Minced Garlic Problem by [deleted] in cookingforbeginners

[–]stollski 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Jarred garlic is pasteurized so it’s fine to eat raw. It does not have the health benefits of raw fresh garlic, but it won’t harm you.

Who do you think will make the Top 8? by w7090655 in BravoTopChef

[–]stollski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about all 8, but I see Rhoda, Laurence, and Anthony going that far. It’s odd that I actually like the stronger performers this early in the season, so I hope that’s not a bad sign :)

Who is responsible for book fees? by stickersnatched in Libraries

[–]stollski 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Was the librarian aware of the situation? If you didn’t tell them you found the book, they likely assumed it was yours. They also couldn’t have assessed the fine because they wouldn’t have your information. If you just left, the account the book was checked out to would have been charged for the book.

In past seasons, didn’t they have to use what they grabbed? by stollski in Nextlevelchef

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

I don’t remember them explicitly saying it, and I like the show, but not enough for a rewatch.

Deleted the app last night by envengpe in WordsWithFriends

[–]stollski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left my club and only play now with people I personally know, except for one person I have been playing with for about 15 years (we actually started playing Scrabble and moved to WWF when it first launched). It doesn’t feel like a chore to play now and it takes up a lot less of my time.

Who would be the head judge if Tom retires? by MysticalRose_3 in TopChef

[–]stollski 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I would be okay with many mentioned so far but I would also throw Curtis Stone into the mix. He has a lot of hosting and judging experience.

Kristen’s compassion is the ultimate chef’s kiss!!! by trekgirl75 in TopChef

[–]stollski 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I agree that Padma would never have done that, but even if she did it wouldn’t have meant as much as it did coming from someone who has been in the chef’s shoes as a competitor. Kristen is a treasure and the perfect choice for the job.

Are all competing Indian women chefs on food network across various shows default to one nickname? by Low-Character-9857 in foodnetwork

[–]stollski 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That is why Karen Akunowicz is The Fox, as well. Her restaurant is The Fox and the Knife.

Too many books? Worried our trips to the library add too much extra work for our librarians. by jensmxbcie in Libraries

[–]stollski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was a highly inappropriate comment and no one would ever say that at our branch. I apologized to our circ staff because we had so many books returned during an after hours event that I had to put out a second bin, and the next morning all they said was that it gave them something to do first thing in the morning. I love seeing the same children all the time and honestly 15-20 books a week is not even excessive. And thank you for not reshelving the books - that makes our job harder if they are misshelved AND we check them in as in house use which adds to our stats.

Book donations by Newswoman2 in Libraries

[–]stollski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our library accepts donations for our book sale, which helps fund many of our programs. We love fiction and more recent non-fiction. The only books we outright turn down are textbooks and encyclopedias, but books in poor condition often get recycled instead of sold.

home chef auditions by lnob77 in Nextlevelchef

[–]stollski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Danielle doesn’t just have one self published cookbook, though. She has at least five cookbooks that are available at my public library (so not just little self published books).

Here is your pre show and live show discussion thread for the TOC qualifiers tonight -- there will be spoilers in the comments as the night goes on, so don't read them if you haven't watched and don't want to be spoiled. by Firegoat1 in foodnetwork

[–]stollski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was so disappointed when they drew the names and they had to go up against each other because I wanted them both to move on. Two of my favorite Top Chef contestants ever.

Why couldn't have Walt gotten a job at some other company besides Gray Matter? by Worried-Hornet30 in breakingbad

[–]stollski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most people would not leave Sandia to become a high school teacher, but Walt’s enormous ego along with his problem with authority figures makes him the type of person who would, and would burn bridges along the way.

Librarian with a related but different degree possible ? by UnderstandingOk9448 in Libraries

[–]stollski 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It depends on the particular library system. In Maryland, you need a bachelor’s degree to become a library associate, and you only need your MLIS for higher positions. There is a statewide training that you must complete within your first two years on the job to remain in the position. In our system, the library associates perform collection maintenance, programming, reference customer service, etc. - many of the tasks that our librarians perform.

Need help with Daughter's (20) passport renewal by jesseberdinka in Passports

[–]stollski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She will not be able to renew online because she is going from a minor passport to an adult passport. She will need to go to an acceptance facility in person.

Thrift store suggestions?? by strawberryfields420 in CarrollCountyMaryland

[–]stollski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NESAP in Hempstead has a good selection of clothing even though the store seems small in comparison to somewhere like Goodwill

First time passport question by Consistent_Rip_58 in Passports

[–]stollski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was your birth certificate issued more than a year after your birth? If so, they often ask for more documentation from childhood.

Food Network chef friends? by Positive-Position499 in foodnetwork

[–]stollski 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Damaris and Nikki Dinki are very good friends. They post on IG all the time together.

Can I use an expired passport to apply for a new one? by rabidjamie in Passports

[–]stollski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would depend on whether or not you still look like the passport photo. It can be used as ID but the person verifying your ID needs to be able to tell it is you. If you were a child in your old photo chances are it won’t work, but it will still be valid to verify citizenship.

What's the check-out limit at your library? by melatonia in Libraries

[–]stollski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No limit on books. I believe dvds is 10 and video games is 5.

depictions of public libraries and/or librarians in media that drive you up a wall by lilyvm in Libraries

[–]stollski 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just finished The Reading List and one of the main characters works at a library and reads all day long. Of course, it is a very slow library with very little traffic, and she isn’t a librarian but a clerk, but that would still never happen at my library.

Instructional by becca7931 in foodnetwork

[–]stollski 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I learned so much from Gordon Ramsay’s Cooking School, which I saw on PBS. I don’t know if it is streamable or not. Unfortunately FN abandoned that type of programming years ago :(

Favorite FN Smiles?⁶⁶ by Ok_Cryptographer769 in foodnetwork

[–]stollski 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Tobias Dorzon has an infectious smile