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deewani

@deewani@mastodon.social

Browncoat. X-Phile. Monkey. Trekkie. Sci-Fi Nerd/Geek. Mad for Indian Music. Instant Human, Just Add Coffee. I block spam posting bots/followers....

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deewani, to baking
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@sfgate Any chance of an update of this 2000 article about butter brands with butterfat and moisture content? I have been wondering how the brands have changed since then. Also, wondering about other brands like Cabot, KerryGold, and store brands from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Costco. https://www.sfgate.com/cooking/article/when-put-to-the-test-here-s-how-butter-brands-3236719.php

cfmccarthy, to random
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I miss my Dad and his brothers so much, and am so grateful for their service to protect generations that came before them and after them.
/3 End

deewani,
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@cfmccarthy They sound like wonderful people and this country was lucky to have them. May their memories be a blessing.

deewani, to random
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The record breaking Memorial Day travel is likely to boost this.

From: @taylorlorenz
https://mastodon.social/@taylorlorenz/112503588181615003

deewani, (edited )
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@riogreyhound @taylorlorenz Same (well comfy Breatheteq KN95) but my elderly parents I live with don’t :( So I got it at home for first time in Feb. Still have symptoms, hoping they don’t bring it home again. :(

ai6yr, to random

Uhhhhhh

deewani,
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@JMMaok @ai6yr @JMMaok @ai6yr Baba can mean father, grandfather, respected elder in many languages. The halal sign could indicate mediterranean food.

deewani,
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@JMMaok @ai6yr Also Al is sometimes spelled El if it is Arabic.

deewani,
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@ai6yr @JMMaok Something for everyone. My fav place for actual fresh falafel is a place in Lafayette CA called Kabob Burger. Lol. Hawawshi on the menu there is Egyptian…

deewani,
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@ai6yr @JMMaok I am wondering about the difference between Tarb & Kofta…

deewani,
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@ai6yr @JMMaok Now I am also wondering about the origin of the name Ali Baba but dinner calls …

rolandelli, to california
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Our grass is turning its usual gold for summer. This hill was burned in the 2020 wildfire, one we had to evacuate from. For people not from here, this is why you see charcoal marks in my landscapes at times.

deewani,
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@rolandelli I’ve been thankful for the duration of the rolling green foothills this year and every day I am sorry to see them fade so fast and turn gold. I hope this beautiful artwork is therapeutic for you. May this year’s rains ward off wildfires.

ai6yr, to random

Safety note: do not accidentally stab yourself with a steak knife reaching for something else in the dish rack, LOL. It's painful, even if you don't break the skin. If it looks like I was in a knife fight, it was just with myself 😂

deewani,
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@ai6yr Ouch! The number of times I used to turn the knives around after being stabbed by them … printed the page of the dishwasher manual that says knife blades face down for the family!! But alas, they were only trained when I became a soup nazi - No cooking for anyone if I cut my fingers b/c of them, lol. Worked great. Same rule applies to dishes left in sink.

dys_morphia, to baking
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The California origin of "A to Z Bread"

In which I obsessively trace the history and authorship of the A to Z bread recipe

https://rinsemiddlebliss.com/posts/2024-05-24-the-california-origin-of-a-to-z-bread/

deewani,
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@dys_morphia I recall A to Z bread being served in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Pleasant Hill to be specific in the 70s & 80s, it was on the printed weekly menus. Always wondered why it was called that and why few others had heard of it.

andybrwn, to Sacramento
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New historic district recognizes mid-century homes by architect Joseph Eichler - City Express https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2024/05/22/new-sacramento-historic-district-recognizes-mid-century-homes-by-architect-joseph-eichler/

deewani,
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@andybrwn This makes me remember the Walnut Creek Eichler homes because of the Golden State Killer (EAR-ONS) serial killer. It is said he was perhaps attracted by their design: not much visible in front, all glass house in the back. He also hit architect Mike Corbett’s Village Homes planned community in Davis, CA. Housing so famous ex French President Mitterrand visited them. I wonder if any of those Sacramento homes housed his victims.

