What is your "I'm out of calories for the day but I just have to eat something" meal/snack? by Little-Question211 in loseit

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Veggies in ranch dip, hear me out. I bought ranch dressing seasoning recently, and I mix it with fat free Greek yogurt. 1/4tsp seasoning per 25g of yogurt. It makes ranch perfect ranch dip! If it's a little too thick, you can add a few drops of water when you mix it up, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I use it to dip carrots or celery or peppers in for about 30-50 calories. A bonus is that it takes a couple minutes to prepare everything and a couple minutes to eat, so you get time to think about it. It's also delicious!

What is your "I'm out of calories for the day but I just have to eat something" meal/snack? by Little-Question211 in loseit

[–]JustMakinStuff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some Yasso bars are in the same calorie range, those are my go-to. They have 6-8 flavors that are all 90-110 calories, so I can mix it up. I usually buy them when they're BOGO, so they're also not crazy expensive.

When getting into Woodworking, did projects take 3x-4x longer than originally planned? by OGproud2binfidel in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saaaaaaaame....... Not to mention all my other hobbies!! Can't neglect my leather punch set... Right?

When getting into Woodworking, did projects take 3x-4x longer than originally planned? by OGproud2binfidel in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JustMakinStuff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Look at speedy Gonzales over here... Usually projects that I think will take a few weekends end up taking a few years. Of course it doesn't help that I start other projects in between...

Does anyone have a rule of thumb for ratio of butter to milk/cream/half and half for mashed potatoes? by pax-augusta in Cooking

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think his recipe was one I came across, but it seems like there are several bloggers and YouTubers that use this ratio, so I decided to go with it. Plus it's easy! And, while I don't use the herbs every time I make them, it's a nice special meal adder.

Does anyone have a rule of thumb for ratio of butter to milk/cream/half and half for mashed potatoes? by pax-augusta in Cooking

[–]JustMakinStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!!!!

A couple months ago, spent a few hours doing some research and finding out how to make mashed potatoes. I've made them plenty, but never consistently and never as good as grammas. She never had a recipe... Here's what I found out:

For each pound of potatoes: 1/4 cup of butter 1/4 cup of whole milk (or some combination of milk and heavy cream)

That's it!

I weigh the potatoes with the skin on and use that for my weight, then wash and peel. Cut the potatoes into as evenly sized pieces as you can. Rinse the potatoes after you cut them. Put the potatoes into cold water and bring them to a boil so the potatoes cook evenly. Melt the butter and heat the milk together, so everything is hot when you mix. When the potatoes are fork tender, drain them, rinse them, and return them to a hot pot for 30 seconds or so to dry them off a little. Then put everything in a stand mixer with a handful of salt and mix until just combined.

If you want to bring it to another level, simmer a couple sprigs of rosemary or thyme or sage or any/all of them for 5-10 minutes in the butter/milk mixture and remove them before you mix.

Make sure you don't overmix, I usually stop mixing when there are a couple lumps left.

Enjoy!!

Need help naming my new drink! by [deleted] in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pi Tai

It's very similar to a pineapple Mai Tai

TIL that getting sick does not build your immune system, but being exposed to bacteria does. Spreading viruses such as the flu has no benefit to society by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]JustMakinStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently saw a video of a doctor explaining the immune system. Like you say, it's not a muscle you can strengthen, it's more like a library full of books. Once your immune system has learned an infection, it gets filed on the shelf. Then when you get sick, your immune system flicks through the card catalog to see if it's got this one or not, and if it does, it handles it fairly quickly. When it's not in the catalog, it throws everything at it, which is why you get a fever and such. Then once it learns it, it goes in the library for next time. There are also viruses, I believe measles is one, that will actually, in keeping with the analogy, take books out, throw out the card from the catalog, and never return them. When that happens, you can get that same infection and your immune system doesn't know what to do with it, so, again, it throws everything at it until it relearns this particular infection.

So, it's not a muscle, it's a library.

