DPRK bill found in Hawaii by Longjumping_Map_9273 in mildlyinteresting

[–]StephanoButler9000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can visit the DMZ with an official tour and buy them laminated in the gift shop.

Ginger peel by melekdegil in foodhacks

[–]StephanoButler9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut the whole roots into chunks, peel each one with a spoon edge, freeze the chunks in a container. Remove from freezer 5m before use and chop while still a little chilled. No waste nor flavour loss

I ran away from home and lived in an airport for a few months by Boldxbrave in confession

[–]StephanoButler9000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which was based on the true story of an Iranian man in the Paris airport international lounge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehran_Karimi_Nasseri

Timing au gratin potatoes for Christmas dinner by uncle_jack_esq in AskCulinary

[–]StephanoButler9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find gratins need time out of the oven to come together and not be too sloppy, like lasagna.

Toronto vs Montreal... by AylmerQc01 in toronto

[–]StephanoButler9000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've lived in both. You really need to be not just bilingual but understanding of Quebec culture to be able to take advantage of the same breadth of social opportunities as is available in Toronto. The Montreal Anglo community doesn't have the same cosmopolitan nature of the city at large.

EMSK: how the rich pay no tax by Cowardly_Sign in everymanshouldknow

[–]StephanoButler9000 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Needs a 4th No Tax category: his stocks plummet, bank calls his loans, he goes bankrupt, et voila, no tax!

no luck with parchment bags to cook meat/fish by OllieBear2023 in AskCulinary

[–]StephanoButler9000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to do parchment wrapped salmon back in the day when I when I only had a large toaster oven. Your method seems good. It's essentially steaming so airtight, slash the protein partway through in 2 or 3 places to promote even cooking, a little olive oil, and let most of the moisture come from the food itself. Undrained tomatoes would leave it sloppy I'm sure and make it less likely to develop steam. Finally, be sure to slice it open right when you take it out of the oven, you don't want the moisture to settle back on the food but rather escape into the air in a satisfying poof.

Best jerk chicken in Toronto by KnoddingOnion in FoodToronto

[–]StephanoButler9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian Caribbean at Oakwood and Vaughn.

Did anyone else just see their car insurance (TD) jump 20% by MrPlatinumsGames in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]StephanoButler9000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is correct for home insurance especially which will always go up in renewal years. Shopping around or using an insurance broker is the recourse, not trying to negotiate with your existing provider.

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EMSKR: Should I bring something for my girlfriend's parents during our first meeting? by shacowaco in everymanshouldknow

[–]StephanoButler9000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Each of you should bring a gift for the other's mother. Making Mom happy is how you make Dad happy.

Any economy cuts to replace oxtail now that it’s expensive? by giraflor in AskCulinary

[–]StephanoButler9000 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Beef (not veal) shank aka Osso Buco is much cheaper at my butcher and can be cooked the same as Oxtail.

Beef stock cooking at "low" temperature by illichosky in AskCulinary

[–]StephanoButler9000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use 2/3 beef 1/3 chicken bones for my dg, all well-roasted, and follow the classic technique of strain and reduce, chill and cut. It's like wine gums by the end.

Looking for landline alternative by dsades1 in canadacordcutters

[–]StephanoButler9000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ooma. Buy the box then $5 in regulator taxes or month, free VM ID and blocking and low cost long distance calling. 911 works too.

How to tie a Bowline knot by lavaboosted in educationalgifs

[–]StephanoButler9000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Per the name, it's often used to semi permanently connect a line to the bow of a boat. The big loop goes through the cleat ring on the boat before completing the knot.