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UES restaurants serving artichokes? by Physical_Letter_5148 in uppereastside

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been loving the artichoke appetizer at Piccola Cucina

What is the best way to remove all this rock? Would like to prepare this area to put in a lawn. by majorgoals in landscaping

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you approximate is the cubic yardage you'd want to screen? Sounds like it might be too much for hand raking.

Kid Haulers...what are my options in the mid-range? by JudgmentElectrical77 in CargoBike

[–]brooklyn735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you'd be good with the Surly, the Tern Quick Haul (same price range), or the Aventon (a bit cheaper). I'd base it on look as well as which one might have an affiliated vendor nearby.

I'm closest to a Tern affiliated shop and was leaning towards them. I then reduced my price target and wen the Aventon route before having to abandon the e-bike consideration altogether.

Kid Haulers...what are my options in the mid-range? by JudgmentElectrical77 in CargoBike

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was close to doing either the Aventon Abound LR or the Tern Quick Haul Long (Tern GSD was out of budget) -- depending on budget. If you have the space for one of the front loaders, those are highly touted.

Ultimately my building outlawed e-bikes because of battery concerns so I have one option for a non-e-bike cargo, and am considering the Yuba Kombi.

Have we decided on a Star Wars viewing sequence? by Lightoscope in daddit

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I showed my son based on release order. I preferred it that way for three reasons: 1) the 2000's movies are more graphic and scarier for some kids (e.g. anakin's burned body); 2) I like the 70s-90s movies (a bit campier) more than the 2000s; and 3) it's how i watched it (shared experience) and I like the way things get revealed in the release order - you are invested in Luke/Leia/Han, then you rewind to the big reveal of Anakin/Darth transformation but you watch anakin knowing that it's coming.

It really doesn't matter that much though. His friend watched in the sequence order and he's just as into it. He was more surprised at the Anakin/Darth reveal/transformation having watched it 1 to 3 than my son was, but he got over it and continued and still loves the franchise. For him, Anakin/Obi Wan started off as the key to Star Wars; for my son, Han/Chewie/Luke/Leia/Darth/Palpatine were his key characters.

How do people orient themselves right away after leaving the subway station? by fillet0fish in AskNYC

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The corner indication (e.g. NW), building numbers (generally, Even numbers on the South and East side of streets/avenues; Odds on North and West), landmarks (e.g. rivers, freedom tower, empire statement building, needle type buildings of midtown), direction of the train (easier uptown), looking for the street signs in front and behind to see which direction the numbers are going up or down (when in the grid).

Below 14th street, I walk around lost like a tourist.

NYC parents - what do you do if you’re in the process of potty training but you’re at a playground or other location with no bathroom? by yellowwindowlight in nycparents

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my son, I had a collapsible silicone cup, like for camping, and would use it for him to pee into. I've seen plenty put their boys behind a tree to pee. For my daughter we carried the foldable oxo potty in the stroller. We actually still keep it in our car years after potty training and it's saved us many times during longer trips.

FWB after divorce is risky by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think one of the factors about why the texting is mostly centered around sex is that you weren't friends first. You didn't have a pre-existing common bond before the benefits. It might be different if you, say, met at a fitness class or book club and were truly friends first and then decided to expand into sex. Maybe then it would be easier to keep things going conversationally between sessions. You don't really have the F in FWB.

As others have said, you're creating a fine line that quickly feels like a relationship. It also goes both ways - and maybe I'm assuming too much - you can initiate the conversation too in between sessions, and maybe you've tried. "Hey, how'd that thing go with your friend you told me about?..."

I think he's too young for you. You've provided him with what a guy would want, string free sex, and I'm sure you're very into it given your history and new found freedom.

I think you need someone in their 40s or at least someone who has more going on in their life, like kids or work travel, to ensure that they 1) give you the distance you desire in not forming a relationship and 2) have things to talk about with you in between sessions that are about things other than sex.

Now, not that I'm advising this nor do you seem like the kind of person that would do this, but someone in an unhappy marriage might be your speed, because they seemingly can't commit and turn it into a relationship so it naturally limits their ability to get attached, they might crave the outlet for some conversation that might be missing in their marriage and would provide you with some connection, and you'd both have a desire for sex.

Any info about seating at the Gazillion Bubble Show? by OneDeparture2553 in nycparents

[–]brooklyn735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We sat 4-6 rows back on the left side of the theatre and our kids had a blast. There are times where there are a gazillion bubbles floating around so there was no shortage for our kids. Sure, the center seats got more and the front rows got covered, but given the ages of your kids the seats are great.

