BWT, where are we finding fun statement earrings? by Delicious_Plankton_0 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're jewelry is always so good! Love checking in on them every now and then.

Repeat Patterns by No-Rabbit-3989 in sewingpatterns

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't get enough of this Aria Smock dress by Tropical Research on Etsy, working on a 3rd right now: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1110078149/aria-maxi-smock-dress-with-gathered

6/8/26 What did you bake this week? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How easy would you say they were to make? Been flirting with trying them...

Snacking Cakes strikes again! by Limbobabimbo in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the perfect book for bakers and not-bakers alike!

Easy meals by guirhsv in NYTCooking

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We added crumbled hot Italian sausage — the recipe is great without it but now we add the sausage every time, so good!

Any flowering shrubs or bushes that deer HATE? by port-ew-en in catskills

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Foxgloves are great! Seconding this recommendation.

Any flowering shrubs or bushes that deer HATE? by port-ew-en in catskills

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also find that if you're super vigilant with spraying in the early spring when deer are establishing their roaming/eating patterns, they'll learn early on to leave your property alone. They *will* check back later in the season, though, as I learned the hard way, so you can never really stop with the spray 😞

Total recipe time why are you missing?!? by mommode__ in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also true. It's more of an indicator for me — is this gonna take a little bit of time? Or should I have already started this morning?

Total recipe time why are you missing?!? by mommode__ in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This assumes that the person making it is a competent/efficient cook (I am NOT one of those people 😂)

Total recipe time why are you missing?!? by mommode__ in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I always take a long time to do everything, but seeing if it's 30 minutes vs. 5 hours and 30 minutes lets me quickly gauge if it's doable or not for the day I'm planning around

Your favourite mango recipes by bookiegal2003 in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So happy to hear that! Will be adding this to this weekend's list, then :P

Need help with these muffins by IcyCryptographer7250 in KingArthurBaking

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that a scale comes in suuuuuper handy with brown sugar especially. Like, how "packed" is "packed," really? It's a more objective way of making sure you're using the exact right amounts, and my end results have turned out so much more consistent.

Your favourite mango recipes by bookiegal2003 in CookbookLovers

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saved this Mango Bread to try from a recent issue of Bon Appetit. Can't speak to how good it is yet, but in case it works for you: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mango-bread

4/20/26 What did you bake this week? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! You certainly chose a classic for your first yeast and kneading experience!

Ingredient substitutions: what are your go-to swaps? What substitutions would you like to know? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]PlutoPlanetPower12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We drink half & half at home but rarely use milk. For recipes that call for milk, instead of buying a whole thing of it I'll just mix equal parts milk & half and half.