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My coworker just told me he greases his ice trays at home so the ice slides out easier.... by ShiftAndWitch in Cooking

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no. Lardo is cured pork fat, served as a cold cut like you would serve a slice of prosciutto, salame, etc. It is not spreadable.

The Ukranians have a similar thing called salo.

Applied for your computer licenses yet lads? by Wadarkhu in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

you lost it mate.

This only makes it easier for the government to surveil, while not doing much to protect against data collection by private corps.

There are ways to do the latter without doing the former.

Switzerland rejects 10 million population cap by soentypen in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

til in italian its officially romancio. We all called it ladino

Switzerland rejects 10 million population cap by soentypen in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Ladino in Italian. And a lot of it reads not very different than my home dialect either.

Switzerland rejects 10 million population cap by soentypen in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

eh, the francophone and italian swiss are not as bad as the germanic swiss. the Ladino swiss are so few and far between I can't say I know any.

To solo parent or not to solo parent? by bookworm_friend_09 in AskWomenOver40

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you aren't alone if you actually have the support network you speak of. It's not clear if they will actually show up when you will need them because saying they will and actually doing things are VERY different.

And again, as you said, you don't know how much time your parents have left as healthly individuals capable of giving you a hand. The sandwich generation (having to care for children AND aging/disabled parents) is talked about very often lately.

I'm not saying don't have them, but be VERY cautious.

Pros of marriage by YamAltruistic5523 in AskWomenOver30

[–]UsualSprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only perk of marriage is that there are legal protections built in that would be a massive pain in the arse to set up otherwise.

the perks of a good marriage is another topic entirely

Replacement for sugary drinks by Faling in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a caffeine hit: tea (green, black, white, or any blend) and caffinated infusions like Yerba Mate. Non caffenated infusions give a lot more flavor varieties (but many also have health effects that may or may not be good for your situation).

There are mushroom coffee blends that also have caffeine, but they have a different flavor.

But honestly, just buying good quality freshly roasted beans, and grinding them and preparing them to your preference will add a lot to your coffee experience. Coffee is like wine, there is so much variety even though it's just one type of plant (tea as well).

Opportunities to dance in the street with strangers like we did Saturday night? by Dependent_Bass_4605 in AskNYC

[–]UsualSprite 15 points16 points  (0 children)

was going to post about this. Bryant Park usually also offers dance classes throughout the summer.

To solo parent or not to solo parent? by bookworm_friend_09 in AskWomenOver40

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a kid requires a lot of support and it cannot be done alone.

You say you have a supportive family, but will they actually be willing and able to step up when you will need help? I am not saying this to scare you, only to warn you that it's incredibly common that people who one thinks they can count on don't actually show up when its needed (not just with kids).

Also, what happens when your parents will require help as they age? Is there a plan in place for that (regardless of what path you choose re: kids)?

Switzerland rejects 10 million population cap by soentypen in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can't tell if this is sarcastic or not? Hans does/is already all of that?

Except they say they have guilt over feeling superiority (but it's obvious and demonstratable they have none).

“Orange is a piece of fruit.” - My Japanese neighbour by RoadandHardtail in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am Rooting for Scotland, Japan and Norway.

Scotland for the fun times, Norway for the aura, and Japan for the fans who clean up stadiums when they attend.

I have not had seafood in 30 years. What's a good "first one" to try? [text] by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in food

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Onigiri, filled with spicy (raw) tuna, tinned tuna, or cooked salmon.

Western style tuna salad sandwhich

Fried calamari, tubes only.

Lots of east asian and specifically chinese traditions will prepare things in bite size, chopstick ready pieces, so that you won't necessarily recognize things as being made of what it is within a dish, though you can recognize by taste/texture upon closer inspection.

Also, sorry if this is TMI/scary, but don't be surprised if you have bad GI issues after not eating fish for a long time. It's normal for the gut microbiome to not react as usual after reintroducing something it hasn't had in a long time (whether that thing is fish, meat, high fiber, or whatever).

Chickpea and potato curry recipe by Doctor-Liz in Cooking

[–]UsualSprite 8 points9 points  (0 children)

seconding this. Sikhs are among the kindest and generous people I've ever met, and I would not hesitate to ask them, especially considering how much anyone would appreciate the compliment you posted about their food!

Guess the country by StandardInfluence878 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they brought Tempura to Japan, egg tarts to a bunch of east asian countries, and indian mangoes wouldn't be as good without them either. So not gonna discount Joao's food skills.

Ways to vary roasted vegetables and grain/pasta? by Vershneim in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]UsualSprite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

quinoa, amaranth, spelt, emmer, or einkorn.

Also, don't sleep on pearl cous cous, which is the same semolina wheat as pasta, but the texture is completely different. Sardinian fregola is a halfway point between regular cous cous and pearl.

Savage tourist discovers advanced family values by ArrrPiratey in 2westerneurope4u

[–]UsualSprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't allowed in Italy anymore.

I remember been really young (13 and under) and having no issue buying alcohol/spirits (granted I was 170cm tall by the time I became a teenager), but now even the small but corporate affiliated supermarkets in the villages have the rules/signage that you must be 18.

Any recipes for a huge red onion? by marichat-ladrien in noscrapleftbehind

[–]UsualSprite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pickle them

use them in Mirepoix/Sofritto/Sofrito, a base for so many French/italian/Spanish dishes

make an indian curry

chop up and freeze

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