People forget about the indie scene on roblox too. The front page stuff is slop but there are great hidden gems on roblox like Microwave Dinner and Super Blox 64
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Better Jarred Spaghetti:
Cook up some ground pork and add, cayenne, paprika, pepper flakes, and cavenders greek seasoning. Deglaze with any alcohol or stock on hand and melt in butter. Add and simmer tomato sauce of choice for a bit with the pork to bring it together. Finish with sugar to balance acidity. Bonus if you have any herbs or cheese for garnish.
Garlic Chili Crisp Ramen:
On top of 1 beef and 1 chicken instant ramen (cooked and drained) place scallions, ginger, garlic, chili crisp, and a tiny bit of any vinegar (black vinegar is best). Pour hot oil (any kind) over the top then mix. Bonus with any leftover meats or veggies you can use. Extra bonus if you have sesame oil or seesame seeds to garnish.
Black Bean Nachos:
Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, hot sauce of choice, goya sazon seasoning, black beans. Bonus if you have any extra veg like white onion, jalapeno, or tomatoes.
A lot of newer Canon printers claim they require apps, internet, and even social media accounts on their store pages; did you run into any of that with your printer?
I've kept my little logitech mouse around for a while too. I first got it in 2007, and I've been through 3 PCs, gone from Windows XP to 7 to 10 to LMDE to Fedora, and she's still going strong today
Chile powder and curry powder are also worth it to make from scratch if you have the time. Both are miles better than pre-mixed/store bought, and you have much more control over the flavors you want. Fresh curry powder really is a magic ingredient if you cook anything South or Southeast Asian.
Mac n cheese is definitely all about texture. Some enjoy it saucy and smooth, others like it more on the cheesy and firmer side. I'd encourage you to try a firmer style to see if you like it better. I also like to add breadcrumbs and bacon to mine for even more depth of texture.
The key to a good mac n cheese is starting with a solid bechamel (with a good fat/flour/milk ratio), and then using both a soft and hard cheese; one for melty texture and the other for flavor. My favorite combo is monterey jack and asiago for white mac n cheese. Mozzarella and cheddar are also common soft cheeses, and parmesan & pecorino are good hard cheeses.
Also acid is probably not the best route with something so cheese and butter heavy. Spice compliments it more if you want piquancy, I like to add chipotles in adobo. Jalapeno and bell pepper are also good aditions to the same end
My favorite series "The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica" is both written and illustrated by James Owen, who is super talented at both. The whole series has amazing art, especially for the covers
You couldn't pay me to use Adobe. The predatory pricing, required internet, Linux incompatability, file scanning, Adobe Bridge, bad privacy policy, bloated install, useless launcher, DRM, and use of AI offends me.
My favorite kids book "Stone Soup" is only 32 pages. The story is at an elementary reading level, but the story itself dates back ages and was often told by adults. Almost every culture has their own rendition of it, and I love the moral of the story. I first read it as a kid, but I still appreciate it to this day.
House Telvanni is my favorite faction from any Elder Scrolls game. All of the higher ups are insane in a different way, and you can essentially do whatever you want including killing them with little consequence. If you plan to be chaotic evil/neutral, definitely play through their questline.
I also really like the daedric quests, which are very easy to overlook if you don't wander around or seek them out intentionally.
There are also cool easter eggs to find, including Maiq the Liar, the Captains Guide to the Fishy Stick, Eltonbrand, the Mudcrab Merchant, and Indy's Note to name a few big ones. There are so many easter eggs in Morrowind and it's a lot of fun to seek them all out
I left IT to become a chef and this was one of the reasons (of many) I did so. I absolutely hated the office environment; being cooped up in a tiny office, the dumb high school drama, sitting at a desk wasing time on projects that had no real value to anyone but a corporation... I was miserable, even despite the ok pay and lack of manual labor.
I work in a high profile kitchen now and I couldn't be happier. The fast pace and constant movement is definitely a lot of work and stress but it's so much more fun than mashing a keyboard in a soulless corporate prison. Plus I sometimes get to see the people enjoying the food, and it just seems a lot more personal and worth it than IT ever did. I guess it really depends on your personality and how well you handle and/or like pressure among other things
My mixer is preamped and I also use my headphones for a guitar amp, so I need higher ohms to handle and match the output. Not good for my hearing ik but with open back headphones and loud music I might as well be at a concert
Honestly if it needs an app it's probably overpriced garbage anyway. High quality analog headphones have been made for decades without any apps. As others have said ditch the "gaming" headphones, they almost always suck and are overpriced for what they offer.
You should ideally look for headphones with a frequency range of 20Hz to 40kHz (the full range of human hearing) but even a 40Hz to 20kHz range would be decent. This is the biggest quality factor for headphones.
For microphones, range doesnt matter as much because most people talk around 200Hz and don't really go too high or low. Also look for "condenser" mics which capture voice much better than dynamic mics.
For connection, best quality is probably gonna be an audio interface. The mic connects via XLR cable, the headphones over aux, and it usually has a USB-A connection to the pc. If you're running Linux, Pulseaudio has great support and is much better than default ALSA.
My favorite mic brands are Shure and Rhode, and my favorite headphones are made by a German company called Beyerdynamic. Mackie also makes some cheap and quality mixing boards. Probably more info than you needed but the audio rabbit hole is very fun to explore!
People forget about the indie scene on roblox too. The front page stuff is slop but there are great hidden gems on roblox like Microwave Dinner and Super Blox 64
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These are my go-tos:
Better Jarred Spaghetti:
Cook up some ground pork and add, cayenne, paprika, pepper flakes, and cavenders greek seasoning. Deglaze with any alcohol or stock on hand and melt in butter. Add and simmer tomato sauce of choice for a bit with the pork to bring it together. Finish with sugar to balance acidity. Bonus if you have any herbs or cheese for garnish.
