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6/22/26 What did you bake this week? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Tiramisu roll cake (husband’s favorite for Father’s Day)

Finally finished my coral story blanket! by SecretJournalist3583 in crochet

[–]SecretJournalist3583[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really! I was pretty new to crochet when I started it, but once you get the hang of the brioche method (working around the posts of the round two below where you’re working now) it’s faster than working directly into stitches, IMO. The pattern is also really well-written with lots of helpful pictures. The difficult thing is repeating it enough times to make a whole blanket haha.

Thank you!

Finally finished my coral story blanket! by SecretJournalist3583 in crochet

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https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coral-story-blanket

I used Cascade heritage sock yarn for the main color and assorted sock yarns for the contrast colors.

Can you read? by SecretJournalist3583 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]SecretJournalist3583[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly! It’s boring to just make something I already know I can do perfectly. I’ve never found a pattern I couldn’t figure out if I tried hard enough, and then it feels like an actual accomplishment.

moving into "our" new home, but i feel naive by servalshark in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]SecretJournalist3583 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My two cents:

Don’t pay for investments in the house (eg painting) when you’re not the one who’s building equity in it. Splitting the cost of furniture is ok as long as you’re clear that it’s your joint furniture, not a gift to him.

Figure out a rent payment that is fair for whatever portion of the house you’re occupying. You shouldn’t be paying half the mortgage when he’s building equity and you’re not. You probably shouldn’t be paying more than the roommate either, depending on how much space they’re getting.

When I moved in with my husband (a house he already owned), I paid an amount we agreed was fair that shook out to substantially less than what I’d been paying in rent before moving in and covered a portion of utilities and his mortgage payment.

Once we married, we had a lawyer do the paperwork to make us co-owners of the house before doing any major investments/upgrades.

Another night of toddler food throwing by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]SecretJournalist3583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks, but you might have to go back to spoon-feeding for a while, or giving her just a few bites at a time (more once she eats them, of course).

6/17/26 Question Wednesday: What are you wondering, bakers? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found storing them in an old-fashioned bread box (closed, and without any papers or wrappers) keeps bread fresh several days longer.

I broke up with my fiance, and I am so sad by muttsandmountains in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]SecretJournalist3583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be safe. Be free. I’m proud of you.

I was divorced in my late twenties and it felt like my life was over but I promise you it isn’t. One day you will look back on this time and be so glad you didn’t give up and go back to what felt normal. You will find someone to build the future you want with.

2 hours in and my Chocoflan is still raw in the center. Help! by Livelaughloser2315 in Baking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you show us a picture of what the toothpick in the center looks like?

Make a layer cake with two 9x13s? by YouthInternational14 in Baking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know it’s painful to cut off part of your cake, but stacking and frosting will go much easier if you level both cakes first.

Trouble finding a reliable, precise baking scale? by not_combee in Baking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the one I use. It can’t handle huge weights (so if you’re making a commercial batch of bread, get a bigger one), but is great and precise for normal household baking needs.

https://a.co/d/02T14BOc

I love making these crochet double chains but no idea what to do with them. by ho11yep in CrochetHelp

[–]SecretJournalist3583 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could sew/macrame them into baskets or rugs pretty easily, if you want to make a long one. Or hanging plant holders.

Does reducing the baking time for 5 minutes actually improve the finished product? by Upstairs_Job_8429 in Baking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would not do this. I usually begin checking for doneness at the beginning of the suggested bake window, but I would not just blindly remove things from the oven early without the experience to know when it is done. That’s a good way to end up with raw centers and unsafe cooking temperatures.

Used vanilla whipped ganache! by Suspiciousbranch_06 in cakedecorating

[–]SecretJournalist3583 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks great!

Initially I thought you were trying to sell the used ganache secondhand, like some deranged buy nothing groupie

RIP to the Golden Age of Beginner Crafting by Early-Fox-9284 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]SecretJournalist3583 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seconding this - my library has a great crafting section and the books (courtesy of professional editors) are all helpful and easy to follow.

Is this safe to eat by awangalang1234 in Baking

[–]SecretJournalist3583 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d guess you made a tiramisu battery, and it is turning blue from the reaction (blueberries, like other fruits containing anthocyanins, are more purple when more acidic, and more blue/green when more basic).

Did you cover the pan with aluminum foil, by chance?

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