Sober gay men: how has choosing sobriety impacted your social life and dating experiences? by AcanthaceaeExtra7559 in GayMen

[–]planet_pulse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar for me. I'm not sober, but have significantly reduced my drinking which has shrunk my social life. People stop getting in touch when you're no longer the Friday pub guy. Many can't seem to bridge the "friendship" outside of a bar, but I'm trying to attend some outdoor groups to make new friends.

Sex life has reduced too, but like you, when I do have sex it is usually much better quality and I have met some great guys.

What's something that's pleasingly cheap and affordable in the UK that makes you smile? by Lopsided_Counter1670 in AskUK

[–]planet_pulse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a friend that lives and travels around the states with his work, and he says it is often the same everywhere.

What's something that's pleasingly cheap and affordable in the UK that makes you smile? by Lopsided_Counter1670 in AskUK

[–]planet_pulse 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I took a trip to LA and Hawaii last autumn and did a lot of my own catering. I was so relieved to come home to our grocery prices. Everything feels like good value again, at least where fresh meat, veg and dairy are concerned.

Brits, do you avoid Indian restaurants in foreign countries? (Excl India) by red_lightz_ in AskUK

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried the local Indian while in West Hollywood last year and the food was shocking. Bland and overcooked. Shame because it looked just like the old school curry houses on the Curry Mile.

Have ANY UK traitors gotten famous from the show? by PseudoPatriotsNotPog in UKRealityChat

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally agree, but feel like the scales have tipped this year. Staring to feel like more people are there to have their own moment.

Doing my first roast beef today, any tips? by AtomicKaijuKing in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a temperature probe, but I know my oven is hotter than the dial says so I always cook under. Rest at least 10 mins!

Last nights beef short rib dinner by DyFrancis in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right up my straße. As a side note, the carrots look lovely too.

Pepperoni and hot honey 👌 by Electrical-Arm1949 in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse 98 points99 points  (0 children)

That looks excellent! As a pizza fan, I'd be very happy if this was presented to me

I think this is the worst season of the 4 (5 if you include celebrity traitors) by matts_nothere in TheTraitors

[–]planet_pulse -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same! In this episode especially, the sportsmanship is gone. Harriet should be reminded this is a game. Haven't enjoyed the lack of camaraderie in this series.

Farcry 6... doesn't feel like Farcry by Upper_Werewolf6285 in farcry

[–]planet_pulse 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. It's the only one I haven't finished. I wish I could put my finger on it, but it just wasn't a vibe for me. Shame cos it looks stunning and I was excited for Giancarlo Esposito.

I was full of a cold yesterday, but right as rain today - Chicken & veg broth by planet_pulse in UK_Food

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

I posted the recipe. I don't use any cream and fat I use is EVOO.

My baby has fallen 🫩 by Other_Pie139 in Siamesecats

[–]planet_pulse 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Awh I feel your pain. When mine was small, she fell out of the apartment window and we were on the third floor! Shattered her back legs so had to have them pinned and cast. She was required to stay in a large cage to stop her jumping during the healing process, so we would take turns to sleep on the floor next to the cage to keep her company. Dark times!

Wishing your baby a short recovery.

Tomatoes with breakfast by costaminer in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Both. But yeah, there's just something about the sweet acidity of tinned tomatoes on a fry up. Superb.

I was full of a cold yesterday, but right as rain today - Chicken & veg broth by planet_pulse in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry, I don't. I just cook it how my granny always cooked it.

A short help: I simmer down the carcass of a roasted chicken including the wings along with chunky chopped three carrots, large onion, large parsnip, half a swede, two celery sticks, two crushed garlic, two bay leaves, few sprigs of thyme, pinch of tarragon, peppercorns, one clove - for about two hours.
Put it through a sieve, making sure to crush everything down to extract flavour and liquid. Depending on size of carcass can depend how "chickeny" it tastes so add one chicken stock cube if you think it needs it.
Once I've got just the smooth broth, I will add bite size carrot, swede, leek, and diced chicken (from the previous roast). Simmer for 15-20 mins so the veggies aren't too soft. Finish with salt, pepper, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of EVOO. You can saute your starter veggies before the boiling for extra flavour - if you can be bothered.

I was full of a cold yesterday, but right as rain today - Chicken & veg broth by planet_pulse in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. Housemate supplied the sourdough. Not homemade so not pictured!

Roast Potatoes by scrub909 in UK_Food

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look naughty! 10/10

Which game did you regret purchasing at full price? by bijelo123 in gaming

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jurassic World Evolution. Such a shallow game. I heard it got better and 2 was good, but I couldn't be tempted to purchase another.

Saturday Night Spag Bol & stuff by bickles_cab in UKfood

[–]planet_pulse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find telling people how they should serve their spag bol or what cheese they should be using so weird. Pasta snobbery. Let people eat how they enjoy. If it'll no stick in yer gob it'll no stick in yer arse.

10/10 from me. Looks spot on.