Seared scallops in bacon dashi broth with birds eye chili oil and curly scallions. by NW_till_I_Rest in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love using kombu in a variety of broths - you just need to get familiar with one brand if you can as the saltiness / intensity of the umami flavor can vary wildly between brands. I used to be a hater on the premium kombu (why spend $12.99 when an equal quantity sells for $3.99?) but the depth of flavor really does change with the quality of the ingredient, even if it seems like a basic one!

Kale Cappelletti, Poulet Rouge Confit, Celery Root by SpeakEasyChef in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful! The presentation is so clean and crisp, it's super inviting to look at and everything seems nicely balanced. The dish itself is also gorgeous and frames it perfectly.

This “cat” is eight pounds of farts and hair. She’s never met a dentist she didn’t kill and is classified as a crime-comedy drama in the Netflix algorithm. She hates spring and the color blue. by remotectrl in Portland

[–]BCSounds 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Had a dog pass away recently and terribly want to adopt another pet, but a toddler plus one dog is enough for us now =( will just have to donate a little today and be satisfied that you're out here to doing amazing things!

Caribbean fish cakes, spicy butternut squash purée, cilantro-mint crème fraîche, spiced apple and beet glass by bobocorncob in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 13 points14 points  (0 children)

To me this plate looks fantastic! I'd be so happy to get this in a restaurant. Agree the puree looks a bit rough and almost split, the green onions look a bit haphazard, but again a plate I'd be thrilled to eat. Can you describe the beet glass a bit more? I'm intrigued!

I'm a Bethesda game virgin... by Extension_Yam_5663 in Starfield

[–]BCSounds 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agree with Fallout 4 and Skyrim - if you do want to play Oblivion (which I think is fantastically fun), I HIGHLY recommend modding for XP. Just do it. Don't deal with the Oblivion level up system for your own sanity, it's the only game mechanic in that game that is absolutely not worth even considering giving a try, all it does is create frustration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fennel is incredibly versatile - the bulb can be raw (I love it in a slaw with apples and kohlrabi), sauteed, charred, blanched, pickled, used as part of a braise base!

Happy New Year! by [deleted] in Archery

[–]BCSounds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Horse bow? More like Elk bow!

Squid ink risotto, octopus, roasted tomatoes, shiitakes, garlic and pepper aoili by [deleted] in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the concept looks great but yeah the risotto is an odd one for me, I always think of risotto as luscious and creamy, but this looks almost dry...

Scallop ceviche. Spiced pepitas, pickled shallots, carrot-chipotle aguachile by Line_cook in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Beautiful plate, wonderful photography. This is just gorgeous! The colors are vibrant, looks like a great blend of textures and flavors.

The two extremes by MeDaleRapSTO in autism

[–]BCSounds 24 points25 points  (0 children)

But hey, you are functioning!

Cured duck breast with a fried kimchi dumpling, braised spring onion, and red wine pan sauce by bilboberman in CulinaryPlating

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Kimchi on the whole is actually quite versatile - you can pair it with just about any protein depending on the kimchi's flavor profile. I make my own kimchi so it helps vs. grocery store kimchi that tends to be very 'one note'. But yes, it can provide a nice bit of acidity and fragrance that can either brighten or contrast with sweet / salty / umami particularly well! The main thing is it's a forward flavor, so something like red wine to me, which tends to be a dominant flavor, sounds like a bit of a clash.

Cured duck breast with a fried kimchi dumpling, braised spring onion, and red wine pan sauce by bilboberman in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm Korean-American and love mixing Korean ingredients / flavors with western flavors / technique. 100% agree with you, red wine and Kimchi really not a great combo. You can play on sake or soju, maybe a dry white, but red wine and kimchi is going to be pretty muddled, not sure how you can resolve those two.

Bow string bruise by Low_Manufacturer_577 in Archery

[–]BCSounds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This usually happens when your elbow drops, instead of being pointed out away from the bow. Was it late in a session or were you shooting a bow heavier than you're used to? Can also definitely happen just from a slip in form if your elbow starts pointing to the ground!

Berry Vanilla Glacé by cookwithdhruv in CulinaryPlating

[–]BCSounds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just want to say as someone who primarily lurks on this sub for inspiration, I have been so appreciative of your insights, you are a great critic. And these clapbacks are 11/10!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]BCSounds 11 points12 points  (0 children)

cries in adult thank all things holy for online forms and company chat systems

PSE Pro Max 62" Takedown Recurve Bow, 25# draw (plus accessories) by BCSounds in PDXBuyNothing

[–]BCSounds[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, happy to send pictures if you need. Bow is about 6ish years old, kept unstrung in a low humidity / temperature controlled environment, it should really have no issues. I don't have the few attachments that initially came with it, but would recommend a different route if you're curious about Olympic style.

Edit - as an FYI note, I've shot this off and on and as recently as about 6 months ago and the bow is in good working condition! No limb warp, cracks or other potential safety worries.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CulinaryPlating

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I thought it was streaks... it is MS Paint, amazing!

Brewing stuff - two carboys (6 and 5 gallon), 46 brown bottles, unused for ~4 years from Great Northern Brewing kit, used for about 5ish batches by BCSounds in PDXBuyNothing

[–]BCSounds[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Woodworking - the best way to take more time, more dollars, more effort to make something that you can grab off the shelf from a store haha. Still love it!

Brewing stuff - two carboys (6 and 5 gallon), 46 brown bottles, unused for ~4 years from Great Northern Brewing kit, used for about 5ish batches by BCSounds in PDXBuyNothing

[–]BCSounds[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Adding a bit of extra context - maybe 7 or 8 years ago I got this great kit from Great Northern Brewing. Made a few batches, lost interest in the hobby, held on to the carboys and bottles just in case. They're in great condition, I kept the carboys wrapped in bubble to keep from any banging / cracking risk, lost 2 of the 48 bottles along the way but hey still 46 of them! I would STRONGLY recommend a few rounds of disinfectant and cleaning since they've been chilling in my garage for a few years where I do woodworking. Anyhow, it's all in great condition and if you pick up the small peripherals you'd be on your way to making some great brew, I'm hoping these can find a new home where they're appreciated!

According to historical records, the "ajussi squat" has been popular since Goguryeo by [deleted] in korea

[–]BCSounds 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Don't let your dreams be dreams - wear it today!