

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  • But only on the one side and newly developed?

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    Are these blackheads on my cat's ear?

  • Cooking @lemmy.world
    thrawn @lemmy.world

    Havarti & rosemary smashed potatoes

  • Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

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  • Especially their own separate tubs

  • You would think she'd prefer the cube that's explicitly set up as a bed, but noooo

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  • Nope, her name's Sofrito (or Sofi for short).

  • Orange gargoyle

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  • I learn something new every day.

  • You would think she'd prefer the cube that's explicitly set up as a bed, but noooo

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  • Hah true that! Cardboard and packing paper are some of her favorite things to play with, and we'll often let her tear boxes up a bit before recycling.

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    You would think she'd prefer the cube that's explicitly set up as a bed, but noooo

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    My little poised princess

  • California @lemmy.world
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    Cool map of how the counties of California looked in 1850 from the Mariposa History Museum

  • I'm gigantic and got the size of bed that fits me. Too bad I'm not psychic and didn't realize I'd be giving up a not insignificant portion to these two little shits.

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  • Everyone knows that cats are liquid, but I think they also exhibit gaseous properties, in that they are capable of expanding to fill any available space. No matter how large the bed, it will never be enough.

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    I thought her paws were pure white, until I spotted this little black tuft

  • One of her nicknames is snubnose

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  • Her name is Sofrito, and we also call her the Purrito Bandito. Previous nicknames while in kittenhood included noddlebones (she tended to flop when picked up), ragamuffin, and fetid moppet.

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    One of her nicknames is snubnose

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    The face of a vicious killer

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    The cat distribution system finally found me

  • FoodPorn @lemmy.world
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    Whipped up a chile verde-style stew with homegrown peppers

  • IllegallySmolCats @lemmy.world
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    Scoundrel in a box

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    Alerted by a mosquito

  • IllegallySmolCats @lemmy.world
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    A violent criminal

  • IllegallySmolCats @lemmy.world
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    This one was apprehended on the side of the freeway

  • IllegallySmolCats @lemmy.world
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    Criminal unleases a mighty roar

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    smol criminal hides from the law