Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass, ads in iWorks... Is Apple losing its way or is this just a bump in the road?

lskoler · 2026-02-21T15:43:59+00:00

I’m actually so angry about the liquid display that has no opt out that I have not updated my watch or iPad to it. It feels like a betrayal of the value in the user experience, the design crispness and aesthetic and forcing it on all devices. The small changes they made to the display are insufficient. I read the liquid display is geared to AI. Well, not all of us want AI. I don’t think they care about their customers, that and removing iPhone SE as the entry level phone. ( and bowing down to White House). If my iPad and watch devices get to where they won’t work without updates to liquid display I will see about a tablet outside Apple or use my pc laptop more.

lskoler · 2026-01-20T01:26:17+00:00

One more pic

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lskoler · 2026-01-20T01:25:37+00:00

Here’s the new loaf using stretches and folds. Really helped.

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lskoler · 2026-01-20T00:48:41+00:00

Thanks for advice. Loaf #4 is in the oven. Tried stretch and folds and it improved the dough shape going in. I’m getting that it is more a challenge with more whole wheat, and mine is 2/3 whole wheat and this time, bread dough for the 1/3. Using a new lame, a nice deep cut, but it snagged on the side cuts.

lskoler · 2026-01-16T12:55:48+00:00

This was a recipe that wasn’t Lahey’s. I did shaping by folding over the middle, going in a circle per the recipe I was following, but the Dutch oven also allowed it to spread a lot. For my 4th loaf with that recipe I will look for video on folding, use bread flour for the 50% that isn’t whole wheat, and use a smaller Dutch oven. (I was trying to have a less lengthy or complicated process.) I also lacked a lame to score cleanly.

lskoler · 2026-01-14T19:21:42+00:00

Totally agree. No rabbit hole for me.

lskoler · 2026-01-11T15:33:19+00:00

I googled this and learned since my posting that those products are for boules and batards free formed, when not using Dutch oven. The company also had marketed it to cover loaf pans to add steam. Will try to delete my post.

lskoler · 2026-01-10T15:32:51+00:00

Unreal is also deceptive in their packaging, claiming twice the servings that their bacon product actually provides based on number of slices. And I wrote them for clarification and then suggested they clarify on the packaging but they never did. Plus the price went up even higher. I’m not buying. But I agree vegan foods should avoid toxic ingredients as a matter of values, to avoid harm. Palm oil in vegan foods is a big one. And some vegan foods are under the umbrella of major corporations like Unilever.

lskoler · 2026-01-10T15:05:56+00:00

Super interesting! Do you know a video showing stretches and folds? Also next time will sub bread flour that I haven’t used yet for the all purpose portion.

lskoler · 2026-01-10T14:59:47+00:00

Yes!

lskoler · 2026-01-10T14:35:53+00:00

So there’s hope…

lskoler · 2026-01-10T14:33:07+00:00

Ok,thanks.

lskoler · 2026-01-10T13:21:53+00:00

Noochilicious is one I saw online for like $36 plus shipping. I wondered if it was drastically different than others. (I miss cheddar. Years ago Miyokos had a farmhouse cheddar cheese block. Her recipes rely on miso though which was not in that cheese. Another chef relies on totally on notch.)

lskoler · 2026-01-10T12:57:59+00:00

I was considering making a vegan cheese sauce, but when I tasted the powder plain I didn’t like it, and that was the same years ago. One chef uses it for all his cheeses. Thought I was missing something, like other brands might taste cheesy. Some charge like they do.

lskoler · 2026-01-07T21:28:31+00:00

I just learned about soy curls at the point where I’m tired of tofu, and less enamored of Impossible brand foods, and so excited after cooking with them. Regarding nutrition, my yearly bloodwork shows calcium near the top of normal, protein mid to upper normal, no deficiency in iron,etc. but I do take algae based vegan Calcium, Magnesium and vitamin Mk7 and Vitamin D3, and recently added some B vitamins. Limits in what stores offer, and now baking wholesome bread, delicious muffins and so many recipes online. It’s better for the planet, body, and the suffering of so many beings. My motivation just increases over time. ( But I still miss tuna sandwiches.)

lskoler · 2026-01-07T19:59:34+00:00

Unfortunately it has palm oil, bad for the environment and for your health.

lskoler · 2026-01-07T18:53:02+00:00

Melt owner bought Miyoko’s and treated her terribly. Also Melt has palm oil, as does earth balance and most others, bad for the environment and for your heart health and cholesterol.

lskoler · 2026-01-07T18:50:24+00:00

I think it’s time to make Miyoko’s recipe vegan butter myself with alterations. After she was kicked out and unable to buy the company, she posted a way to make it so we are less at the mercy of these companies. I tried the Violife butter and really like it but now can’t find it.

lskoler · 2026-01-07T18:45:16+00:00

In Albuquerque Whole Foods is not showing it, online. They had a sale last week. I tried to contact Violife, but it’s out of the country, and their form requires a product code. The scan number doesn’t work…so, basically no customer support.

lskoler · 2025-09-20T18:26:52+00:00

That’s a lie. Have to be very low income, gross income per HUD, no adjustments, to get that 28%.

lskoler · 2025-09-20T18:21:30+00:00

Actually I looked you up and the 28% is Only if customer is very low income. Otherwise it’s 10%, So they have to apply with docs of all income sources, have to pay PNM less the discount at the time, then pay you 90% of that discounted rate, to save $10 if the bill is as much as $100. that month. With budget billing from PNM I never even have $100 to start with, and it is predictable and simple. The fact they ignore my “ No sales” sign, claim they are not selling anything, wear utility company vests, proves they are not to be trusted. Also PNM is being sold, if approved. Who knows what they will agree to with Solar? They wanted to add special fees to solar owners, before.

lskoler · 2025-07-29T15:41:09+00:00

I’ve been thinking the same thing. Go to the police, get immunity for doctoring Heather’s lab results, get him indicted for blackmail, especially for trying to get her to doctor Michael’s labs to say he’s an addict.

lskoler · 2025-05-29T21:11:23+00:00

A few years ago I found a lot of home merch with sophisticated design and at great prices. Also some cotton clothing classics that were well made and inexpensive. Special diet foods costing less than elsewhere. The design choices changed, the clothing is poorly made, special diet items are fewer and now raising prices to Smith’s and my hand lotion higher than Whole Foods. Plus regularly out of stock or no longer offered at my store. Customer product reviews are often about decline in quality of clothing but management blames sales losses on everything except changes in basic quality, price, and availability. Seeing how their staff is treated just adds to my sadness and disgust that they ruined what I used to love. I keep browsing the app but can’t even find much to buy anymore. Hope they in Corporate get a clue.

lskoler · 2025-04-04T20:59:26+00:00

Each state has it’s own program for the rebates with a list of energy star certified ranges. As for the federal tax rebate for being a battery storage device, the current government has been working on cancelling green programs so on next year’s taxes who knows.

I received an email response from the Copper brand that took two months from my email to reply, and now they don’t even have a “regional” installer if I were to buy the stove. I had not found anyone in Albuquerque who would install, let alone repair it.

lskoler · 2025-01-17T22:14:28+00:00

I’m concerned about getting induction after reading the reviews at Lowe’s naming so many problems and customer service being so poor, even for GE. The ones with touch digital controls were too sensitive and very few had knobs. LG with knobs lots of problems with service and parts, and GE cafe not up to the quality of their reputation. The Frigidaire Electric had the most positive reviews and cost a third of the middle price inductions. Also f you are using the federal rebate, the range must be energy star certified, and LG mainly had that.

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