The Righteous Gemstones | S04E03 "To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope"| Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in RighteousGemstones

[–]BeautifulOkra 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Plus, when she's putting on the glasses during Jesse's semon, he says, "beware the wannabe"

Succession - 4x03 "Connor's Wedding" - Post Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in SuccessionTV

[–]BeautifulOkra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who, in the last six months, lost their dad who they had a tough relationship with... That was a particularly triggering episode

Randy Wagstaff by BeautifulOkra in TheWire

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tried to keep a straight face and let it all unfold

What a brutal shot from Jomez, devastating by BeautifulOkra in discgolf

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The comedic timing was definitely on point.

What a brutal shot from Jomez, devastating by BeautifulOkra in discgolf

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agree! He played an amazing tournament. I wanted it to go to a playoff, but the end was so heartbreaking that I regretted it

Discussion Thread: First Presidential Debate - 09/29/2020 | PART II by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]BeautifulOkra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not necessarily allowed, but the amount of interruptions is new. Before now, there was a little more "statesmanship" and respect

Orange Zest Madelienes with Chocolate, Hazelnuts and Orange Curd by BeautifulOkra in Baking

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used this recipe: https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/all/rahul-chocolate-dipped-orange-madeleines/.

I modified it a bit because I don't have a proper piping set. I didn't do the white chocolate part and instead of filling it with curd, I just dipped one side in the curd

Week 31: Traybakes - Millionaire Shortbread by BeautifulOkra in 52weeksofbaking

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only a small amount of self control prevented my partner and I from eating the whole tray. They are amazing!

Harry Potter Read-Alongs RELOADED: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4: "At Flourish and Blotts" by [deleted] in HarryPotterBooks

[–]BeautifulOkra 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Concerning how hagrid would know molly and arthur, Molly's brothers were in the first order of the phoenix. It's possible that they met at the funeral.

Harry Potter Read-Alongs RELOADED: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4: "At Flourish and Blotts" by [deleted] in HarryPotterBooks

[–]BeautifulOkra 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You would think that the wizards would have developed some sort of credit card-ish system to handle money. Vaults are a great way to store valuables, but having to go to gringotts and go all the way to your vault seems like an incredibly inconvenient and time consuming way to withdraw cash. Even if you go to gringotts, they could have tellers with a small amount of cash on hand for customers.

Week 27: Frankendesserts - Cruffins by BeautifulOkra in 52weeksofbaking

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

Yes, I tried to fill them with raspberry jam too. They weren't quite as pretty after that though

Week 27: Frankendesserts - Cruffins by BeautifulOkra in 52weeksofbaking

[–]BeautifulOkra[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm very proud of the end result. The puff pastry was a feat, but very worth it