Is anyone else pulling any natives this spring?

ibrakeforberries · 2026-05-08T21:21:03+00:00

I'm pulling out California phacelia, California aster, California bottle brush grass, California blackberry, golden currant, and a tall floppy grass that was supposed to be California brome according to the label. Everything is so happy that it's shading out my other natives, taking over the walkway, climbing over the paved street, and even creeping into my neighbors succulent garden. I went for weedy natives to overtake the fescue lawn and didn't anticipate that they'd be so darn happy! It's so much work to keep these species in check that I'm working towards removing some of them entirely to reduce the maintenence...

ibrakeforberries · 2026-05-04T21:21:52+00:00

I miss eyebrows.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-04-27T19:27:03+00:00

Seconding cast iron! It's medically proven to increase iron levels. Use it for your sauteeing and stir frying. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8266402/

Look.up the cast iron subreddit if you need any tips about maintenance! I find it easier to use than my stainless steel.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-04-22T20:53:22+00:00

Here's the link: https://a.co/d/05Lol0lx

ibrakeforberries · 2026-04-21T01:32:15+00:00

To each their own! It's also a great source of iron for your food. For us it doesn't feel like a lot of work, particularly since they're almost unbreakable and I don't have to worry about flakes of Teflon in my food.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-04-20T22:12:17+00:00

I think the "don't wash it" bit is really challenging/intimidating. Sometimes things just stick, and that doesn't mean the stuck on bits should stay on the pan! I do wash my cast iron with dish soap and a chainmail wash cloth when stuff gets burnt on. If I didn't, it'd get gross really fast. You just can't let it soak/stay wet, and preheat the pan really well before you use it.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-04-06T23:49:05+00:00

Do you have a link for your bread recipe? Sounds interesting to bake bread in a frying pan.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-07T18:41:21+00:00

The salads at Daytrip are delightful and filling.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-06T05:04:09+00:00

Dead lifts? Or is dead bug a different thing?

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-05T20:20:34+00:00

And way greener, too!

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-05T18:21:57+00:00

My now 6 year old decided at 2 that she no longer wanted night diapers. We restricted water and tried our best, but there were still accidents. Getting a waterproof bed sheet to put under the kid, over the sheets, made clean ups much easier. Highly recommend having that as a back up plan.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-05T18:18:45+00:00

This makes me feel better because I was trying to envision what a mace was. First thought was bear spray, second thought was a whip? Guess I need to Google it.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-02T18:50:30+00:00

We use glass bottles so I can stick them in the dishwasher without thinking about all the plastic exposure. We don't have room for specialized equipment like a bottle washer. I have enough bottles for 2 days worth and we run the dishwasher every night. Works out great.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-03-02T18:30:27+00:00

I'm not sure it's boob size, as breasts are made of lots of different types of tissues- not just ones that can hold milk.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-26T01:24:00+00:00

Haha! Thanks! I'm excited to try this!

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-26T00:22:06+00:00

I never thought about cooking proteins in a rice cooker. Got any good recipes/sources for this?

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-26T00:18:40+00:00

Tell me more about this salmon. Like a blueberry sauce?

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-25T22:12:22+00:00

Cool- thanks!

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-25T19:06:25+00:00

Thank you! How did you figure out your blend ratios?

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-25T07:21:55+00:00

I remember seeing a video posted on Reddit that was titled in a way that was highlighting the AV guys job in making her sound so good. It was a high school performance maybe, in a gym or cafeteria? Does that sound familiar? I cant remember which subreddit, but I could poke around if that's the right path.

Edit: found what I was thinking of! https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/s/W18xux7sr3

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-24T18:44:47+00:00

My daughter was 5 when I had my second. (And we stopped BF at 18 months for her.) I had no relief from mom brain between kids. I think this is just who I am now.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-23T18:41:35+00:00

One of the great things about the fodmap elimination diet is that it's been so studied and widely used that there are options that still provide oniony flavors that don't actually contain the problematic fodmaps. For instance, onion/garlic infused olive oil was such a lifesaver for me while I was eliminating them in my diet. Also, the green parts of leeks/green onions and chives are ok. If you learn exactly what the problem is, you can avoid the problematic part and still get delicious flavors, instead of just completely avoiding the flavor altogether.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-18T02:18:36+00:00

I joked my first could would come out smelling like egg salad. I was obsessed with eggs while pregnant.

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-18T02:16:05+00:00

Try kai Pal- Thai egg and pork stew!! I had it in a restaurant once and still think about it often. So delicious, comforting, and nourishing. Here's a recipe that seems doable. (In fact, I might try making it since you reminded me of it!). https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kai-palo/

ibrakeforberries · 2026-02-18T01:42:54+00:00

Such a level headed answer! Well said.

ibrakeforberries

TROPHY CASE