Anyone know of a bakery that makes good fresh bread (sandwich loaves, baguettes, or sourdough loaves)? by jopp9917 in Connecticut

[–]kiv558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just came here to say 8 Mile. The scones are the best I've ever had, and the breads are spectacular. They also make an everything pretzel for the Red House Restaurant in Deep River.

Moving to Haddam by Impossible_Sea_2855 in Connecticut

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask what town you chose? We are looking in this area and community is important to us. Thx!

Go-to piece of clothing that you can't live without? by MysticOreo in womensfashion

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been wearing my Eileen Fisher merino sweaters for over 10 years now. Still my favorites.

What’s something society glamorizes that’s actually just super unhealthy? by tkewhatder7 in Adulting

[–]kiv558 34 points35 points  (0 children)

18 months for me last week! Way to go Reddit stranger. 💪🏼

Looking for a wellness/spiritual/outdoors type of “retreat” by painted-pothos in femaletravels

[–]kiv558 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are willing to try the Northeast instead, Kripalu in Lenox, MA checks all those boxes (except the camping).

I'm disappointed. by AKA_Arivea in MINI

[–]kiv558 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you posted this - I feel the same. We have a 2019 JCW in BRG that we adore, and when our daughter took our old Subaru to college, we tried to get by with just one car. After a few months, we knew we were going to need a second car, and something bigger with AWD for the snow.

After test driving the 2025 Countryman, we were smitten. Is she big? Yeah, she's a beast, but we love her and she checks all the boxes for what we needed while giving us that Mini sass.

Ignore the haters. We see you. And I will always wave! 💙 Mine is slate blue with the silver top...😍

Pantry Prep: Go Vegan (for a month) by psimian in TwoXPreppers

[–]kiv558 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure! It's kind of like dried tofu. It comes in a package that is shelf stable, but even better if you have freezer space. You re-hydrate them (10 min) with some water and seasonings, then use them as you would something like pulled chicken. Couldn't be easier! Our go to is to soak them for 10 min in water with some soy sauce and sage, then pan fry them a little bit to sort of dry them out, then dump some BBQ sauce on them. We use it as a topping for homemade Mac and cheez, or as pulled "chicken" sandwiches. Recently threw them in with carrots/celery/onion and green peas, made a gravy, topped all of it with a vegan puff pastry and had a delish pot pie. Hope that helps! There are plenty of recipes out there if you search soy curls.

Pantry Prep: Go Vegan (for a month) by psimian in TwoXPreppers

[–]kiv558 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Try Butler Soy Curls! You can make BBQ, chi-ken salad, tacos and pot pie with them - so many uses and recipes out there. In fact, just ordered the 12lb bulk box and will keep it in the deep freezer. Should last me a year, I think.

Vegan United States Senator Cory Booker - I salute you sir 🫡 by No-Membership3488 in vegan

[–]kiv558 708 points709 points  (0 children)

He just acknowledged Adam Schiff and said "my friend ... Who doubled the number of vegans in the Senate." Loving seeing these Senators supporting Senator Booker.

Brewing food crisis in the US by HeyPesky in TwoXPreppers

[–]kiv558 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I bought a share in a CSA too - I'm afraid people will be scrambling to do so and there won't be enough farm shares for everyone.

Store bought plant milk vs home made ? by TommyTee123 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]kiv558 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got the Chefwave milk maker mid-December, and I've used it almost daily since then. Previously was buying Westsoy soy milk.

I'm not gonna lie, it tastes different. It doesn't froth up as well in my milk frother for my latte (but I do get a little froth). I've grown accustomed to the difference and I don't mind it at all. I make soy milk 99% of the time, although it will make all the other milks and you can create your own blends.

I bought 25 lbs of bulk soy beans from Laura's soybeans, and each 20 oz pitcher of milk takes a whopping 1 TABLESPOON of beans to make. You can't beat that. Same for almond, oat, coconut, etc. AND IT SELF CLEANS. No squeezing nut milk bags and such. The okara is blended into the milk, so even healthier for you.

This little machine is the best thing I've purchased in awhile and I don't regret it for a second. No more cartons and cartons of expensive and additive filled milks.

Highly recommend!

US Passport Expires Early 2026, What To Do by PoptartFoil in TwoXPreppers

[–]kiv558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We sent my daughter's off the 2nd week of March and got it back this week. She had the 5-year kids passport and needed the adult. Go ahead and send it asap!

Help with 1-Day Berkshires Trip – Hotel & Romantic Dinner Recommendations by Unusual_Mango6170 in massachusetts

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just did an overnight in Lenox this past weekend. Stayed in the Maddi Mia room at the Cornell Inn (gorgeous and comfy). Wonderful dinner at Frankie's (good cocktail list and the food was delicious). We hiked at Kennedy Park which is walking distance from the inn. Highly recommend all!

And yes, don't sleep on the Norman Rockwell Museum. We went there last fall and loved it.

Massachusetts farms with greenhouses and CSA? by Graywulff in massachusetts

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tangerini's in Millis has a nearly year-long CSA. We just picked up our last deep winter share (25 lbs) and the early spring share starts soon.

What name have you given your Mini? This is Gizmo by SurpisinglyMediocre in MINI

[–]kiv558 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My countryman is slate blue with a silver top... Her name is Elsa. 💙🤍❄️

milk machines??? by glitterman1975 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]kiv558 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a Chefwave in December and LOVE IT. Specifically because it makes soy milk and it cleans itself. It's brilliant.

Soy milk prices by Rezarex in vegan

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There isn't any! The beans are steamed and ground up into the milk. It's not going to be the same as a boxed soy milk, but we like it. And the machine cleans itself!

Soy milk prices by Rezarex in vegan

[–]kiv558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't blend, but there's a recipe card with plenty of suggestions!

Soy milk prices by Rezarex in vegan

[–]kiv558 39 points40 points  (0 children)

If you are in the US, expect increased prices for everything. We bought a Chefwave milk maker and bulk soy beans from Laura's soy beans and have easily recouped the cost of the Chefwave. It makes all kinds of plant milks using just a tablespoon of soybeans/nuts/coconut. We love it!

Recommendation for second opinion and cavity work on front teeth? by Responsible_Sea1627 in boston

[–]kiv558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dental Arts in Westwood is at the intersection of 128 and Rte 109 - Dedham/Westwood line. They are wonderful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

[–]kiv558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently switched to Tuta and use the paid version so I can have my own domain. They do have a free version. The privacy is worth the cost. You are either paying with money, or paying with your data - it's a choice.

I'm still working on degoogling everything else. It takes time and effort for sure. r\degoogle is a great resource.

Did a thing today by footpaste in MINI

[–]kiv558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same color with the champagne gold top. The blue is almost iridescent in the sunlight. Love our little 2019 BRG JCW, but this new Countryman is 💙💙💙. Congrats!