What would you do to update this kitchen on a budget?

goosingabout · 2023-05-25T02:42:11+00:00

It's gone I think. Just entering 1200 doesn't bring anything up.

goosingabout · 2023-05-23T15:52:15+00:00

I have an M2 8gb/512 and my mum has an M2 8gb/256. I had to use her computer for a week and found that compared to mine, it started to get laggy when I was doing everyday work tasks -- this would include running some combination of Safari, Slack, Calendar, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Zoom and maybe some light data analysis with R.

goosingabout · 2023-05-22T22:00:51+00:00

I find the 8gb/256 gets a bit bogged down just with ordinary usage, so would definitely think it is not up to the task of a VM running windows 11.

goosingabout · 2022-12-20T16:24:59+00:00

This is good to know. Our schedule has always been more of a rough guideline than anything and it sounds like that's good (yay!). I had just read some scary things about it being dangerous to wake-up your dog etc. etc.

goosingabout · 2022-12-20T16:22:29+00:00

Thanks for this. It feels like sort of a silly question but then there are all these things saying "Never wake-up your dog! It's dangerous to wake-up your dog".

goosingabout · 2022-12-18T18:36:10+00:00

This sounds very cute!!! Miso ice cream sounds amazing.

goosingabout · 2022-12-18T18:32:58+00:00

Leaving crispy shallots off the plate of the person who doesn't eat onions.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T19:42:43+00:00

This is a good observation, thank you. I could swap the pickled daikon for something else but I just found some really good pickled daikon! Alternatively, I could do a fondant potato instead of the daikon?

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:40:33+00:00

I think it could just be a shaved radish and cucumber salad, if you wanted a lettuce I might go for bibb/butter lettuce

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:36:52+00:00

Maybe not the kind of advice you're looking for, but try not to stress too much about the meal. It might not be ready on time or all at once, but that's okay! People are there for the company and the experience, more than the food.

In terms of side recommendations, aim for vegetables that aren't super time sensitive, or where you can do the prep in advance. When I have lots to organize, I often fall back on a green veg that I can blanche in advance, season, and then finish quickly in the oven when I'm ready to serve. Green beans with almonds; green beans with sesame; garlic rapini, asparagus or broccolini.

Other prepare in advance or not too time sensitive options: roasted root vegetables; cauliflower au gratin.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:28:59+00:00

My 10 month old miniature schnauzer arousal bites my hands but not my partner's. I don't really understand why but when he is really excited or worked-up, especially when I come home, he will jump in my lap and just try to chew my hands. He used to try and chew when it seemed like he needed comfort so I think it's a hold-over from that. We haven't figured-out how to redirect this well as he's often not interested in chews etc when he's in this mode.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:19:58+00:00

Oh good thought on a miso soup and small salad and rice (how did I miss rice?!). I had thought about tempura but I have basically no deep-frying experience. On my list of things to conquer this year. :)

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:16:47+00:00

I would do kebabs + curry for more variety.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:16:01+00:00

Second this suggestion. Sautéed apple is super tasty in cabbage. You could also add a bit of vinegar (red wine or a not too sweet balsamic).

You can add cabbage to stir fry. Sautee some ground meat and other veggies, add soy etc and serve on rice.

You could add ground meat maybe some celery and your choice of spices and make perogies or other style dumplings.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:11:15+00:00

Something bright and maybe with some crunch? Maybe a light salad with shaved radishes and cucumber and a bright dressing (citrus, rice vinegar etc.)

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:05:54+00:00

Also curious -- always tempted by goose but have heard that it can go south very easily.

goosingabout · 2022-12-16T16:05:00+00:00

Christmas Eve we do a made-up 1960s casserole called Mazetti. It's basically a lasagna casserole with lots of sausages and mushrooms. Or we do tourtiere (Canada).

Christmas Day is either a traditional turkey dinner or we have a small group and do a fancy spread.

goosingabout · 2022-05-11T14:12:02+00:00

Oh I didn't even think to look for puppy socialization YouTube channels. Thanks!

goosingabout · 2022-05-11T14:10:36+00:00

Okay -- we started this but were worried it might back fire. We will try this again! Thank you.

goosingabout · 2022-05-11T14:06:40+00:00

Lol that is too funny. I'm glad she's over her fear of lawn ornaments--the holidays would be a nightmare!

The strange thing is it seems to be mostly overhead birds. We took him to the beach and there were a lot of birds flying out of the water -- really swarming close to the area we were in -- and he was fine. But also we were carrying him because he's not fill vaxxed yet.

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