deewani, to random
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One of my favorite bakeries has a soft opening today in Le Paris Artisan. Other locations are in & Website not updated but their insta has info & pics/vid. https://www.lepariscafe.com/locations

ai6yr, to tea

My preferred cheap black tea. Oddly, only found at local Indian markets, and produced here by Unilever Canada.

deewani,
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@ai6yr During shelter in place I found out some Walmarts carry it too and I was able to order curbside for my mom. It’s her favorite too.

deewani,
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@ai6yr Yeah. Seen it at some Safeways and either FoodMaxx or Food 4 Less too. Probably depends on local demographics.

deewani, to random
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ca_dmv official insta:
These services are no longer available in a DMV office startingJune 3rd
• Renew Vehicle Registration
• Renew Driver's License/ID Card (with no in-office requirements)
• Replace Driver's License/ID card
• Request Driver and Vehicle Record

Beginning June 3, the will no longer process simple transactions in offices that can easily be completed online or through other convenient options.
dmv.ca.gov/online
Find a kiosk near you dmv.ca.gov/ kiosks/

deewani, to random
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@ai6yr Emailed you Samosa recipe. I rarely check that email account though, created for the socials. If I figure out a way to share it here without a ton of posts I will.

masknerd, to random
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The good news is that @trishgreenhalgh, and many others wrote a great piece that highlights masks work. The bad news is that the laws of physics still work everywhere else too, especially those involving bicycles and immovable objects.

deewani,
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@masknerd I hope you are able to recover at home soon. Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for all your work. And especially that Breatheteq mask recommendation. Surely am appreciating it more in the heat.

ai6yr, to random

Hmm, finding a vegetarian Indian dish to make for dinner from scratch (which doesn't require a lot of ingredients I don't have and time) is an interesting challenge 🤔

Thus, why Indian restaurants and grocery stores here with takeout counters are appealing, LOL.

deewani,
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@EugestShirley @ai6yr I’m sure you could make gobi too then. There are probably good recipes online. :)

deewani,
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@EugestShirley @ai6yr Lol @ rotis. Shape isn’t that impt but MILs will notice. I use an OXO rolling pin these days because it is the only one I’ve found to be easily washable without rust. The way I taught rolling to my nephew was that while you are rolling back and forth you are also making micro circles of your hands at the same time. Traditional fixed pin ones are usually too small for me. These days there are so many cookbooks so hopefully you find a similar recipe.

deewani,
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@EugestShirley @ai6yr https://madteaparty.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/another-pickle-for-you/ This old blog usually has good recipes. Her chana / chole recipe: https://madteaparty.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/punjabi-chhole-chickpeas/

deewani,
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@EugestShirley @ai6yr Tis the way ha ha. I learned the basic tadka for all Punjabi dishes from my cousin around that age. Loon, mirch,masala,haldi was the mantra she implanted in my brain for the spices (salt,pepper,masala,turmeric). The rest I learned from doing temple service. Library had few cookbooks in the 70s. Don’t get me started on moms & daughters lol.

deewani,
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@EugestShirley @ai6yr My mom came to the US from the UK with Mrs. Balbir Kaur’s Indian Cookery cookbook. That is how I remember the title, it shows up as Mrs. Balbir Singh’s Indian Cookery now. I never read it so I don’t know what the format was but I bet it was as you described. I was asked about a cookbook recommendation in 90s & saw Smita Chandra’s from Bengal to Punjab at B&N, read some recipes and it was similar to how I cooked so I chose that for my friend.

deewani,
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@ai6yr You could always bring it to a boil on the stove without a lid to boil off the water so it is thicker. Also, mashing some of the chickpeas with a spoon against the side of the pot helps thicken it. I never tried instant pot methods so I can’t comment there.

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