I tried this last sunday. Before putting the potatoes in the oven, boil them for 10 minutes in water with half a teaspoon of baking soda. It breaks down the outside of the potato into this starchy "mush" that, once roasted with oil, turns into the thickest, crunchiest crust I’ve ever seen. I’m never roasting them the old way again.
My roommate loves green peppers, but I feel like once they cook on the pizza, that "bell pepper" juice seeps into the cheese and the crust and changes the flavor of the whole slice. Even if I pick them off, it’s all I can taste. Is there a topping that does this for you, or am I just being way too dramatic?
My sister showed me a few stories where the girl gets executed and goes back in time, but then she just tries to be nice to everyone. I want the opposite. I want a story where she remembers the abuse, accepts being the "villain," and starts taking everyone out one by one. The darker the revenge, the better.
I ran into a best friend from high school today. We haven't talked in years, and the conversation was so "surface level" it actually hurt. It made me realize that we don't just lose friends; we lose the person we were when we were with them. It’s actually a beautiful thing.. it means we’ve grown.. but it’s strange how one person can hold a "save file" of your old personality. Does anyone else feel like they’re a collection of all the people they used to be?
I was at a park today and saw a family.. parents and two teenage kids.. who were just playing a clumsy game of frisbee and laughing their heads off. No one was on their phone, no one looked embarrassed to be there, and they weren't trying to look "perfect" for a photo. They just genuinely seemed to like each other. It was such a contrast to the "main character" culture we see everywhere else. It reminded me that the most successful thing you can be in life is someone who creates a space where the people closest to you feel safe, happy, and loved. It made me want to call my parents and just say hi.
I’m a busy girl and between work and surfing, I have zero time to cook during the week. Last Sunday, I made a massive "protein bowl" with ground turkey, black beans, and cauliflower rice and just divided it into 5 Tupperwares. By Wednesday, I was so sick of it I almost ordered pizza. Is it more effective for weight loss to have variety, or is the "same meal every day" the only way to actually stick to a calorie goal? I’m struggling to find the balance between being productive with my time and actually enjoying my food so I don't lose hope and quit my diet
I’ve noticed that a lot of bakery desserts look amazing but end up being way too sweet for me. I actually prefer simpler desserts with less sugar, even if they look plain.
Is this a common preference, or do most people actually enjoy that level of sweetness?
I work in a small office and since I’m young and don't have a family yet, I’m usually the one staying late to finish up the EOD reports. My coworker, who is always the first one out the door, has been presenting my data in the morning meetings like she was the one who stayed up late doing the research. I don't want to be the "tattletale" of the office, but I’m exhausted and I want the recognition for the hours I’m putting in. Is there a professional way to bring up the fact that I’m doing the heavy lifting without looking like I’m trying to start drama with the rest of the team?