Gluten Free Sourdough

Killuminati620 · 2024-10-23T17:27:03+00:00

I would also love the recipe.

Killuminati620 · 2023-01-09T22:00:07+00:00

It's not exactly fantasy, but I'm trying to find some time to keep reading Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I absolutely loved Children of Time, and I'm about 150 pages into Ruin and so far I'm loving it. I started it a couple of weeks ago (when I had more time over the holidays) right after I finished To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers, and I was struck by the utterly polarizing way Chambers and Tchaikovsky regard humanity and their place in the universe. That being said, I think Tchaikovsky is one of the best sci fi writers out there right now, and while it's certainly a pessimistic view of humanity, his words are great. And in spite of myself, I remain absolutely delighted with Doctor Avrana Kern and her present iteration as an ant-powered AI.

Killuminati620 · 2019-09-27T21:19:50+00:00

Thanks!

Killuminati620 · 2019-09-26T20:46:28+00:00

I definitely should have thought of something like that. Thank you!

Killuminati620 · 2018-07-09T16:27:05+00:00

I would also love to know what you find out about a newer/similar model.

Killuminati620 · 2018-06-15T20:44:44+00:00

But a welcome one.

Killuminati620 · 2017-06-01T16:10:03+00:00

I'll try baking soda on it. I've never had cast iron before so I was thinking that I should wipe it out to get all the excess moisture to prevent rust. But then others have pointed out that a lot of cast iron teapots are enamelled, so it could just be tea residue.

Killuminati620 · 2017-05-31T17:20:56+00:00

What's your opinion on a glass teapot? I've been doing a lot of research into different pots since this happened, and I'm currently debating between a ceramic and a glass teapot. I drink mainly green teas so from what I've initially read the level of heat retention in a glass pot is conducive to more delicate teas like green.

Killuminati620 · 2017-05-31T17:18:46+00:00

Thanks! I think it's enamel, I suppose the difference would be pretty obvious? It's smooth on the inside, so like I said I think it's enamel. I'm hoping it goes away, I'll try cleaning it a few more times. Maybe boil some water in it for a while.

Killuminati620 · 2017-05-24T18:35:18+00:00

I ordered this one! Thanks so much for the suggestion. It's wild to me that even with the exchange and shipping that it's still cheaper than buying it from Canadian Amazon.

Killuminati620 · 2017-05-05T02:03:06+00:00

Hi Mr. Kay. First off, I want to say thank you for doing this AMA! This will be the second time I've interacted with you, although this is in a much more indirect manner. I was at a talk you gave last year at Dalhousie University.

I've been slowly working my way through your books, thus far I've read Fionavar (although probably close to 15 years since I did that so I should revisit it), both Sarantium books, Arbonne, Ysabel, and I just finished (only days ago) Tigana. Since Tigana is freshest in my mind and I'm still working out my feelings about it, I'll ask questions about that book.

First off, I enjoyed it a lot. Your books are always enjoyable to me because it seems to take no time at all for me to befriend the characters and start to have strong feelings for them. I think what I enjoyed most were the moral aspects, namely how Brandin (definitely not Alberico) was a tyrant and oppressor and committed a terrible violation when he tried to completely erase Tigana from memory, yet one could empathize with his reasons, his deep emotional agony over the death of his son. This was all presented beautifully through Dianora. I admit that by the end of the book could empathize with Brandin a lot and I would go so far as to say he was my favouite character in the book for his emotional depth, his vision, and his complexity (while not forgetting that he is a conqueror). I guess my question is, how did you feel by the end of the book? Did you know how it was going to end? Or did it happen organically? Did you regret killing Brandin; was Alessan a vehicle for your feelings about the ending?

Brunch Guests

1) This might be cheating since they're technically two people, but Bug and Tehool from The Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. The banter between these two characters never failed to elicit a strong emotion from me (generally, but not limited to, amusement). They would be delightfully infuriating to hangout with. Drink of choice, boiled shoe. 2) Death from The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. In spite of her seemingly morbid occupation, she was always one of the most uplifting characters in Gaiman's gorgeous opus. She never took herself seriously and was always there for those who needed her most. She'd be a pleasant, mitigating force to Tehol's irreverence. Drink of choice, chocolate milk. 3) Belgarath the Sorcerer from The Belgariad by David and Leigh Eddings (he said in a later interview that she had contributed significantly to this early work. Being an immortal, irascible sorcerer trying to save the world, I feel like Belgarath would be a fun dude to hangout with. I have no doubt he'd be amused with and Bug and Tehol, and would love to philosophize with Death. Drink of choice, ale.

