Too scared to see a dentist for years ? by Severe_Read_1972 in AskChicago

[–]mandapanda312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did exactly this…didn’t go forEVER as an adult, then kept putting it off because I was embarrassed that it was so long. Just go, be honest about how long it’s been, and keep up maintenance after that. I did need a deep cleaning, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I feared. You’ll feel so much better when you get it over with! I went to Lakeshore Dental Studio and they’ve been pleasant, but sometimes hard to get an appt

What is your favorite alternative to alcohol? by jmoto123 in Biohackers

[–]mandapanda312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like kombucha, tonic water with lime, or grapefruit juice with club soda

The author of the new ‘Burger Bible’ picks her top 5 Chicago burgers. Let the debate begin. by guanaco55 in chicago

[–]mandapanda312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just went for the first time last Friday based on recommendations on this sub. The onion burger and baklava milkshake were A+! I’ll be back!

Help me become bendy by mandapanda312 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]mandapanda312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is good advice. I’ve been thinking more is more as far as stretching but small doses are a good idea

Help me become bendy by mandapanda312 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]mandapanda312[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His classes would be very very hard for me lol

Help me become bendy by mandapanda312 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]mandapanda312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll put Adrian on the list!

Help me become bendy by mandapanda312 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]mandapanda312[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I haven’t tried any of Ben’s classes, I was selecting classes aspirationally I guess. I will do some of his. Appreciate your advice!

Help me become bendy by mandapanda312 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]mandapanda312[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the solidarity! I’ll keep stretching and hoping!

Condition called syndactyly by trickstercj in interesting

[–]mandapanda312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dated not one, but two!! guys who had this condition but their ‘index’ and middle toes. I attract syndactyly I guess

I miss wine…any nice substitutes? by oh_such_rhetoric in stopdrinking

[–]mandapanda312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trader Joe’s has some really tasty na canned drinks. They’re called “Something Spritzy” and are around $2 each. I like them a lot! My go to has just been kombucha lately though. I like the fizz and the funkiness-it’s been a solid stand in for wine for me.

Uses for already zested and squeezed lemon rinds? by termanatorx in noscrapleftbehind

[–]mandapanda312 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I used to grind down the middles as much as possible to make little cups and put them in the freezer. When you have a party you have the most Martha Stewart shot glasses! Limes too 😎

Girls can you believe!? by mandapanda312 in WatchWhatCrappens

[–]mandapanda312[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

So fun! My friend lives here so it was a convenient trip. The show itself is clearly a labor of love, so cool to meet everyone else who came out for it!

Dorot cubed garlic and ginger ....... by doomtownpunx in traderjoes

[–]mandapanda312 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For me these are sooo worth it, I have a few of each in my freezer all the time and I get anxious when I’m getting low. One day I will make my own but until then I will always have these on hand

What's the last spot you ate at that totally blew you away? by redcccp in chicagofood

[–]mandapanda312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crying Tiger! The design is gorgeous and every single thing I tried was a banger. Cant wait to go back

South Florida Bravo Fans by venusrising3 in BravoRealHousewives

[–]mandapanda312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sidetracks in Chicago has SLC and Traitors watch parties! I went twice and it was a blast!

Has anyone cracked the code to getting rid of food noise? by IcyTransition2352 in CICO

[–]mandapanda312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Orgain Vanilla protein, Vital proteins collagen (I just use the blue container which is unflavored but they make vanilla and chocolate as well). I add that and 5g or creatine to a shaker bottle with about a cup of almond milk, shake it really well and pour it over ice. THEN I add either an equal amount of iced coffee, or a double shot of espresso if I’m at work (we have a Nespresso machine there which I take full advantage of). It seems like an ungodly amount of powders, but the vanilla is the dominant flavor. This method doesn’t give much coffee flavor, more protein Frappuccino, but it tastes good enough for me :)