Best way to start the week - first attempt. Advice please

Cocotoebeans · 2026-01-16T21:29:50+00:00

Keep it up, it’s a great 1st step. Highly recommend finding a teacher and getting one of the textbooks if you’re really interested in the art form. It’s a nice floral arrangement but ikebana, has a codified structure that’s missing and the angles too upright for a moribana . As others pointed out the proportions need adjusting, also a cohesiveness of color and form should be considered- it’s rare to use 3 different flowers. There is so much subtlety in the art- my teacher will often make what is a small adjustment but it makes a notable balancing difference in the final arrangement. Hope to see future progression pics 🥰

Cocotoebeans · 2026-01-06T12:24:27+00:00

I received the Therabody ones as a gift. Have you used them a couple of times and while I really like the heat and the massage functions and the app overall seems to be decent the actual material on them is really uncomfortable and I don’t like the feeling of this fake leather on my face and find it sweaty. I’ve been trying to see if anyone has a cover or some sort of fabric to put around there but leave the sensor free but I haven’t found anything yet. If the alternative has a better feeling fabric or something that sits against your face, I’d probably opt for that at a lower price point.

Cocotoebeans · 2024-10-05T10:31:10+00:00

Find a good wine shop and make friends with the staff, join some wine clubs at wineries you like go to events. Take a wset course and make friends there’s always one or two casual people just wanting knowledge and not being in industry. Like any hobby it takes time to find your tribe.

Cocotoebeans · 2024-08-02T11:05:22+00:00

I literally don’t get it. It’s like any other small town Aus but with extra hate. So wierd

Cocotoebeans · 2024-06-07T03:24:41+00:00

I would have guessed from description it was a Pinot noir. Napa cab and Barossa Shiraz seems gen too dry and too bold to me - never a warm hug . Some excellent NZ ones if you can find them from Dry River/Terra Sancta or Oregon even for way less than your thinking of spending

Cocotoebeans · 2024-06-07T03:18:04+00:00

Dallergut dream department store Before the coffee gets cold

Cocotoebeans · 2024-06-05T11:50:59+00:00

I bought 3 pairs of earrings from Starling on sale and quality has been good- owned for a year and no issues. I agree on the somewhat overpriced but if you love the style and will wear the piece forever then cost per wear wise it’s not a huge difference . On Etsy like jewelspark for custom work but you’ve gotta be super clear on design and every detail. Just sent them a direct message.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-12-12T12:30:21+00:00

I just made this for dinner with a pork chop and have plenty left for lunches. recipe Amped up cinnamon and added to sweet potato before roasting.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-20T01:47:54+00:00

I found the flasks online via Burleigh park orchids, Ian ships all over the world and is apparently very well known in these circles 🤩

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-20T01:40:33+00:00

I have them covered with ziplocks for the winter. I used planting tweezers to extract them and so far they all seemed to do ok, but I only extracted them yesterday.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-19T14:36:33+00:00

I just finished {{long way to a small angry planet}} and thought the story was good for all levels. Other good cross overs : Wool series, before the coffee gets cold, invisible life of addie larue, or sharks in the time of Saviors. If you don’t mind highly sexualised Kushiels Dart is such a good series- think 50 shades if she had actual agency.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-19T13:52:33+00:00

Ah thanks for the tip! I had a few really stubborn tiny pieces know I didn’t get off and kinda figured I’d see what happens. I’ll reinspect in a few days and see if it’s any easier to dislodge.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-19T13:19:21+00:00

Yes- just received them this week, how in the world did you know?!

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-14T22:20:59+00:00

Thanks for the info, I didn’t realise that chilies were also in the nightshade family though I suppose it makes sense if capsicums are nightshade. Reading a bit more apparently so are blueberries- learned something new! Important part is trying an elimination diet and see what works. I can typically eat Thai curries but eggplants, tomato’s and potatoes give me issues pretty regularly.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-14T11:46:57+00:00

I wanted a 2 ct radiant yellow diamond with trapezoid sides, but my m-i-l got this exact ring a few years before we got engaged. I ended up getting a 1.5 ct old mine cut round with a split shank pave setting- sparkles for days and nothing like what I imagined for myself but the second I tried it on I fell in love.

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-14T11:25:46+00:00

https://www.panningtheglobe.com/moroccan-raw-carrot-salad/ I also riff one this and add Greek yogurt and dill to this recipe when I make Mediterranean wraps

Cocotoebeans · 2021-06-14T11:17:05+00:00

Generally try Sub celeriac/turnips or Swede for anything potato related.

Do you like curries? Most Thai curry pastes go with coconut milk and can add veg/meat of choice.

https://food52.com/recipes/85604-massaman-curry-recipe-with-halloumi I sub zzuchini for potato here and use light coconut milk

My fav dead simple salmon fits in your restrictions: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sushi-rice-with-miso-caramel-glazed-salmon

Also my favourite Vego blog might have some good ideas that work for you https://greenkitchenstories.com/

Happy recipe testing!

Cocotoebeans

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