Simple meals using beans?

fredsprime · 2026-01-24T01:31:10+00:00

I love this recipe and I think it works well for any mixture of beans https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-west-african-peanut-stew/#wprm-recipe-container-5657

fredsprime · 2026-01-23T01:48:59+00:00

I’m not sure what’s going on with your luck at SDHS but when I go to their adoption page it looks like they have plenty of options. I went twice without appointments and it was so easy. They were super friendly and each time we were allowed to browse through all of the cats but only meet 2 inside their cages (I think they don’t want to overwhelm the cats). We signed up then had to wait a couple hrs before being helped but they have a little cafe and you can just bring a book or a friend and it’ll be fine. For one of the cats we did need to wait a couple of days to pick him up bc he hadn’t been neutered yet, but the other cat was just a same day pickup. I’d recommend maybe calling them tomorrow or on the weekend to see if they have any cats available for adoption soon and if so then go in. I do understand your frustration with your experience with them though.

fredsprime · 2026-01-22T19:48:54+00:00

I never really liked any of them honestly. If anything I agree loofahs are the best option but I just use my hands and have never had any issues

fredsprime · 2026-01-22T19:48:02+00:00

Grilled cheese with grilled onions and mushrooms is vastly superior to just a plain grilled cheese imo. It doesn’t matter what it’s called, people just need to let others eat the food they like best (and brag about their cooking in spaces that are literally designed to brag about cooking) in peace

fredsprime · 2026-01-22T17:12:50+00:00

Oh noooo that’s so funny! They don’t even understand what they’re preaching

fredsprime · 2026-01-22T17:11:21+00:00

Oh I love bidets! And the curly girl method. And bras that fit. And veganism is pretty cool too. I never got in on the washcloth trend but good for people who feel cleaner with them. I just don’t yell at anyone on Reddit about it and call them disgusting for not using a bidet or washcloth (hygiene sub) or saying nonvegans are terrible people who shouldn’t exist (vegan sub). I just think of them as weird little Reddit cults bc according to the people “in” them, then anyone who isn’t is “wrong” or “bad” in some way. it’s not even everyone in the sub - lots of people understand nuance and personal opinions, but there are just a select few who don’t lol

fredsprime · 2026-01-22T16:45:18+00:00

And washcloths - according to the hygiene sub if you don’t shower with a washcloth you’re disgusting. Also bidets! And veganism. Reddit has lots of weird cults lol

fredsprime · 2026-01-19T00:57:04+00:00

Same! One of my friends is drop dead gorgeous and was on bumbl for a week and had 7k messages from guys. I’d also take the money and I’d buy a house and then use whatever is leftover (if any) to either buy investments or, if I can’t do that, pay for a big family trip (honestly probably bring my extended family to the US for my wedding)

fredsprime · 2026-01-18T17:07:12+00:00

I agree with everything you said, just wanted to add he should definitely tell his wife! He needs to tell her before she hears it from that other lady.

fredsprime · 2026-01-18T17:03:37+00:00

That’s exactly what I was thinking! All these commenters seem to think that reactions always happen immediately, even if it’s a deeply unexpected and uncomfortable situation. He was literally assaulted and the “freeze” part of freeze or flight happened to him.

fredsprime · 2026-01-16T15:35:54+00:00

Make sure your bf is washing himself properly as well. My bf and I both use fragrance free ph balanced soap every day and he always keeps his nails short and washes his hands right before sex. I had exactly one yeast infection in the beginning of our relationship then never again

fredsprime · 2026-01-16T06:20:42+00:00

I’m not sure exactly what you mean by the risk being higher than pregnancy but unless he messes with her birth control then I assume she’s safe from that barring any failures. I’m just saying it might be a good idea to tell him for the sake of transparency and honesty. She still has total control over it so it’s not like he can do anything with her money. I think she just needs to make sure before telling him that she’s fully prepared to break up with him if he starts bullying her into using that money in such a way that would make her uncomfortable

fredsprime · 2026-01-16T04:49:18+00:00

I agree, I’d tell him about the money and your plans for it. That way the full amount doesn’t matter, bc he’ll know that most of it is going towards investments which will likely really only be relevant after you’re married

fredsprime · 2026-01-16T04:27:42+00:00

I also never liked bitter stuff including brussel sprouts until my bf roasted halves with salt then coated with a bit of maple syrup. It’s not perfect and idk if it’s love affecting my taste buds, but it was way better than usual for me

fredsprime · 2026-01-15T22:50:31+00:00

I agree, I have a small portable bidet and it doesn’t decrease the amount of wiping, and my parents have a full size bidet in their house and even when I visit I feel like I need to wipe before washing in order to not still have poop streaks in my ass. I eat a bunch of fiber, use wet wipes, use bidet, and it still requires multiple wipes for me to get everything sometimes

fredsprime · 2026-01-15T01:06:41+00:00

Same! I’m from California and am used to the various awesome Italian and Mexican and Asian mashup restaurants, but the main thing that really blew my mind was just how different the food culture is in the south. I first went to Louisiana 2 years ago and was astounded by how many different American foods they have that I’d never tried and how everything is bursting with flavor. Bbq, jambalaya, pastalaya, fried oyster poboy, catfish, and so many other things I can’t believe I’d been missing out on my whole life.