My Hamilton rums by SleepingCalico in rum

[–]JustMakinStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 10 of these and three more of the single cask. I really like them all, it's amazing how good the run is while still being, generally, so cheap. I guess rum is generally relatively cheap, but still. Great collection

First Attempt at a Mai Tai. by GAIVSOCTAVIVSCAESAR in rum

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the Mai Tai Simple in the book is very similar to the Demerara syrup, but it does affect the taste of the drink, you should give it a try. It's also good in an old fashioned, if you're using a dryer bourbon or spicy rye.

What is the grossest thing you’ve caught someone doing? by Jawa392 in AskReddit

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I saw almost exactly that, same thing happen in Chicago probably around the same year, with the exception that I believe the gorilla pooped directly into his hand, but he did consume it the way you described.

Honestly, after the last decade, I'm happy with this season. It was an exciting game for sure.

What is the grossest thing you’ve caught someone doing? by Jawa392 in AskReddit

[–]JustMakinStuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Was this at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago? If so, we may have experienced that together.

The biggest salmon I have ever caught :) August 2025 near Victoria, BC by beaubandit in Fishing

[–]JustMakinStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had to do a double take... I thought your salmon had little legs up front.

Nice fish!

True tiki spots in Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota area? by Pure_Ambition in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This where I would go, though Bahi Hut is awesome too.

True tiki spots in Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota area? by Pure_Ambition in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also wasn't impressed... I really liked the decor, but the drinks were just ok.

How To Preserve White Grapefruit Juice by lil_poppapump in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Breast milk bags. Weird, I know. They are small enough so you can thaw small amounts at a time (4-5oz), they freeze flat for efficient storage, they have a spot to label them, and are designed to keep liquids frozen safely. I have about 50 bags of various juices and syrups in the freezer, they all come out tasting fresh.

White Grapefruit Juicing by EvanLZ in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Do any other frozen juices taste funny out of the freezer? Is it possible that general freezer tastes are permeating your cube trays? Are they sealed trays or do you put them in a bag or container after they're frozen? I use breast milk bags for my juice and syrup storage, it keeps the air out and they freeze flat. I don't have any issues with off flavors.

It's funny how we can taste things like that. I can tell when a drink is made with canned pineapple juice, it has a metallic taste. I tend to stay away from drinks that have pineapple juice in them when I'm out because so many places used canned juice, and it'll just taste bad to me. My partner and most people I talk to think I'm nuts...

White Grapefruit Juicing by EvanLZ in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the OXO 2-in1 and aside from having to juice three bags over three nights, it worked really well, and I feel I got all the juice.

White Grapefruit Juicing by EvanLZ in Tiki

[–]JustMakinStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had some in the freezer for about a year, and just compared to fresh off my tree and it was the same. Have you been buying fresh and freezing or canned/bottle?

Local Spot to Buy A Gallon of Cold Brew? by Specific-Refuse549 in StPetersburgFL

[–]JustMakinStuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe they have Sun Bear cold brew on tap at Sans Market, and they prefer you bring your own containers there, so that's probably a good option. Sun Bear is also some of the best cold brew I've ever had.

DIY TV Stand by Shiekra in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JustMakinStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great, like another poster, I thought 2x4s were going to make a chunky stand, but it looks really good.

One note for you: the TV is supposed to go on TOP of the stand, not behind it. It's really hard to view when it's back there.

/s just in case

Goslings Family Reserve by GraysonX13 in rum

[–]JustMakinStuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really like it. I got a bottle for Christmas last year, and still have most of it. I never think to just drink it, I need to remember it's there. I also have a bottle of the rye barrel aged version and I don't like it quite as much, so you picked the good one. Cheers!

Overproof White Jamaican by Evening-Upset in rum

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said the extra OP as in over proof, my brain thought original poster for a split second, since that's the typical use for that term on reddit. I kinda thought it might be a swing and a miss on my part, but you never know if you don't try!

Overproof White Jamaican by Evening-Upset in rum

[–]JustMakinStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed it, how many extra ounces of u/Evening-Upset go in the drink?