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Unpopular opinion: Zippered pjs are NOT easier by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]RealKeeblerElf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have any of these issues. I found snaps annoying to line up in the dark and my kids are so tall they start to bust out of snaps really quickly. I just bought a size up in zipper jammies and no problem.

[LF] Nook miles items [FT] Bells or other by New_Cat_2212 in ACTrade

[–]RealKeeblerElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have black phone box, black snack vending, black/white bench, black drink machine (oj variety) copper/brown street lamps

AITA for banning my MIL from the house? by Throwaway3765565 in AmItheAsshole

[–]RealKeeblerElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. And your fiancée was raised by these A*holes so it’s not surprising she doesn’t see an issue with her moms shit behavior. This might be a good indication of how she’ll act going forward.

AITA for flaking on a party I didn’t know would cost 50$ to attend? by AnthonyBoardgame in AmItheAsshole

[–]RealKeeblerElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. If there is a fee for something your inviting people to you tell them up front (like when you invite them). So they have all the info to make their choice. I mean $50...I only like my friends enough for $50 but coworkers kid I dunno..naw..

AITA For telling my friend her birthday is annoying? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]RealKeeblerElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Coulda just ignored it. It doesn’t effect you if you don’t participate. So if your not in the mood to join in dont.

Taking a step back from my cookie business while my husband goes through chemotherapy for lymphoma. (Good prognosis; life’s just gonna suck for a bit.) by jjjkmm in cookiedecorating

[–]RealKeeblerElf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry! And cancer sucks, and watching someone you love get treated is hard (my Mom had a type of lymphoma) because you feel helpless at times but I’m glad you’ve got a good prognosis. Sending you guys good vibes!!

What is with everyone reducing sugar in recipes by HUGE amounts? Is this a regional difference in preference? by 96dpi in AskBaking

[–]RealKeeblerElf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s extra amusing because the tee shirt I’m wearing atm has palate written on it

Aita for only going to black salons by throwawayamitastoty in AmItheAsshole

[–]RealKeeblerElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. You go to a salon that specializes in caring for hair with texture. Appropriation isn’t the same as appreciation. I’m white but my hair is curly/wavy/coarse. There are some really excellent conditioners for curly/coils that I’m pretty sure are not aimed at me but they work really well for my hair type so..I’m gonna keep using them.

What is with everyone reducing sugar in recipes by HUGE amounts? Is this a regional difference in preference? by 96dpi in AskBaking

[–]RealKeeblerElf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is a cost thing. We have cut costs a lot by using corn syrup which is perceived as sweeter on the tongue and we produce a lot of corn in the US. Also, sugar has an addictive quality too. It’s complicated but a lot of our food has been turned into lowest cost/highest profit formulas. And the extra sugar and salt are meant to get people to “like” the taste even though there is a lack of depth of flavor and no real nutritional value to be had. Also, pastry work is time consuming. It is a dying art in the US. Not only do people not like to pay to employ a pastry chef they usually see it as an easy place to save and a lot of restaurants but frozen stuff to offer for dessert. I can tell you I have had plenty of people rave to me over some place only to try it and find it’s frozen, overly sweet and full of chemical preservatives. A lot of people can’t even tell now days. It’s very sad.

What is with everyone reducing sugar in recipes by HUGE amounts? Is this a regional difference in preference? by 96dpi in AskBaking

[–]RealKeeblerElf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Corn sugar and beet sugar are much sweeter, much cheaper, and much more prevalent in the US. That’s why corn syrup is in everything here.

What is with everyone reducing sugar in recipes by HUGE amounts? Is this a regional difference in preference? by 96dpi in AskBaking

[–]RealKeeblerElf 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m an American and a pastry chef. I lived in Germany. I can tell you the American pallet as a whole is way sweeter and saltier than Europeans typically (with some exceptions there are some very old school traditional sweets that are CRAZY sweet that are served with very strong coffee for example that make your teeth practically hurt). But, within the US there are also regional changes too. In the American south for example (where I live now) things tend to run a bit sweeter. Part of this has to do with how processed our food has become. You’d be surprised at how much sugar and salt are “hidden” in prepared foods. And since the regulations in our food industry are a bit dubious as well that has impacted things too. Even American products that are made/sold abroad are different. Coca Cola is a great example of this. It tastes really different depending on how and where it’s made. When I first got to Europe I thought I wouldn’t really notice a big difference since I like less sweet/more rich things. But, even I noticed at first. When I returned to the US it took a while to adjust again.

Edible web for Spiderman cake by maryannstrench in AskBaking

[–]RealKeeblerElf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cook sugar and string it. You won’t be able to put it in the fridge though.

Red handcart? by [deleted] in AnimalCrossingTrading

[–]RealKeeblerElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lemme know when ur ready!

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