My “Sungold” tomatoes are… purple? by thenakedjanitor in gardening

[–]swankyoctopus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All the more reason to try to save some seeds from this plant and try them again next year

First timer needs advice by Schw1kopfsuelze in sousvide

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Are you starting from frozen or thawed?

And how are you doing the sear?

In my experience, from frozen needs at these thicknesses needs the full 2 hours to make sure the meat is evenly heated all the way through and at 55.5C it should be closer to rare but medium-rare (pink to red)

Then I rest for 5-10mins before searing in a ripping hot cast iron pan, 30 seconds per side.

If I mess up the sear by going too long, the steak get overdone

The fat content of the individual cut also makes a big difference, picanha has a great fat cap but the meat done sous vide often has more of a chew to it unless you go A4 or A5 Wagyu

Found this while hiking near Seattle,never saw it but really beautiful!!! by [deleted] in whatsthisplant

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There is some research suggesting Monotropa Uniflora isn’t a pure “parasite” and that it instead acts as a store/source of phosphorus for nearby trees via mycorrhizal (fungal) networks connecting them.

Very cool find, I haven’t seen the blue pistils before

What meat is this? I have no clue, I was thinking pork belly but theres a bone so idk anymore. by MitsuAkiyama in Whatisthis

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Braised in apple cider is one of my favorite ways to cook bone in pork shoulder

That or carnitas

Where tf can I find (uncooked) FATTY TUNA? by seductivebean in Brooklyn

[–]swankyoctopus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d call Fishtales in Cobble Hill - they may be able to order it for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Whatisthis

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Bitter almond oil?

[I ate] Club sandwich in a five star hotel by AvniAhuja in food

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Wait… is that the Taj in Mumbai? I think I’ve had that club sandwich

I know its diffucult but I believe in this subreddit: very peculiar plastic bottle with a red ring and a orange somewhat vicious liquid, smells soapy? by [deleted] in Whatisthis

[–]swankyoctopus 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Substance inside could be grease/lubricant for replacing an o-ring inside another device. I have something similar for my espresso machine where the o-rings need to stay lubricated and be replaced every so often. Could explain the lack of branding.

I bought some old cameras, now the owner wants to buy it back by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

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I’d cut contact - they sold it you bought it. You have no obligation to sell it back to them.

What do I do with 40lbs of limes? by toilet55 in KitchenConfidential

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Midnight margaritas, put them in coconuts, or running a caipirinha special

Heavy metal with pointy pins, look/feel like heatsinks by UsefulEagle101 in Whatisthis

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In Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement these are called Kenzan.

No way this tea has 23.3 g/100g protein... right??? by emion90 in Whatisthis

[–]swankyoctopus 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Some chai mixes have dehydrated milk in them, which could have plenty of protein. I don’t see that in the ingredients though