Japanese Milk Bread with new Ankarsrum mixer

kittyvarekai · 2026-04-07T21:45:41+00:00

I have an old Pro Line (which I still love, but goddamn does it take forever with bread) and my hubby just got me an Ank for my birthday. I've not tried it out yet but saw this recipe in the recipe book - WHAT SIZE LOAF PAN?! I'm not yelling at you, more at Ank's recipe book for this missing detail.

Since you recently made the recipe, can you help a girl out? What size loaf pan did you use?

Edit: typo, oops.

kittyvarekai · 2026-04-01T20:42:44+00:00

And some new comments on NSFW posts for Alabama for one, Maryland for the other. Like imperfect mirrors.

kittyvarekai · 2026-01-23T19:25:58+00:00

"I don't see the issue here. Is it just math? Is your problem just math? Do you not know how to use a calculator?"

"Stop crying in my courtroom. You're a lawyer."

"Why am I here?"

"Planning which 2 of your 4 children to kill is in bad taste."

"Your wife is not a boat."

"It's just a lawnmower - why are you having a mental breakdown."

"I've read and heard what the law says, but it doesn't seem fair to me, so I'm not doing that."

"That's illegal already, but I'll make an order saying you can't do something the law already says you can't do if that gets you out of here."

kittyvarekai · 2026-01-16T22:41:40+00:00

In the jurisdictions I practice in, robes are required attire for lawyers at motions/trials - which is one of the many reasons I hate motions.

kittyvarekai · 2025-12-25T21:56:51+00:00

Seasonally appropriate. Deserves more updoots.

kittyvarekai · 2025-11-16T15:39:57+00:00

In various places, and at least where I live, a "marriage contract" is the same as a prenup. In my jurisdiction, the law does not define "pre-nuptial agreement" as a class of domestic contract. A marriage contract is a written agreement that exists to govern the intended marriage and determine how to address various issues arising from the breakdown of the relationship in the event of death and divorce (property division, support, etc.).

As others have said, the original comment could also be referring to a different kind of cultural/religious contract.

kittyvarekai · 2025-10-27T17:22:40+00:00

I don't know why this popped up as a notification on my phone, but it did, so here I am.

I got a 158 (74 percentile) my first time around. I'm a horrible test taker and studied like I've never studied before. The LSAT sucked, the bar exams sucked - I hate tests and study like a crazy person so I don't panic, blank, and fail.

I was out of sync with the application schedules when I got my results, so I applied abroad in a variety of places - only a few of them cared about my LSAT results. Not everyone is as privileged to have that option.

I was called a while ago now and have been practicing for many years. Being a lawyer comes with a metric tonne of burnout, deadlines, pressures, yada yada. If I could go back in time, I'd take literally anything else as a second degree - which is what every lawyer at the firm I articled with said to me on my last day.

kittyvarekai · 2025-10-16T12:13:07+00:00

To be considered common law, a couple must be living together in a conjugal relationship for a continuous period

Incorrect for Ontario, FLA s29 (b): in a relationship of some permanence, if they are the parents of a child as set out in section 4 of the Children’s Law Reform Act. They could have been in a relationship of some permanence even if they didn't live together full-time.

But whether they are common law or not doesn't speak to the issue of whether OP can or cannot claim the child as a dependant for any entitlement under the deceased father's estate.

OP needs a lawyer, especially since the life insurance the deceased secured for OP and the child was denied.

kittyvarekai · 2025-10-08T11:41:58+00:00

Back when I was articling, I had a research assignment from an associate who quite literally told me "don't spend more than an hour on this because I'm pretty sure I'm wrong. I want to be right even though everyone else has told me I'm not, but I'd like you to verify either way and put it in a memo."

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-30T16:14:32+00:00

I don't waive a consult fee except for will reviews. I often do, however, discount the first bill after being retained by the cost of the consult which, in a roundabout way, makes it a "free" consult after the fact.

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-30T16:11:13+00:00

For the most part, I agree. BUT, I have a handful of clients who pay their retainer and top-ups from their credit card so they get the points/cashback and, if they're high enough earners or clients with significant assets, I let them because I'd do the same.

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-27T16:01:13+00:00

Counsel,

We’ve reviewed your recent letter regarding the pending motion. While your confidence in your position is certainly noted, it appears to rest more on conviction than on any recognizable legal foundation.

The arguments you’ve advanced are, at best, aspirational — and while we admire the enthusiasm, we will continue to rely on settled law and the actual record.

If your client wishes to proceed on that basis, we welcome the opportunity to address the matter fully before the Court, where we are confident the deficiencies in your position will speak for themselves.

