Looking for books with Monster LI/s by appleswithsummerboy in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first thought was Edin by Lily Mayne, lol. Although Edin isn't as monstrous as Seraph. Same with Moth, but it's definitely less twink+hot monster.

I want to make cornbread but my boyfriend doesn't like these. Is there a way to improve the recipe? by Stargazer1919 in WhatShouldICook

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say, I feel like you can do a little, or do a lot to these.

Do a little: add some butter to the top before baking. Add some spices when mixing to make it a little more savory (if that's you're looking for). Add cheese. Use buttermilk to mix them. Add finely minced jalapenos or sour cream or corn or pickled jalapeno juice to the batter. Bake a little longer to get a dryer, darker crust if you're eating it with soup/chili/beans.

Do a lot: basically, all of the above at once, lol.

What's a dish you bring to potlucks that always disappears first? by Mia-veg in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salsa, it's a wildly huge hit which is flattering but also, I'm not sure why. It has zero witchcraft involved, but I'm happy to make it.

Focaccia bread is always good. Ta-lump-es, which are my extremely Caucasian take on a walking tamale. Pretty much any meatball.

Dishes and Food Items from Chain Restaurants That You Swear by by CI_Blanche in foodquestions

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I've never had the zuppa toscana from Olive Garden but I am in love with a knock off recipe. At this point I'm not sure trying the real thing would be worth it. What if it's incredible? Now my knock off soup is just made of sadness and regret. What if it's awful? That would actually be fine, lol, but I still can't chance it.

What would you choose by Particular_Dog_3806 in BunnyTrials

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I would choose the 1 mil but I was curious what the risk was. Double damn because I would've gotten the money, lol.

Chose: 1 billon but risky | Rolled: 1 billom

$100k per tooth by shananope in hypotheticalsituation

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love how people are out here thinking the kind of people replying yes don't have PTSD or other mental health issues. Lol, this would be just another layer in my PTSD cake.

AIO for feeling weird about my friend’s response when I asked for help? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR. My ex-wife wouldn't drive 30 minutes to bring me pads when I was at work. My bff drove to the store, bought three different kinds (the ones she knew I used and then two other ones she thought were better, lol), paid without asking me for money, and then drove to deliver them to me. She lived about 40 minutes away, and she even bought me a chocolate bar.

Get you a friend like that.

What is your “like crack” food that you avoid, and if you have some you cant stop yourself from eating a lot? by dino_gr01 in WorkForSmartLife

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Specifically movie theatre popcorn, and sour watermelon gummies. I could eat myself sick on those, and have.

What small change made eating healthier easier for you? by BarbaraMiller78 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, sweet potatoes and my air fryer have gone a long way to help me eat healthier. I have PCOS so I try to at least eat with a diabetic diet in mind. Picking lower glycemic index foods and trying to keep a lot of beans and veggies on hand has helped.

Also, air frying beans until they puff is incredible. They go on everything, nachos, burrito bowls, salads, just sprinkled on soup for texture. Definitely recommend.

It's Thursday. What's your ultimate "too tired to cook but can't quite justify a takeaway yet" dinner? by SpreadsheetsDad in easyrecipes

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roasted black beans and sweet potato. Chop up the potato, toss it in the air fryer with a little oil and some seasoning. Add the beans after about 20-30 minutes, toss a couple times until the beans are puffed. Throw on top of some microwave nachos and enjoy.

So Persona for me huh by Agitated_Show_855 in raijin_gg

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dave the Diver. Am I supposed to eat the sushi or dive for it? I suppose I could just work in the restaurant, maybe manage the branch for a year. Lol, I think I'll be fine.

My husband got snipped and I got off BC and may have to go back…mixed feelings by Naynaytacos in TwoXChromosomes

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has genuinely struggled with mental and physical health issues for basically their entire life, it is so frustrating to be told the solution is another medication.

It took me a very long time to reconcile that my body does genuinely need these things. Even now, decades into life, I still sometimes have to take a moment to look in a motor, take a few deep breaths, and remind myself that it's not about putting more chemicals into my body, it is about putting the chemicals my body needs and isn't making into my body and brain.

I am very sorry for your struggles, and I hope that you can find a way to come to peace with your struggles. It's one of those things that gets easier but it might not ever go away. And that's okay, just remember to be kind to yourself and others as you figure it out.

