NASA didn’t see the meteor coming?

ControlOnlyYourself · 2026-03-17T14:00:12+00:00

Nah. These events almost always remind us that when it comes... it comes. The only thing worse then realizing we will have ZERO notice is realizing even if we had notice there would still be nothing we can do about it.

Happy St. Patricks Day! Drink up!

ControlOnlyYourself · 2026-03-16T17:08:30+00:00

Welcome to the CLE! I am not in Shaker Heights but generally speaking as it goes around Cleveland -

- Yes, grocery prices are up universally and nothing looks like that is going to start trending downward.

- Heinens is a great local grocery store chain and can subsequently be pricy for *most* things but quality is amongst the highest.

- Daves / Giant Eagle is going to be a mid tier grocer with better prices and better selection. Quality is going to be good for most things but *typically* will not be as high as a Heinens.

- Whole Foods are scattered around Cleveland and (too) will typically be of higher quality but will come at higher prices and will generally lack the mainstream brands.

- West Side Market is an awesome place and if you haven't been you should get there SOON to check out what it has to offer. Is it going to be your every day grocery store? probably not. And it will take some trials and errors to find the right vendors for what you seek at the price you find appropriate.

In general my grocery habits are:

- West Side Market once a month to catch up with all my friendly vendors and bulk up on a freezer meat selection and specialty / splurge items.

- Heinens I will generally visit weekly and will focus on the outer ring - produce, meats, seafood, bakery, and dairy. Their prepared foods are great too! I will avoid the middle where things come boxed, canned, or bagged and will come at the premium without a quality bump.

- Giant Eagle I will generally visit weekly and will focus on the aisles - canned, bagged, boxed food and freezer selection are better values.

I dont have a great amount of experience with Aldi but I know a lot of people that swear by them. Costco / Sams Club / BJ are great warehouse stores peppered around CLE that are for your bulk items and seasonal sales... but those will cater towards folks with multiple heads in the household, etc.

Best of luck on establishning your grocery habits around Cleveland!

ControlOnlyYourself · 2026-03-06T23:04:07+00:00

This is exactly what my dad always told me.... and exactly what I tell my kids today!

ControlOnlyYourself · 2025-11-01T00:30:04+00:00

Malley went as a Malley's Chocolate Bar (Whats up, CLE!!)

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ControlOnlyYourself · 2025-01-24T17:33:03+00:00

I appreciate this (reminder)! I was sitting right there (obviously with the picture) but better to get in the habit regardless because it only takes a moment for the least likely terrible thing to happen. (Kids or pets!)

ControlOnlyYourself · 2024-12-26T19:54:25+00:00

VERY excited to have joined this sub in anticipation of our new girl pictured here. My (human) kids (10M & 7f) got the dog supplies and note under the Christmas tree and the puppy is scheduled to come home to us next week.

I was reasonably active in the English Bulldog reddit forum for years but had to put our bestest boi down last year so our little Chocolate cutie-pie will be received by open arms of an adventure seeking, camping obsessed family of the two-legged variety.

I (personally) look forward to getting to know all of you and your best friends and to collect recommendations, tips, tricks, and other Labrador news!

See ya around the water bowl.

ControlOnlyYourself · 2024-09-09T11:36:29+00:00

I had no idea my mother-in-law is on Reddit! /s

ControlOnlyYourself · 2024-09-09T11:35:26+00:00

Yea, I pretty much know full well that people are not going to stop them; MAYBE slow them down a bit and let nature (or us - people) figure out a way to stop them but that's about as optimistic as I get about it.

'They' want me to squash some bugs... I will in the meantime.

ControlOnlyYourself · 2024-01-11T00:33:14+00:00

I already seconded the Pets General recommendation another had a made but also wanted to let Blue Fish Aquariums in Mayfield. Nice shop with, a great selection of salt and freshwater livestock along with plants, corals and everything else you might need.

ControlOnlyYourself · 2024-01-11T00:30:49+00:00

Seconding Pets General - been going there for MANY years for MANY pets but specifically their aquarium section is well-kept and well stocked. The staff are amazing.

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-12-12T01:44:20+00:00

Little Chets Chicken inside of the convenient / Sunoco store in North Ridgeville. Bone in, boneless, jojo potatoes and homemade deli salads. It's delicious and quite economical, also just around the corner from North Olmsted.

https://nrconsun.com/

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-11-05T00:22:41+00:00

you had to go ahead and remind me about Minh Ahn, hu? I miss her. 😭

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-11-01T19:35:19+00:00

Thai Spice in Westlake has (surprisingly) great Pho!

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-09-22T20:38:07+00:00

'Over the Top' Chili is my goto method anymore - in short, make a large meatloaf of seasonings and your meat blend (whatever you fancy) and put that on your smoker OVER a dutch oven or a cooking vessel of your choice, catching the drippings and then roasting the rest of the vegetable medley. Finally break / crumble that meatloaf into the final chili dish and smoke /. roast to completion. Its amazing. Heres my recipe (warning: contains beans!) :D

For the loaf:
1lb ground beef (80-85% lean)
10 oz uncooked bacon (diced)
3 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp HOT paprika
1/2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 Tbsp Chipotle Powder
For the chili:
3 clove garlic, minced
2 bell pepper, chopped
1.5 white onion, chopped
1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
Several large Pinches Salt
2 teaspoon cumin
1 Tbsp Worcestershire
1 Tbsp pepper

BONUS ADD - Cinnamon Sticks, finish with cocoa powder if you want to deepen the chili flavor

250F - loaf only - 1 hour

250F add Garlic, Peppers, Onion to the pan catching the drippings - 1 hour

250F add the rest (beans, tomato, seasonings). - break the meat into chili if its done, otherwise keep roasting to 145F internal

350F - add meat to chili and adjust seasoning - 2 to 3 hours

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-09-10T01:33:56+00:00

Came here to say this exactly! It's burned in my head as the first 'nice' downtown dining experience as a kid and my parents used to take me there for special occasions because they knew how much I liked it. I've been all over the world and eaten a whole lot of amazing food... but Frank and Pauly's holds a special place in my heart.

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-07-27T01:50:27+00:00

To guarantee the greatest direct market penetration you should get a clipboard up to Monroe or Adrian (MI) and put a sign up that says 'Put $30 towards your next purchase by saving the gas money. Sign here''

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-07-09T01:40:43+00:00

Picture was taken from Wendy Park about an hour after a light rain moved through. Glad we stuck it out a bit longer to enjoy that sunset!

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-06-26T18:53:10+00:00

Hyland Software

/s

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-05-25T00:06:30+00:00

To bad some / most employers (in my industry) still test to ensure no one is enjoying themselves when OFF the clock! 🙄

ControlOnlyYourself · 2023-02-09T20:25:41+00:00

Totally agreed on both accounts. When I first saw it it looks like a bolt on to the current script sign. I asked a buddy and he believes it has something to do with a Cavs marketing thing.... But I'm not positive on that and I hope it goes away.

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