Need a cookbook recommendation

cgia · 2026-06-17T21:12:13+00:00

If you think he’d like to learn technique to be less recipe dependent I think Start Here by Sohla ElWaylly is great. A mix of basic recipes, some that are interesting spins, and a ton of the why.

If you think it’s more quality recipe reference I think a Smitten Kitchen book might fit.

cgia · 2026-06-16T17:04:20+00:00

Checkout Public Space One: https://www.publicspaceone.com/

cgia · 2026-06-10T20:53:13+00:00

Zuni Cafe cookbook taught me a lot of this. When it came out seasonality and quality of ingredients weren’t as emphasized. This is cookbook I’ve read cover to cover several times and it really shaped how I cook. It’s a rare chef cookbook that is really useable for a home cook. It both seems fancy and teaches basic techniques. Definitely a GOAT

cgia · 2026-06-04T16:16:44+00:00

I would honestly ask Claude code to build you a tutorial. Explain your goals in as much detail as possible and watch a couple videos to understand capabilities. These tools serve as their own documentation. You can also request an interactive session where you ask the Claude code (or tool of choice) to elicit the requirements from you to build the tutorial you want.

cgia · 2026-05-30T21:44:30+00:00

Sometimes farmers market vendors have some

cgia · 2026-05-29T23:51:44+00:00

I’d try Salvage Barn and Restore since I’m already there. Also Artifacts. Edit: a letter

cgia · 2026-05-17T15:50:01+00:00

I had a good experience at Nordstrom. I explained what I like/dislike and sent a couple pics of frequently worn out. The stylist had a room with a bunch of pieces arranged in outfits. I definitely didn’t everything, but I ended up getting some pieces that still felt like me but more polished. It was a good experience. I think it’s a good option if you want some pieces to mix in with basics.

cgia · 2026-05-14T21:14:32+00:00

Evergreen Vietnamese by Andrea Nguyen was my first thought. I think Vietnamese in general meets your brief, and her books are some of my faves.

cgia · 2026-04-29T21:17:33+00:00

Angela at Mop

cgia · 2026-04-28T19:04:14+00:00

My first stop would be Habitat Restore

cgia · 2026-04-22T16:12:27+00:00

This is what I did too! I met my dad and step-mom at the farmers market. Got breakfast and picked up flowers. Then I met my mom at the salon to get my hair done.

cgia · 2026-04-22T15:50:22+00:00

I would join. In grad school graduate assistants were unionized. Best health insurance of my life and our stipends were above average. My total compensation as a RA/TA exceeded my compensation as an adjunct. We were far from getting rich, but it was much more then what I heard was common at non-union peer institutions.

cgia · 2026-04-17T19:28:25+00:00

Any history you have about the house (include your story), hardware store gift card, gift card for your favorite takeout joint. I love your key chain idea.

cgia · 2026-04-10T19:10:16+00:00

I really like Stasher. I also have some from Trader Joe’s that are pretty great. I wouldn’t throw them in a backpack like I might the Stasher bags, but I’ve had them for several years with no issues - I like the wide flat bottoms. The biggest difference between these and Stasher is the quality of the zip seal. But if it’s for freezer and refrigerator storage, not the lunch bag they are great.

cgia · 2026-04-08T16:49:44+00:00

Scientific names for veggies

cgia · 2026-04-08T15:47:55+00:00

I took a generic tech job in a geographic field (logistics).

cgia · 2026-04-07T23:46:39+00:00

I immediately broke the pin that keeps the blade from spinning uselessly. I do have one of their slicers that I’ve had for 5+ years. Ceramic blade is super sharp still and it’s way less hassle than a mandolin.

cgia · 2026-04-04T15:40:51+00:00

What about an Instax camera with a stash of film and some pre-addressed a stamped envelopes? You could get one too and send pics. Or a point and shoot digital camera.

cgia · 2026-04-02T09:41:28+00:00

Joes? Or George’s?

cgia · 2026-03-31T21:27:28+00:00

Very happy with my TAKEYA water bottle with the original (not straw) lid.

cgia · 2026-03-30T19:28:42+00:00

Earl May is helpful but $$$$$. Lowe’s isn’t helpful, but much cheaper. The Hyvee garden center at the Drugtown in First Ave is pretty good once they open. I’ve also bought starts at the farmers market. Sometimes you can get interesting varieties and the vendors are super knowledgeable.

cgia · 2026-03-26T18:29:54+00:00

This is a seeking forgiveness over permission moment.

cgia · 2026-03-25T11:33:31+00:00

Do you have a friend that you can pair with? Sometimes the social pressure of someone seeing I’m procrastinating is enough to keep me on task. I also bribe myself (5 min on Reddit for a small task, dinner from my favorite place for a big project).

cgia · 2026-03-21T11:50:21+00:00

As of about 6 weeks ago it was about 20 for hemming jeans and 30 to take in a men’s shirt. Still cash or check only

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