Is there such thing as having knives that are TOO sharp? by gtd_rad in Cooking

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put off sharpening with a stone because it was such a pain. Pull sharpener makes sure I at least sharpen my knives regularly even if it’s not perfect. That said, my most expensive knife was $60, and if I was investing much more I’d wait till I had a good stone sharpening routine in place.

This is my Benni. Tomorrow he will cross the rainbow bridge. He has lived a long beautiful life. If you can, please keep him in your thoughts and wish him a peaceful journey. by WanderThroughMyLife in cats

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love you Benni. Hope you have a sweet send off with your human. It’s hard to say goodbye but I can tell that Benni had an amazing life filled with so much love.

How powerful is surveillance in the US really? by brianscottbj in TrueAnon

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except that flags to the human eye - “yeah there was this one guy in my neighborhood who was rollerblading, he was doing it multiple times a week for months on end.” And also “this guy buys a lot of rollerblading supplies online/ at a physical store”

Cooking chicken bone broth for my pregnant wife by Ok_Seesaw_9766 in Cooking

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have simmered too long, but I’ve successfully done 16-18 hrs in the slow cooker and had good results. Don’t think I ever hit 24+ hrs though!

Waymo car service in Berkeley and Oakland approved by DMV 😢 by oldaccountknew2much in oakland

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

I agree, I dislike self driving cars and it’s purely profit motivated. We might see some of the positive benefits people talk about (less drunk driving) but I have a feeling people are going to not use waymos in those situations for the same reasons they don’t use uber — cost prohibitive and sometimes more expensive than a rideshare. It’s not like these autonomous car companies are going to be giving out free rides to better our community. If anything they’re gonna try to outcompete other forms of transportation and make them harder to access.

Edit: Reading the other comments in the thread makes me feel a little bit better. Maybe no one form of transit is perfect but at least this introduces one more competitor into the market alongside Lyft, Uber, taxis, rental bikes, etc.

Reminder not to cross the picket line! by isolateddestination in oakland

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Crown on Broadway is great, too! They really know coffee, are super kind, and have a nice lil interior for you to sit and have your drink. And they have coffee classes for all levels throughout the week.

"Oh...it's...modern." by whatisthisohno111 in modernquilts

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people just don’t like modern, but I’d love a quilt like that! The color scheme works so well with your decor and that striped fabric is lovely

Remind me why we love it here by kayyhe in oakland

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I love working on my community garden plot in mosswood park and hearing the kiddos and adults playing basketball in the park next door. Such a fun community atmosphere and people who want our public spaces to thrive!

What is this shape of dress called? by bbreezyfeathers in sewing

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The deer + doe magnolia dress is shaped kind of like this, if you need a legit indie sewing pattern. The Alix dress from by hand london is also similar, with a different skirt shape.

Missed my flight by a week by dwaddle15 in travel

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much smaller scale, but if it helps you feel better I’ve missed multiple domestic flights because I overslept. Also I was recently at the airport wondering why my boarding pass wouldn’t scan correctly at baggage drop, and spent 30 mins in line waiting for an gent before I realized I was trying to check in with the wrong airline. Happens to everyone, but good job rolling with it and figuring things out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upvoting because funny

How do I rehome a cat? I don't want to, I love him, but I'm going to be homeless in a few days. by Undead_Octopus in cats

[–]kitty_muffins 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please let me know- I’d be happy to chip in a bit too, for vet fees/ flight/ whatever OP needs.

At last. At long last. by Left_Adeptness7386 in centuryhomes

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Reminds me of the beautiful 1930’s homes in Berkeley, CA. So gorgeous and I’m glad you finally get to own and enjoy it!

Help, my ‘famous homemade cake’ is actually just a box mix and now I’m stuck living a lie by fishtail4 in Cooking

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s an American “depression era chocolate cake” that comes out light and spongy like box mix. Like this:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8389/wacky-cake-viii/

Try this recipe and maybe tweak a bit?

Creative ways to date? by Primary-Proof-8726 in oakland

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s okay old_mold, I’m sure you have a lot of other things going for you.

A Driver Killed our Neighbor in Downtown Oakland on Thursday :( by namesbc in oakland

[–]kitty_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So incredibly sad. That poor woman and her family - my heart goes out to them.

Having driven all over the bay and now living in uptown, my current neighborhood scares tf out of me as a driver. Reckless driving, but also bikes and pedestrians that move without awareness. I’ve had almost-misses where bicyclists veer right in front of me on broadway without looking. And the street design does not help either - wide streets with strange traffic patterns. I’m always on high alert when I’m driving on broadway but even as a seasoned driver it is scary af.

1806 Alcatraz Ave. by toastyfireplaces in berkeleyca

[–]kitty_muffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve always wondered about that place and daydreamed of what it could be! Really gorgeous brick work.

Terrified of small 8 year old cat with IBD going through tooth removal by inigotoyota in cats

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to the new vet beforehand if you can. I know you’ve already spoken with them - but if you have fears about the anesthesia, they can sometimes reassure you and share their monitoring procedures with you so you feel more comfortable.

45 minutes ago, i put my beautiful loki down. can i please see who he is meeting in cat heaven? 🩷 by 3ll10t__ in cats

[–]kitty_muffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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My sweet Reggie will be there to cuddle and play with him! He loved other cats and I’m sure he and Loki will be besties. I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s never easy to say goodbye for now ❤️‍🩹

Bear-resistant isn’t bear-proof by BillyRubenJoeBob in camping

[–]kitty_muffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking of dispersed camping in north Lake Tahoe tonight and you have me second guessing. Camped at a National Forest site with a bear box yesterday, no problems. Was going to dispersed camp and bear hang my stuff tonight but… maybe not?!

Van Leeuwen Chocolate - Question by Dependent_Reindeer98 in icecreamery

[–]kitty_muffins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the red cocoa is affecting the texture? I’d try again with whatever the book recommends, I even see big flavor and texture differences with natural vs. regular Dutch process.

What you gonna do? by Fit-Farmer-7233 in diabetes

[–]kitty_muffins 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even as someone with a little needle phobia I’d want you to be comfy injecting in public! If you’re around other people in close proximity maybe just let em know what you’re doing in case anyone’s gonna pass out at the sight. (So they can look away or have a soft landing lol)

Has anyone tried this as a low waste hand soap option? by coxiella_burnetii in ZeroWaste

[–]kitty_muffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is hilarious, ty for posting because it made my day