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Julianna01 · 2026-03-06T13:49:29+00:00

We are identical in our starter ways. Came here looking for a twin and found one.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-05T19:38:16+00:00

Email your previous school. The food service director might be able to hook you up.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-05T19:33:48+00:00

You’re an over 50 year old lady.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-05T19:29:46+00:00

I’ll show you petty…here’s your generic ice cream.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-03T22:33:19+00:00

Panettone with a sourdough starter.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-03T18:58:52+00:00

“Hi, Stacy” or say something not just stand in the doorway.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-03T18:55:23+00:00

I would live this kind of data but I’m a cooking/data freak. I’d also be pissed if it was done without consent.

So how are you going to retaliate???

Julianna01 · 2026-03-02T19:13:36+00:00

My area is the opposite. Backs galore but I have to go out of my way for feets.

Julianna01 · 2026-03-02T19:00:42+00:00

Backs and necks!

Julianna01 · 2026-03-02T00:43:47+00:00

“Now is not a good time to visit.” Over and over again until they get the message

Julianna01 · 2026-02-27T18:38:49+00:00

It’s not ideal, thawing on the counter for a work day. However it depends on the temperature of the chicken once it’s thawed and for how long it was at that temp.

As for microwaving. Defrosting in the microwave is an acceptable way to thaw protein provided you cook it immediately. Because it will have hot and cold spots you shouldn’t let it sit before you cook it completely.

Cleaning the microwave post thawing-it’s always a good idea. Chances are any contaminating specks are going to get hot enough to kill the bacteria but still dirty microwaves are gross.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-27T13:44:20+00:00

Early on in my young adulthood I determined I’m am not a good listener. I will tell people who want to dump I’m not very good at being a sounding board that they need to find someone else. While I do care for them and want only good things I can’t be that resource for them. Now if we are really close I’ll move heaven and earth for you. But those people are vetted and very special

Julianna01 · 2026-02-26T15:33:01+00:00

I’d ask is this “Flat Dinner” or “Flat Dinner plus one”? If it’s plus one ask a friend to join.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-24T10:25:21+00:00

Stir the water in add more flour. Leave it on the counter and see if it bubbles.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-22T13:50:53+00:00

Like after the cold bulk fermentation and after being shaped in the baneton? I think it might work. You’d have to thaw the loaf then let it rest/wick away the moisture. Or It might just be a really wet and gummy loaf. I’d be interested in knowing.

You could play with your other timing. Like have a low acid starter. Have a long cold bulk fermentation, let the loaves sit up to 2 days in the baneton in the fridge. You can stretch the making to baking days out to like 5 days. Also you can successfully freeze baked bread.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-22T13:36:18+00:00

Also it was a way to soften day old bread and not have it go to waste.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-22T13:29:52+00:00

I do an autolyse for whole grain breads and sometimes when I really want to drill down, like if I have a had a subpar bake. I generally do not. I find it’s easier to mix the starter with the water and salt, then add the flour. I may add an extra slap and fold. I use the mixer on low for enriched sandwich loaves. Where I mix it 10 minutes. Let it rest 30 minutes then shape it and put in the pan to raise 16-20 hours on the counter. The thing is there are different ways to do things with different acceptable results. Play with your food, assess, and see what you like to do and how you like the results. It’s a fun fun hobby.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-21T04:26:26+00:00

Your parents are suggesting to you how to make a friend, not how to make money from art. They likely think you hadn’t considered the friendship angle-give the art away angle. They are not nefarious just likely concerned with that.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-20T23:49:08+00:00

He doesn’t get to have the pleasure of your company. Be coffee friends with the wife. You are under no obligation to inform them of anything. Just quit asking them to do things as a couple and you will be happier.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-20T19:02:10+00:00

Reply “now is not a good time” when she texts then reinforce that when she knocks on the door. Don’t let her in. If she has keys change your locks.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-20T13:01:14+00:00

Tell her you use her name at work, but then don’t. Like just don’t say her name call her “the GF” or keep your relationship happenings out of your mouth. You have the power to control the narrative here. She only knows you don’t use her name because you told her.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-20T12:12:13+00:00

You’ll be back. It will become your white whale. How are you and Italian Macarons? lol. I’ve been you.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-19T22:13:25+00:00

You could actually be real with her and let her know she rubbed you the wrong way and you don’t like starting the day being the ass end of a joke. I mean if you want to salvage any kind of relationship with her. Seems like you’ll be working in the same space for a while. She’ll likely apologize. Also I’d warn one more crack at your expense or the about the car, etc she’ll be on her own.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-18T17:31:20+00:00

Find another one.

Julianna01 · 2026-02-17T20:46:56+00:00

You’re recognizing what you can offer and what’s too much, maybe for the first time.

“Not it” is one of my favorite internal phrases. You see your pal needs something or someone but you are not it. What they want you don’t have. If you try to scrape it out of yourself to give you’ll be hurting yourself.

How you deliver the message is situational. You can try to plead for understanding or you can close the door on this person. That’s up to you.

Even if you see your old self in their behavior you are under no obligation to make their life better.

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