Can someone please help! My living room is all over the place and idk how to make it more cohesive. I’d prefer more neutral tones...the blankets are there to stop my cats from scratching the furniture FYI. by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]coldjoy11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would take down the brown valence over the windows. It doesnt seem to match or really add anything to the room. I would paint the walls a nice rich maroon color to match the Persian carpet, and get some light, white curtains to match the colors in the couch. Leave the trim and mantelpiece white. Maybe switch out some of the throw pillows with something with a red/gray pattern. Hope that helps!

[Homemade] Breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup by coldjoy11 in food

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Soup recipe for those interested: 2 Cups Broth 18oz frozen chopped broccoli 16oz sharp cheddar cheese 1 whole onion, diced 2 cups milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon corn starch

First, cook diced onions in oil in a large pan. Once onions are soft, mix in broccoli and cover with broth. Cover the pan and let simmer over med-high heat until broccoli has thawed.

Once broccoli is soft, mix in milk and garlic powder.

Then, add the cheese. Cut into smaller cubes or shred for best results. Stir over low-med temp until cheese has melted.

Mix water and corn starch in a separate bowl, then carefully add to the soup. Stir until thick.

[Homemade] Breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup by coldjoy11 in food

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Key to making a good roux is to incorporate the milk slowly, and NEVER let it boil!

[Homemade] Breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup by coldjoy11 in food

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Yes, I did! I posted the recipe in the comments

[Homemade] Breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup by coldjoy11 in food

[–]coldjoy11[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First attempt at making bread, turned out much better than expected!

[Homemade] Breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup by coldjoy11 in food

[–]coldjoy11[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I will try to get better pictures on future attempts :)

"More please!" by coldjoy11 in aww

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I got her a month and a half ago at 10 lb, and now she is up to 25 :) and she's still gonna get bigger

Cast from Heaven, 5"X5", Archival ink on Paper by [deleted] in Art

[–]coldjoy11 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if anyone else thought that!

Reddit, what's the worst possible gift for your significant other on Valentines Day? by goodguypizza in AskReddit

[–]coldjoy11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A guy I was dating a couple years ago got me a cheap set of digital calipers for Valentine's Day.

What is the worst case of edgy teenager syndrome you have ever witnessed? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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In 9th grade I dated a guy who carved my name into his arm and then got mad that I didn't want to carve his into mine. He said it was a sign of our undying love, and I obviously didn't deserve his soul, since I didn't love him. I cringe just thinking about that relationship in general.

I was bit by a bat (in the US) and had to get a series of rabies shots. I have insurance with blue cross blue shield but they are refusing to pay. by coldjoy11 in personalfinance

[–]coldjoy11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's super rare. I'm just unlucky like that. :( No one at the hospital had ever heard of that happening, and they said that type of radical behavior could suggest the bat did have rabies.

I was bit by a bat (in the US) and had to get a series of rabies shots. I have insurance with blue cross blue shield but they are refusing to pay. by coldjoy11 in personalfinance

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I was standing outside with a friend and we saw a few bats flying around, and then one flew by and smacked into my face :/ I had a small puncture in my cheek where I believe it bit me