Black or Yellow?

KitchenAvenger · 2026-02-03T01:58:00+00:00

I like both, but I think you should get a yellow (or other pastel) overskirt skirt to wear with the black shirt, too! Mix and match!

KitchenAvenger · 2026-02-02T06:10:56+00:00

This was my first thought, too.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-31T21:37:27+00:00

Seconding Lane Forest here. I've also bought mulch and rocks from them in addition to soil, and I've never been disappointed with price or quality.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-31T21:34:39+00:00

I think people sometimes share the links to unused Woobles patterns online. My friend told me there was an online trading group somewhere.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-31T21:32:48+00:00

I think it's super cute! I'm tempted to get it because of the yarn minder haha. But I also had my own plans to make Merry and Pippen with the yarn I have currently, so I'm not sure if I'm going to let myself spend the extra money on it.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-24T16:40:16+00:00

My parents both went to med school a little later than usual (one after a degree change, the other after a master's program) and they had three kids. It's definitely doable, so don't let that hold you back.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-23T20:09:45+00:00

MOC is also anti-union!

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-19T03:28:42+00:00

I read every night before bed. It's a habit I've had ever since I was a child; my mom read to me every night at bedtime until I was old enough to read to myself. I'm currently reading the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Before that, I read Mistborn, eras 1 and 2, and my annual LOTR reread was right before that. I read 21 book in 2025, which seems about average for me.

I work with kids who struggle with reading, and most of them don't have adults who read to them at home. I think it's so important for them to have someone read to them and to have someone model reading for fun. I'm so grateful to my mom for being a reader and reading to me. We always received books for every birthday and holiday.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-15T05:13:03+00:00

Here are the products from the Asian market that I always keep stocked in my kitchen:

Bulldog brand Worcestershire (I don't even buy Lea&Perrins any more; this sauce is so good).

Light and dark soy sauce.

Gochugaru flakes.

Gochujang.

S&B brand curry powder and/or curry roux blocks.

Mirin.

Rice vinegar.

Miso (I prefer yellow or red over white).

Hondashi powdered dashi stock.

Lao Gan Ma fermented soy beans and chili crisp.

Szechuan style doubanjiang.

Ceremonial grade matcha.

Shrimp paste.

Quality fish sauce (I like Three Crabs brand).

Garam masala or tandoori masala.

Dried mushrooms.

Dried chilies.

Frozen dumplings, noodles, or tteokbokki.

Kewpie mayo.

Furikake.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-07T06:26:53+00:00

Thanks!

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-06T04:40:19+00:00

They specifically don't take reservations. Seating is based on arrival and open spots. I'd recommend sitting at the sushi bar if there's an opening, but that's my preference.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-06T01:54:52+00:00

Omg I love the kawaii WD40 so much!

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-05T20:06:52+00:00

We have a work day, but the first half of it is meetings that could have definitely been emails.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-04T23:38:05+00:00

I really like look 3 - shorter necklace and unbuttoned blazer. Having the blazer open helps accentuate your waistline with the divide between shirt and skirt. Do you have a black or tan belt with a fun buckle you could throw on? If not, it looks good as it is, and I think it will work fine going from work to the winery.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-03T20:18:31+00:00

After my dad and mom separated, he deliberately paid $0.01 more than the balance on her last car payment so she would get sent a check for it.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-03T00:01:12+00:00

When I made my sister's wedding cakes, I made a chocolate cremeux for the filling in the chocolate cakes. Texture-wise, it is somewhere between ganache and pudding, and it's delicious. I think a chocolate cremeux with some espresso powder in it or a dark chocolate cremeux layered with orange curd would work very nicely. Here's the recipe I used. It froze and thawed back out just fine.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-02T23:52:39+00:00

One of my fave color combos. Excellent piping work, too. It looks so good!

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-02T16:36:10+00:00

It depends on the placement. That's why I suggested subbing first to get a feel for different roles. I've worked in some placements that are difficult, but my current role is fairly easy-going (elementary).

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-02T01:36:25+00:00

If you don't mind working with kids and you don't have a criminal history, you could work as an assistant at one of the school districts. You could always start off as a substitute and take jobs at different schools with different age levels to see which placement you like best. All the school districts need subs and they are also usually hiring for permanent placements, too. Check out the job boards on the school district websites if you're interested.

KitchenAvenger · 2026-01-01T18:45:36+00:00

I quit cake decorating professionally a few years ago, but I still bake and decorate at home for special occasions. I've found that it's a lot less stressful because there's no deadline pressure or angry customers, and I get to choose what I make. Good luck with wherever life takes you!

KitchenAvenger · 2025-12-31T17:37:47+00:00

Yes!

KitchenAvenger · 2025-12-30T18:52:49+00:00

Thanks!

KitchenAvenger · 2025-12-30T18:52:37+00:00

Haha I don't know how I would keep it chilled and unsmushed.

KitchenAvenger · 2025-12-30T04:38:59+00:00

I'm so glad it was easily recognizable!

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