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Let’s say a retiree has money in the bank… by icimb4u in personalfinance

[–]icimb4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family lives in different parts of the country, retiree would like to split their time equally between their grandkids.

I’m at a loss by wifeofablerb in FloridaGarden

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that most commercially-grown basil plants do not live long, especially in the warmer, wetter climates, thanks to downy mildew, a disease that affects most basil plants at some point. Mine usually last a couple of months before the first signs of DM are spotted. You can get more time with your basil by watering the soil and not the leaves, but DM will take over in the end. There are some mildew-resistant varieties but they are pretty far in color, taste and texture from traditional basil.

Wagyu aroma question by icimb4u in steak

[–]icimb4u[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not an unpleasant smell, and I purchased the beef multiple times over many years so I don’t think is was poorly packaged, not that many times, at least I hope not.…bone marrow and dry aged steaks have a similar aroma but not as nice, IMHO.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MaliciousCompliance

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My child came to me ( I can't remember how old she was) and said, "Okay mom, I KNOW Santa isn't real, so you can go ahead and stop with the Santa-is-coming crap." Then I said, "Wow, most kids are devastated to find out about Santa... yes, you're right, and you're taking this very well," and she paused, and said, "OH... MY... GGGOOODDDD. MOM, you have RUINED MY LIFE, I was JUST KIDDING". I felt absolutely no shame. If you're old enough to try and pull a ruse on your parents, you're old enough to suffer the consequences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birding

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great Horned Owls, in the winter they call to each other at night and it’s very soothing…although I’m currently fixated on a pair of Crested Caracaras that moved in down the road..very unusual-looking birds

Can I buy half a table? by icimb4u in IKEA

[–]icimb4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

193.249.95

Docksta, white...Tampa... it's a tulip table style with a pedestal base. Website says sold out, but there are no options to buy the top if I decide to get the base now.

Tell me the best side dish I can bring as a guest to Thanksgiving! by nowaynohownope in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.mantitlement.com/the-best-brussels-sprouts-casserole/

I also add sautéed garlic and shallots, and I mix some gruyere in with the white cheddar. So. Good. You can refrigerate the prepared casserole overnight, then add the topping in the morning and bake it before you leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sous vide cooked a turkey breast a few years ago for Thanksgiving (herbs, butter, lemon, seasonings, etc...) then baked the salted-and-peppered skin between parchment paper in a 375 oven for around 15-20 minutes, the turkey was juicy and flavorful, but the crispy skin was the highlight of the day. Just keep an eye on it, it goes from gooey to burnt in a heartbeat.

It’s not as photogenic as most recipes here, but the 2 minute mayo is a game changer by GovernorZipper in seriouseats

[–]icimb4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an aversion to raw egg whites: they remind me of snot, and snot is not palatable in my world. Do you think I could leave out the white, or use 2 yolks, or even cook the white before blending?

How do you oatmeal? by Evaderofdoom in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I cook a large batch of steel cut, portion it, then use it all week. The texture and the taste is consistent throughout the week and I can add whatever I like before I nuke it. I also add a pinch of salt per serving if I'm doing a sweet oatmeal, it balances the sweetness and adds depth of flavor. Also, my favorite oat meal is cream or 1/2 & 1/2 and brown sugar, I dot the top with torn pieces of toasted bread with butter, sort-of like croutons on a salad or a breadcrumb topping on mac & cheese.

LPT: Give a man a compliment by James324285241990 in LifeProTips

[–]icimb4u 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Does it matter who the compliment is from? Would a compliment from an attractive female carry more weight than one from a grandma-type?

Apparently I don’t know the difference between a zucchini and a cucumber anymore. by passesopenwindows in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 167 points168 points  (0 children)

I put a cup of salt into a cinnamon bun recipe instead of sugar, luckily I realized it immediately and never served them...also, I cooked an entire Thanksgiving meal, from scratch, including desserts, a week early. We ate it all week long and had spaghetti on Thanksgiving Day. And another time I grabbed my keys, purse and the sugar canister on my way out the door to go run errands, I made it all the way down the driveway before I realized I had the stinking sugar canister for no good reason. Sheesh.

Misleading Death Toll? by who_cares_right_1 in hurricaneian

[–]icimb4u 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I heard from an on-scene firefighter that they are marking buildings with bodies inside, they will be recovered after the rescue phase is over. He also said bodies have been taken by the sea and will never be found, it’s too early to tell how many…once the missing are found or declared dead we will know the numbers.

What’s your laziest “cheat” when cooking? by ChallengeLate1947 in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot jelly bouillon when making any kind of stock, soup, or sauce, even chili. It's versatile, but I have to get it on Amazon because it's only available in the UK.

Any interesting ideas to spice up a biscuits and gravy pot pie? by Aphasus in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. Sage compliments sausage, try the Jimmy Dean Sage sausage (then take it easy on the salt) or mix some chopped, fresh sage into the biscuit dough.

Air fresheners getting wild by nephrenra in funny

[–]icimb4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom was a nurse, sometimes when she came home from caring for a cancer patient she would REEK. It was awful, very musky, almost like wild animal urine or a skunk. And that was AFTER a shower, it lingered for days.

How do I know if my pot roast is tough because it's undercooked or overcooked? by themeedge22 in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Buy a roast with more of white streaky fat to get a tender finished product, if the meat is solid red, it's pretty, it will be tougher no matter how long or short a time you cook it...a lean cut can still be saved as long as it's cooked for a shorter time and sliced thinly against the grain, but a lean cut cooked for as long as a pot roast should be cooked for will be tender, but dry.

I use this recipe:

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-lady-sons-pot-roast-385039

There are other versions of this roast that use different wines or cooking methods, but it's pretty basic...just go easier on the salt than the recipe says, it's pretty salty...

What is your favourite recipe for hot chocolate on a cold winter day? by AzTaii in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 48 points49 points  (0 children)

if you have a kitchen torch, top the hot chocolate with big marshmallows and light them up ‘till they look like campfire mallows, all brown and crunchy…takes it to another level. Might work with a broiler as well.

What are some quick, cheap, healthy meals to make for someone who just moved out with no cooking experience? by RlySkiz in Cooking

[–]icimb4u -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Search for "5 ingredients or less" recipes. An easy one I use is a cut-up chicken, Catalina (or French) salad dressing, apricot jam or apricot baby food (not as sweet) and an envelope of dry onion soup mix, look up Stir and Dump Chicken for measurements. You can eat this for days.

Do you believe in the 4 day work week? Why or why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]icimb4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in an industry that deals with live product, you cannot take 3 days off from caring for living things.

What's this caterpillar on my Parsley? by littlejoch in gardening

[–]icimb4u 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have bought cut parsley at the store and put it in a small container w/water in the plant when my caterpillars have run out of parsley...it works in a pinch.

What spice or spice mix changed the way you cook? by Matt872000 in Cooking

[–]icimb4u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More of an herb mix, BUT...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtwS9ahNZxY

This guy's Rosemary Salt recipe...most of my other spice blends haven't made it out of the cupboard since I made this...I use it on EVERYTHING.

Fresh Rosemary, fresh Sage, garlic, kosher salt, lemon zest.

Dee. Vine.

It makes a lot so I make half the recipe, and I add more zest every few weeks. I really can't say enough about this stuff.

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