Don't dox yourself. Try to limit your information to a Maidenhead locator or general area of at least a few kilometers in an urban area and a few dozen in rural areas....
Boston area! I’m a fan, folks are nice around here and it’s a good blend of city living while still being able to access nature. Folks are mostly liberal, which is great. Originally from the Midwestern US.
I often think about stellar albums. The ones where they're really isn't a skip-able track. Off the top of my head, these come to mind: The Beach Boys Pet Sounds, Collective Soul Collective Soul (blue album), Bush 16 Stone, and Green Day Dookie. What are some of your perfect albums?
Love Collective Soul and Rage Against the Machine. I’ve got a few:
Big Data - 3.0. Great story exploring AI ethics before it was hype.
Panic! At the Disco - A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. I wish I got the alternate timeline where the band continued this direction rather than going for pop. So much chaotic good energy.
The Donnas - Spend the Night. This one is just plain fun.
The Beatles - Let it Be. Two of Us is my favorite on this one, but every song can stand up on its own.
I definitely have this feeling too. I’m finding that memes and other picture-based posts are a little easier for me to start with because they do some of the talking for me.
Yes! I’ve really been missing message boards lately. I didn’t think I’d get to feel that joy again, and here we are! Just gotta keep the momentum going.
This is where I’m at too. Reddit is my last non-Fediverse social media account, and I already had some reservations about keeping it. I don’t think I’m ready to delete it just yet, unlike FB/Twitter/Instagram.
Come to think of it, I’m surprised I didn’t learn my lesson with centralization when AIM died. I just accepted it as a natural part of the tech lifecycle and found a different centralized service. But seeing the decisions and actions of these companies over the past few years - platforms I trusted - hit differently, and hit even harder when I went to look for forums and RSS and realized my backup options were dying. You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone, or pretty close to being gone. It definitely makes me want to support federation and indie web efforts - it’s much closer in spirit to the web I grew up with.
Yes! I’m realizing how much I took that for granted when social media came on the scene. Not anymore. I’m not letting this version of the internet die out if we have the chance to bring that energy back.
Just got back from my local 7/11 to get some soda, and it was a mile (technically 0.8 but shut), was thinking it was absolutely hellish to walk up there due to naturally having weak muscles n shit like that....
14 miles for me during a vacation to either New York City or London - I can’t remember which one broke the record. I usually do at least one full day of exploring on foot every time I go to a city. I’m usually completely destroyed the next day because I don’t normally run or walk long distances, but it’s so worth it.
The API price hike was the push I needed - I’d already been considering leaving since Reddit was my last mainstream social media account. There’s definitely more activity here than I saw before, enough that so far, I’m able to get the main things I was enjoying Reddit for just fine here. I am going to make it a point to participate more here than I did Reddit though so I can be part of the change I want to see.
I’m not sure when, if at all, I’ll be ready to delete my Reddit account. If Apollo stops working, I won’t really use it anymore. But it’s definitely going to be on a back burner for me from now on at minimum.
i'm sure with the influx of people we have enough of a community for this to be a thread, or at least people who are interested in veganism and vegetarianism and incorporating aspects of the diet/lifestyle into their current life. so yeah, pop off! share your struggles, experiences, good times, recipes, all that kind of stuff
I’m vegan! The only egg I can’t find a suitable substitution for is a sunny side up egg, but honestly, the only good part of that was the yolk and there are recipes out there for that. JUST Egg makes for an awesome scramble or breakfast sandwich, I pretty much use flax eggs exclusively in baking for moisture/light binding needs, and aquafaba works perfectly for meringues, mousse, and mayonnaise. I’ve also been to some restaurants that make a mean tofu scramble. I was pretty skeptical, but they’ve really grown on me.
There is definitely a gap with regards to cheese. Now that I’m used to vegan cheese, it’s not so bad, but texture-wise, vegan cheese still has a ways to go. I think we’re close to getting there though between what Miyoko’s is doing, Violife, and the animal-free milk protein Perfect Day has. I’ve tried both Brave Robot ice cream and Modern Kitchen cream cheese and they are nearly indistinguishable from traditional dairy. A couple of milks with this protein have popped up but I haven’t been able to find them in a store. The minute I can get my hands on one, the first thing I’m going to try to make is a mozzarella.
Anyway, if you have any specific things you’ve had a tough time replicating regarding eggs, I’m happy to give you any tips I have! It took me a while to switch, but now that I know the substitutes it’s pretty easy. 😁
I’m so jealous of your vegan junk food options across the pond! I heard you got vegan Krispy Kremes which were my absolute favorite before going vegan 😭
Starting small and building up is a totally valid way to get to your goals if your eventual goal is veganism or vegetarianism. It took me a while to get all my old recipes converted over, but it was definitely worth it to me.
Wait, where? What brands? I’ve managed to find Modern Kitchen cream cheese, which is absolutely on point and tasted exactly like dairy cream cheese to me, but I haven’t seen anything like a cheddar or mozzarella yet and I’m dying to try one.
Vegan since COVID here and vegetarian for quite a while before that. I don’t have much to report except that I would love to be a part of a vegan/vegetarian (whatever subreddits are called here, kbin calls them magazines).
Also, I’ve really been enjoying making Ethiopian food lately. Niter Kibbeh is pretty easy to make vegan (sub canola oil for butter), and I just throw all the spices and oil in the slow cooker for a few hours. Once you have that, it’s a lot easier to make everything else and it’s so tasty. Just need to get myself some teff so I can try making proper injera!