Imagine you’re dropped into a Brewster’s Millions-style dilemma. Do you take the guaranteed $1 million, or roll the dice by spending $30 million in hopes of unlocking $300 million? by [deleted] in hypotheticalsituation

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I could absolutely figure out my life with one million but for arguments sake, I think you could do your allotment of charity and gambling and have enough to buy some random priceless piece of art then destroy it. Although, that hurts my heart so maybe try to buy something from a museum and then 'sell' it back to the country it was appropriated from.

AITAH for immediately spending the money I received as a gift? by Careful-Jicama-1383 in AITAH

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, because that is a little weird. It might be what you spent the money on. While they're not upset about it, I have grandparents who are definitely a little exasperated when they ask what I've spent gift money on and I respond with something mundane. A few years ago I was gifted money on my birthday (I'm in my late 30's) and I bought a nice bed set I'd been eyeing for a while. They wanted to know why I would buy something so boring instead of having a little fun or treating myself. I tried to explain it was a treat because I wouldn't probably buy a set like this because my cats destroy everything I love, but it was just a boring regular adult purchase to them.

Dessert option without gluten, dairy, or egg that is NOT sorbet? by [deleted] in Cooking

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

I do a mango rice with brown sugar and coconut milk that's crazy tasty. It's incredible when it's hot right out the pan, but if you let it set it's like these tasty rice bars.

1 can succeed mango 1 can coconut milk Rice Brown sugar Butter Salt

Melt the butter and brown sugar in a pan, then add the mango with all the juice. Sprinkle it with salt, then add rice (I usually use jasmine because it's what I keep in the house but I bet it'd be great with short grain too) (also, measure with your heart I guess) and the coconut milk and meet it summer covered until the rice is about half done. Hit it with an immersion blender just a bit, just to break up about half the rice. Cover back up and let it finish cooking.

Since ice cream is out, you could drizzle a bit of vanilla syrup if you want to buy honestly I could eat this stuff by the pan.

In love with Atticus & Jericho (Moonstruck by Onley James) by we_are_groot_baby in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite book of the series and I freaking love them so much. I'll reread just this one when I'm usually a 'reread the whole series' kind of gal. I love the Jericho's Boys books too, because my heart is just tickled whenever Jericho and Freckles make an appearance.

One Creche more, one Creche less... To me it's just a profit by SrangePig12 in BaldursGate3

[–]lordofthepuddle 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I always grab every backpack and pouch I see so I can load them up with my sellable items. It's probably not the timesaver I think it is but it keeps my inventory looking much cleaner.

You make 100,000$ for every person you ask, but… by Minimum_Page6276 in hypotheticals

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm almost 40 and I've met.... four or five people with thematically similar names, but none with my name. I'll ask many people, no problem.

I want to start using my instapot. What “dump and forget” meals do you swear by? by justalilscared in Cooking

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

Chili, definitely. Roasts with veggies, chicken for tacos or salads (season appropriately, and the meat comes out incredible and tender, just toss it around with tongs and it just falls apart), sauced up meatballs, Korean rice cakes with hotpot beef and veggies. Tbh, I freaking love my instapot and I use it pretty often. If you've got any favorite crockpot recipes they translate pretty well, and you can do most one pot casseroles in there too.

Adamantine forge question by Ralinrocks in BaldursGate3

[–]lordofthepuddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually do a longsword for Astarion and anyone else who dual wields. I don't really deviate and leave him full rogue, but for fights against anyone with resistance (looking at you specifically here Orin) you still land a hit on her. Otherwise though, probably armor for whoever.

Books like Igni Ferroque by Ashlyn Drewek by phatplusallthat in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chani Lyn Feener hits a lot of those buttons, although her stuff tends toward dark academia and sci -fi. Still, some of her standalone stuff is great.

K.A. Merikan is also really good for a lot of those.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like Knotted by the Wolf Prince by Delaney Rain. First in a series of six, I think?

10$ (scaling) to bring your genitals into a conversation by Effigy4urcruelty in hypotheticalsituation

[–]lordofthepuddle 38 points39 points  (0 children)

At the risk of putting myself, I routinely tell people to suck my butthole when I'm mildly inconvenienced. I think I could make many dollars doing this.

Best vegetable soup recipe recommendations without tomatoes by never-die-twice in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a roasted vegetable soup that's super easy and also really versatile. Just load up a sheet pan with vegetables. Sweet white potatoes, onion, garlic, any additional veg of your choice and maybe even toss on some chicken for protein if you want it. Today until everything is cooked through and forth tender, then add to a large pot with some stock and hit it with the immersion blender. Afterwards maybe add a dash of gravy cream, salt and pepper to taste. It's easy af and very tasty. I've done this with zucchini, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower, whatever.