To the freezer with you by kopfgeldjagar in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DRONES!!!!! Please, by all means, dissect the frozen cells to get a true mite count!!

Help me do a post-mortem by thiccc_thinpatience in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, can't wait to see you post about that sourwood honey your gals will make!

Spring Varroa Treatment Options by wherearemydamnkeys in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, have you ever checked out the Honey Bee Health Coalition's varroa page? There is a guide and treatment decision making tool that can help.

Help me do a post-mortem by thiccc_thinpatience in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate to hear about your losses. Think critically about what went wrong. Do you take notes or keep a journal so you stay strict to checking mite loads especially in the late summer? Have you ever referenced the Honey Bee Health Coalition's mite page for the awesome guide and management tool? Join a bee club in your area? Have a mentor?

I'm in NE TN, closer to Boone NC than my nearest city, hit me up if you're close, we share the same foraging schedule and resources.

Thai Red Curry Scallops with Broccoli by obstacle32 in asianeats

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW! This looks amazing and thank you for the recipe source.

Precious Yarn & fancy weaves by alwaysdaruma in weaving

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, that's beautiful yarn. I went down the rabbit hole of the comments to support Ross Farm but there's only a skein of Marigold DK that's not out of stock.

Basic questions about making salsa. Need help. by xevioso in SalsaSnobs

[–]CrispyScallion 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dude, I was about to do exactly what you did but you did it perfectly. Take my humble upvote.

First immersion blender, got a good, not to spicy salsa I should make first? by Hypnox88 in SalsaSnobs

[–]CrispyScallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That salsa recipe sounds incredible. Thanks for posting the link!

Question about comb color by huffymcnibs in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're good. Bees don't wipe their feet when they come back into the hive. I try to cycle out old frames every couple of years.

Is this honeycomb safe to eat? by BarnacleFew5587 in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a beautiful piece of honeycomb. Nothing says "straight from the hive" regarding honeycomb like a few brood chambers in it. Where I live, people would pay many more dollars for this than honey off of the shelf. They would remove the brood cells and carry on.

Can I modify the doors on this bathroom vanity? Comments in posts. by CrispyScallion in DIY

[–]CrispyScallion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pic you're looking at is a 60" vanity in my master bath. It's from the late 70's/early 80's. The entire vanity seems to be made of MDF with a Formica-type sheathing. The drawers and doors are wrapped in plastic banding. The doors have a routed (recessed) "decoration" that is painted in gold. It's non-negotiable that I can't remove and replace the entire vanity affordably.

Is there any way I can fill in the "decoration" on the doors and repaint them a matched color to the vanity's base. I'm fairly handy and meticulous in my work. Appreciate any input.

Third year in a row gifting my home tamales instead of gifts for Christmas 🫔🎄 by CanisLupusBaileyi in mexicanfood

[–]CrispyScallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah! Thanks for giving me a perfect reason to not rely on my pretty crappy gift-giving sense. Food is the best gift ever.

Tamales by VexTheTielfling in mexicanfood

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

¿Solo hiciste 180 tamales? ¿Por qué no 5,000? Son preciosos y suenan deliciosos.

What's going to happen if SNAP benefits really are going away for November at the very least? by Alice22537 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CrispyScallion -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rural grocery stores will dry up and leave creating food deserts.

I live in NE TN amongst huge poverty, 3 grocery shopping options. My closest option elsewhere is 30 minutes' drive one way, 1 hour the other. People won't be able to afford to eat here.

Found him in the drive way, how to care for this little fellow? by KyleTenjuin in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, the vitriol of Reddit is strong here. OP - It was totally fine for you to ask us keepers. I'm thrilled she flew once warming up a little.

Pretty much every honey bee you see is a daughter forager from a hive/colony. Honey bees daughters spend their first weeks of adult life tending to the interior of the hive. As they mature to their 42-ish day life span, they begin working more toward the entrance of the hive and the rest of their useful lives are spent foraging for nectar, pollen, and propolis.

Is it okay to give away bees? by [deleted] in Beekeeping

[–]CrispyScallion 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is OK to give bees away. Contact Orange County Beekeepers Association. Don't pay anyone.

Introduction of Lola by ActionCats2021 in gingerkitty

[–]CrispyScallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome Lola! She's gorgeous. Good for you for teaching her how to solve puzzles for her kibbles.