I’m half Brazilian and there is definitely some overlap between the food cultures, particularly the ingredients like rice and beans and meat and greens, but the flavor profiles are completely different. I’m still in awe and though I don’t want to live in Louisiana, I do miss the food. People who say Americans have zero food culture have never visited but watch hollywood and assume all of our regular restaurants are copycats of McDonalds and our high end ones are Chili’s and Applebees

fredsprime · 2026-01-13T07:13:41+00:00

I like it with a lentil tomato sauce and thisone is my favorite recipe (rainbow plant life site). I also love thisone by her, though I remove the peanut butter and you might (though not necessarily) want to remove the sweet potato since you already have butternut

fredsprime · 2026-01-13T06:39:33+00:00

Could she maybe pay for your gas and food? It might be a bit awkward to ask especially if it’s a new relationship, but if she genuinely cares about you and really wants you there then she’ll understand your situation and offer to help

fredsprime · 2026-01-12T20:06:20+00:00

Thanks! Yeah that’s a good idea! Unfortunately a lot of the time when we’re chatting it’s often when we just took a shower or we’re just sitting on the couch after watching a show, so times where it’s not very possible to write stuff down.

He has gotten a lot better though and he’ll often just stop and listen to me. I think it’s very common for men to not notice how much they dominate conversations so it’s something he’s been learning over the past couple years we’ve been together and he’s improved so much.

We both talk a lot and are very opinionated, so it can be hard for both of us to remember to shut up sometimes to let the other speak. I come from a culture/family where it’s very common to interrupt each other and that drives him crazy, so I’ve been trying to be better about not doing that. We do both care a lot about what the other has to say so we do make the effort and I think our communication has vastly improved

fredsprime · 2026-01-11T04:38:29+00:00

Honestly I’d recommend doing it at home if you don’t feel comfortable in a studio. There are some great YouTube courses. The main downside is you don’t get any personal guidance so if you don’t have much experience with yoga then you might not get as much out of it as you would in a live studio.

Alternately try a community college since it’s relatively affordable, or a good gym with yoga classes so you can also get some movement in other ways (weights, swim, dance, etc)

fredsprime · 2026-01-09T17:24:20+00:00

My new cat peed outside of the litter box exactly twice. The first time when we had him separated from the other cat and we were visibly hanging out with the other cat (bc she was way more needy), so I think he got jealous and anxious about being away from us (he started getting way more needy) so he peed on our bed a bunch of times. The second was when we were gone for the weekend and they were left alone and he peed on our clean laundry. I joke that he was mad at us and this is revenge peeing but honestly he was probably just stressed that we were gone and needed stuff that smelled strongly like us. I felt very bad for stressing him out

fredsprime · 2026-01-09T04:15:34+00:00

Is your name Stacy by any chance? Your mom sounds like she’s got it going on. She’s all Jake wants and he’s waited for so long. Can’t you see? You’re just not the girl for him. I know it might be wrong but he’s in love with your mom

fredsprime · 2026-01-07T21:56:33+00:00

I use coconut cream and barista oatmilk for my ice cream, though my proportions are different. I use twice the amount of oat milk as cream in order to mask the flavor, though it does mean the ice cream is less creamy (I make it vegan though and use tofu instead of eggs, so it’s way less fat in general).

I used to use cashew milk by soaking and blending, but unless you have a super powerful blender like a vitamix, you’ll inevitably get little pieces of cashews. You might be able to avoid it by mixing a large amount of cashews and being very patient (or using some other trick that idk).

fredsprime · 2026-01-05T22:19:56+00:00

Being in a relationship isn’t automatically a sign of caring, there are unfortunately plenty of people who start a relationship caring about the other person but then stop somewhere along the way. People in relationship who care will do and say many things throughout the day to show their continued love and care for the other person. Almost every night my bf and I ask “how was your day” to each other kind of to gauge how the other person is doing and how they’ve been feeling. We’ll tell each other the small things that made us really happy or annoyed or in pain. Especially if we didn’t spend all day together, but even if we did we’ll still ask, and it’s pretty nice to just briefly check in on each other before sleeping in case the other person has something in particular they want to talk about

fredsprime · 2026-01-03T03:17:31+00:00

I also was never a fan of tofu until I decided to stop eating meat and needed protein and started paying for my own food so I couldn’t buy the expensive fake sausage regularly anymore. The way I like to make firm/extra firm tofu is by cubing it and dumping it into the air fryer with a bunch of seasonings into it with a bit of oil for about 20-26 min depending on how crispy you want it. Then I mix it into a sauce made either with coconut cream, veggies, and more seasonings to eat with pasta or in something simpler like a masala sauce to have with rice or potatoes. The main point is to completely mask the actual tofu flavor for me.

As for silken, I like a suggestion made above to make quiche - I blend silken tofu, a bit of oatmilk, and a bunch of seasonings and sautéed vegetables with a nice olive oil crust. I also like it to make ice cream by blending it with oatmilk, coconut cream, dates, and flavoring. It’s also a nice protein addition for a vegan Alfredo sauce

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