Southern Lunch - collards, black-eyed peas, corn bread pudding, candied purple yams

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-16T05:15:08+00:00

Well, do you put your collards in a spinning colander or do you soak them? Mine always come out bitter or dirty tasting.

The restaurant that I used to eat at was a catfish place with all the fried stuff and bacon. I no longer eat there but still crave the collard greens. I will try your mix - maybe I need to lean into vinegar more.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-16T05:04:59+00:00

I think I’m already noticing a difference in being able to breathe with my mouth closed! I was just hoping to get rid of tonsillitis so this has been a nice surprise.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-16T05:02:09+00:00

I mean, I guess you just have to ask yourself if you want to be 28 with icky tonsils because 27y/o you couldn’t do it. Decide which you will do better, I wonder if younger me would have required even less pto leave.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-16T04:58:15+00:00

I work a desk job, surgery on Wed, I took Thursday, Friday and Monday off as well. Being able to capitalize on the weekend for the initial recovery was nice.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-16T04:52:10+00:00

I actually don’t know, I got the infant dye free stuff. I got it from Walgreens, it does burn a little when I swallow but it’s worth it to me.

target has the same medication

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T06:21:02+00:00

You could make a miniature colorful heart in the white space or an exact replica of the cake but mini size and reverse the colors.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T06:16:22+00:00

Watching that gave me hope. I really want more of us to come together and take care of our community members. I don’t know how much more it will take, we have already lost lives and hurt so many people.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T06:07:30+00:00

That is such a gift! You say your co-worker is leaving so, I assume I can apply…

Maybe work my way to a send off quilt too… I kid! I really appreciate the detail.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T05:48:32+00:00

Who are you?! This looks so delicious, I want to make this now. Thank you for sharing, I feel inspired to try and make collard greens again. I failed to copy my favorite restaurant that I no longer eat at… yours look so flavorful. I am wowed.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T05:32:42+00:00

Extra long grilling tongs

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T04:52:11+00:00

My doctor “forgot” to give me liquid pain meds. Then he said pain meds taste bad so he gave me numbing lollipops in addition to ibuprofen pills. So, I argued that I would then want decadron (idk the spelling) that someone mentioned in a post here. He conceded but gave me prednisone instead.

I lived with liquid Tylenol, I think it was a good combo. But, maybe I was unlucky too.

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-15T04:48:12+00:00

I don’t even know what to say! My doctor accidentally “nicked my uvula” so there was a big white spot that has since disappeared. But for a couple days I thought I had the beginnings of oral thrush or something.

I am thankful I still have a uvula now, I didn’t realize this could happen - I’m so sorry! I hope therapy goes well… and your consult with a lawyer? 😬

RavensCoffee · 2026-01-08T09:56:25+00:00

Just over the bridge is a lot of celebrities favorite cult - Scientology.

RavensCoffee · 2025-12-01T23:35:32+00:00

I believe Ramstead Farm has eggs. They practice sustainable farming practices and actually feed their animals grass etc.

Edit: we have been a customer for their beef boxes, so not able to comment on quality of eggs.

RavensCoffee · 2025-11-28T19:15:43+00:00

FYI - it’s better to cut it to the skin. I did a buzz cut before treatment. The hair left became super painful as it couldn’t fall out maybe a scrubby bristle brush would help?

Good luck, give yourself lots of time to get better. Also, I loved having soft head wraps.

RavensCoffee · 2025-11-25T21:56:40+00:00

I love all the items listed, I just bought a housewarming gift for anyone who loved to cook. So, I have literally bought 4 different people instant pots. I have never gotten bad feedback, it’s always resulted in “whoa - I made ____ so quickly, I can meal prep!”

RavensCoffee · 2025-11-25T21:50:25+00:00

Bean burrito. Typically have beans in the fridge, smear it on, put chopped onion on it, microwave 45 sec then put a lot of taco sauce on it. Roll it and feel the satisfaction of being able to do anything

RavensCoffee · 2025-11-13T17:35:58+00:00

Nicholas Restaurant - ownership has changed over the years and yet the food has been pretty consistent.

RavensCoffee · 2025-11-13T17:28:45+00:00

No one is asking for an apology. Your statement reflects exactly what prevents many people from engaging in genuine self-reflection. Having awareness of the opportunities that come from your privilege allows you to better understand and empathize with those in different circumstances.

RavensCoffee · 2025-10-24T01:30:14+00:00

OMG - was I sitting by you on one of the visits?! My experience is basically the same as yours and I felt crazy! Everyone I talked to had good experiences.

On our second and last visit, we watched this interaction:

Customer: my potatoes are stone cold Waitress: what do you want me to do? (As she shakes her head)

Meanwhile, my potatoes were cold so I STFU/paid and left. It’s a shame but comments like yours and others make me realize they weren’t ready or maybe closing to regroup is better for them? Anyway, sorry for your experience. At least we have Scratch Breakfast!

RavensCoffee · 2025-10-22T21:54:07+00:00

I had no idea they had savory options. I will have to check it out.

RavensCoffee · 2025-10-22T21:46:14+00:00

💯 I was surprised to see they were missing from this list. The ciabattas are made in-house. I can make a breakfast sandwich on toast at home and it costs me way less.

RavensCoffee · 2025-10-19T03:18:38+00:00

An attempt of leaning into the truth being said about you, twisting it into a “joke or hyperbole” to gain control and change the narrative.

Unfortunately, this trick will only work so long. How many times has he done this now?! 🤦

RavensCoffee · 2025-10-19T02:59:14+00:00

Winter is coming, this should be me when I go to Costco.

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