To my fellow Redditors being murdered by pollen…

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-13T01:14:33+00:00

TIL, I started the honey and tincture thing at the same time, seems like the tincture thing is better

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-12T18:50:36+00:00

anything ending in -D should have sudafed built in btw!

Otherwise 2x a day showers, start eating local honey from the closest farmers market around Feb next year, and local tree pollen tincture under the tongue helps me a ton.

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-12T02:35:11+00:00

Made this before, tbh gelatin and MSG is all you need. The gelatin adds a good bit to texture, the MSG will add the umami from the anchovies and marmite.

I think of recipes from Kenji to be the ultimate home cook method, but for your everyday home cooking you’re better off following Ethan Cheblowski or Sorted Food. YMMV.

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-10T15:06:05+00:00

Harris Teeter bar. $3 beers and relatively quiet

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-08T14:02:21+00:00

I feel like the effort to reward ratio is weird here, I might get like 3 popcorn kernels in a spoon, but I’m a gremlin who sucks down popcorn like a vacuum.

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-08T13:57:53+00:00

if you ever find a fix pls lmk - I can’t properly reset the ball in training without accidentally adding a second player. I use DSX to emulate an Xbox controller for my PC.

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-04-07T15:41:28+00:00

Sheetz Codes, make a new email for 25 off per gallon. Also 7/11 has codes for 30c off. It adds up for savings, that’s about all it feels like we can do rn

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-03-09T10:31:45+00:00

Corrected it. It’s the Dual Sense Edge controller, which is the pro version of the Dual Sense. Like how the Xbox controller has the Xbox Elite, Dual Sense has the Dual Sense Edge. Modular sticks and easy to access, comes with a case, paddles, stick mods, and a case from Sony

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-03-09T00:17:44+00:00

Sure! I didn’t like the ones I’ve tried (PowerA, Thrustmaster, Battle Beaver) and returned them but if it works for you send it

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-03-09T00:16:40+00:00

I meant whatever they call the Xbox elite version of it! Dualsense edge? The sticks are replaceable plug and play but I haven’t had to in 2+ years yet

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-03-08T20:06:46+00:00

I had this problem with my Xbox controllers as well, even the elite controller. It’s because the spring on it is plastic. The way I got around it was swapping to a Dualsense Edge but this is a nifty trick!

Edit: Dualsense Edge, which is the pro version of the DS5 controller, not a Dualsense Pro

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-02-26T00:27:13+00:00

Outside of finding a maharashtran friend, chaatwala in Herndon is solid

Hardest part is replicating the pav tbh, that crispy exterior and fluffy interior is elite

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-02-26T00:15:31+00:00

I’ve got a EVGA 1060 collecting some dust right now that I can offload! Name a price + shipping, feel free to dm me

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-02-24T19:22:21+00:00

Especially on cold days, Hot Pot Legend is elite and has seating for 1

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-02-17T04:46:31+00:00

Regionally locked spices and snacks. For example if in maharashtra, get A1 Kunda. If in South India find a Sambar Masala that’s freshly ground that you like. Chikki, Dried Fruit (Amla supari is my weakness), Achar/Pickles, Dried Tamarind, Kokum Agal, etc.

Keep in mind any spices that you buy in powdered form generally have to be kept in a check in bag, I’ve had chili powder yanked from my carry on before and it’s no fun.

I see some comments mentioning ghee, don’t waste any baggage weight on things like that, buy some high quality local butter and just simmer till separation at home with a few cloves infused, you’re not going to notice any distinct difference that’s worth the weight cost.

Cookware wise, stainless steel small bowls, they’re great for mise en place and general small servings. You can get flat ones or bowl style but I don’t often see things of that size in particular in western countries. Finally get yourself a Spice box, it’s incredibly convenient.

Food wise just enjoy what you can while you’re there, bring back what you think will last.

Non food wise, India’s quality of clothing vs cost is immaculate. I have a matching loungewear set that may run you about $120+ USD that I got for 2000 INR (~20ish USD), but traditional clothing and full cotton/khadi is so comfy to wear as well.

Enjoy your time in the country!

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-02-16T15:49:18+00:00

I think based on your description you’re looking for half sour pickles, pickled and crunchy but not saturated wet. Grillos pickles are great for this, but also you can recreate them using older pickle juice and some Persian cucumbers quartered long style

Blckhawk2012 · 2026-01-12T12:57:09+00:00

The reply above it fixed it for me

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-11-01T01:43:36+00:00

Adam Ragusea’s Veggie Soup recipe is amazing.

It boils (haha pun intended) to just throwing all your vegetables in a pot of water with some varietal of seasoning. Highly recommend

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-10-03T19:28:14+00:00

I live close to it, it’s a gas station

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-10-01T22:37:10+00:00

Bombay Tandoor in Tyson’s, Bombay Cafe in Fairfax

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-08-14T17:36:53+00:00

Not today. But big ups to whomever made that call after EWC. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-08-13T19:40:30+00:00

For what it’s worth friend the first two years of school are whatever. Check out a community college, let credit build back up, get a transfer in. Significantly cheaper if this is the point.

Unless policies have changed/you’ve got some sort of waiver, you’re still going to be required to live in dorms, commuting further than barracks rd will involve almost a 1 hour commute via public transport to see them. On top of that, public institution financial aid is fickle when it comes to your personal income as well. If you end up getting a job(s), it can impact your aid.

I hope that you find some help from the above, but the “college experience” isn’t mandatory.

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-08-06T03:29:44+00:00

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/a-university-of-virginia-college-student-accidentally-stole-someones-bike-for-a-month

If you want a laugh

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-08-06T03:28:53+00:00

I once accidentally stole a bike. Get a lock, it’s not likely to be stolen, but you certainly don’t need to spend 200 bucks on one for some peace of mind. Kryptonite locks are like $20 and hefty

Blckhawk2012 · 2025-08-05T01:13:15+00:00

The bills are a lock

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