Okokimup

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[–] Okokimup 1 points 1 month ago

MS Word be like . . .

[–] Okokimup 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It also helps campaigners to not waste time trying to get you to vote. If they can just cross you off the list, they can narrow their focus.

[–] Okokimup 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

So hey there; is that an onion in your pants, or are you happy to see me?

[–] Okokimup 2 points 1 month ago

No, The Good Place, but upvotes anyway in support of the sentiment.

[–] Okokimup 10 points 1 month ago

That's devastating. I'm devastated now.

[–] Okokimup 74 points 1 month ago

Probably companies that supply live food for reptiles. Possibly bait shops.

[–] Okokimup 3 points 1 month ago

There is. I can never remember what it is, and I keep hoping someone will comment with it.

[–] Okokimup 20 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I don't think he's talking about people who want better quality Marvel movies; I think he's talking about people who think Marvel movies can't be good by definition, by virtue of what they are. It's totally fine to not like them, if that's not your thing, but some people are just snobs who want to sneer at what they see as beneath them.

[–] Okokimup 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I could never watch the beautiful Sebastian Stan play that creature.

[–] Okokimup 1 points 1 month ago

Scored with lame. My stroke was probably too flat, I think it came out better last time.

[–] Okokimup 3 points 1 month ago

Probably doesn't answer your question completely, but I'm a big fan of the phrase "my understanding is . . . " In other words, this is what I "know" as fact, but I'm aware that my knowledge could be wrong or insufficient and I'm willing to be corrected or updated. I use this phrase almost any time I'm asserting something as fact, as a kind of cya.

[–] Okokimup 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The sequel was published this year and it was . . . disappointing. You won't be disappointed with Thursday Next.

 

Made for the 52weeksofbaking Regional Favorites challenge.

 

Recipe. Apparently it's a Virginia favorite. I don't generally care for biscuits, but these were delicious. Filled them with ham and cheese.

 

Original reddit post

This is one of my favorite challenges. Bake something that is a regional specialty, or inspired by a regional specialty. Maybe you're from Turkey, so this is the week you whip up a pistachio baklava. Or maybe you're from Georgia (the US state) that's well known for peaches, so you bake a peach cobbler.

Or maybe, like me, you solicit your local subreddit for ideas, and discover a cherished favorite from a local bakery.

Let us see what your region is well known for, and share its story with us!

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submitted 2 months ago by Okokimup to c/artshare
 

Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Sonia Purnell's A Woman of No Importance. I normally only paint based on fiction, but after reading about Virginia Hall, real World War II spy, I wanted to do her portrait.

I tried to do it in the style of this video. I don't know if they thinned out their paint or just have transparent paint, but I immediately covered over my sketch with paint too dark and gave up following along. I still like the way it came out.

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The Ruins (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by Okokimup to c/artshare
 

Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Scott Smith's The Ruins. I tried doing this abstract botanical style but it didn't work out for me. I used so much paint on this stupid thing.

And didn't even like the book. I think it's been too highly praised online. If you go into it expecting a B movie of a book instead of a literary masterpiece, you'll have a better time.

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submitted 2 months ago by Okokimup to c/pizza
 

Recipe. Made on sourdough crust. Forgot the cilantro, but it's still delicious.

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Smores Sourdough (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Okokimup to c/sourdough
 

So freaking delicious. Recipe. I use a mix of dark and milk chocolate morsels.

 

Recipe. Not the best color plate for a photo, but I didn't have a lot of options.

 

Original reddit post

Fine cuisine engages all the senses - before ever the food has touched your taste buds, your body experiences it through its smell, through the texture as you cut into it - and, of course, through its visual appeal.

This week you will focus on how to present your delicious bake to the eagerly awaiting guests. Use garnishes, sauces, dish size & shape all to your advantage, all to show off your bake to its best advantage. So show off your aesthetic sense at its best, show us pictures that would make a Michelin chef blush.

And if, like me, this has always been your weak point, here are some cool resources from the internet to get you started :

https://pastryartsmag.com/general/a-guide-to-plated-desserts/

https://cmjjgourmet.com/blog/5-fresh-ideas-for-creative-dessert-plating/

https://www.dessarts.com/finale-fridays-blog-series-and-lemon-chips-recipe/

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I got an ear! (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by Okokimup to c/bready
 

In almost 5 years of making sourdough, I've only gotten an ear once before. Turns out my starter sucked. When it died (broke the jar, got glass in it) I spent 6 weeks trying and failing to make a new one. I still don't know why it wouldn't work, but I ordered one from King Arthur, and it's healthy and functional.

I was worried about fermenting this lemon rosemary sourdough since the directions basically only do it for an hour. I wasn't ready to bake yet, so I stuck it in the fridge for a couple hours. It came out beautiful and delicious.

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submitted 3 months ago by Okokimup to c/artshare
 

Mixed media on paper.

This was inspired by SJ Watson's novel Before I Go to Sleep.

In brief: Christine suffered a head injury 20-ish years ago and she's had amnesia ever since. Every day she wakes up remembering nothing from her adult life. Recently, she's begun journaling to help herself build a life, and has discovered multiple mysteries. I enjoyed it, found it suspenseful even when I predicted the ending.

 

Recipe. I screwed up because I needed to prepare these ahead of time, and I forgot to do the last roll-out before putting them in the freezer. They should have been much flatter with larger surface area. I filled them with a steak/pepper/onion mix and they tasted great. I'd like to try them again the correct way.

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