u/emotional_pastaa

A big one is measuring flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off rather than scooping directly from the bag. Another is that "1 onion" usually means a medium onion unless otherwise specified.

Fish head soup is probably the best place to start. You'll get a rich broth, and there's usually a surprising amount of meat in the cheeks and around the collar. Just simmer it gently rather than boiling hard.

Duck larb is usually made much like beef larb, just richer. I'd add plenty of mint, cilantro, green onions, and toasted rice powder. The exact recipe varies a lot by family and region.

I've heard a lot of stories about people having issues with online companies, but truthfully, been ordering from EZContacts for the last 4-ish years and have never had an issue. And if I did, they fixed it within a week.

Lettuce isn't great frozen raw, but you can cook it first. Stir-fries, soups, braises, and sautéing with garlic and butter all work surprisingly well. Just don't expect it to have much texture afterward But cooked lettuce behaves more like spinach than salad greens

If it's a carbon steel wok, you may have just burned off some of the seasoning or factory coating. Just clean it, apply a thin layer of oil, and season it again

reheat sous vide at 130–140°F for 20–30 min. Otherwise, low pan heat with a splash of broth and a lid. Avoid microwave.

You really can’t speed up collagen breakdown much without a pressure cooker. Collagen needs time at a sustained temperature to turn into gelatin. Turning up the heat usually just makes the meat tougher.

Yes. Lots of people keep butter in a covered butter dish on the counter so it stays soft and spreadable. Just keep it covered and avoid leaving it in a very hot kitchen

ESH. Your request is fair, but given your history, it came off loaded and triggered old resentment.

Yes you can velvet a butterflied breast. Keep the cornstarch/oil base, season lightly with garlic, ginger, white pepper, or a bit of soy. Cook after patting excess off for a schnitzel-style result.

Oven or air fryer at 180°C until fully heated. BBQ isn’t recommended because the filling can leak.

just relax, sip your drink, people-watch a bit, or quietly use your phone/book. No one is paying attention between courses.

24–48 hours is ideal. Citrus marinades beyond that can start to mess with the texture.

EZ Contacts has very fast delivery.

nor most people would expect their spouse to prioritize them in a hospital stay like that. Even if she had plans

how do you know she liked it exactly? I thought TikTok doesn’t really show that unless you go through someone’s phone

NOR. Being annoyed is fair, but the real issue is the headache and blurry vision. That sounds more like a possible concussion than a seat argument. Get checked if it doesn't improve.

YTA. Your girlfriend is funding your dream, and it's fair for her to want a timeline and financial contribution. Plenty of writers work jobs while writing. Calling a job "giving up on your dream forever" at 32 sounds more like an excuse than a plan.

NTA for being annoyed she canceled very last minute after you already made the trip. But keeping part of the baby gift does come off petty, even if it’s understandable.

NTA. You offered some help already, but your collection isn’t an obligation

NOR. Wanting to stay no-contact is understandable. The hard truth is that selling the car may not be the smartest financial move if it only postpones the crisis.

NTA you’re overwhelmed because you’re being treated like a co-parent. Set boundaries; the baby isn’t your responsibility.

YTA. She told you clearly multiple times not to clean, and you ignored it. Even if your intentions were good, you disrespected her boundaries and put her in an uncomfortable situation with her family.

mor once you left the salon and accepted the result (and the discount), most places will consider the service finished, so a full refund is unlikely.

YTA. You cheated, panicked, and still shifted blame to someone else instead of owning it.

nor you’re just overwhelmed by too many possible paths. Try exploring writing alongside science before making any big decisions.

nor The TikToks might not mean anything, but being left on delivered for 24+ hours repeatedly after 3 months of talking would frustrate most people.

nor The issue isn't that he didn't go to the doctor. The issue is that after you called and specifically asked him to pick up medication for his sick 13-month-old, he said "OK" and then didn't do it.

YTA. Wanting a “normal child” and planning to “try again” is treating a baby like a replaceable outcome

nor. After 15 years of disrespect, negativity, and now her openly speaking badly about you, it’s reasonable to step back. You’re not cutting her off from her family you’re setting boundaries to protect your peace.

Yep

nor**.** Being mocked and talked down to in your own home isn’t okay. And your boyfriend avoiding it for 5 years is enabling it, not fixing it.

nor a bad day doesn’t excuse yelling, swearing, and disrespecting staff

No. A recreated Big Bang would form a separate universe, not ours, and speeding it up wouldn’t reveal our future. It would just show that new universe’s evolution.

plastic traps moisture and bacteria. Gauze is used because it absorbs blood and helps keep the wound clean and safe.

Eggs, beans, rice, oats, and frozen veg are your best friends here. Also check local stores some give away free veggies or sell stuff past the ‘best before’ date that’s still totally fine. You can turn that into easy meal prep lunch boxes for super cheap

Biggest difference for us was making it stupid easy a QR code at the counter or on receipts works way better than asking people to search you up. Way more people actually follow through.

He is not wrong, you done like 10-15+ comments mentioning the brand lol

Please consider speaking to a real-life counselor about this, and block DMs on Reddit. This is something that could put you in a harmful situation

Yep, you’re about to lose all your limbs… But seriously, you’re fine... just drink some water and relax.

Quiche/tarts are a good one. you can go savory with eggs, cheese, veggies or do a sweet version with custard and fruit. Also crepes, you can fill them with anything from ham and cheese to Nutella and berries.