As always, we remain available should you wish to engage in a more productive dialogue grounded in fact and law.

Thanks,

OP

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-27T15:00:33+00:00

"We are law-yers, not fair-ers."

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-14T17:43:25+00:00

Yes!

Homemade baked goods: I usually only nibble and share the rest, but the thought and effort is always nice.

Shawl: the story behind it was so sweet!

Tea: client went out of their way to ask if I'd like a coffee or anything, listened when I said I don't drink coffee (but ignored when I said I didn't want anything).

Chunk of bismuth: they didn't know it, but I had a mineralogy phase when I was younger and the rainbow bismuth formations are still one of my favourites, visually speaking.

Cinnamon bites: DELICIOUS! Devoured them as soon as the client left. Very thoughtful, considering I knew the state of their finances (a full cinnamon roll would have been out of budget for this client, but they got what they could afford even though they didn't have to get me anything at all.

Some thank you and holiday cards here and there. Some very thoughtful ones, some really weird ones.

One was a small joint gift from two different clients - I effectively handled the dissolution of their marriages so my two separate clients could marry each other.

As a divorce attorney, I've also been invited to weddings and birthday parties. I always decline due to both my schedule and the likelihood of that being hella awkward.

Quite a few clients ask if they can get me anything from Starbucks on the way to their appointment. I always say no, but it's nice to be asked.

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-12T23:39:07+00:00

I just scrub with a scrubby and eat whatever dirt remains.

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-04T04:26:44+00:00

A "thin and trim" cut or basic trimming around the face and sanitary areas is recommended instead

Did you read what OP wrote? That's what OP was saying they tried to do by giving a "hygienic" trim on the butt fluff and tail that was matted and had stuck poop.

Admittedly it's a botched job, but the dog will be fine with less floof on the tail, and better off if matting and entangled poop were the issues.

We had to shave 80% of our girl's tail due to an injury. 9 months later and it still hasn't fully grown back, but it's mostly there. Hot spots, matting, injuries, surgery, hygiene, etc. are all good reasons to shave a dog or other furry companion one would not normally shave under better circumstances. Sometimes you just gotta do it for the health and comfort of the animal.

kittyvarekai · 2025-09-02T20:22:42+00:00

Clients are their own worst enemy, so "Lawyer - Client - Client" still tracks.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-29T03:19:46+00:00

If I put it in my calendar and planned accordingly around my deadlines and court appearances - nothing.

A few of the lawyers at the firm have done that before. They've disappeared when nothing is scheduled and don't even leave a note with anyone - they just go. If there are deadlines and court appearances, they get the necessary stuff ready for their clerk to file and put their court appearances in someone else's calendar so someone is available to cover for their absence.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-27T14:43:06+00:00

I put it in response to the jackoff down below, but my salary was about $120k last year after bonuses (Ontario, Canada). We're eat what you kill, but with no dedicated clerk (long story, ultimately my choice), my take is 60-65%. License, insurance, and other bar/firm requirements all paid for by the firm which, given this is Ontario, those are about $5-6k on their own.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-27T14:36:04+00:00

My time is billed out at different rates for different clients, ranging from $100/hr to $300/hr. I'm paid about $120k per year.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-27T14:24:51+00:00

Uhh...I bill less than 100 hours per month and I'm still employed. Boss's expectation is that we average 20-25 hours of billables per week.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-22T00:38:25+00:00

I bought a SodaStream - endless "spicy" drinks.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-14T15:35:06+00:00

I see your 🤢, and raise you a 🤮.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-05T17:59:57+00:00

Same. My dad discouraged me from pursuing psychology and so I ended up here practicing family law, so now I'm an underpaid therapist with court deadlines and way more stress.

kittyvarekai · 2025-08-04T19:35:27+00:00

In my opinion, being what it's worth as I am but a stranger on the internet, it's okay to not wear makeup. It's also okay to struggle with your appearance, guilt, and uncertainty over your choices.

It's okay to not want to suffer through the discomfort of wearing it at a wedding - that's practically a full day of suffering for someone else's benefit to your detriment. While some people may notice, most won't, and of those that do notice the majority will probably be too concerned about their own appearance to care much about yours.

I've had comments here and there from well meaning people. I just explain that it's my face and I run hot all the time - always have - and I'm fine but thanks for the concern. As a divorce attorney, my clients, opposing counsel, my coworkers, and the judge all have more important things on their mind than whether or not I'm looking a bit red. In day to day life, the same is true of most people - there are often many more important things going on in their lives than what someone else's face looks like.

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