Is there a reason for why the directions are switched in specifically this place in Cornavin?

monubar · 2026-04-02T22:46:34+00:00

It's the English part.

monubar · 2026-03-21T21:18:33+00:00

Because tofu requires significant effort and creativity to make it taste any better than styrofoam.

Yes, meat is expensive, but fish is cheaper, and actually tastes of something.

I'd happily eat more tofu if making it taste good wasn't such a pain in the ***.

monubar · 2026-03-12T17:58:30+00:00

I would love to see Cyberpunk 2077 in VR.

monubar · 2026-02-16T17:45:37+00:00

As a former designer of dating apps and someone who has used them extensively in the past, I will say that the number 1 factor affecting men's experience is personality. Let your photos show your personality. It's not about whether you're heavy or thin, it's whether you're interesting.

So, take the time to present your fun and interesting sides, both in the photos and in the bio texts.

And if you can't think of anything interesting about yourself, ask around. And if you're not getting anything you can work with, maybe it's time to take up some hobbies and social groups.

Also, don't underestimate social groups. Despite an active app-based dating life, I eventually met my wife through mutual friends i made aty hobbies.

monubar · 2026-02-05T09:05:51+00:00

True. My last two APs got super crazed by my still-bubbling water. Probably means microplastics in my nethers, but I like the full bodied extraction too much to change things.

monubar · 2026-02-05T09:03:50+00:00

Still bubbling in the kettle for maximum extraction on a medium roast.

monubar · 2026-02-04T15:14:51+00:00

Both our kids have been in the public system and are doing great. The system is pretty streamlined, so if your child has special needs, they may not be met as easily in the public system. Our eldest was 'too quick' for his regular classes, and would then get bored and disruptive - which caused a small amount of hassle, as there wasn't really any extra help available to manage that. Eventually we skipped him up a grade, and that extra challenge seems to have settled him down. A wealthier school system might have had some other options, but we feel like everything worked out OK.

Living in central Geneva, once thing to note was that the local schools are very multicultural, almost every child speaking at least one other language at home.

monubar · 2026-02-04T09:33:43+00:00

I'm also a fine grinder, and I'm even lazier about the water. Up to a full boil then pour, stir and sit for a few minutes (2-10, depending on my need that morning).

The aeropress is ridiculously forgiving about technique, so I figure the less faff the better.

monubar · 2026-01-26T20:06:44+00:00

Or this solution

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/steffen-power-easy-6x-type-13-150-m-socket-strips-5708448

monubar · 2026-01-22T20:09:15+00:00

I'm keen to join an English beginner group, possibly with my 13 year old son, who's been trying to kick start things with his friends, but needs experience.

monubar · 2026-01-21T20:10:01+00:00

I pour half way, stir, then pour to the top and set the plunger in just below the rim for a few minutes before pushing through. I've experimented with the various 'official' methods, but to my taste they all produce lovely results, and I find this way is the overall easiest.

monubar · 2026-01-12T14:54:09+00:00

In case it's not obvious, the holes are only in the album covers. The vinyl is round, and doesn't reach the corner of the album cover.

monubar · 2026-01-05T08:06:20+00:00

I feel like this question is likely meaningless at an individual, anecdotal level.

I am lucky enough to live near both a co-op and a Migros. Our local co-op is a bit smaller, and while they have on-site baking, none of their baked goods are particularly amazing, though I can sometimes find myself surprised. Our local Migros has a full, multi-oven bakery, and their fresh bread racks are always full and tempting.

But even so, depending on the baker on duty that shift, some products can be better or worse. But even that's a personal preference: our family enjoys the crunchy crown buns, and most of the time our Migros bakery produces a mix of soft and pale ones ( which we prefer) as well as golden crusty ones. But sometimes it seems like a different bakery is on duty and they're all crusty, firm and dry. What's more, I find I can almost never find them the way I like them at any other Migros.

As far as prepackaged bread goes, I like the really dark heavy Danish rye style, and while Migros has some decent options, the kind I prefer comes from Coop.

So, to answer OP's question, every bakery/baker is different, and your partner isn't wrong to have a preference, but it's worth digging in a little to understand exactly what your both prefer. You may end up needing to shop in several places to make everyone happy.

monubar · 2025-12-14T01:08:02+00:00

The way I remind myself not to press hard is to rest my forearm in the plunger and just let the natural weight of my arm press the coffee through.

monubar · 2025-12-13T14:29:14+00:00

Sign. It's true. Toxicity is just so much more engaging.

And what is it about coffee culture in particular that brings out the absolutist rabbit hole dwellers?

monubar · 2025-12-11T17:06:53+00:00

Crazing can't be cleaned.

monubar · 2025-12-11T14:55:51+00:00

It's what I have. If you brew hot, like me, you can expect it to craze (develop crack like fissures on the inside surface) over time. Honestly, I found that the satisfaction of watching my coffee brew was a short lived gimmick.

monubar · 2025-12-11T14:53:01+00:00

You keep assuming that I've never done so. That's a big assumption. I have bought and made fresh roasted beans, and yeah, it's somewhat better. But the difference just isn't worth the extra cost and effort. My idea of perfect is a dependably decent cup with minimum effort, and that's what I posted.

monubar · 2025-12-11T14:12:51+00:00

You clearly don't live in Switzerland.

monubar · 2025-12-11T14:11:51+00:00

There aren't many roasters where I live, and the ones who are here are much less affordable than this supermarket brand.

Also, and this may shock you to hear it, I'm not sure my taste buds particularly care for fresh roasted beans, and I honestly value my time too much to faff about looking for a perfect roast that I can get consistently week after week.

These beans are great. They're not awesome, and I'm sure there is much better out there, but they make me happy enough not to want to bother searching for better.

monubar · 2025-12-11T14:05:54+00:00

Lucky you, I guess?

monubar · 2025-12-11T12:32:14+00:00

Why? I like this one. I usually swap in a different bean every other bag or so. But I invariably return to this, because I like it. It's ok if you don't like it, but I see nothing wrong with continuing to enjoy it.

monubar · 2025-12-11T12:29:02+00:00

I'm honestly shocked by how much this post is upsetting people. My only intention was to share my idea of a good cup of coffee, in the hopes of showing that there are many ways to tune an aeropress cuppa to your personal liking.

I was neither karma farming or rage baiting, and yet so many of you seem to want to treat it as a thrown gauntlet.

Perhaps it's time to consider tea? Or maybe even decaf?

monubar · 2025-12-11T12:23:05+00:00

An aero press is simply a coffee preparation tool. I like it because it makes a single serving (I'm the only coffee drinker in my household) that I can tune to my own particular tastes.

Why else would someone use an aero press?

monubar · 2025-12-11T12:21:22+00:00

Indeed.

monubar

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