I have a yard bunny I nicknamed Peanut Butter who returns every year and I just saw him pop up again this week. I swear this comic was based on him. Original link here to support the artist.
Nostalgia pick: Pokémon Gold Version, Game Boy Color. There is no matching the magic of your neighbor telling you they stuffed all of Kanto into Johto, you telling him he’s full of shit, there’s no way they could do that, and then finding out you were wrong. Everything was word of mouth back then.
Modern pick: Persona 4 Golden. All the Persona games are amazing, and I love 5, but 4 has more of a tight-knit friend group, feel-good vibe - plus one of the most heart-wrenching twists/game sequences I’ve played. Though 5 is a very close runner up for UI and the way it uses time to build drama/tension for the turning point in the story.
Indie pick: Donut County. So many hilarious dialogue and gameplay details, some great but not too challenging puzzles, and it’s just plain satisfying to suck up progressively larger items until everything is gone. Very chill and short, perfect for my tired adult brain these days.
Rhythm pick: Dance Dance Revolution / Stepmania. DDR Extreme 2 for the PS2 was my main game, but the hype around DDR in its heyday, especially in arcades, was unmatched. It’s fun, challenging, and excellent exercise if you’re not using the bar, which I never did. I have a custom built pad at home that one of my pets nibbled and is in need of repair, and barring that I’d still be playing today.
Honorable mentions: Phoenix Wright (all), Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon (all), Guitar Hero, Fitness Boxing, BIT.TRIP Runner, Coffee Talk.
It's the weekend for me, and I'd just love some suggestions. Movies? TV shows? Coffee? Holiday destinations? Software? Apps? Books? Something new to make for dinner? Websites?...
Ethiopian food! If you’re lucky enough to have nearby access, go support your local restaurant and get yourself a vegetarian platter. You will NOT regret it.
If you don’t have access or are vegan, I’ve had good luck making it as well. Here are a few recipes to start:
Niter Kibbeh - this is the staple oil for many Ethiopian dishes. I use the same ingredients, but rather than go through all the toasting and steps, I just throw everything in the slow cooker on low for a few hours. Use this in recipes and drizzle a tiny bit over your finished dish just before serving.
Quick Injera - this is a serviceable approximation of the real deal with common household ingredients. If you haven’t had Ethiopian food before, this is basically a thin, lightly sour pancake, and your utensil you’ll scoop up your tasty stews with. It’s also the base (literally) of combination platters. I haven’t had the fortitude to order teff and try to make the real stuff yet. This recipe is nowhere near the taste, texture, or complexity of a proper injera, but it’s good enough that I’ve made it multiple times to help with cravings.
Kik Alicha - I love this recipe. It’s yellow split peas, which is one of my least favorite things in my pantry, and yet it ends up tasting incredible. I like how simple it is once you have the niter kibbeh as well. This recipe really shows off the niter kibbeh flavors. Don’t forget to drizzle some on just before serving.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. I have big completionist and FOMO tendencies in games like that and get super distracted with trying to do all the things before advancing the storyline. Similarly, Pokémon: Legends of Arcaeus.
I own it since 2013 (when 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target collection was released.)
I LOVE the cut. Haven’t seen anything else that fit me this great, especially around the shoulders.
I’m skilled enough to make the alterations I want.
For now, I’m marking the changes and pinning the added pieces with temporary fabrics.
No way I’m letting this one go to landfill; it’s going to be fantastic!
@miramusank It probably reads differently in real life, but if the yellow fabric is your temporary fabric, I didn’t even realize it! The splash of color looks awesome with the pattern, it’s honestly right up my alley. Definitely way too good for the garbage!
where are you from?
Don't dox yourself. Try to limit your information to a Maidenhead locator or general area of at least a few kilometers in an urban area and a few dozen in rural areas....
When your hobbies change but your music stays the same
kbin.social for newbies (lemmy.ml)
Just don't ask me if there is an app yet
perfect/near perfect albums
I often think about stellar albums. The ones where they're really isn't a skip-able track. Off the top of my head, these come to mind: The Beach Boys Pet Sounds, Collective Soul Collective Soul (blue album), Bush 16 Stone, and Green Day Dookie. What are some of your perfect albums?
Excuse me hoomin, could I trouble you for a spare boop?
As an incoming Redditor who’s thrilled to see Fediverse alternatives getting some content and traction
what's the longest distance you've walked?
Just got back from my local 7/11 to get some soda, and it was a mile (technically 0.8 but shut), was thinking it was absolutely hellish to walk up there due to naturally having weak muscles n shit like that....
Thinking of leaving reddit
With all that's going on in the reddit world, I'm thinking of leaving it behind, this may be a better place
a vegan and vegetarian thread
i'm sure with the influx of people we have enough of a community for this to be a thread, or at least people who are interested in veganism and vegetarianism and incorporating aspects of the diet/lifestyle into their current life. so yeah, pop off! share your struggles, experiences, good times, recipes, all that kind of stuff
My first garden. Decided to get into it for the summer. (midwest.social)
Planted tomatoes, cucumber, eggplant, jalapenos, cherry hot peppers, and squash.
Shit, it’s good to be alive [credit: FalseKnees.com]
what're some of your favorite games of all time? (beehaw.org)
Suggest me...anything?
It's the weekend for me, and I'd just love some suggestions. Movies? TV shows? Coffee? Holiday destinations? Software? Apps? Books? Something new to make for dinner? Websites?...
Which games you've been playing the longest but never finished?
For me:...
[fake news] These people (feddit.de)
wtf...