That eclipse photo is absolutely stupendous, worthy of its own post! Are those brighter trio of stars planets?
Hah! Then a few minutes later, Reid comments how the moon now appears 3-4 times larger than the earth, and mission control responds with "Amaze Amaze Amaze!"
Wow, what a moment, right after breaking Apollo 13's record, they asked to name a crater after Integrity and then one for Commander Wiseman's late wife Carroll. Got me tearing up right with them.
My sweet husband baked my favorite carrot cake for my birthday. I dedicated about a third of it to be consumed in pure hedonism (straight from the platter with a fork) while the rest was portioned and frozen for later, sensible treats.
Hey it's in the name, half milk and half cream! ;D
I remember being surprised when traveling as a kid that the "default" dairy items I grew up with in the US were not in fact universally standard.
Was my first time canning beans, had a bit of syphoning but otherwise went well!
I had been thinking of doing avocado as a fatty pate equivalent, but the last one I had ended up being too far gone :(
A mushroom pate is a great idea, I'll have to try that.
I patted the slices dry post-marinade, then seared them in a pan in batches. At the end I stuffed all the seared slices in the pan and drizzled on the leftover marinade, which cooked into a light glaze.
Shot from the night before which shows the interior:
I pressed slices of firm tofu on towels to pull out excess moisture before marinading it in a blend of garlic, ginger, lime, fish sauce, and hoisin, and then searing. Topped with fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, cucumber, and serrano, as well as some quick pickled carrot, red onion, and radish. I also added some leftover herbed yogurt sauce for the heck of it, which turned out pretty good.
Oh disagree, I loooove a gelatin heavy stock. But I do typically use my stock to add a little boost to dishes rather than as a stand alone flavor, so different priorities there.
Give it a taste, but I'd guarantee it's gonna be good to use. I do the exact same thing with most of the chicken stock I make, cook it down until it's super thick and then freeze it flat in a ziplock. It's chock full of gelatin and easy to break off a little piece when I want to add richness to a dish.
It will have a different flavor than less cooked chicken stock, so you might not want to use it for something where it's the main flavor, like chicken noodle soup. Or heck try it, maybe you'll like it.
For a number of reasons (cost certainly being one), I've been paring back meat in my diet. Been experimenting with different ways to cook tofu and incorporating more grains and legumes for protein, but sometimes the meal still feels lacking. It's hard to divest oneself from the attitude of "it's not a meal without meat!" when that's how you were raised.
I try not to think too much about future prices. I've got enough dry staples and canned goods to feed us for ~3 months and fresh veggies in the garden. Worrying beyond that is just anxiety without an outlet.
I'm forever astounded by the natural diversity in California. It's been a few years since I've visited Kings and Sequoia National Parks, and standing beneath these giants is just as mind-blowing as when I was a kid.
There were two sequoias near General Sherman where the trail led right through them and you were able to touch the bark. It was so unexpectedly soft, fuzzy textured and springy to the touch. Absolutely loved it, will have to come back and camp beneath these giants some day.
Thank you for the detailed reply! I feed them wholehearted wet food for breakfast and dinner and dry kibble for lunch. I'll see about getting my hands on the Typical Analysis for their food.
Thanks, I'll be giving the vet a call and see what they say.
So I've got two female cats, a 1 year old and a 6 year old, and the younger one has such an ammonia stench to her pee that it's utterly noxious.
Common suggestions online are that the cat is dehydrated - which with two water fountains, wet food twice a day, and the sheer monsterous size of the pee clumps, is not the case. They've got three litter boxes which are scooped daily, so it's also not like we're leaving things to fester and grow more pungent. It's not a new development, her pee has always been really potent, so I'm also not thinking UTI.
I've tried sprinkling baking soda in the litter after scooping, which helps a bit with residual smells, but I'm looking for any suggestions to counter this constant ammonia assault.
The culprit:
I figure the one just sat around for longer, as I've had extra blue-y cheese develop in my own fridge. Just never seen such a striking difference at the store, which I found mildly interesting.
I noticed these spots on the inside of one of my cat's ears. She's only got them on the one ear, and they don't come off when rubbed, both with my fingers and a wet washcloth. No signs of irritation and I haven't noticed her scratching at that ear.
I think they look like blackheads, but search results mainly show cats getting blackheads on their chins. Similar looking photos of spots in ears have comments suggesting flea dirt (she's an inside cat + I've seen no other signs of fleas) or allergies (no changes to her food).
I'm thinking of trying a bit of vegetable oil to see if that loosens them, but has anyone else seen these kinds of spots on their cats?
Cat tax:
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I did GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) from fourth through eighth grade and went with an AP-heavy high school (graduated in 2010) instead of an IB school in the district, and I'd say it left similar scars.
There were aspects that I think were beneficial, such as specialized math tutoring and more hands-on projects, but god the pressure and workload was truly damaging at such a young age. Add undiagnosed ADHD, and you've got an 11 year old self-harming as a method to stay focused during the hours and hours of daily homework.