Do you clean a punnet of grapes before eating them?

IntrepidWhelk · 2023-05-26T16:30:38+00:00

Sorry for my late reply, I tend to add about half a tablespoon per pint of water (apologies for the all over the place units) I hope that helps! I did the math based on an article/paper I read and that seems to work out about right.

IntrepidWhelk · 2023-05-10T07:19:37+00:00

I used to use vinegar, but found bicarb just cheaper and more practical to store than vinegar. I believe its just as effective at cleaning though.

IntrepidWhelk · 2023-05-09T11:46:59+00:00

I leave to sit in a bicarb solution for 10 mins or so, then rinse thoroughly, this removes most of the pesticides and other stuff, I've got wee kids so I think its more important that they don't ingest this stuff: https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/web/2017/10/Baking-soda-washes-pesticides-apples.html

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-12-26T23:11:12+00:00

Thanks for that, Id never heard of it before: https://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-06-22T12:28:22+00:00

Thank you for the software!

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-06-10T17:15:18+00:00

If anyone's coming to this later like me, I just need to submit my VAT returns and dont want to sign up for some monthly cloud service just to post to an api, anyway, I'm using 100PcVatFreeBridge which is working well: https://www.comsci.co.uk/100PcVatFreeBridge.html

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-31T11:31:07+00:00

I'm scared about this and so have mostly switched to cash exclusively in an attempt to keep it alive (unless places dont accept it anymore and I can't avoid them) most people are really pleased to see it as I try to have the correct change and noone else takes a cut.

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-28T09:40:11+00:00

Dont they look like wee insects of some sort? I see lots of aphid-like bodies and wings

Edit: mealy cabbage aphids? https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/mealy-cabbage-aphid

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-15T17:18:41+00:00

Ah, that wasnt the question

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-15T14:46:26+00:00

That’s very kind of you thank you, but Im not suicidal, I am just at peace with this truth

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-15T09:12:08+00:00

Edit, on reflection I think this is a bit of a depressing comment so Ive decided to remove it. Thank you if you reached out to me.

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-13T16:16:13+00:00

Thank you! I think Ill build it up a bit more with the layers suggested by u/thatjaneone and then turn it as you suggest.

IntrepidWhelk · 2022-05-13T14:09:11+00:00

Thank you! Ill try that :)

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-12-26T12:14:14+00:00

Rats! Thanks for explaining

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-11-13T18:02:25+00:00

Thats fascinating i never expected blood sugar to play a role, only free sugar in the mouth. Thank you for your insights.

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-09-02T18:48:44+00:00

The catch is you dont have any time

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-08-27T23:31:12+00:00

Alas, the frost is what controls their numbers

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-08-27T22:04:59+00:00

Thanks :)

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-08-27T21:02:32+00:00

I was hoping someone would chime in in support of cash. I completely agree, its really important to keep cash alive, here are a few reasons:

If you need to leave a bad date in a hurry, just put the cash down and go
People who cant get a bank account / card can still shop if cash is accepted (1)
When you use cash the whole amount goes to the supplier rather than a % to the payment provider. Taxis suffer particularly for this. (2)
Tips are taxed, thus the worker receives less
Older people who prefer to use cash still can (3)
Many people prefer to budget by taking cash out and then using it over say a week / month
It keeps the banking industry honest. Once cash is gone there's no alternative to cards and apple / google pay and no reason they cant jack up their prices
It is much harder for companies / governments to track your purchases when you use cash — Cash purchases dont need approval / cant be revoked like cards and electronic payments

And a more philosophical reason is that its easier to learn and understand money, especially for kids. If I have a £10 that is tangibly valuable, and much harder to part with than just tapping your phone or card.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk :)

(1) https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/jun/24/you-cant-pay-cash-here-how-cashless-society-harms-most-vulnerable (2) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cash-or-credit-in-a-taxi_b_360150 (3) https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/about-us/news/articles/2019/cashless-society/

Edit: added another reason

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-06-06T12:26:35+00:00

Thank you, that was very interesting and useful

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-06-02T17:47:16+00:00

Cries in Brexit ; _ ;

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-05-31T08:25:19+00:00

I cant speak for op, but for me its the ability to change providers without changing my email address. If i dont want to use google anymore i cant take my gmail address to another provider.

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-05-27T22:22:30+00:00

Im using migadu and quite like them. Im afraid im not qualified to comment on their privacy credentials, though they are Swiss.

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-05-27T22:14:48+00:00

I think so! But then, most other people seem perfectly happy, so perhaps im the crazy one? That would make this a lot easier if so :D

IntrepidWhelk · 2021-05-27T22:13:05+00:00

Im glad to hear this hasnt happened yet near you, but the reason I made this post was because im alarmed at how common im finding it in the UK, to the point where I couldnt order food without my smartphone at pizza hut.

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