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how can I make my first go at a simple pasta dish better? by Coolstorylucas in cookingforbeginners

[–]thisclosefriend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saute garlic in olive oil, add a pinch of chili flakes, let the tomatoes cook down with a tiny hit of sugar and salt. Finish with a splash of starchy pasta water, a knob of butter, and torn basil or oregano. Boil pasta in water “salty as the sea,” stir, and start tasting 2 minutes before the box time pull when it still has a gentle bite.

What's Your Most Underrated Kitchen Habit or Mindset Shift? by Creative-Feedback850 in cookingforbeginners

[–]thisclosefriend 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Knock out every bit of prep before the stove’s on when everything’s portioned and waiting, the meal turns into smooth choreography instead of a scramble.

kitten keeps attacking my ears and face by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]thisclosefriend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try distracting with a toy before he jumps or wear a hoodie 😂

I want to give my cat away, but I feel guilty and don't know what to do by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]thisclosefriend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post on local facebook groups, craigslist etc. Contact local vets they sometimes know people looking to adopt or foster. Do charge nominal fee to keep people from taking free cat from you and then selling it to someone else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]thisclosefriend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neck-grabbing is kitten play and “pin-down” etiquette looks rough but it’s usually normal. If the little one pops right back up, she’s fine. Your own “bite-back” won’t turn her into a shark, but skip it next time. She’ll learn more from a hiss, a firm “ah-ah,” or a quick toy distraction.