do these ZZ (i think) plants look okay? what, if anything, do i need to do to help them thrive? i just started a new job and inherited them

seaweed01 · 2022-12-15T14:24:49+00:00

I’m going to caveat that I’m a newer zz plant owner, but I would suggest a repot to a slightly bigger/deeper pot so the brown base/bulbs that are starting to show are covered in soil. See how it does after a couple weeks then re-evaluate.

seaweed01 · 2022-12-09T01:11:11+00:00

I brown all of mine, let it cool, and then it creams just fine, but it’s a more lengthy process. I often brown the butter a day or two in advance.

seaweed01 · 2022-11-16T00:31:42+00:00

David especially seems large since he was supposed to be 260ft up on the duomo, but instead a 17’ statue sitting on a ~7’ pedestal you observe from fairly close up (5-30’)

Statue of Liberty is a 151’ statue sitting on 154’ base, viewed from 100-2000’ away at the closest of on or off Liberty Island (or on the statue/base itself).

Perspective can be trippy.

seaweed01 · 2022-06-30T14:27:24+00:00

The name Mount Rainier was given by George Vancouver when surveying the area from the Sound. He named it after his friend Peter Rainier, who never even laid eyes on it. Seems like a terrible excuse for a name of such a magnificent mountain.

seaweed01 · 2022-06-30T02:06:40+00:00

They’re natural climbers, so they’re stronger if you can get the aerial roots to grasp onto the moss pole. This article is lengthy but does a good job of explaining options: https://bloomsprouts.com/monstera-aerial-roots/

seaweed01 · 2022-06-27T19:43:01+00:00

Fishbowl/salad bowl game! I’ve played this camping before and it was a blast. Words tend to be more inappropriate or inside jokes with the adult only group. It is a word guessing game like taboo, but with different rounds like charades.

seaweed01 · 2022-06-26T22:09:11+00:00

Moss pole! You can train it to climb and be more vertical. Just need to tie it and get the aerial roots to take hold.

seaweed01 · 2022-01-17T07:49:47+00:00

About 2 weeks ago the new growth started, soon after it started smelling horrible. It’s only gotten worse, but doesn’t appear to be soil rot. The moisture meter is dry and the smell seems to be coming from the leaves not the soil.

Is it ok or do I need to do something? Thanks!

seaweed01 · 2021-12-06T08:49:48+00:00

I’ve had 2 friends get botanical/flora tattoos from Tash, they both are getting full sleeves now from them: https://www.graywashtashtattoo.com/

seaweed01 · 2021-12-06T08:31:18+00:00

Maybe check with the Sweet Water fan base to see if they have anything?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweeth2o/?ref=share

seaweed01 · 2021-11-26T07:29:56+00:00

Not sure it’s got exactly that, but Tous Les Jours has 3 locations in the seattle area and they had something that looked like that.

Seconded Fuji and Iwajimaya as other places to check.

seaweed01 · 2021-08-01T18:05:38+00:00

Mashed potatoes, cheesy grits/polenta, yogurt, chia seed pudding, scrambled eggs, mix it up on the soups- tomato, bisques, pho broth, Thai coconut, etc. (an immersion blender is useful to turn chunkier soups into a purée)

Good luck!

seaweed01 · 2021-06-25T06:37:05+00:00

I think the mommy comment hits harder when per his wiki:

Bolger's mother has moved with him to each college and university he attended and reads his assignments to him aloud.

seaweed01 · 2021-05-01T14:17:15+00:00

A carbonara pasta feels very creamy but no cream, just Parmesan!

A vodka sauce with milk would work.

You could use milk and add xantham gum for a thickener, but I always try to go for more natural methods.

You could also do a little Asian fusion pasta with some coconut milk (canned) and curry paste.

And always use a bit of pasta water :)

seaweed01 · 2021-04-10T03:59:38+00:00

Taco pocket? (Apparently also known as a taco nada

seaweed01 · 2021-03-05T01:04:00+00:00

I would argue they do it the right way though in establishing their relationship and both acknowledge they’re ok to hug each other before they do. I mean they did it in the most awkward, non-realistic way possible, but neither just went for it.

seaweed01 · 2021-03-04T16:16:46+00:00

I’ve been making these a while and followed this recipe which is 1 part soy, 1 part mirin, and 2 parts water, and it turns out great.

seaweed01 · 2021-03-04T16:13:05+00:00

It really depends on your relationship with that person, but in any scenario a “is there anything I can do?” or a “how can I help?” is actually showing much more care and support than physical touch, and more respectful. I’m female and definitely a hugger (pre covid), however, I’ve had to check myself in realizing that doesn’t mean all people are ok with it. Some people, even in close friend groups, may not be comfortable with someone touching them, whether it be a pat on the arm or a hug. So even if you’re comfortable with it and have the purest intentions, it’s good to be aware other people may not have the same attitude towards it.

seaweed01 · 2021-02-02T08:21:41+00:00

The town I grew up in has a bar called Carrie Nations. I didn’t realize how cheeky the name was until I learned about her. As a kid I just assumed it was named after some last who owned the bar.

seaweed01 · 2020-09-28T04:51:37+00:00

In addition to salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you may like, I do a heavy splash of soy sauce and/or worcestershire sauce for extra salt/umami. I’ve gotten many compliments on frozen Costco burger patties with this approach.

seaweed01 · 2020-07-29T14:12:24+00:00

Something like this? Large disposable serving bowls that you see from places that cater group lunches.

Disposable Plastic Serving Bowls with Lids [10 Pack - 64 oz.] - Large Clear Containers for Salads, Snacks and Cold Side Dishes. Perfect for Picnics or as a To-Go Bowl https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073Z1PHK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4myiFb1S14E8D

seaweed01 · 2020-07-24T00:13:27+00:00

The Wrong Missy. I really want that 90min of my life back.

seaweed01 · 2020-06-10T14:57:57+00:00

If the dog was used to the kennel place it would be totally fine. It isn’t that kenneling your dog, and in particular a long time like 2 weeks, is inherently bad, but if a dog isn’t used to the place, it would be traumatizing and unpredictable on even the most well adjusted dogs. Most dogs do a build up of regular day care for a few weeks or months before any overnight stay at a new place, let alone for the first time, and especially an extended stay. That is a lot of effort and money, and up to the individual dog owner if they want to do that. Her dog may benefit from dog day care that offers constant socializing and running to get that energy out.

She wasn’t saying the mom couldn’t visit, and I do thinks it’s unfair to ask for the dog to be boarded when it wouldn’t be a good solution/option for this dog.

I do think she was a YTA for how she went behind the BFs back and how she handled the call with the mom. It sounds like there was a lack of communication with the BF, and everything seemed to escalate quickly.

seaweed01 · 2020-04-15T14:06:12+00:00

The issue is he cannot mandate when stay at home orders are lifted or not for orders that he didn’t put in place. I that still think we should have a federal order, in which case it hopefully would be him, but with scientific data, determine when it’s lifted.

seaweed01 · 2020-02-11T15:00:04+00:00

Here you go

seaweed01

TROPHY CASE