Garlic Chili Crisp Ramen:
On top of 1 beef and 1 chicken instant ramen (cooked and drained) place scallions, ginger, garlic, chili crisp, and a tiny bit of any vinegar (black vinegar is best). Pour hot oil (any kind) over the top then mix. Bonus with any leftover meats or veggies you can use. Extra bonus if you have sesame oil or seesame seeds to garnish.
Black Bean Nachos:
Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, hot sauce of choice, goya sazon seasoning, black beans. Bonus if you have any extra veg like white onion, jalapeno, or tomatoes.
A lot of newer Canon printers claim they require apps, internet, and even social media accounts on their store pages; did you run into any of that with your printer?
I've kept my little logitech mouse around for a while too. I first got it in 2007, and I've been through 3 PCs, gone from Windows XP to 7 to 10 to LMDE to Fedora, and she's still going strong today
Chile powder and curry powder are also worth it to make from scratch if you have the time. Both are miles better than pre-mixed/store bought, and you have much more control over the flavors you want. Fresh curry powder really is a magic ingredient if you cook anything South or Southeast Asian.
Def picking 5 loaves of bread
There is the Doctor Who episode "Mummy on the Orient Express" which is imo one of Peter Capaldi's best episodes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummy_on_the_Orient_Express
Mac n cheese is definitely all about texture. Some enjoy it saucy and smooth, others like it more on the cheesy and firmer side. I'd encourage you to try a firmer style to see if you like it better. I also like to add breadcrumbs and bacon to mine for even more depth of texture.
The key to a good mac n cheese is starting with a solid bechamel (with a good fat/flour/milk ratio), and then using both a soft and hard cheese; one for melty texture and the other for flavor. My favorite combo is monterey jack and asiago for white mac n cheese. Mozzarella and cheddar are also common soft cheeses, and parmesan & pecorino are good hard cheeses.
Also acid is probably not the best route with something so cheese and butter heavy. Spice compliments it more if you want piquancy, I like to add chipotles in adobo. Jalapeno and bell pepper are also good aditions to the same end
My favorite series "The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica" is both written and illustrated by James Owen, who is super talented at both. The whole series has amazing art, especially for the covers
First thing I thought of was a dome-style drain guard, kinda like this one
Lol the funniest part is I have a dual Bachelor's in CS and Graphic Design, and can spell technophobic correctly
You couldn't pay me to use Adobe. The predatory pricing, required internet, Linux incompatability, file scanning, Adobe Bridge, bad privacy policy, bloated install, useless launcher, DRM, and use of AI offends me.
My favorite kids book "Stone Soup" is only 32 pages. The story is at an elementary reading level, but the story itself dates back ages and was often told by adults. Almost every culture has their own rendition of it, and I love the moral of the story. I first read it as a kid, but I still appreciate it to this day.
House Telvanni is my favorite faction from any Elder Scrolls game. All of the higher ups are insane in a different way, and you can essentially do whatever you want including killing them with little consequence. If you plan to be chaotic evil/neutral, definitely play through their questline.
I also really like the daedric quests, which are very easy to overlook if you don't wander around or seek them out intentionally.
There are also cool easter eggs to find, including Maiq the Liar, the Captains Guide to the Fishy Stick, Eltonbrand, the Mudcrab Merchant, and Indy's Note to name a few big ones. There are so many easter eggs in Morrowind and it's a lot of fun to seek them all out
I left IT to become a chef and this was one of the reasons (of many) I did so. I absolutely hated the office environment; being cooped up in a tiny office, the dumb high school drama, sitting at a desk wasing time on projects that had no real value to anyone but a corporation... I was miserable, even despite the ok pay and lack of manual labor.
I work in a high profile kitchen now and I couldn't be happier. The fast pace and constant movement is definitely a lot of work and stress but it's so much more fun than mashing a keyboard in a soulless corporate prison. Plus I sometimes get to see the people enjoying the food, and it just seems a lot more personal and worth it than IT ever did. I guess it really depends on your personality and how well you handle and/or like pressure among other things
Plato's Cave moment
My mixer is preamped and I also use my headphones for a guitar amp, so I need higher ohms to handle and match the output. Not good for my hearing ik but with open back headphones and loud music I might as well be at a concert
Honestly if it needs an app it's probably overpriced garbage anyway. High quality analog headphones have been made for decades without any apps. As others have said ditch the "gaming" headphones, they almost always suck and are overpriced for what they offer.
You should ideally look for headphones with a frequency range of 20Hz to 40kHz (the full range of human hearing) but even a 40Hz to 20kHz range would be decent. This is the biggest quality factor for headphones.
If you're gonna plug it straight into your computer or audio card via aux or usb you want something with low ohms (either 2Ω or 6Ω) but if you're gonna use an audio interface or mixing board you want something with around 200 ohms. In laymans terms, low ohm headphones with powerful audio device = blowing out the headphones. High ohm headphones with tiny device (like a phone) = quiet muffled audio.
For microphones, range doesnt matter as much because most people talk around 200Hz and don't really go too high or low. Also look for "condenser" mics which capture voice much better than dynamic mics.
For connection, best quality is probably gonna be an audio interface. The mic connects via XLR cable, the headphones over aux, and it usually has a USB-A connection to the pc. If you're running Linux, Pulseaudio has great support and is much better than default ALSA.
My favorite mic brands are Shure and Rhode, and my favorite headphones are made by a German company called Beyerdynamic. Mackie also makes some cheap and quality mixing boards. Probably more info than you needed but the audio rabbit hole is very fun to explore!