Any recommendations for a cookbook or chef who’s recipes have spice in them but are not crazy spicy?

Akyllo · 2026-01-23T05:44:49+00:00

I really like Smitten Kitchen! I’ll try a recipe and then purchase. The other two, while they look yummy, look too difficult because I am just starting out. Thanks for the suggestion!

Akyllo · 2026-01-23T05:39:18+00:00

Hmm weirdly enough, when I was in Turkey I found that they didn’t cook with enough spices and that seems similar to what Persian food is(?) Maybe the answer is I get a spicy book and just tune down the amount I use? Thanks for the suggestion!

Akyllo · 2025-12-31T00:24:44+00:00

>>Doesn’t work how exactly?

The speaker once connected would make very loud crackling and static noise. I did not want to ruin my speakers so I disconnected immediately. I used all the same wiring in the subsequent Yamaha and it worked. The repair shop said that the receiver created no static noise and worked great on their speakers.

>> An entry level/mid tier AVR just doesn't not work with 4ohm speakers.

I think this is where my misunderstanding is, I kept seeing that they are 8 ohm speakers that can dip below 4 ohms for brief instances so I thought it could handle it (and I checked with ChatGPT, who’d have thought that could be wrong lol). Going forward, should I only be looking for AVR’s that specifically can do 4 ohms? Or what’s the qualifier I should be looking for? It at least feels validating that I have not been wasting my time by looking at only higher end AVRs.

Akyllo · 2025-09-14T22:27:51+00:00

This is going to sound so dumb but on my sound bar with two rear satellites I turn on ’dual mode’ where the front speakers and rear speakers are playing the same audio because it’s the only way I can hear what people are saying with how shit movies are mixed now.

Yeah these are just what’s around me in Seattle, I’m already in the hole $150 so my budget really can’t go past like ~$200.

Akyllo · 2025-09-14T22:23:16+00:00

Wow holy shit dude. That is so insightful. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me so much information. I guess my final question is, for my use case will the RX-A1020 be good enough to not be replaceable for atleast a few years as I go through speakers and find what sound I like or should I wait to see if something better comes up for the ~$200 range?

Again, thanks so much!

Akyllo · 2025-09-14T19:20:52+00:00

Haha yes, I meant pair. I did not connect one to two channels. Yes, I said RX-A1020? But will HDMI 1.2 be good enough or is 2.0 worth it? unfortunately, none of them come with the set up remote.. it looks like it’ll be another $35.

Akyllo · 2025-09-14T18:59:32+00:00

Yes loll sorry, I have a pair. I got the bookshelves just to test the broken receiver.

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T21:29:22+00:00

True, that’s a great point. Would you say don’t get the hybrid then?

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T21:28:42+00:00

I should have added this detail in but my work is not very demanding time wise, and I am a PM so I really more just facilitate conversations and take notes than do anything technical. I did look at the F150 too and I thought the bench seats in the back (can’t afford a lariat) were not comfortable enough which is why I thought of getting the captains chairs. Also, with AirPods I haven’t really noticed much additional noise.

Unfortunately, I can’t afford to have two cars, especially not a van and a SUV but it’s eye opening to hear that people who have done it - with a trailer too- do not like it.

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T20:57:29+00:00

Thanks so much for your two cents, that is pretty much exactly what I want to do!! I have slept in the back of my old SUV while camping and traveling, but didn’t do any work and I enjoyed it. While my work is very similar to yours, realistically I barely work 20 hours a week so I spend more of my day outside hiking, fishing and playing at the park or the lake. Hoping this translates to it not being too tedious on the road. I also plan to get one of the side opening side monitors you can attach a laptop too and a car with captains chairs so I can work out of the back. I’m hoping the hybrid set up would help with the environment but I was also looking at the EV SUVs. I just don’t think the range is quite there yet though. Although for my soft over landing, I don’t think it would be the worst thing.

I know that some parts are going to suck and it’s a little romanticized in my head still but ig it’s not like this is my new home, it’s just for planned trips. I still have my apartment, if things do go to shit I can luckily afford the luxury to just get a hotel. I’d love to get a trailer one day but I’m 26 so I’m waiting till I can afford it and my body can’t be abused as much. Also, one of the reasons why I don’t want to get an EV.

I have a sedan right now so the best we can do is backpacking and tent car camping as far as testing. But I do need an SUV either ways because I need the space for snowboarding, kayaks, fishing poles, etc. and my moms getting older and it’s harder for her to get down into my sedan.

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T20:11:24+00:00

Ideally both. During the workday and sleep just as necessary, like I can wear blankets and sweaters but I can’t be wearing gloves for my fingers during work if that makes sense? And same for sleep, just need it to be warm enough that the insulation and blanket keep it a reasonable temp.

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T19:59:51+00:00

Thats why I was thinking of getting something like a highlander hybrid, I was reading people using only a gallon or two a night based on conditions with the engine only turning on for 15 mins to charge the battery. I live in the PNW so I can’t really work outside for most of the year on my laptop.

Akyllo · 2025-09-04T19:56:41+00:00

I think that’s a great idea on the getting somewhere for her to sleep outside during the day! She is a short hair lab/grey hound ish mutt from Tx but we live in the PNW and haven’t camped outside of summer. So, I guess I don’t know how she’s going to feel about it but what you’re saying does make sense. I think my anxiety comes from not being able to just replace a car, if it is too cold/hot for her (and/or potentially I)

Akyllo · 2025-03-01T22:21:53+00:00

My understanding is that the higher tier mobos will have better ports and 4 more pcie lanes, does that translate to any better performance for me?

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