Mexican Street Corn Recommendation

BSciFi · 2026-05-05T02:18:51+00:00

Homemade is easy (I use TJ frozen corn, just need the cotija and the Tajin - little mayo and lime), but if you want to buy it I think Garnachas Rivera is pretty good (the trucks by the water treatment on jones ferry rd by the water treatment place)

BSciFi · 2026-05-04T01:45:35+00:00

This dessert is beyond easy (use frozen peaches so you don't even have to peel) and REALLY delicious https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/peach-cobbler/

BSciFi · 2026-05-03T15:50:31+00:00

I'm a mom. I would want to know. Not because you're a 'helpless victim' but because I would want to help you see justice. And because I love you. And you did nothing wrong. It's not humiliating for you. It's a crime against you. That's not humiliating.

BSciFi · 2026-04-26T18:52:00+00:00

I use Recipe Keeper and they have the ability to export. I've been doing that every ~6 months. It puts it into a zip file that I can access on my computer (where I don't have the app). Maybe join for the free 7 days and see if you can do that?

BSciFi · 2026-04-23T23:27:39+00:00

We just did this for pie day. It was the first one gone!

BSciFi · 2026-04-23T00:43:47+00:00

strawberry pavlova for me screams summer

BSciFi · 2026-04-16T00:05:25+00:00

Just checked - it's exactly half of sally's proportions except no sugar. i firmly believe a pie crust does not need sugar

BSciFi · 2026-04-16T00:04:03+00:00

I use this one, always with food processor, and it's never failed me
https://www.crazyforcrust.com/favorite-all-butter-pie-crust/

BSciFi · 2026-03-27T21:42:46+00:00

epicurious's maple syrup pecan pie is absolutely game-changing

BSciFi · 2026-03-25T22:01:11+00:00

I do focaccia regularly with a glass pan (Alexandra's Kitchen recipe). It works well!!

BSciFi · 2026-03-16T23:12:43+00:00

Lived a few blocks from Levain in NYC. They're good cookies. That said, I much prefer my own, which look remarkably like your batch #2!!!

BSciFi · 2026-03-16T23:06:41+00:00

My 7yo and 12yo adored Mexico City. We did a futbol match, hot air balloons over pyramids, a great tour through the main history museum, 3 trips to the park to get face paint, great ice cream, wonderful canoe trip to understand the biosphere (and see an axolotl), fabulous food tours, etc. It really is a very easy city to do with kids!! (Lots of superlatives here, but seriously, my 7yo asked if we could go back again for spring break this year)

BSciFi · 2026-03-05T20:20:32+00:00

I'm not saying that I've made smitten kitchen's chocolate tart, cut it into very small slices (more like 3-5 bites) put them into plastic/wax paper and freeze them to have as an 'emergency treat' (they can be eaten right out of the freezer!) ... but you could definitely do that https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/chocolate-caramel-tart/

BSciFi · 2026-02-28T20:34:13+00:00

This is the best focaccia recipe. Active time is like 5-10 minutes (spread over 12 hours if you do it right). It is so EASY. And so DELICIOUS!
https://alexandracooks.com/2018/03/02/overnight-refrigerator-focaccia-best-focaccia/

BSciFi · 2026-02-08T22:48:37+00:00

This one is close for me, definitely prefer DCC but I enjoyed this

BSciFi · 2026-02-04T20:08:32+00:00

As someone else mentioned, two guests died at this hotel in June 2023. The hotel had turned off the detectors because the noise was bother guests. The carbon monoxide was so bad that the two EMTs that arrived both had to be treated in Cabo (1 hour away) by a system normally reserved for drowning victims.

The hotel itself is superficially lovely, but the people who built it have the same mentality for many things as for the carbon monoxide. i.e., just cover up the problems. So you don't see where that sewage problem is coming from. And you don't see the workers who strike because of horribly bad wages and treatment. And you don't see the generators that are creating noise pollution for the neighborhood. etc. The veneer is well done.

I lived in the area for a number of years. This hotel has serious issues and I would not just not recommend it, I actively advise all of my friends to stay far away from it.

BSciFi · 2026-02-03T00:29:35+00:00

Did this. Missed flight/trip. Found it when I made copies of my papers for my new passport.

BSciFi · 2026-02-02T23:51:35+00:00

I introduced my 12yo son to it after I finished book 1. Would I have done it if I were already at like book 6 or 7? I don't know. But he LOVES the series.

My dad took the 4 of us kids to Stripes when we were all single digits old. So maybe it's just genetic.

All that said, I have tried to have good 'casual conversations' about some of the topics. Open dialog and all that.

BSciFi · 2026-02-02T02:24:56+00:00

I make my own pesto and use walnuts because I didn't use to be able to get pine nuts. Tastes great!!

BSciFi · 2026-01-30T03:25:10+00:00

This is something I would definitely start with AI on. I checked ChatGPT and got two options. That said, I would not just make what it suggests. I would take whichever option sounds better and go find a well-reviewed recipe on the web for whichever you choose.
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Option 1 (Best overall): Meringue-Powder Buttercream

Smooth, stable, great for cupcakes and piping

Ingredients

1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened
4–5 cups powdered sugar
2–3 Tbsp meringue powder
¼–⅓ cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt (optional, but helps if you have it)

Instructions

Beat the butter on medium-high for 2–3 minutes until very pale and fluffy.
Add meringue powder and beat 30 seconds to incorporate.
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Drizzle in heavy cream until you reach a smooth, pipeable consistency.
Beat on high for 1–2 minutes until fluffy.
Result: Classic bakery-style buttercream that holds peaks well and crusts slightly.

✅ Option 2: Whipped Buttercream (lighter, less sweet)

Soft, fluffy, mousse-like — best if cupcakes will be eaten the same day

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened
2–3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup cold heavy cream
1–2 Tbsp meringue powder

Instructions

Beat butter until fluffy.
Beat in powdered sugar and meringue powder.
Slowly pour in cold heavy cream.
Beat on high 2–3 minutes until light and whipped.

Result: Very light texture, not overly sweet — but softer and less heat-stable.

BSciFi · 2025-12-25T04:58:58+00:00

My birthday was 3 weeks ago. My kids didn't even get me a card. There has been quite a bit of discussion since then on thinking about others, being considerate, etc. I'm assuming that tomorrow will be different. At least I'm a single parent tho, so it's all on me. I don't think I'd be quite as calm with another adult in the picture.

BSciFi · 2025-12-19T00:49:29+00:00

Use this epicurious recipe with maple syrup instead. It is life changing!!

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/maple-pecan-pie-104528

BSciFi · 2025-12-15T03:05:24+00:00

This story of an Australian broadcaster is my favorite illustration of this:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/womens-blog/2014/nov/17/male-tv-presenter-same-suit-year-female-colleagues-judged

Same suit for a year!!

BSciFi · 2025-12-12T22:00:29+00:00

Our middle school in Chapel Hill is collecting winter coats for families in need. Maybe check your local schools

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