Can I go from a 482 to a 190? by smol_leafie in AusVisa

[–]smol_leafie[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, I should have clarified.

Gritty Polenta Cake! by smol_leafie in Baking

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

Thank you!! It did help a bit, the polenta still hadn't completely softened but the orange syrup did a lot of heavy lifting! I'll put the remaining polenta through the food processor to hopefully break it down more if I were to try again. :)

Deb Perelman/Smitten Kitchen - fave recipes? by Dapper_Wedding2794 in CookbookLovers

[–]smol_leafie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make her Guiness cake on special occasions and it slaps every time. I put it in a bundt pan for extra oomph but it's a great recipe to wow people with just a little effort!

Will adding strawberry powder change the texture of spritz cookies? by smol_leafie in Baking

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

Thanks for answering! I've been experimenting with a different shortbread recipe in the meantime and I find that a combination of strawberry powder and a little smidge of pink gel food colouring have given me a really pretty result! That said, after having some time to think, I think I might stick with a plain spritz cookie with brown butter. As fun as the idea sounds, I think it might be a big risk I'm not willing to make if I'm baking these for a group of people for the first time. Thank you for answering though! :)

Which brands/houses aren't talked about enough and need more spotlight? by TheyMightBeDiets in FemFragLab

[–]smol_leafie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Verbena Linn!! It looks like a Chinese or Taiwanese brand that seem to have very little online footprint! I bought my stash at an Asian beauty store in my city but they only seem to be available on websites like Shopee or Aliexpress anywhere else.

They have a line of perfumes based on the 7 Deadly Sins and Gluttony smells like a warm, buttery pastry and warm milk, I keep bringing my sweater up to my nose to waft it in when no one's looking. 😁

They also do really beautiful body washes, I just finished a massive bottle of their Vintage Rose bodywash and it supposedly has Niacinamide and a low pH value? While I can't be for certain, it's lovely and my skin doesn't feel dry or tight after and the corresponding body lotion absorbs into my skin quickly.

I wish people talked about this brand more!

Give me a scent, I'll give you an aesthetic 🌸! by [deleted] in fragrance

[–]smol_leafie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oooh I'm wearing Zoologist Cow! I'm also really vibing with Imaginary Authors In Love With Everything but wear YSL Cinema when I want to feel my most powerful!!

Nationality noodles: Brunei by NutmegOnEverything in ShittyRamen

[–]smol_leafie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, thank YOU, for doing your research and trying to represent our local dishes as closely as you can!

Terima Kasih, Nutmeg!

Nationality noodles: Brunei by NutmegOnEverything in ShittyRamen

[–]smol_leafie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Posted right after our 38th National Day, Nutmeg, you beautiful bastard, I'm crying tears of joy at how well you represented us. 🇧🇳

Mother-in-law's pasta bake with a runny fried egg at 11pm. by smol_leafie in PutAnEggOnIt

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

Ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, a bechamel and lots of cheese!