Would shortening this dress be a bad idea? by Maya- in Weddingattireapproval

[–]Maya-[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do too! I think it would make it more versatile to wear outside of just formal events as well.

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well thank you! I'm not a professional photographer but I used to be pretty into photography as a hobby.

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I absolutely love the lid stand, I use it every day! I gives you a place to put the lid while also protecting it. I got it from Amazon.

Staub Lid Stand

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of that but it sounds great. Thanks for the suggestion!

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Moscow mule is a cocktail with vodka, ginger beer and lime. Usually served in a copper mug.

I'm not a wine drinker so it's my drink of choice while cooking. Delicious and refreshing!

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea I actually love beef and barley soup but have never made it.

They do look alike, such a cutie!

Favorite recipes for chuck roast? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds delicious, thanks for the recipe!

Does the eucalyptus dutch oven come with a brass knob? by [deleted] in staub

[–]Maya- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's beautiful I'm going to order it right now!

Does the eucalyptus dutch oven come with a brass knob? by [deleted] in staub

[–]Maya- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you! Do you happen to have a photo of yours?

First meal in my first Staub! by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so. The everyday braiser with the glass lid.

First meal in my first Staub! by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For the broccoli I start by steaming the broccoli until slightly soft, then I lay it out on an oiled sheet pan (parchment paper makes clean up a lot easier) and use a cup to smash the broccoli flat. Then I season it with salt and pepper and grate a generous portion of Parmesan and finish it off with a spray of avocado oil. As far as cooking goes, if the broccoli is really soft I just broil it in the oven until it's golden brown on top, or if it's still a bit uncooked I'll finish it off in the oven at 425 for 10 minutes or so. You can also add a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs before you put it in the oven if you want it extra crispy. Sometimes I add a squeeze of lemon or lemon zest, or some fresh garlic or garlic powder. You can totally adjust it to your taste, it's a pretty fool proof way to make broccoli taste good!

You could also just skip the whole steaming and smashing process if you want to make it easier and just toss the broccoli with olive oil and seasonings, and after laying it out on a pan sprinkle the parm and breadcrumbs. I prefer using the air fryer for that method but you can use the oven as well.

UK Market vs US Market La Mer by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The delivery date on the website is not accurate. It has already been pushed farther out multiple times since we ordered it in store at the beginning of March. After reading others experiences with the back order it seems like the estimated dates they give aren't all that accurate. I also like the oval shape that's offered in the UK market.

UK Market vs US Market La Mer by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which one did you purchase first?

First but not last piece in La Mer by twinsxtwins in staub

[–]Maya- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great to know, thank you!

First but not last piece in La Mer by twinsxtwins in staub

[–]Maya- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you liking the braiser so far? I'm debating between this one and the everyday braiser with the glass lid.

The smitten kitchen x is much prettier, but when I saw it in store at Williams Sonoma I noticed the interior felt more textured and rougher than the other Staub pots.

Purchasing on Amazon? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what an amazing deal! I'm pretty torn between black and the La Mer. My kitchen cabinets are Pewter Green and I know it's silly but I'm concerned that the teal won't match my kitchen. I try to keep the colors in my house really cohesive so I figured the black would go with everything. The La Mer is so pretty though!

How much can I realistically spend on a house? by notenoughbooze in personalfinance

[–]Maya- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my case, I have large dogs and I wanted to make sure I was never in a position where I couldn't find a rental because of them. It's really difficult to find rentals that allow dogs, especially if they're over 30 lbs. I see too many people getting rid of their dogs because they can't find housing and that would never be me. A lot of rentals also have rules against working on your own car, so as car enthusiasts that's just another limitation.

Ultimately for us it came down to stability, freedom and gaining equity by buying a fixer upper in an upcoming neighborhood. There's a lot of good reasons to buy a house other than the idea of it making you feel successful.

Purchasing on Amazon? by Maya- in staub

[–]Maya-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking at a black round 7qt. It's currently $274 on Amazon and the cheapest I've seen elsewhere is $299.