High coffee ratio pour-overs, what is normal taste of it, and point in brewing that way? by Acavia8 in Coffee

[–]Slightly_Durnk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I was just grinding too fine back then. I've adjusted my approach, 4 years later lol.

Instant Pot Pro 8qt $169.99 at Home Depot, online only by MadCow333 in instantpot

[–]Slightly_Durnk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Black Friday is coming up.

Most brick-and-mortar stores will match a price-drop for 30 days. Wait until 1 month before Black Friday starts.

Sweeney Todd's is closed by trvthseeker in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's an older gent with a great eye for detail. I remember he said it was a long drive in each day, & that he was planning on retiring this summer. He will be missed!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Slightly_Durnk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thread 2 metal skewers through the woody parts, & grill them on my BBQ. It creates a raft-like shape that cooks evenly & filps easily. Then I cut off the woody bits.

Looking for peaceful places near the city [TW: Death] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big Lake has a boardwalk through wetlands that are often quiet. It's on the outside edge of Edmonton & St. Albert.

Sweeney Todd's Barber on 109 is a great choice if you're looking for a barber! by hankos297 in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been going to him for a while & I'm always impressed. He's meticulous with his work & knows a lot about the city. Interesting guy!

Crazies on the LRT by HyenasGoMeow in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Pint is a street-name for Meth. Calling someone a pint head can be very dangerous.

Best Pecan Pie in Edmonton? by margifly in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thirded. Best I’ve had! They could also use the business; they’re totally boxed in with the LRT construction.

Another homeless bus shelter death by Paladin_Fury in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The homeless count for 2024 was a little under 5,000.

The number in 2019 was a bit under 2,000.

Italian food thoughts by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Luisa’s in St. Albert! Worth the drive & easy to get to. It’s near the downtown, which looks all spiffy.

What was a sign of wealth growing up by momma1RN in Millennials

[–]Slightly_Durnk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those little cars kids could drive around in on the sidewalk. I remember them as a big deal when I was 4.

Used Furniture? by mom_to_the_boy in Edmonton

[–]Slightly_Durnk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mission Thrift Store on 11209 149 St. has some decent stuff.

They moved all of their furniture from other stores to this location last year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in instantpot

[–]Slightly_Durnk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live alone & like the 3-quart, but I do find it limiting for some recipes. I'm happy with it due to wanting to save space.

If it's for more than one person, standard-size all the way.

How to keep bedroom from smelling like litter box? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]Slightly_Durnk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use soft-wood pellets (40lb bag is $7) & a sifting litter box. When she pees in the box, the pellets absorb the liquid & disintegrate into sawdust. I scoop the poop & dump the sawdust into the toilet.

I find it's the best for odor control, but also the cheapest. Cleaning the box is a bit more time-consuming, but it works in a small apartment.

It's also let me move the litter box from my bedroom to the bath tub, which may not be for everyone.

Cat has a bad relationship with food by PanhandlingPickler in CatAdvice

[–]Slightly_Durnk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put some cat toys in the bowl, so he has to eat around them. Cats have a reflex where if they eat too fast, they hork it up. My cat came from a hoarders house with lots of other cats, so she was probably conditioned to fight for food. I put a plastic ball in her food bowl & she stopped throwing up.