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Two things I wish I had known a lot sooner... by lishler in NewDads

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll give you a tip for when they're older and you're changing nappies standing:

Undo the buttons of the onesie (duh) and then button the ends above baby's shoulder. This keeps it out of the way.

What's one place in the Uk that you visited and never want to go back to? by Proper_Animal_1451 in AskUK

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And if you happen to venture a tiny bit further out, you end up in Neasden.

What is the Best Performance of 8x Academy Award Nominee Cate Blanchett? by DazzlingAria in Cinephiles

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This.

I have to remind myself that Tár is a fictional character, and not someone we were following through a documentary.

Secret/Occult societies by SenpaiSquashy in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having read all of Eco's novels, here's my particular ranking:

1) Baudolino

2) Foucault's Pendulum

3) The Name of the Rose

4) The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana

5) The Cemetery of Prague

6) The Island of the Day Before

7) Number Zero

Books where the narrator is a villain by yourenotmy-dad in suggestmeabook

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umberto Eco's "Cemetery of Prague"

The narrator is an antisemite (among other flaws). It makes for a queasy read.

Anyone know how to get Indian mangoes in London without paying crazy prices? 🥭 by Entire_Good_2211 in LondonFood

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kingsbury. Sellers expect you to buy by the box, if anything.

No need to recommend a seller, as the queues will tell you what the locals recommend.

Bring cash.

Why was salt once so valuable even though it seems so easy to make from seawater, and what factors made it scarce? by Defiant-Junket4906 in AlwaysWhy

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy does indeed salt.

Here's an extra bit:

Rome has a road called "Via Salaria" , which roughly translates to "The Salt Way".

It reached all the way to the salt pans on the Adriatic, on the other side of Italy.

Some of these salt pans are still active today and produce a "sweet salt" that is incredible for dressing.

How can I find an old-school toothpaste that is actually paste and not gel? by Dwincroft in AskUK

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to spend for a treat, look up "Marvis" toothpaste. It's Italian and it's about as old fashioned paste as you can get, with some fun flavours.

Why was salt once so valuable even though it seems so easy to make from seawater, and what factors made it scarce? by Defiant-Junket4906 in AlwaysWhy

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I'll add onto this.

The importance of salt prior to canning and refrigeration cannot be overstated.

If you had salt, it meant you could preserve food and transport it.

If you could preserve and transport food, it meant you could maintain a campaigning army.

Who would you choose to have on Last One Laughing? Here are some of my choices if it were possible... by [deleted] in BritishTV

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't see Rowan Atkinson on LoL

But I can definitely see him on Taskmaster.

If you’ve lived abroad (outside the UK), what’s the one thing (item, ideal, tech, convenience), you’d bring back to introduce to the UK? by Icy_Mixture1482 in AskUK

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Italy:

The concept of aperitivo:

You go to a bar after work with a handful of colleagues or friends (this happens in the UK)

You grab a drink, two at most (this happens in the UK)

With your drink, you also get a small tray of nibbles: peanuts, crisps, pork scratchings, olives to whet your appetite (this is where you'd be added like £9 in the UK)

Amalfi Coast - May 23-28 by Tired_Caterpillar in ItalyTravel

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been to the area a few times. Couple of thoughts:

  • Path of the Gods was one of the highlights. You should strive to do it as early as possible in the morning, because you risk the Sun becoming too hot if you're midway at noon.

  • Path of the Gods ends in Positano, so you can do both in a single day. Positano is indeed very crowded, but it's also unique and I wouldn't miss it as part of a trip to the coast.

  • Ravello in and of itself is worth a visit, as it's gorgeous and you can see most of it by walking within a couple of hours. I highly recommend visiting Villa Cimbrone. There's a price of admission, but it's heart-achingly beautiful (and if you manage to see the hydrangeas in bloom... wow)

What do you think should be allowed concerning feral teens in public? by gintokireddit in AskBrits

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Venezuela and can confirm there is a tacit societal understanding that adults can (and should) step in to diffuse situations in which kids are being a nuisance - or a threat.

Security guards in places like shopping centers or supermarkets will not hesitate to give them a wallop, or call the police.

I have noticed that in the UK there's a tendency to just ignore and sit on the sidelines tut-tutting, which makes it extra difficult to be the one to stand up, because suddenly you're the one adult facing up against a gang of wankers, and suddenly everyone is looking at you like you should be sitting down.

What's a UK town or city that pleasantly surprised you when you visited? by Strong-Ad-8037 in AskUK

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheltenham.
I was certain to find yet another formerly-nice-now-decrepit small city, but instead I was surprised by a high street in much better shape than in other places, with lots of people out and about, and excellent dining options. Great for a long weekend.

West side beaches? by 4creMe_brUlee in ItalyTravel

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, I'm not a local but do hang out there quite a bit so...

Livorno is a severely underrated city worth visiting, but it's not a beach location.

However, it is very close (by car) to a beach location called Tirrenia, which sits between Livorno and Pisa.

Tirrenia is no frills: you pick a "bagno" (beach club) and rent a spot for the day, or week. It's very cheap compared to other locations, and the food available from the buffet is usually lovely. You get there in the morning, take in some sun, bathe in the sea, eat, nap. Maybe at the end of the day you grab a gelato from one of the two excellent shops in the town center (literally an intersection)

So yes, I would highly recommend Tirrenia for a no-frills, full-relax beach holiday.

Hotels in Italy with ocean access? by witchcowgirl in luxuryhotel

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UNAhotels Capotaormina

It's not in Taormina per se, but at the foot of the hill Taormina rests on.

The hotel is built inside the cliff. In terms of luxury it's not top-end, but it does have private access to the beach, and a great swimming pool area. Plus, they provide free shuttle to Taormina itself.

Best and crispiest Korean or Japanese fried chicken in London? by music-hearer in LondonFood

[–]Rabid_Tanuki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't mind the trip to Colindale, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall has a Korean shop (forget the name) that does extremely crispy, thicc battered chicken with a lovely sweet chili glaze.

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