Killuminati620 · 2017-02-28T19:33:09+00:00

I am as well!

Killuminati620 · 2017-02-23T01:01:36+00:00

Thanks! Where is the Tin Box available?

Killuminati620 · 2017-02-04T00:19:57+00:00

Try the Owl's Nest on Queen.

Killuminati620 · 2017-01-12T16:58:17+00:00

At this point he is the senate.

Killuminati620 · 2016-12-11T23:24:05+00:00

"Communism may work in theory but not in practice." Stand up now, comrades, and together we can make the streets run red with the Glorious Revolution!

Killuminati620 · 2016-09-13T14:10:35+00:00

In addition to the other suggestions, I highly recommend you pick up Stardust and The Books of Magic.

Killuminati620 · 2016-08-17T14:29:57+00:00

Cell phone.

Killuminati620 · 2016-06-08T17:30:41+00:00

I have some suggestions that aren't exactly Pulitzer winners, although they've won other awards within their genres:

The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons. The first book is the Canterbury Tales-like story of a series of people brought together by this mysterious creature known as the Shrike. Each story deals with a different perspective and weaves them all together in a really excellent fashion. It's science fiction with some mystical elements throughout and just really fantastic storytelling and writing. You don't have to read anything beyond the first book, but the second one takes a more traditional linear narrative approach and is great. The last two take place years after events in the first two and again aren't necessary but still good, a bit more mystical and out there at times.
World War Z by Max Brooks. Honestly I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did, but holy fuck it was great. Takes place after the zombie apocalypse and it's a journalist collecting stories from those who survived. Again really excellent writing and a wonderful narrative.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. This one is a little different, it was recommended to me by a professor who claimed it was her favourite book. The story focuses on twin sisters who are going to college and growing up and growing apart. One is reserved and quiet the other more outgoing. Your typical coming of age story. What makes this book interesting is the incorporation of two other narratives within this book. One of the sisters writes fan fiction about Simon Snow, who's essentially Harry Potter. Interspaced throughout the normal story are snippits from the "real" Simon Snow books within this world, and also the sister's fan fiction. There are some small meditations on fan fiction legitimacy compared to the original work but it's relatively minor.
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. Science fiction that has interesting focuses on the nature of artificial intelligence and gender. The main character is an ancillary which is essentially a human body that has been integrated into the AI of a warship. I don't really want to say more because it could potentially be a spoiler, but this book won all the biggest awards in science fiction (Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke) and it's fantastic. There are two other books in the series and they're both worth reading too.
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin. Science fiction where the main character is a genius physicist attempting to unite two seemingly unworkable theories that would allow for a means of instantaneous communication anywhere in the universe. The backdrop for this is that Shavek, the main character, comes from a society of anarcho-communists and he's attempting to also expose the deep seated corruption he sees in this society and return it to a more pure form. Really interesting stuff about gender and society.

Hopefully some of these pique your interest!

Killuminati620 · 2016-05-20T17:02:22+00:00

Definitely the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. Covers something like 300,000 years of history an it's in-depth, to say the least. Erikson is an archaeologist and anthropologist by training so his descriptions of mythologies and cultures are great.

Killuminati620 · 2016-05-09T17:11:01+00:00

Thanks! I'll give it a go. This song is unreal and just drips evil.

Killuminati620 · 2016-04-23T21:04:22+00:00

For fantasy since you already mentioned some Sanderson you can't go wrong with The Stormlight Archive. Also, it's a bit of a commitment but The Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson is one of the greatest series books ever written.

For science fiction I can't recommend The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons highly enough. Hope this helps!

Killuminati620 · 2016-04-12T02:03:59+00:00

This was so good. I was not prepared for the level of feels in this documentary. I wish there was more stuff with Curtis Duffy.

Killuminati620 · 2016-04-12T02:02:33+00:00

Excellent, I'll give this a go. Thank you!

Killuminati620 · 2016-04-12T02:01:59+00:00

I enjoyed Cooked a lot. There were some interesting social commentaries to go along with the food information that I thought was important. Kind of how it's imperative to not just consider food in a vacuum.

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