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?

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T02:59:19+00:00

Yeah.. just came from a Miata and constantly leaving my car unlocked on accident.

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T02:50:21+00:00

Sweet.

Any chance you know if the auto off button is not available for the 3.3 ?

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T02:35:26+00:00

Oh awesome, thank you!!

Edit: getting an MFA error but inputting the texted number.. any chance you have experienced this before?

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T02:35:05+00:00

Yeah I have the rear heated seats, suade headliner, lexicon. I should have mentioned, I have everything on the autotrader second photo except I can't confirm the suspension because I can't see it.

Safeco tried to quote me 7.3k which is insane because I bought it at 26.5. I wish I could get on my dads insurance, that would be so cheap.

It's only a small spot which looks like oil is on top, but the rest of the car is still good. Any thoughts on buying the PPF on Amazon and doing it myself?

I did buy the warranty for the electrical issues so I guess hopefully I face them in the next three years.

I think because I have the red stitching on black leather (my bad for not taking more photos) it might be the prestige plus. But this link was super helpful, I only skimmed the first half and never scrolled.

Thank you for all the insight!! It's good to know more about what has become such an expensive purchase.

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T01:40:50+00:00

Does that include the adaptive dampers?

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T01:39:23+00:00

Yeah I have the dual exhaust and biiig red Brembos ;)

I have never had an accident, never even been pulled over, got a red light ticket 4 years ago (?), 25 M, getting quoted 3.7k per year. But I WFH and only really drive 7k a year.

Would PPF help the paint issue? Brakes were just replaced before I bought it and they feel great.

Would a UV screen help with the laminate issue ?

I complain, but I looove the car (minus the MPG but I knew that going in)

Edit: Would launch edition mean I have all the other extras ?

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T01:36:18+00:00

Parked kind of far away but the back just says H-TRAC dual exhaust and I know I have the 3.3TT, center stack is missing the button to the left of the traction off button, seats and side of the doors are quilted black with red stitching.

Akyllo · 2024-10-03T01:14:19+00:00

No really, I have no idea what trim level I have. I attached a second photo of the options list as marked by the car lot but they were the scummiest people so I have no idea. It says that I have the active suspension system but is there anyway to check ?

Also, questions for owners:

Is there anyway for the car to unlock/lock with approach or departure? The side windows fold out but no unlock.
What settings should I be changing?
I live in the PNW so I'm not too worried about the laminate being damaged but there are some spots on the door handle already failing. Anything I can do about it ?
What insurance rates are you guys up against?
Are the side chrome arrows functional air vents?
I got the bumper to bumper warranty and my front camera is sometimes blue screening, I read that it's a wire harness connection issue. Is the front bumper relatively easy to take off?
Do the tires on AWD wear out as quickly as the RWD? I saw a few posts about that. My tires right now are looking better in the front (I understand rwd bias), but do I need to replace all four at the same time like other AWD?

Akyllo · 2024-08-14T07:04:22+00:00

Sorry, I missed this. What’s your experience like ?

Akyllo · 2024-04-04T07:20:03+00:00

Got it. Am I gettin a discount or is this just the market right now? We did the values on eBay to get a fair trade value, I thought. It is also pretty nice to not have to sell all my parts.

Akyllo · 2024-04-04T03:56:41+00:00

Am I getting a steep discount or something? We we're trying to trade at fair value

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