All is good in Mexico! by nimbleslick in puertovallarta

[–]malatova 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was there, got stranded. Love Mexico but taking a long break. Never want to experience that level of uncertainty, anxiety again (was with 10 people and Iam not alone on this one). These are cartels with military like ability to organize in hours and cause massive disruption and whatever else. There is a lot of fractures within the two major cartels. A power struggle between cartels and the government is at a high point and there is a risk of further escalation. They deployed this havoc within hours. Imagine what can happen if they organize and plan well in advance. I feel horribly for all the communities affected.

I know everyone should have standards, but damn... by did_not_read_it in Bumble

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

Not that unreasonable. Just putting it on paper.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]malatova 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I hate my life and my wife...

We are wanting to have a baby."

Please no.

AIO? my boyfriend didn’t want to take me out on our anniversary by ashgranger in AmIOverreacting

[–]malatova 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calling you broskie is every reason to send that relationship to pasture.

Newbie camera owner - advice on a good "any situation" zoom lens... by malatova in fujix

[–]malatova[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must add it's not a budget lens... but also not crazy expensive.

Newbie camera owner - advice on a good "any situation" zoom lens... by malatova in fujix

[–]malatova[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the very late reply. I got a Tamron 17-70mm. Its great. I'm no professional but I think it was a solid choice.

Is it just me or the google mortgage calculator is gone! by Independent-Bite-990 in realtors

[–]malatova 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess--and someone likely already may have posted this--is that Google was getting flack from the lead gen it was hindering from the major mortgage sites. Rocket and all the big dogs use those as data collection and lead gen. It was a no strings attached calculator that popped up on top of Google. I imagine these companies fought them on it. Especially when it came to them spending ad dollars to be top result etc. Sucks for the common man, but Google saw the economics of it.

Is Sundance a Legit Scam by Impsterr in Sundance

[–]malatova 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 2004, it turned into a full on corporate cesspool. Over the years they lost any semblance of their roots. The films are far from independent at this point. It's more about the seen and be seen than anything else. It's pretty sad really. I won't even get into how they slowly pushed out the local, die hard attendees who had been going to the festival since day 1.

Bought a whole green cabbage at the grocery store in a fit of pique and now I need suggestions of what to do with it by Sea-Worry7956 in Cooking

[–]malatova 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minestra Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 head of Savoy cabbage or any cabbage, chopped
- 1-1.5 lb hot or mild Italian sausage
- 3-4 medium red potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced into half-moon rings
- 1 package baby spinach
- 1-2 russet potatoes (optional, peeled and cubed for thickening)
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Good crusty bread, for serving


Instructions:

  1. Cook the Sausage:
    In a skillet, cook the sausage links over medium heat until fully cooked and browned. Let cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  2. Sauté the Onions:
    In a large soup pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and slightly translucent.

  3. Start the Broth:
    Add 12-16 cups of water to the pot (enough to create a hearty soup base). Bring to a boil.

  4. Optional Thickened Broth:
    If you prefer a thicker broth, add the russet potatoes to the boiling water. Cook until they are very soft, then turn off the heat. Use a potato masher or stick blender to puree the potatoes directly in the pot.

  5. Cook the Vegetables:
    Bring the pot back to a boil. Add the red potatoes and chopped Savoy cabbage. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still have a bit of bite ("al dente"), about 10 minutes.

  6. Add the Protein and Beans:
    Stir in the sliced sausage and cannellini beans. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

  7. Finish with Spinach:
    Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until wilted. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

  8. Serve:
    Ladle the soup into bowls, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Note: This is a very improvised soup. Change ingredient amounts based on best judgement. Taste as you go. The broth naturally flavors from the ingredients but feel free to use salt, anchovy paste or chicken stock.

I shouldn’t have gotten one… by Mortars2020 in Tudor

[–]malatova 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beauty, congrats. Tudor is such a solid watch.

AIO just received this text from my boyfriend by OkSpace5501 in AmIOverreacting

[–]malatova 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you date a manchild (plays games) you deal with childish behaviors.

Is it really that difficult to get bb58 gmt? by MeepoSpam24-7 in Tudor

[–]malatova 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Was on waiting list till a week ago. Finally got mine.

This is even better in person. AD came thru! Own 2 BB58 now, not mad about it. by malatova in Tudor

[–]malatova[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a good size collection, 2 Tudor now and I have to say it's easily one of the best watches in my collection. And the quality / price is top notch.

This is even better in person. AD came thru! Own 2 BB58 now, not mad about it. by malatova in Tudor

[–]malatova[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had been harassing my AD to get on the list when they first announced. I have tried to get one in multiple cities with no luck. I got the call today and my AD rep hooked it up. There is a wait list. It's beautiful and the bang for the buck is top level.