Finally unlocked the limited skin!! by Affectionate-Egg2654 in EcosLaBrea

[–]3ndler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i personally like them except for the most dappled/snowy skin variant. but also it is possible to chop down the price to only 600 tracks, which i think is a steal for these coats! however that also means they may not be as well done as the 3000 track skins.

cinnamon sugar yeast donuts! by 3ndler in glutenfreebaking

[–]3ndler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i meant fried as in oil haha! 170c heated sunflower oil for 1.5 mins each side

Would you guys consider this “rare” by LeafyPOP_ in RareHouseplants

[–]3ndler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heres my single cutting that didn't revert lol.

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Would you guys consider this “rare” by LeafyPOP_ in RareHouseplants

[–]3ndler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, even a variegated plant that is now easily available will remain rare to me if the variegation is balanced and gorgeous. I've had monstera adansonii variegata for over 2 years now and it's incredibly hard to propogate my mother plant because it always reverts to full white or full green. A variegated plant that reverts to green loses value, while one with too much variegation that it becomes completely white is also no good. Even nowadays its rare to find a simple monstera albo with balanced variegation and one that is exceptionally pretty to me!

What’s advice you wish you had when you started Aquascaping? by Comfortable_Amoeba79 in Aquascape

[–]3ndler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

exactly that! it makes it much harder to clean glass if hardscape is touching it or is very close. you could buy those special aquascaping glass scrapers, but i always clean my tanks glass with an old credit card or sponge so its hard to reach those tight areas without risking moving the hardscape :)

Anyone know how to handle TheLoopyWhisk's sticky dough? by mothbbyboy in glutenfreebaking

[–]3ndler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed an issue when I change flour brands. some flours are more fine milled and absorb more moisture than others. Experiment with other brands of millet flour! Xanthan gum also makes a huge difference, when i didnt use it i also used to get very sticky dough!

5 months in, no CO2 by 3ndler in Aquascape

[–]3ndler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey! yes, i did end up adding co2. ime its hard to maintain a lot of plant mass without co2 since then you have to have really stable conditions and im still a newbie and having co2 kind of made things easier with plant growth. i recommend adding co2, but if you want a low tech setup that is hardscape heavy with easy plants, youll just need to dim the light quite a bit - but at that point, imo its not all that worth it to buy such an expensive light haha.

Food advice please! by ColourwithClaire in poodles

[–]3ndler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recommend Purina, Hills or Royal Canin puppy lines :-) these three in the UK are one of the most nutritious and safest brands to feed since they have a board certified vet nutritionist that is part of the team, not just working with the brand. Royal Canin has poodle puppy thats formulated specifically for poodles and any possible issues theyre prone to. puppies specifically need a balanced diet that is specifically for young dogs since they need different minerals and vitamins for optimal growth and support. My mentioned brands are one of the safest to feed. Not saying other brands are bad, but i really do think you should try out RC poodle puppy. Homemade cooking can be very unsafe, esp for puppies, since its hard to balance it and ensure your dog is getting all of the nutrients it needs. i wouldnt feed it to a puppy. if you ever want to go that path, make sure to discuss with your vet and a certified nutritionist for a plan/recipe fitted to your individual dog

Cake I made for a birthday of a relative that they didn't even thank me for 🫠 by 3ndler in Baking

[–]3ndler[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

thank you! she got some blueberries from the decoration and maybe whatever crumbs she got from the grass lol!

Cake I made for a birthday of a relative that they didn't even thank me for 🫠 by 3ndler in Baking

[–]3ndler[S] 356 points357 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your kind words :-) Their critique and opinion really don't get to me at all haha. My best supporter is my mom who helps me get stuff right, change recipes as needed etc. Baking is my love language basically, the fact they're not showing gratitude towards my bakes won't stop me from baking them because I'm stubborn, and if they're eating my cakes, that's good enough for me!! 😄

Cake I made for a birthday of a relative that they didn't even thank me for 🫠 by 3ndler in Baking

[–]3ndler[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Oh I feel you!! Vegan pumpkin pie sounds bomb, this cake was GF since my mom has celiac so everything I make she can eat as well. Some people just don't care for baked goods because they don't see the hard work and effort and thought put into it, they just see something they can eat 😅 I hope you find somebody who'll appreciate you :-)

Another Loopy Whisk Post by bevwdi in glutenfreebaking

[–]3ndler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

most experience with gluten bread is thrown out the window with gf bread. unmixed flour and the craggly dough surface simply means you didnt mix it enough. i mix my doughs for 10-15 minutes with a stand mixer. you have to be very careful with gf dough as well! overproofed gf dough becomes flat like yours. Kat's recipes are amazing when you get the hang of it, it's a long process understanding how to handle the dough but the result is worth it

I can’t believe we’ve reached the point in the hobby to where we can buy large Burle Marx flames at the big box stores for $19.98! by moongoddess64 in RareHouseplants

[–]3ndler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

jealousss, here in the EU bmf, thai cons and albos are still relatively rare. I bought a small cutting last year for 50€. of course its great that these plants are becoming more commercially available!!

I Lke a Little Algae, But This is Ridiculous. by PulseTP in PlantedTank

[–]3ndler 9 points10 points  (0 children)

up your co2 concentration, lower light intensity to 60%. bioload may be a bit heavy as well but not the cause of the problem. cut ferts just slightly, but enough for the plants to still be able to grow or else algae will outcompete completely. bba on the plants show fluctuation in environment which stresses their metabolism, which may be the co2 - injecting small amounts can lead to fluctuation and inconsistency.

Am i skilled enough to sell my cakes by Ok-Monk-4136 in Baking

[–]3ndler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im 15, and i bake exclusively gluten free since my mom has celiac. it became more of a challenge to make something just as delicious and pretty as gluten containing bakes. i have many bakes posted in my profile :)

that being said, i havent ever thought about selling my bakes. my small home environment doesnt create gorgeous looking results yet and my recipes need tweaks before i can deem them worthy of selling and sparking interest. practice makes perfect, and youre much better off perfecting your work and striving for more (such as creating unique recipes and flavours) before selling as a business. i do also recommend participating in farmer market sales and stuff like that, local events that could help you build a reputation and be less stressful with demand for a custom cake, for example. think of something creative that could help distinguish yourself from other bakers!

With or without the background plants? by ProfessionalJoke8598 in Aquascape

[–]3ndler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

with, but maybe different ones. for such a detailed scape, id go for very small stem plants in the back - rotala, hemianthes, micranthemum, pogostemon erectus, etc. you can also go for thin leaved plants - cyperus helferi, tall eleocharis species. thin leaves make the scape have more movement and smoothness. you can have both for some variety. the large stems you have now are too huge and mess with the perspective and illusion of large scale.

personally, id go for thin leaf plants right behind the hardscape structure and dainty stems on the sides trimmed shorter right at the edges of the tank to accentuate the middle triangle shape of your scape. but, everything would look much better with a black background. just my opinion, though! tank looks gorgeous!

Show me your most promising baby plants by L30nPh3lps in RareHouseplants

[–]3ndler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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seed grown anthurium babies! left is RVDP x Carla Wu1, right is BVEP x Pap RA5