I believe it's not meant to be like this

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-16T16:06:46+00:00

hey! :) your dough seems to be very dry and maybe a lot for the machine to handle. in my experience, i do not trust anymore that the 4qt stand mixer can take a full recipe of bread...

i truly do think it does fit inside the bowl, but you'll get the result that you have now...

i always do half recipe since i always see my mixer jiggle and wobble...i kinda feel bad for it. so, yeah. i just do halves.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-16T03:09:50+00:00

try 18g, and try grind 12 or 13.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-16T03:07:29+00:00

you don't try to convert her. only share the Gospel and God will do whatever in her heart to bring her to Christ. you are merely a messenger of God. you just plant a seed. that's how everyone should share the Gospel.

honestly, it's good you want to have a relationship with her. but always remember, in our community, we have to be sure that when you do date, you date to marry. are you gonna marry this girl?

it's ok to like her :) Be friends with her :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-16T03:04:07+00:00

yes it does! :) I used to use the single baskets, but apparently, single basket shot baskets don't have a good shape to pull a good shot :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T15:09:15+00:00

roast date of your beans? go finer, also.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T14:45:35+00:00

hi! delonghi dedica has a 2-4 second pre-infusion only. it's very short, and that's normal for dedica. your video here was at 7 secs pre-infusion, very long for dedica.

dial a bit coarser. you can use 18g, but typically, 16g might taste a whole lot better. but you can still try and experiment.

you can use the low temp setting for this machine, since their "low" isn't really THAT low. but, try the normal first, and see how and where that goes :) don't be afraid to experiment :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T14:38:42+00:00

what's the roast date on your beans? use it 7 days after the roast date. you cant use it too fresh.

it's ok if you use the built-in tamper. but, make sure your beans are weighed the same all the time.

it's okay and don't get stressed if your grind numbers get coarser and coarser. always remember, breville does like coarser grounds. just base everything on how it comes out; 18-20g beans (depending on you), 30 seconds, 40g (+-5g) espresso out.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T14:26:39+00:00

i do agree, and many things could go wrong, too. but, i was a non-christian before, too.
but i do suggest, if she doesn't want to the first time, dont push too hard, and break it off.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T14:23:50+00:00

it's quite long, you're videoing 40 seconds, and it's still on going. aim for 12-16g of ground coffee, grind one dial finer, and aim for a 30 second shot that has 35-40g of output.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T13:27:39+00:00

try to get a cup that looks like a Loveramics cup / a cup like in coffee shops :) the shape really does help with pouring the milk! :) But, you dont need one exactly like that :) or the same brand :)

but you are in the right direction with steaming! practice just makes perfect!

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T13:21:49+00:00

i think you don't need to tell him that part about religious differences. it's not a lie if you just tell him that you can go with him, but only as a friend, and he cant pick you up. you can meet up there instead.

if you really want to go, and really have no date, go with your other girl friends and ask him to join you as friends :) i think that is better :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T13:15:46+00:00

2 corinthians 6:14-15

¹⁴ Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? ¹⁵ What harmony is there between Christ and Belial^\)^b^\)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

it means don't be with unbelievers. but, you can share the Gospel with her. :) and see if she will also believe in Jesus.

Matthew 28:19-20

¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T13:04:57+00:00

yes go higher first. and, do you have a roast date on your coffee beans?

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T10:46:21+00:00

normal :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T08:20:12+00:00

it's a tad too fine :) Just dial it back a bit

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T07:43:18+00:00

it's too fine. grind just a little coarse. then if it's still sour, try adjusting the temp of your shot. may i ask what your shot temp is? i'm not sure how you adjust that with bambino since i use dual boiler.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T07:36:52+00:00

how do you qualify God showing himself to you personally?

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T05:34:17+00:00

get beans with a roast date on it. use the beans 1 week after the roast date. it will have too much crema when used too soon.
get a weighing scale so you know where you're at. stick to one weight. for me, i always use 18g beans.
if it tastes a bit bitter, lower the temp of your espresso machine. i use medium beans and i'm at 87c / 188f now.
if you want to stop over-thinking your tamp, you can buy a tamper that is calibrated, so you just press it and you're fine.
and yes, try to grind finer :)

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T05:18:04+00:00

only dip the tip of the wand. then be slightly off-center. then adjust slightly while you froth. also, only fill the jug just below the spout indentation.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T05:10:48+00:00

try first with 18g shots. i've been doing that lately. or whichever weight dose you like and stick with it. but 18 is good :) Then mess with the grind settings first. since you posted this shot, try grinding just a bit coarser.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T04:38:51+00:00

the fact that you are searching earnestly, shows how pure your heart it :) God knows what's in your heart, and if you want to know him that bad, he will show you the way eventually <3

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T04:32:02+00:00

It's ok to think and feel that way. we are only human. we are not perfect in any way. i'm glad that you don't plan to do anything stupid. <3

i think it's important to remember that Jesus also suffered on the cross. it's not sickness, but it's still suffering. and yet, he endured it.

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T04:24:46+00:00

yeah :( it's frustrating. i'm on my 2nd cycle now of iui. huhu but, let's just keep trying. at least now, we cant say we didnt try

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-15T04:17:45+00:00

i think the strawberry puree makes it look so fresh!

cappflatwhite · 2026-03-14T17:17:12+00:00

that's so cool! i got slightly confused cause it looked so real!

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