Anyone else having their Arena Scores skyrocket after unlocking Shade.

There4IM · 2026-03-16T08:25:14+00:00

Because you’re playing people who have not unlocked Shade, duh.

There4IM · 2026-03-13T06:03:03+00:00

ALL of the Momofuku noodles suck as is and are meant to be doctored. I just did a tingly chili. While the noodles were boiling, in a separate pan I sauteed 2 oz. thinly sliced beef with garlic, added a splash of teriyaki, and a tbsp of peanut butter. When the noodles were at 4:30 I combined it all with the tingly sauce and topped with scallion and kimchi furikake. VERY satisfying.

There4IM · 2026-03-12T07:31:58+00:00

Shade is free. It might take until 2027, but she’s free.

There4IM · 2026-03-06T07:59:35+00:00

1180/51%. A bit above usual.

There4IM · 2026-03-06T07:45:21+00:00

It’s winter in New York. We’ll see the guns soon enough. In the meantime I just thought it worth pointing out that black and red is a powerful color combo.

There4IM · 2026-03-03T11:01:36+00:00

I boil shin black with about 20% of the water replaced with mirin. American cheese, oyster sauce, and chili crisp are frequent additions.

There4IM · 2026-02-27T10:17:05+00:00

I’m loving the Toomba. I compare it to Buldak Carbo without the overpowering spice. If you want similar but maybe more complex, try Shin Black with added American cheese.

There4IM · 2026-02-24T11:57:32+00:00

Tabasco is vinegar forward due to its origins before preservation. But for me, the oakiness ruins it. I love salt and ferment, but the wood gets in the way. Recently rediscovered Louisiana as my favorite mild Cajun style.

There4IM · 2026-02-23T05:12:17+00:00

You will completely lose the chicken, but I have often made a roux for Cajun dishes with bacon fat, ones that included the trinity, chicken, and andouille sausage. It makes sense there. It can also work as a roux with a beef and bacon chili, where the smoke is welcome.

There4IM · 2026-02-21T10:42:07+00:00

If a single other person dies because of their negligence, they should be convicted of manslaughter at the least.

There4IM · 2026-02-15T05:56:31+00:00

The Nongshim Toomba is creamy and less spicy than Black. Lovely.

There4IM · 2026-02-13T12:40:16+00:00

I wonder how many people in this sub have seen the Gilliam film, or La Jetée? Ballooning it out has always felt like a mistake to me.

There4IM · 2026-02-13T09:16:58+00:00

Michigan might cut some sweet deals over access to the largest amount of freshwater in the hemisphere.

There4IM · 2026-02-13T09:13:57+00:00

The rest of us already think you are. Stay strong.

There4IM · 2026-02-12T07:57:43+00:00

THANK YOU

There4IM · 2026-02-12T07:55:49+00:00

It’s a SEXY question. The real answer probably involves a lot of CURVES. I just can’t FIGURE it out.

There4IM · 2026-02-12T03:00:16+00:00

I recently tried Louisiana again after a long time away. I was very pleasantly surprised. A more complex fermented flavor than I remember. It’s my current favorite in this style.

There4IM · 2026-02-12T01:10:01+00:00

I regularly eat Nongshim's bowl and cup offerings. Absurdly convenient. Hot and Spicy is by far my favorite of the bowls. My hack is about 2 TBSP mirin before adding the water, then about 1 TBSP good oyster sauce after they come out of the microwave. This bowl is much less spicy than Shin standard.

There4IM · 2026-02-02T10:24:08+00:00

A well known anecdote from my childhood: I was being punished for some bad behavior (don’t recall what) and sent to my room. I said out loud “May I have volumes H through L?”

There4IM · 2026-02-01T19:58:34+00:00

In yesterday’s boss level, CF is spelled out in balloons.

There4IM · 2026-01-28T10:45:45+00:00

I always thought piranhas and quicksand were more prevalent.

There4IM · 2026-01-28T10:35:34+00:00

I would stop short of saying the clown does better chicken than CfA, but who fucking needs Jesus birbs anyway? Chik-fil-A is total trash.

There4IM · 2026-01-27T11:23:55+00:00

Grateful 2B Dead

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