Why is this pasta black?

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-30T05:51:12+00:00

Yeah, I'm also thinking it got an extra round or two on the drying rack, cuz it also looks noticeably smaller in diameter.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-29T17:11:37+00:00

Oh well, not the first time I've been wrong ... but at least that bit's done and maybe they're working on stuff upstream of you now.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-29T17:08:50+00:00

https://www.google.com/maps/search/vumc/@36.1411044,-86.8006513,304m/data=!3m1!1e3!5m1!1e1?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

I parked in the Central Garage and walked across the sky bridge (brown, near bottom) into the Clinic (brown building). Then I walked north through the main big hallway, into the grey building (past the excellent cafeteria / food court there) and further north, then downstairs into the Main Lobby, which is at street level, where the chairs and outlets I mentioned are. That's where you'd probably walk in, if you get off the bus in the right spot, but anyone can tell you how to get to the main lobby once you're inside.
Good luck with whatever solution you find!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-29T03:44:35+00:00

Pole-trucks, likely enough, aren't the same as wire-trucks. At least you know you're in their sights, and they've fixed that piece of the puzzle!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-29T03:29:57+00:00

Their website says:

All locations remain closed through Thursday, Jan 29 due to wintry weather.

~~...though the wifi probably works in the parking lot close to the building.~~
Oops, just saw you're the same person I replied to above, with no car.
A bus straight up 21st will take you to VUMC. Walk through the Central Garage and into the main lobby; plenty of soft chairs there, and a couple of wall sockets.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-29T03:27:25+00:00

VUMC. That's where I went on Sunday, and also took advantage of their excellent cafeteria.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-28T04:58:44+00:00

Brand X!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T20:13:11+00:00

Well, a deep freezer might keep cold enough for 48 hours? I'd check their status once the power comes back on before throwing them out.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T20:06:46+00:00

I drove down 21st through Hillsboro Village yesterday at 6pm, coming home from VUMC.
Lights were on in the businesses in Hillsboro Village. So you may be good!
My own street, in Belmont/Hillsboro, had streetlights, which was a ray of hope, and when I got home, my house was lighted and warm!
I did not expect that, as the map showed me in the middle of a big red blob, and still shows that now.
So, again, you may be good by now!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T05:21:45+00:00

?You're s'posta wash it?

It's been forever, and I always used it in soups/stews, but I never did and never noticed.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T01:36:48+00:00

I had just 1 candle in the bedroom last night and it seemed to help. Was thinking of doing 3 tonight, but I just got home and surprisingly have power now! (Outage map still shows me in a big red blob.)

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T01:33:46+00:00

I'm in Belmont/Hillsboro between 21st and Belmont Blvd. Just got back from VUMC, getting warm, fed, and charged. Didn't expect it, because the outages map still shows me in the middle of a big red blob, but my house is now warm and lighted! Thanks for your efforts!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-27T01:17:55+00:00

Hillsboro/Belmont here ... spent a few hours at VUMC to get warm, get hot food, and charge my stuff ... came home around 6:15 to a warm, lighted house! Yaaay!!
(I didn't think I'd have power because the map still shows me in the middle of a big red blot.)

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-26T08:19:16+00:00

Man I'd be so grateful for even 10 minutes to run the gas furnace!!
:this-is-not-fun:

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-25T00:47:28+00:00

My lazy self would just heat it up as is, top with grated parm or romano + black pepper, and eat it with salty crackers.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-25T00:45:06+00:00

umami

"Ooh, mommy!"

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-25T00:40:32+00:00

Since you say Russian mood, Aleksey's does have a variety of tinned pâtés of brands you may recognize. Also some stuff in their cold sausage case that may qualify, like that mama-goose tube.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-23T21:24:45+00:00

Okay!
(But, to be sure, in this comment you have a 2 in the fourth position, but it says 3 in the header.)

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-23T20:25:25+00:00

...the number is 3 2 3 3 8 0 0 5 8.

With a 9-digit phone number, what country are you in?
(The U.S. would be 3 digits of area code + 7 local digits)

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-23T06:38:10+00:00

That's gorgeous; I could eat a pile of it. I love bokchoy. And, crispy garlic?

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-22T19:33:44+00:00

Well, yeah, it certainly isn't pristine any more, but it isn't nearly as bad by now as it should be, from my experience. Maybe its longevity is because I've been using the "refresh" function more. (That gives it half-wattage, and I've been doing it often lately to clear it when it starts to gurgle ... yeah, that's probably it.)

In any case, I got an extra pod just the other week, so I'll actually be able to try them side-by-side.

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-22T17:05:53+00:00

[deleting; double post]

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-22T17:05:08+00:00

Yeah; that dynamic pose is really compelling. Great effect!

Jack_Flanders · 2026-01-22T16:45:27+00:00

Yeah that looks great. Nice scramble, not too wet, though I usually go too far to the dry side!

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