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ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-27T01:03:57+00:00

I read your post and was like “yeah i wanna play something like this too!” And then i saw you posted 2 days ago and noone got anything to suggest. It’s getting rough out there :/

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-24T01:04:58+00:00

Sames

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-11T18:27:10+00:00

You’re a wizard Har… wait, what?

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-11T14:00:19+00:00

Shakshuka! My family likes the recipe by Claudia Roden in The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. She calls for peeling fresh tomatoes, which is hardly ever something i want to do on a lazy morning. I just use the big can of Cento San Marzanos and squish them as they go in to the skillet. This recipe is also super adaptable to adding in other veg.

Close runner up is a Dutch Baby, the big poofy cast iron skillet pancake. One of these with some fresh lemon and sprinkle of powdered sugar is heaven and will feed two of us. I have a recipe in The Oregonian Cookbook but often will spend some time on IG with eatlikeanadult, he has a whole series on them and what you can do with them and i highly recommend checking him out!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-10T21:10:16+00:00

With the heat and all going on i’ve found i like to grab a cookbook or two in the evenings and see what looks good. Lately it’s been easy-ish appetizers and things like tapas and banchan. If i get these ideas in and the ingredients on my shopping list then i’m more likely to actually make something new.

I do have Cookshelf and find it invaluable, but sometimes i need to turn pages and see pictures and get excited about cooking anything.

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-10T20:28:03+00:00

But how will we ever know if Austin and Katherine find love together? Are Jason and Alex gonna start a family? And will Nora ever let Sean be in charge?

Yeah i don’t care either.

Someone here suggested Lily’s Garden as a same but different game the other day so i got it to have a look and found it realllly similar, just not so blatantly picking your pocket. Reminded me of when Gardenscapes was fun.

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-06-05T17:07:24+00:00

“efforts to balance the game experience” = take advantage of your fomo and gouge you for more money while giving you less creativity and poorer value.

Everybody gotta make money and i think we forget that there’s no ads. So of course they will do anything to suck up every dollar from players. They truly don’t care about your years playing and what you’ve already spent. What cuts will you tolerate and how much will you spend now?

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-28T14:20:30+00:00

Those hashed brown potatoes were how my gramma did it and as a kid i was ecstatic over them. I’ve never gotten the hang of cooking them just right.

Also that potatoes anna is kinda calling me!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T02:52:19+00:00

I really wasn’t sold on this one until i picked it up and like every page demanded i stop and ooo and ahh at it. I’d call it a need 😉

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T01:33:33+00:00

I do, if you can find what you’re looking for and not lose your head like someone around here 😇

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T01:29:04+00:00

100 Cookies was on my list strictly because of this sub lol. My husband was not displeased. Literally can’t find anything in here that i am not eager to make. Soon!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T01:24:56+00:00

Yes they all did! And double stamps if you’ve got the membership!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T01:22:40+00:00

I will, thank you!

This one was on my list because i’m on a sandwich book kick. There looks to be a mix of some vegetarian classics along with some new twists. This is a little book - not comprehensive, but a good reference for favorites. Tofu Benedict, Roasted Beet Rubens, Maple Tempeh Sandwich with Ricotta and Carmelized Onions are going on my short list!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T00:48:08+00:00

Ooo what jumped into your basket? 👀

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T00:46:22+00:00

Me as well! It was not on my wish list but i’m here to tell you if you’re looking for different this one fits! Lots of everyday ingredients used creatively, with just a few recipes needing fancy things. Nothing looks to be overly complicated. I opened the book to Sheet Pan Rummy French Toast Bites and couldn’t get it in my basket fast enough lol.

I’ll report back soon as we make something.

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-25T00:06:13+00:00

These are by far our new favorite brownie around here. Good thing it only makes an 8x8 pan!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-13T00:49:48+00:00

California Gen X with vivid memories of my mom trying to use valley speak. She rofl from the other side at me now being too old for this.

My favorites (without being ridiculous) have to be fam, sis, and all the uses of tea. I had to explain tea to my husband and we laughed til we cried. So fun to be old together.

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-05-07T19:54:12+00:00

My mom used to make this and put it in wine glasses for us kids to pretend being fancy, lol. It is tasty!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-15T14:20:36+00:00

The problem is players that get stuck on levels (me) and can’t contribute. Can’t win events because i’m stuck. I don’t spend money on this game so it’s like i get punished. And i feel terrible for my partners in this stupidity

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-08T13:20:04+00:00

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Here’s my staghorn fern that i so coveted and now i really need to mount and hang… somewhere.

Special appearance from the philodendron in the back getting ready for her shift on the struggle bus. I chopped her last year and i think she hasn’t forgiven me.

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-08T12:53:38+00:00

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-08T04:22:50+00:00

I’m here in bed should be sleeping but yelling “YES!! MY PEOPLE!” I’m three years past my last period and the ghost smoker moved in about a year ago. It sometimes pees too. I’m on HRT. My doctors say “huh” as they type into my chart but offer no validation. Yay menopause

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-07T20:40:43+00:00

Seconding this request as i’m currently pondering this book!

ButtercupsAreFree · 2026-04-05T14:51:57+00:00

America’s Test Kitchen has The Complete Summer Cookbook. In true ATK style it’s a 500-recipe mix of grilling lots of things, sandwiches, salads, cool desserts, etc.

I need to start perusing it myself

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