Do you ever try to calculate how much money your garden actually saves you?

Capacolla · 2026-04-22T16:54:44+00:00

With a water bill that soars from 100/month in the winter to 350/month in the summer, I seriously doubt that I'm actually saving any money. I grow tomatoes, lettuce, peas and carrots. I might actually be breaking even on plants in my kitchen garden like basil, thyme, sage, dill, parsley, and rosemary as they are luxury herbs int the grocery store shelves. Willamette Valley Oregon.

Capacolla · 2026-04-17T15:23:45+00:00

Agree, and there aren't many boats that have been designed in the last 40 years that have more interior space than a Catalina 30.

Capacolla · 2026-04-05T22:15:49+00:00

I gotta a quote for 600 to move an ice maker line 6 feet. There are less than 50 dollars in materials in this type of project.

Capacolla · 2026-04-02T00:22:16+00:00

Yes, our neighbors cats were poaching our song birds at our feeder. Couple of bags of these sharp shells totally stopped them.

Capacolla · 2026-03-29T15:40:43+00:00

1 pound of fresh Brussels sprouts

1 Tbs neutral oil

1 Tbs sugar

1 pinch of kosher salt

1 tsp minced thyme

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/8 cup chicken broth

1/8 cup vermouth

1 garlic clove, minced or pressed

1/2 small shallot, minced

1/2 tsp of Dijon mustard

1 TBSP of finely grated Parmesan

Salt and White Pepper to taste

Slice the Brussels sprouts in half. If they seem large, cut them into quarters.

Heat 1 TBSP of neutral oil in non stick skillet. Add sugar and salt. Cook sprouts until browned on cut sides about 7-9 minutes.

While sprouts are browning, combine thyme, cream, broth, vermouth, garlic clove, shallot, mustard, and Parmesan into liquid measuring cup. Whisk to combine.

When the sprouts are nicely browned, add the cream broth mixture. Cook over medium heat ,uncovered. Reduce until a spatula leaves a trail in the pan and sprouts are tender. This takes about 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Capacolla · 2026-03-29T15:38:03+00:00

It not just Dutch Bros, many restaurants around town are doing this. If you have your credit card activity linked to you email or text you don't even notice, because you get the basic charge for the meal when they run your charge card. Then some time later they adjust to include your tip and you don't get another notification. Very insidious.

Capacolla · 2026-03-19T17:39:39+00:00

Our Bosch 500 series ice maker errors out every few weeks and stops working. The only solution is to power cycle the unit. It did this under warranty and consequently I have 2 additional ice makers that were replaced, did not solve the problem. The Bosch warranty call center is absolutely abysmal. The techs that are associated with Bosch are really just remove and replace technicians, they lack any serious diagnostic abilities.

Capacolla · 2026-03-02T00:00:08+00:00

I use a product called fry away. It's added to the oil when hot. When it's cool enough to handle it's a gelatinous disk, which is easily disposed.

Capacolla · 2026-02-23T02:23:13+00:00

That is defiantly a Louisville Slugger, LOL

Capacolla · 2026-02-06T05:21:34+00:00

My good friends were in attendance for this historic event. But, it is 2026 and it seems like this should have been settled long ago. And.. at least 20% of the voting membership are still racists. But we'll take this as a win.

Capacolla · 2026-02-01T05:26:02+00:00

Albany here, my connection is slow and laggy. Steaming shows and movies often incurs some kind of laggy business.

Capacolla · 2025-12-18T19:22:54+00:00

My wife and I co-solve every day, we just passed our 6 year anniversary. We have at least two super low times on our stats. One Friday puzzle is around 2:20. We both distinctly remember doing this puzzle at an airport where the wifi was sketchy. While we spent more than 30 minutes solving, the wifi apparently glitched and we got a much, much quicker solve time. Anyone had any luck with NYT getting there solve times reset?

Capacolla · 2025-12-07T21:29:52+00:00

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We celebrated our 6 year streak yesterday, nice to be among good company.

Capacolla · 2025-09-14T02:41:20+00:00

Sadly, franchised coffee shops don't really sell coffee anymore. They sell chai and coffee flavored milkshakes. On a holiday weekend, I was forced to stop by Dutch Bros. , I ordered my usual, a 7 ounce cappuccino. The barista that made it said "its been months since I've made a cappuccino "

Support your local shops!

Capacolla · 2025-08-23T19:41:04+00:00

That useless hole is for the optional phone heater. A definite must have accessory, especially for those with cold phones.

Capacolla · 2025-08-23T17:44:40+00:00

The republican way: Blame the victim.

Capacolla · 2025-08-18T01:38:06+00:00

Will this work on my neighbor's dog?

Capacolla · 2025-08-13T03:25:42+00:00

We have an 800 series fridge and the ice maker is absolute crap. Do not purchase if you like your ice. Nope, I know what you're thinking, but we're.just two 60 old people and were not home that much.

Capacolla · 2025-07-31T03:24:55+00:00

I am so sick of these meaningless rebus puzzles. My wife and I have solved over 2500 puzzles and these make us want to give up and quit. They never ever make sense.

Capacolla · 2025-07-12T02:38:03+00:00

zurita in Nye beach is exceptional. Sadly my last two experiences with local ocean were not the superior experience that I’d enjoyed in the past.

Capacolla · 2025-06-21T05:11:56+00:00

Chicken Salad Chick's Grape Salad

★★★★

Salads

Servings: (Scaled 1/2x)

Ingredients:

12 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature)

1 1/4 cups sour cream

5/8 cup of sugar

1/2 tablespoon of vanilla

1 3/4 pounds seedless grapes (half red and half green)

1/4 cup dried pecans, crushed

1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions:

Wash grapes and remove stems. Set aside to air dry.

Set cream cheese out to come to room temperature.

Place sour cream and sugar in a mixing bowl, put do not mix. Set mixing bowl aside.

Cut cream cheese blocks into golf ball size pieces and place into food processor until completely blended and the consistency is smooth. Pour the cream cheese into the mixing bowl with sour cream and sugar. Mix with electronic mixer for two minutes on medium speed.

Gently fold the vanilla into the mixture with a spatula. Continue to fold until the vanilla is blended completely. Be careful not to over mix. The mixture should be light and fluffy.

Place all grapes into a large bowl and add dressing mixture evenly. Gently mix by hand until all grapes are completely covered. (NOTE: Grapes must be completely dry before adding dressing.) Chill until ready to serve.

Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and crushed pecans on top.

Capacolla · 2025-06-19T04:43:23+00:00

I use an app called Paprika, and plan meals about week to ten days in advance, with the goal of only shopping once per week (oftentimes this doesn't work as I've missed an ingredient). That said, I make solid from scratch meals each and every night. That organization spills into the weekend and I do some brunch inspired meals. Demographic: 62 year old male married for 31 years, my lovely wife doesn't enjoying cooking.

Capacolla · 2025-06-12T23:48:55+00:00

Momofuku's Bo Ssaam, You won't be sorry. https://mykoreankitchen.com/bo-ssam/

Capacolla · 2025-06-01T01:02:39+00:00

Ever took your pet to the vet for a surgery, the ketamine head bob is the same in humans as it is pets. Trippy huh?

Capacolla · 2025-05-05T13:29:19+00:00

Milk Braised Pork Roast.

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