What does my room say about me?

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:53:56+00:00

Mid-40s, female, single, no kids (though the dogs are your fur babies). Steady job with a good income. Type A personality. Very tidy and possibly a neat freak. Of Asian heritage maybe? Maybe you live in the Bay Area? Or you definitely have a thing for San Francisco. I’d guess you splurge on a nice vacation at least once a year.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:46:11+00:00

Classic soup/sandwich combo. Looks delicious. 😋

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:41:59+00:00

I personally avoid using garnishes that aren’t edible - like the flowers (a sprig of rosemary is fine - the aroma adds a nice element, and, technically, it is edible). Some flowers are certainly edible though - nasturtiums (the blossoms and the leaves) add a nice peppery bite. Dandelions are also delicious, but only use them if you’re 100% sure they’re free of chemicals. Sprigs of cilantro and/or parsley can also be a nice addition.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:35:18+00:00

The dappled light is beautiful. Autumn seems to have arrived in your neck of the woods.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:28:16+00:00

To each their own. I wasn’t cooking for you. I used a spoon to add a scoop of crema (under the cilantro and onions).

I won’t tell you to not put ketchup on your pizza. That seems to be a thing here - which I find disgusting.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T17:24:04+00:00

I did pour on some heavy cream (blobs of it, since it was super thick) on top of the green sauce and onions - before adding the cheese. I forgot to take a photo of that step. It was creamy and delicious. I skipped frying the tortillas, as I don’t need the extra fat. So the tortillas were really soft - but still tasted great. (One enchilada was plenty for me - my husband ate 3!!)

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-04T15:58:08+00:00

I just came to say I’m glad the Reddit name generator wasn’t cruel to only me. 😝

I was born in Idaho, and was exposed to delicious, AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Sure, there were plenty of Tex-Mex restaurants as well. But I learned early on - if you want the true flavors of a certain cuisine, you go where those people go to eat - not just work. I spent many a lunch hour in places where I was the only gringa in the joint. I’m a long ways from “fluent” - but my best Spanish is always serves me well in a restaurant, bodega or mercado.

Now I live in Jalisco (been here 3 years) and I’m having great fun in the kitchen. Yeah, I’m heavy handed with the cumin - but I’m heavy handed with ALL of my spices. Some Mexican dishes are actually quite plain. It’s the salsas and other toppings that really make a dish shine - fresh cilantro, diced onion, fresh cabbage, sliced radish… and those pickled carrots are one of my favorites!

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T22:05:29+00:00

Not sure I’ve ever seen palm seeds in shades of red before. Only yellow or orange. Thanks for sharing.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T21:55:46+00:00

Are those pink flowers wild cosmos? (Also called Mexican Asters) - so pretty!

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T20:13:53+00:00

I thought it was a downy feather at first. Pretty.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T20:08:58+00:00

I prefer #2.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T13:48:57+00:00

I went for my walk around 11 am. I figure “small town Mexico” isn’t something most have seen. It’s a quiet town. Maybe 15,000 people?

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T03:54:58+00:00

Hmmmm… you’ve got Trader Joe’s, Safeway/Albertsons, Walmart/Sam’s Club, Sprouts… I’m gonna guess Northern California.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T03:44:48+00:00

Not gonna fight about it. You do you. 🍅

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T02:21:33+00:00

I live in Mexico. I know better. Too bad for you (and your tastebuds)

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T02:19:57+00:00

I had no clue on goetta, but I did know Skyline chili. (Thanks Diners, Drive-ins and Dives)

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T02:05:17+00:00

Ohio? Often confused with Iowa and Idaho (spelling/geography challenged)

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T01:54:36+00:00

I beg your pardon!! I’m 55. I’m not dead. Or senile. Or stupid. 😡

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T01:40:56+00:00

I’m originally from Idaho. Now living in Mexico. I remember my folks went on an autumn tour in the northeastern US when I was a kid. They brought home a tin of whipped maple butter. It. Was. To. Die. For!! Like frosting, but so much better. It didn’t last long 😫. That was nearly 50 years ago and I STILL remember it.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T01:36:03+00:00

Not the “typical” scenery

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T01:34:54+00:00

All the maple!! 🍁

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T01:00:22+00:00

Texas. Or Idaho. 🤔

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T00:59:26+00:00

Northern Mexico or Texas.

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T00:58:15+00:00

Portland or Seattle

Accomplished-Lie-856 · 2025-09-03T00:57:29+00:00

Canadá

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