u/thefore

Source: More than 50% of young Dutch adults do not want children

I came across this article earlier and was pleased to see that there was a counter argument for being childfree, which is almost never given!

"Economist Jan-Pieter Peijs, however, argued that population decline could bring benefits. “It is truly a blessing,” he told RTL, noting that the global population is still projected to grow toward 11 billion. He said fewer people would ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and the environment. “The world population is still growing toward 11 billion people, while the Earth is already struggling to sustain current numbers.”

I also appreciate that the article gives the reason why people are choosing to be childfree and the quote the gave is the chefs kiss, "We asked ourselves whether a child would make us even happier. For us, the answer is no.”

We will ignore that they've included fence sitters in the numbers. Controversial but lets focus on the positive!

Police took a teenager’s fatbike after repeat offenses; His mom demanded it back
Politie pakt 'hardleerse' tiener fatbike af, moeder eist 'm via rechter terug

I read this article and think, are there truly no consequences for antisocial behaviour? The mother has proven over the YEARS, that she will pay the fines and allow her sons antisocial behaviour to continue.

Its known that where there is a financial consequence, it has a harder impact. But this action allows her to recoup her 'fines paid', with no consequences. Come on!

And seriously, how long will the teen be riding a bike?

(Apologies if this has already been posted/discussed, I did search the group but didnt see it)

Compared to otherw collections, its only a few pair but they make me happy. The fluorescent yellow have been my fav for a while.

The MJs I customised myself, a mix zebra meets leopard.

Disclaimer: I went into hoping to make 'large' rolls, not super mega size of a side plate rolls. Ce la vie, Im not upset with the outcome but surprised (a slightly miffed surprise).

Recipe that I used: Soft Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Changes that I made to the recipe:

Bread dough:

• I subbed out 200g AP flour with strong bread flour

Cinnamon filling:

• Added in 2 tbsp of dark cocoa powder
• Used a mix of half/half of light brown sugar and dark brown sugar
• 50g of granulated sugar (as I knew that with the cocoa it would need it)

Cooking:

• I poured heavy cream over the rolls before tossing them in the oven

Cream cheese icing:

• Used dark vanilla extra (hence the colour)
• Added in tsp of cinnamon

If I were to make them again, what would I change:

• I would add a tsp of cinnamon to the bread dough, with maybe a pinch of nutmeg.
• I wouldnt use strong bread flour, seemed like a good idea but I dont think it added the value I thought it would.
• I think I would either stick to cocoa or cinnamon, using both of them isnt a balance, nor a fight but eh, pick one or the other.
• I would mix the filling, ie mix the butter and cinnamon/cocoa and then smear it on.

I didnt realise this was an overnight recipe... Its one of those things of I was like, 'I fancy cinnamon rolls, lets try a new recipe', chuck stuff into a bowl and then get to the step of, 'leave over night'....

Because of the dark cocoa, the cinnamon is not a very not a front flavour or even much of a back flavour either. Which is why Ive called them more sweet rolls rather than cinnamon or cocoa.

Pictures are from this morning, where I took the dough out of the fridge.

I did heavily heavily over flour my counter top, lesson learned (or not).

The recipe calls for 12 and I thought, 'nah, I want bigger rolls, lets cut that in half'. I rolled them width wise rather than length, making them more thick. I then got out my baking ruler and and did them at 2 inches each. Then left them in the pans to 'double in size', for them this was about 2.5 hours.

Top row is after proofing on my counter top in the sun, covered in cling film and then covering them in heavy cream before baking.

Second row is how they came out after baking 30 mins, I did cover them the first with foil at roughly 15 mins, as I noticed the first got slightly too brown for my liking. The pan of 4 I attempted to cover with foil for the entire 30 mins.

How they came out. Of all the sizes I thought they were going to come out, size of a side plate wasnt one of them.

Breakfast and then then some, was served.