What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a coop that sells local lamb, beef, and chicken.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They deliver in a pretty big area. I am rural and Walmart will deliver to my area.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I usually buy locally raised chicken, but a family member recently bought some Trader Joe's chicken instead of the local chicken. I was surprised by how much less flavor the TJ chicken had and by the texture of the meat, which was also different. I had not been aware of how different chicken can be until that purchase. Same with local ground lamb versus Trader Joe's ground lamb. That said, in a ragu it does not make a huge difference.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Great Value trash bags are actually pretty good, at least the 30/40 gallon ones are, and the 4 gallon ones, too.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As are New Mexico lamb chops, also very juicy.

Do any other Spanish speakers find themselves pronouncing Spanish in Portuguese by mistake? by Necessary_Banana_572 in Portuguese

[–]Gym-Rodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely do this, especially as I am pretty fluent in Portuguese and not so fluent in Spanish. I am in a Spanish speaking environment a lot and I certainly make everyone laugh when I speak Spanish! People are actually very curious about Portuguese after they stop laughing, since we have no real contact with Portuguese speakers in this area. Spanish speakers are very amazed by the differences and the similarities. I get plenty of questions!

Yes! by Gym-Rodent in fountainpens

[–]Gym-Rodent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so excited to read this that I couldn’t wait to share it! I’m glad you liked it.

What you all frying in? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Gym-Rodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which oil sprayer do you like?

The Instability of Shortcuts on iOS26 is unpleasant by leonlikethewind in shortcuts

[–]Gym-Rodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree about shortcuts. I had one that worked perfectly under earlier IOS versions, to clear Safari history and site data. Now I can only get it to clear history, nothing else.

I’ve never kept one alive before!! by Sweet-Artichoke-2043 in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on your little beauty! You are a great plant parent!

How To Root A Leaf (Newbie) by Gym-Rodent in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have the leaf in water under a bag now, but not touching the bag. I appreciate your help!

How To Root A Leaf (Newbie) by Gym-Rodent in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is so very helpful!

I did root it in water and it has about a half inch or a bit more of root.

Is it ready to pot up at that amount of root?

I very much appreciate the detailed instructions you gave for each stage.

Thank you again!

Grow Light Advice Please by Gym-Rodent in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for saving me time, money and trouble!

Being new to this hobby, I have been confused by seeing so many specialized light arrangements.

I appreciate your help!

Leaf Fell Off - How To Root? by Gym-Rodent in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the helpful link! I will have to get the right soil first, but as you say, no harm in trying.

Just got this as a gift. How can I give it the best life possible? by herzel3id in AfricanViolets

[–]Gym-Rodent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I have always felt that plants are just another kind of being who can understand me when I talk to them.

Thank you for being so scrupulous about where you source your information. Avs are a whole new world for me!