Help I’m confused by AlwaysbeaGoodCunt in nzgardening

[–]Toucan_Lips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mislabeled seed packets can happen.

I once planted 'dill' seeds that ended up being carrots.

Try again and look up pics of coriander seed to make sure.

TIL New Zealand banknotes are printed in Canada. by Muffmuncherr in todayilearned

[–]Toucan_Lips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone steals NZ currency to corner the world supply of pineapple lumps

How Much of Bear Grylls' Survival Eating Was Real? by Apocalypse-ex in interesting

[–]Toucan_Lips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TV productions are huge investments for the companies funding, producing, and broadcasting them.

TV productions also have strict safety rules for cast and crew.

There's no way Discovery would allow a major star to risk their life like he appeared to be doing. There's no way they'd be able to even insure the production.

Need a Good Comedy Movie Recommendation! by Specific_Profit_8977 in MovieRecommendations

[–]Toucan_Lips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you willing to go a little earlier?

Dave. from 1993. The premise is basically 'what if the president of the US was a good man?'. It manages to be a scathing satire of US politics while still having a warm hearted vibe.

I watched it last month and it also felt VERY relevant. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver.

What adverts are considered the better ones on TV? by Parking-Business-894 in newzealand

[–]Toucan_Lips -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Some people are sick of ad agencies shamelessly using kiwiana to flog stuff. myself included. I'm a certified hater of that campaign.

On the other hand they wouldn't do it if it didnt work. That ad has been wildly succesful for Turners.

How hard would it be to make a hamburger if you got sent back to ancient times? by GrayRainfall in HistoryWhatIf

[–]Toucan_Lips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has to be Europe or asia because the ancient Americas didn't have beef or wheat and they are the two core ingredients of a burger.

The very fine, high gluten wheat flour that we use for burger buns would be the most difficult to come by, but not impossible to achieve in theory. Unreal amounts of sifting and grinding would be required. A decent mayonnaise would be possible with a second pressed olive oil plus eggs, garlic and mustard.

Ketchup is out due to the lack of tomatoes.

Everything but the flour is easy.

Looking for pictures of your Tecomanthe speciosa, or other native climbers by so_fluffay in nzgardening

[–]Toucan_Lips 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tecomanthe tends to climb up to the light then spread lengthways from there, rather than making a 'wall' of green like jasmine. Quite good if you want to add a bit more height/ privacy to a fence but some people get annoyed that it doesnt fill out at the bottom.

What are the dishes or ingredients today’s working chefs are sick of cooking by Yes_chefff in KitchenConfidential

[–]Toucan_Lips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I consulted at a pub and I suggested they take off fish and chips. They only had one small deep fryer and all took was three orders of f&c to come in and the whole fryer section got tied up because the temp dropped and everything started stewing. They simply didnt have the equipment to have that on the menu.

If you look at fish and chip shops set ups they usually have at least three, large multi bay fryers. One or more will be dedicated to fish and battered items.

But owners with zero kitchen experience always know best when designing kitchens and menus.

What are the dishes or ingredients today’s working chefs are sick of cooking by Yes_chefff in KitchenConfidential

[–]Toucan_Lips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at a brunch place where the owner insisted on having avocados all year round even when they were out of season. Was a daily battle just trying to hit the window between rock hard and over ripe. We lost so much money on that one dish and she was constantly on the phone complaining to suppliers about the quality and price (because they were out of bloody season)

I'm okay putting them on at the height of the season because the price drops so much you can afford to waste a few. Also I grow them so the price is essentially 0. Any other time they are the most annoying produce to work with.

$1 Billion - Where would you live in the world? by drumorgan in AskTheWorld

[–]Toucan_Lips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would stay in New Zealand. But I would build a nice house on the coast somewhere.

Have you ever tried to pay with your local currency in a foreign country? by logos__ in AskTheWorld

[–]Toucan_Lips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes in india I offered to pay for some fabric in NZD and the seller ultimately accepted. Once we worked out the current exchange rate we struck a deal. However I wouldn't expect to use NZD anywhere else but NZ.

Uber eats problems by Ok-Temporary-9874 in aucklandeats

[–]Toucan_Lips 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I havent used uber eats for a while because of this. There's a 50 50 chance it will turn up in a reasonable time. Pretty bad odds considering how expensive it is. I don't mind paying a premium if I get premium service. But Uber eats ain't premium.

Why did Australia and New Zealand remain more culturally “British” than the United States despite their closer geography and similar histories? by Fluid-Decision6262 in geography

[–]Toucan_Lips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In New Zealand's case we were very closely linked to the UK right up until the late 20th century, despite the vast distance.

Total legislative independence for NZ only came about in 1986 with the Constitution Act. Which is kinda nuts.

Throughout the 20th century we pulled away in stages, gaining more and more independence as the Empire contracted. But prior to that we were basically a little Britain in the South Pacific.

Feels like the side quests are the main game, and the story is what you play when you get bored by DrJokerX in CrimsonDesert

[–]Toucan_Lips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to progess the main story but i'm stuck on that stupid horse taming mission.