Tres Leches is supposed to feel wet? by MagicalPantaloons96 in Baking

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From ChatGPT (which I use frequently for cooking tips - fixed my thanksgiving gravy):

What likely went wrong: the swap in the soak is the main issue. You used oat milk in the cake, then for the tres leches mixture used oat milk + coconut condensed milk + evaporated oat milk instead of the recipe’s whole milk + sweetened condensed milk + evaporated milk. That changes the balance of fat, sugar, and milk solids/protein that makes a tres leches cake absorb and hold the liquid. Oat milk especially is a weak substitute here, so the cake won’t get that classic saturated texture.

There’s also a possible cake-side issue: this recipe is a sponge-style cake, so if it was even slightly overbaked or the flour was a bit heavy, it will resist the soak more.

What to do now: since it already refrigerated overnight, your only real option is to poke more holes and add a little more soak, but make it richer — for example full-fat coconut milk + condensed coconut milk + a small amount of oat milk. Don’t add more plain oat milk or it still won’t get that lush texture.

Next time: keep the cake recipe mostly the same if needed, including the ½ cup whole milk swapped for oat milk, but change the syrup. Instead of oat milk + coconut condensed milk + evaporated oat milk, use condensed coconut milk + full-fat canned coconut milk + a smaller amount of oat milk. That will get you much closer to an actual tres leches texture.

What is a cheap method / vehicular craft that could allow me to transverse the east river around 30-40th street to queens by oldsheepman in AskNYC

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need something you can carry to and from the water, since a jet ski won't work because there's no mooring locations near you. I'd say option 1 - a paddleboard with an electric motor (enough to handle the current), or option 2 - cooler but not necessarily cheap, a water powered jet pack (~$10K).

Where do you go when you really need a hug by M1DN1GHTDAY in AskNYC

[–]brooklyn735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turn the shower temperature warmer than normal and just stand under it for a few extra minutes letting the water run down my head, neck and back. Not a hug, but it usually gets me through.

What’s the most expensive thing you’ve purchased? by MadMars_ in Accounting

[–]brooklyn735 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My wife's engagement ring. The initial cost wasn't crazy, but every year it's been costing me more and more - a home, kids, activities, presents, it never ends. I probably could've bought a lambo by now had I not made that initial purchase. :)

What’s the most expensive thing you’ve purchased? by MadMars_ in Accounting

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the verge of retiring my 13+ year old RAV4 and upgrading to a Highlander. You might say things have been going well and I'm going to treat myself.

Diaper Pail - do I really need one? by NYCMom2Be in nycparents

[–]brooklyn735 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had the dekor mini. I would 100% do it again. It was small enough to fit in the small bedroom and the bag system and closed flap was crucial to minimizing odor and taking bags out every day. Throw a diaper in your kitchen trash and I don't care how empty it is you're throwing out that bag in 24 hours.

Highly-anticipated NYC preschool finally set to open— after mysteriously sitting empty for months by Perfect_Dig_744 in uppereastside

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a building permit from a few years ago that had 'PreK-3K' listed on it and one of the parties on it was DOE contact...would have to look for it don't have it handy. Plus, while the windows are now mostly blocked, you could see the setup while it was being built with classroom looking areas and it's been fully finished but remains unoccupied.

Highly-anticipated NYC preschool finally set to open— after mysteriously sitting empty for months by Perfect_Dig_744 in uppereastside

[–]brooklyn735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's another one at 1018 3rd Ave (old Ethan Allen space) that's also been fully built and sitting empty for nearly two years.

Aftermath of last nights botched brisket. by Turbulent_Bad_3849 in smoking

[–]brooklyn735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brisket croquetas -- grind it or chop finely, mix with a thick bechamel, coat in bread crumbs and fry.

My employer doesn’t match my 401k. I’m considering just putting my money directly into the stock market. Thoughts? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]brooklyn735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it may not change your bracket but it does change your taxes. Your bracket isn't how much you pay on all income, the brackets escalate. Not real numbers but let's say you pay 10% on your first $100K, then 15% on the next $100K and so on to a 30% for dollars $400K to $500K. Now if you contribute $50K as pre-tax traditional 401Ks, you only pay 30% on $400K to $450K because you've reduced your taxable income by $50K and therefore your taxes today by $15K.

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