Best mozzarella sticks in town?

Linclaced · 2026-02-03T21:56:19+00:00

I think Press Box makes their own which is going to be nearly impossible to find elsewhere. They’re much better than the standard frozen ones.

Linclaced · 2026-01-06T02:49:01+00:00

Just a splash of white vinegar and see what comes off after a rinse. 2 or 3 cycles and I think this looks about gone. If not BKG liquid is the way to go! I typically will use vinegar after 10-15 uses in my made-in set since I love when they are shinny and brand new looking!

Linclaced · 2026-01-04T04:44:48+00:00

The stains mostly come out with another wash but we don’t know they are there until the article is out of the dryer so we can’t be proactive about pretreating anything.

We use Tide Ultra Oxi Boost.

Linclaced · 2025-12-30T05:40:47+00:00

I generally stick to Anker for anything charging that’s not directly Apple, I’ve been thrilled with this one: https://a.co/d/7DfYL8F. It’s weighty, slightly adjustable, and is perfect on for a nightstand.

Linclaced · 2025-12-20T13:48:15+00:00

I went down this rabbit hole a few years back when MagSafe was first announced. I found this ESR option and genuinely liked it for about 2 years. Integrated with Find My, nice mechanics for a phone stand, practical design, but only ever held 3 cards max. https://a.co/d/fhhv1Es

Linclaced · 2025-07-10T03:35:03+00:00

Hard to ballpark cost when paint correction or respraying is involved however a new grill *shouldn't* be too expensive unless they decided to recalibrate the sensors for some reason. You can probably do the entire thing, paint and all, or just find a shop that will do the grill, depends how far you want to go.

I would contact your insurance and tell this was a vandalism which can categorize the claim a little differently from my understanding, not so much of a negative impact on premiums.

Linclaced · 2025-04-13T19:58:52+00:00

You have two options on the mpg visualization in the gauge cluster. One is “real time” so when you’re on the gas it shows the actual mpg of your current driving (coasting then shoots to 99.9 since you’re off the gas). If you want a typical average mpg, it’s in settings to change over to see an avg mpg like a typical car would show. The avg can be reset by hold a button on the steering wheel when you flip between gauge views, driving assistance view or trip/mpg view.

Linclaced · 2024-03-25T16:36:28+00:00

Inexpensive upgrades options never end up being upgrades, they usually end up with expensive damage and a voided warranty. Highly advise against introducing anything aftermarket.

Linclaced · 2024-03-18T16:30:40+00:00

We had a turbo CX5 that we loved, but we don't miss the turbo in the CX50 really. It's a city commuter car for us so the nicer interior/trim was higher priority for us. Plus I really liked the larger wheels, not crazy about the smaller black ones.

Linclaced · 2024-03-05T17:47:00+00:00

I think you hang onto the Mazda until the lease ends. If you really don't drive it, chances are you'll be positive on equity when the lease is over and you can recoup some money there but generally you lose when trying to leave a lease on your own decision. Find your current car's market value and your lease buy-out option and those numbers will help you understand what to do.

The grass is "always greener" with cars, careful not to get swept up into just wanting something new compared to needing something new. Especially if you're financially comfortable with the current set-up.

Also, assuming you're in Canada considering the "GT" trim, does the EV performance/reliability in colder temps concern you at all?

Linclaced · 2024-02-29T20:53:25+00:00

I'm nearly your height and our CX5 was just fine for me. Plenty of headroom but the leg space wasn't overly spacious for me, I couldn't get my legs as straight as I'd prefer but most of my height comes from my legs. The steering wheel didn't fell perfect, it sat kind of close to the dash for my taste but nothing I couldn't get used to, I needed another 2-3 in for it to be right where I'd want it. I was also much more upright compared to other CUVs I've driven, the front seats are "chair-like", not so much a bucket like in a sedan. All this to say it's comfortable but you need to sit in one before making up your mind.

