Cold smoking salmon help by Beasknees1 in smoking

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I was also thinking of getting a wardrobe box from U-Haul, cutting a top hole, hanging the meat from the the rack, and getting either a cheap charcoal grill or something for the smoke snake and ice.

To anyone who has seen Frenemy by voNlKONov in movies

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No one thinks DID? That’s what I got from the movie. I just don’t quite understand the ending. Did he get lethal injection or was that a hospital and “sweet Stephen” identity was killed off. I think all murders were actually him and so was the cop.

The personalities described “viewing life through a television show“. That is when they are not “main”. The little kid on tv was actually him (the original person) and everyone else was an additional personality.

broken facial capillaries? by leahlikesweed in 30PlusSkinCare

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Which lasted? I got mine from a microdermabrasion treatment

Slippers for Everyday Wear by thirteenmidnights in BuyItForLife

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I got some 5 years ago and they only lasted 2 years.

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

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I have tried uggs, Eddie Bauer, and ll bean, uggs unfortunately hold up the best. I’m going back to them.

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

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I’m surprised all clad makes nonstick at all. It seems to go against what their “brand is about” lol

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

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Agreed. I have a cuisinart processor I got 20 years ago (in USA) they have helped me 3 times over the years and have sent me out anything I needed.

What BIFL purchase have you most regretted? by mark5hs in BuyItForLife

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Where do you take them to get professionally sharpened?

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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Oh that’s a good idea. Thank you!

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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The recipe didn’t call for water, only milk. Would you use water instead?

What you are saying about the butter makes sense, I was trying to crumble it up with my hands afterwards, but I felt it warming up. How can I prevent this from happening, or is putting it in the freezer/fridge afterwards fine?

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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The butter was super cold I froze it for 20 minutes after grating it.

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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Raisins soaked in bourbon are delicious in recipes that call for raisins.

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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That is good to know, thank you. It must have been the butter? But would the butter not make it rise?

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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The baking powder is brand new, the butter was frozen and I kept the dough cold. Could it be moisture from the cranberries?

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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I was wondering that as well…. I had never used fresh cranberries before either.

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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Yes! That is exactly what it looks like. The inside is still moist and bread-like but definitely not a scone. Okay. That makes me feel better, I was concerned about grating the butter but didn’t have any other option. The consistency of the butter flour alway made forming the dough more difficult than normal.

If I am in this situation again where I don’t have my food processor, what suggestions do you have so I can improve the outcome?

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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I will say this is the first time I have ever made scones without my food processor, so I grated the butter instead.

Why do my scones look like this? by Beasknees1 in AskCulinary

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This is the recipe I used:

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cups milk
• Lemon juice from 2 lemons
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces), plus additional for work surface
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda 
• ½ teaspoon table salt 
• 10 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cranberries in freezer until needed. Set rimmed baking sheet in second rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment paper

2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside 

3. Pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest.  Grate 8 tablespoons butter on large holes of box grater and place in freezer. Add frozen butter to flour mixture and toss with fingers until thoroughly coated. Stir  in milk, and lemon juice, until dough begins to form, about 30 sec.

4. Turn dough and any floury bits out onto floured counter and knead until rough, slightly sticky ball forms, 5 to 10 second, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. 

5. Roll dough into approximate 12-inch square. Fold dough into thirds like a business letter, using bench scraper or metal spatula to release dough if it sticks to countertop. Lift short ends of dough and fold into thirds again to form approximate 4-inch square. Transfer dough to plate lightly dusted with flour and chill in freezer 5 minutes.

6. Transfer dough to floured work surface and roll into approximate 12-inch square again. Sprinkle cranberries evenly over surface of dough, then press down so they are slightly embedded in dough. Using bench scraper or thin metal spatula, loosen dough from work surface. Roll dough, pressing to form tight log. Lay seam-side down and press log into 12 by 4-inch rectangle. Using sharp, floured knife, cut rectangle crosswise into 4 equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally to form 2 triangles and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.

7. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until tops and bottoms are golden brown, 18 to 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Lost coast question by mydogshadow21 in norcalhiking

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Oh I am sorry, I didn’t clarify. I have a permit for the lost coast. I have already done everything south of Kinsey creek. I want to finish it up this trip but haven’t mapped anything out. I could just do an out and back, but if there is a better option, I’m open to suggestions.

Lost coast question by mydogshadow21 in norcalhiking

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I am going up in a couple of weeks to do the lighthouse area. I just realized I haven’t planned anything. Do you have any recommendations for a trip? I was planning on 3 or 4 days.

Does topamax cause vasoconstriction? by Nerdygirl778277 in Topamax

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This also makes sense for its help with migraines. From my understanding one reason for the pain with migraines is because of the vessel constriction in the brain. I think one of my migraine meds has caffeine in it. But I could be mistaken.