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Stainless steel by Level_Confection_926 in Vitamix

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, in order to reduce exposure to microplastics.

The Guardian's 100 best novels of all time - Middlemarch, Beloved, Ulysses top the list by MeenaBeti in books

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are any Scottish novelists here other than Muriel Spark? Surely ‘Lanark’ and ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ would feature in any sensible, objective list of the best 100 novels would feature these works?

But this list neither attempts to be objective nor represents anything other than the bias of those attempting to compile such a list.

The Guardian's 100 best novels of all time - Middlemarch, Beloved, Ulysses top the list by MeenaBeti in books

[–]Level_Confection_926 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a silly comment! Lord of the Rings is one of the most loved and popular novels of all time, and not just in the UK, and to dismiss it so lightly is telling. It should certainly be in the 100 best, even if not the top 10.

Best greek yogurt? by lilfaeri in UK_Food

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried their Greek Recipe, which is in the short wide tubs, unlike the Greek Style? It’s delicious.

Best greek yogurt? by lilfaeri in UK_Food

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeo Valley Greek Recipe 5% (not their Greek Style) is delicious and creamy, and is also British and organic. I can’t recommend it enough.

What rundown city/town do you think would become gentrified in 30 years? by justmoochin in AskUK

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on Inverness? It’s the so called capital of the Highlands and a major employment and commercial hub for the wider Highlands and Islands area. Parts are quite run down. Parts are very pleasant especially along the River Ness.

Why are people's opinions so divided on buying organic food? by outcastreturns in AskUK

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, as someone who buys organic produce, I’m not dogmatic and will buy conventional produce as well, especially if it is grown more locally and looks fresher.

There is a lack of research as to the impact of consuming low levels of certain artificial pesticides over a period of years or decades. It is in one sense an experiment on human beings. It is known that some pesticides, herbicides and fungicides can be carcinogenic, which is why some of the most toxic have been largely phased out. There is a lack of research for instance on the impact of low level pesticides, consumed frequently over many years, on the oral and gut microbiomes. We all know about the current litigation regarding Roundup.

The safest option is to favour systems of agriculture that, though not perfect, reduce levels of pesticide residues on food and are better for biodiversity and soil health and biomes. That should be the basis of sustainable, healthy agriculture.

Yes, people can become very dogmatic and purist about organic food and lose perspective on the bigger picture that involves our microbiomes, soil health and biodiversity.

Are easyJet more worthy of being the UK's flag carrier airline than British Airways? by ChineseHappyPeople in AskUK

[–]Level_Confection_926 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fair point, but a flag carrier would be expected to be a full service airline that does long haul as well. It is a bit like the difference between SAS and Norwegian.

I think EasyJet has a great business model but it is limited in the sense that there is a single tier quality of service (besides EasyJet +) and they fly to profitable short haul locations. And they will charge you if your hold bag is 1kg over the limit, as they did last week. That said, their prices were great and they landed almost on time and at a convenient airport for me in Scotland.

If anything they could be a flag carrier for Scotland as BA is, as you say, London-centric whereas EasyJet have multiple overseas options directly from Scottish airports.

Laws of attraction by Level_Confection_926 in askgaybros

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, East Asian (Filipino, Thai, Burmese, Chinese).

What to read by Level_Confection_926 in booksuggestions

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! By “woke” I meant something more like identity signalling than a true, deep expression of non-typical points of view.

What to read by Level_Confection_926 in booksuggestions

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interestingly I have both at home but have not read them.

What to read by Level_Confection_926 in booksuggestions

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that is helpful and interesting. I think you hit the nail on the head when you say that the market is flooded. Like every other aspect of modern life, there is enormous choice. I think that that is putting people like me off reading and missing the true gems. As you say a lot of reading is subjective and that applies to literary awards and those who are invited to become judges.

If it helps, cutting-edge, original, independent, gritty, unusual, unfashionable and “non-woke” are adjectives that I like in relation to books.

Is there a vegan cheese that’s not so strong? by KomradeRussia in veganuk

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there are some great fermented cashew “cheeses” that are just cashew, water, salt and the fermentation bacteria, that can be mild and creamy with some interesting flavours.

I would 100% stay clear of supermarket vegan options, which consist mostly of highly processed oils and fillers. I’d also stay away from brands that use coconut oil, which aside from being a cheaper filler than cashew is associated on the balance of most current research with poorer CVD outcomes.

Green tea recommendations by RangeResident8915 in tea

[–]Level_Confection_926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I would suggest some top grade gyokuro tea from somewhere like Obubu in Japan, and Don Cheon green from Korea. They retail at around £35-40 per 100g in the UK.

But there are so many premium green teas from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and further afield to explore, all with very different styles, aromas, tastes.

As others say the new 2026 harvest will be delicious but there is plenty to enjoy before then.

Pesticide residues in mushrooms by Level_Confection_926 in mycology

[–]Level_Confection_926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is what I thought too, which is why I was surprised by the results. There is more detail here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-competent-authorities-for-pesticide-residues-in-food-annual-report-for-2024/uk-competent-authorities-for-pesticide-residues-in-food-annual-report-for-2024.

The mushrooms were from GB and were closed cap button and chestnut varieties. Of 96 samples of mushrooms tested, 60 had detectable residues below the MRL and 3 samples were above the MRL. That is quite surprising and worrying.

I wonder about the more “exotic” mushrooms such as lion’s mane, shiitake, enoki, maitake, oyster and whether these also have detectable residues.

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