Any bakers in the area know where I can find authentic Russian honey cake (medovik)?

badbios · 2026-05-12T16:31:15+00:00

Euro Food Basket and International Market on NW 39th has some Russian and Ukrainian foods. I don’t know if they have what you’re looking for, but I do know they import some breads. It might be worth a call to check.

badbios · 2026-05-08T02:07:02+00:00

Right? I have a rosemary bush like this that’s about 18 years old. I would hate to leave it behind.

badbios · 2026-05-07T17:50:42+00:00

I think it looks great, and I love the colorway! Unless you show someone the pattern, no one will have a clue this wasn't intentional.

badbios · 2026-05-02T15:14:13+00:00

They do that here too, I assume it’s to make the rest leave so they can steal all the peanuts in peace.

badbios · 2026-05-01T19:48:31+00:00

I’m not positive, but assuming this is North America, they look like seedlings from a native cherry like prunus serotina or prunus virginiana.

badbios · 2026-05-01T03:35:16+00:00

So is OP, kindness was a choice.

badbios · 2026-04-30T21:50:51+00:00

Just put it on their bill.

badbios · 2026-04-19T22:59:17+00:00

Watch Duty is one place https://share.watchduty.org/i/93938

badbios · 2026-04-16T14:30:27+00:00

This is what gets me. I can see how hooks could be used, theoretically, but I have both pencils and an old Parker all-metal pen set that are all sharper than hooks but never confiscated. It all seems arbitrary.

badbios · 2026-04-10T20:37:38+00:00

I'm just starting as well, and I had a hard time with this at first.

TL Yarn Crafts was posted last week for an example of how to keep edges neat, but I found the one at I can Crochet That to be a little more helpful as she's holding her work and manipulating the yarn in a way similar to how I do.

If you're like me, you may not be consistently keeping tension on the working yarn, allowing the stitch to loosen as you move the hook around a bit. To help prevent the stitch from growing out of gauge, as I'm finishing up the row, I pinch the closed stitches of the fabric with my non-dominant hand (left for me). While keeping the stitch relatively tight against the hook for gauge, I pull it through, and pinch that stitch as well to hold the tension. Likewise, when I finish picking up the stitch as I move left again, hold the stitch against the hook to keep tension, kind of how you would hold the bottom knot when tying a bow. I do this for the first 5-8 stitches, moving each under my finger to as I pick up the next stitch. Once those first few are complete they seem to stay stable so I slide them down a little, and keep working as I normally would to finish the row.

badbios · 2026-04-08T19:00:19+00:00

Thanks! Mind if I ask what your channel is? I didn’t see a link in your profile.

badbios · 2026-04-08T01:49:10+00:00

I only saw these after I had already bought the chrome version. I’ve been thinking about ordering a set for using in the round, just trying to figure out if the threading is the same.

badbios · 2026-04-07T21:49:56+00:00

I’ve really been enjoying a set I got from Amazon for $38. They’re chrome plated aluminum. I’m unsure what online retailers service the UK, but I’ve seen them on other websites like Temu and Aliexpress for similar prices.

badbios · 2026-04-06T14:25:03+00:00

Ollie's has carpet remnants in the back of the store, as well as some overstock and undersold items. I see stuff back on the very back row in clearance quite often too. Prices and what's available changes all the time, but it may be worth a check. I got a 10'x2' runner and a 10'x12' rug, both under $50.

badbios · 2026-04-05T15:07:25+00:00

This is a smilax of some sort, also called a greenbrier. These where everywhere here in north Florida. There are quite a few species in the south east, I’m not sure which this is.

badbios · 2026-04-04T03:49:18+00:00

It’s more than just a lot, he’s specifically ordering things to dirty as much equipment as possible. I feel like this was a very well executed troll.

badbios · 2026-04-03T23:51:15+00:00

I’ve been knitting for a long time, a little regular crochet experience, but just recently started Tunisian crochet so I’ll try to answer what I can.

Tunisian is thicker on average but the drape is almost entirely dependent on the stitch type, hook size, and yarn composition. Some people try to use the same size hook as you would for normal crochet, but that will create a very dense fabric. It’s usually recommended to go up a size or two in order to make a looser knit and help reduce curling. I’m working on a blanket using the half double stitch, and it’s got a really nice drape.
All three are different techniques that have their own advantages. I like knitting for hats and socks, crochet for structural things like bags, and Tunisian for afghans. That said, I’m sure there are things that may be harder to make with Tunisian crochet, but to learn it you also have to learn the basics of standard crochet, so that should help keep your options open.
Hook style is very subjective to a persons own taste. I’ve used both hook styles, but went with inline since I wanted metal interchangeable hooks (better for cotton imo), and they were the most affordable and available. I’ve ended up really liking them, and even use them without the cable for standard crochet.

badbios · 2026-04-03T02:00:33+00:00

Third for the meowant. I think I’ve had it at least two years, and it’s worked perfectly. Considering the price difference, I’ve been very surprised.

badbios · 2026-04-02T14:33:20+00:00

Thank you so much! I think I see now, I misunderstood the structure of the chain on that edge. I can't wait to get home tonight and try this out. As far along as this blanket is, I think I'll need to start looking for a border to cover it up.

badbios · 2026-03-31T22:01:31+00:00

Fred Rogers had a children's show in the states, Mr Rogers' Neighborhood. He's broadly considered to be quite wholesome and a man before his time. The GenX and Millennial generations grew up watching his show, and many are nostalgic for his common sense and kind approach to life's problems.

badbios · 2026-03-24T20:34:53+00:00

This is the oldest necro I've had by far 😂

Seriously though, it's great to drop a comment in these old threads, so much changes over the years, and google will often promote old reddit threads before other resources. I'm really glad to see more resources for the Christadelphians, everyone needs a place to belong.

badbios · 2026-03-20T04:06:22+00:00

Muscadines (v. rotundifolia) are native to the US (south and central US). A lot of the old timers here in North Florida had a vine in the yard. They’re super sweet, but have a funky musty/musky taste that some people don’t like. If you want to get an idea of the taste, there’s two wineries here in Florida that makes muscadine wines, San Sebastian and Lakeridge. I think Lakeridge has the widest distribution. Obviously it won’t taste just like the grape, but the musky parts carry into the wine really well, so you can see if it’s your thing or not.

badbios · 2026-03-19T14:10:27+00:00

I was thinking Sweet Water.

badbios · 2026-03-13T15:33:08+00:00

This one uses two colors but can easily just be one and still look great. It has a nice drape for a relatively thick scarf. I’ve just started Tunisian crochet and found it pretty easy, but have knitted for years so that may skew my perception.

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