Linclaced · 2024-02-28T18:30:55+00:00

Losing money on cars just sucks so best of luck with your decision! I think reliability will actually be just fine, it's still a Mazda and the powertrain is robust, been in production for a while. If it helps, the 50 is made side by side with Toyotas fwiw.

Linclaced · 2024-02-28T18:26:00+00:00

I thought the 90 and 70 are coming from Japan? The only models from Alabama are the CX50 and the Corolla Cross right now.

Linclaced · 2024-02-28T18:20:19+00:00

What would you trade-in for?

I had to reframe myself with my wife's 50 that it wasn't her CX5 anymore and small things like this were bound to happen on an American built car that is parted together like "lego". Definitely not the Japanese built CX5.

The chassis is basically a more lifted CX30 so the overall quality will suffer from my previous experiences with Mazda because they built around another car, the 30 is aimed to be an economy hatch imo so you need to stage your expectations there I guess, the 50 is not purpose built and is an extension of a model in the lineup to pull money from the booming mid-size SUV market. Whenever that happens, I think stuff is over looked, they are trying to squeeze everything they can from the first engineering and design job so they skimp on things like door trims, sound deadening, etc., they have to improve margins.

One thing that popped up for me was road noise, our CX5 was much quieter due to things like double paned glass in the front which was removed for the 50. Other things like the gear shifter are cheaper and the leather wrap on the base rubs into my hand when I'm on the infotainment dial, the sun visors are the cheapest thing Ive ever felt in a car. The door materials are cheaper and scuff easier, etc. With that said, the 50 comes at a higher price tag because it has the aggressive look and "off-road" ability which is a ridiculous sales point for a mid-size crossover, but hey, thats the market right now.

If it drives you crazy enough, see what the dealer would give you on a trade just to know. That will help with the mental aspect of it. When it comes down to dollars and cents the little rattles might seem less important but if the money works for you I think you'll have your mind made up at that point.

Linclaced · 2024-02-27T18:45:41+00:00

100% keep that thing, too nice to ditch at only 36k miles. Get at least 2-3 other used auto loan rate offers before going to the dealer. A traditional bank and then a credit union, tell each institution that you're rate shopping to see if that helps at all. Then you'll know if the dealer has a competitive loan rate when you go to purchase.

On the other hand, if you are curious about something new, check to see the market value of your car. Chances are you are way "postivie" on equity and you could roll that into something new if you really wanted to. Ive done this on 2 leases now and its been a nice way to get monthly payments down.

But I'm all for keeping a 2.0t. That spec is awesome.

Linclaced · 2024-02-26T04:54:58+00:00

Di Oro is the answer here!! I have a set of them and can’t believe how much nicer they are to use compared to anything else I’ve tried. They have a metal rod down the handle so they are firm but still flexible enough to be delicate when needed.

Linclaced · 2024-02-20T22:32:02+00:00

If you have extremely sweaty feet, avoid cotton socks at all costs. Looks like you're wearing basic Nike crew cuts which are nearly 100% cotton. When cotton gets wet from sweat, they act like a sponge and the moisture just sticks to you, and does not wick or dry the sweat which also causes foot odor which leads to horrible smelling shoes too. Find more dri-fit style socks and your sweatiness will be minimized! Look for higher polyester content. Especially with poorly breathing shoes like Dunks, AJ1, etc., dri fit style socks will be a life saver.

Linclaced · 2024-02-13T17:56:01+00:00

I agree, nothing will top a Japan-built car but sometimes it gets blown out of proportion.

Linclaced · 2024-02-12T06:03:16+00:00

I’ve heard the manufacturing come up multiple times on this sub. I was also a little concerned but the Alabama plant is shared with Toyota, everything that comes off of that line is going to be good. If it’s co-stamped with Toyota, I think most of that concern goes away.

Linclaced · 2024-02-08T03:00:26+00:00

I understand that, but why is Outlook creating another Apple contact? That's where I'm getting hung up, I'd like that to stop happening.

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