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[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I love Redlettermedia and that was a great series!

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

The fake sugar garbage has gotten out of hand. I had to start making my own granola because most of the granola had fake sugar in it. I'm glad I did tho. I can make it with whatever I want in it and no one can stop meeeeeee!

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 16 points 1 month ago (3 children)

During COVID lockdowns, my husband and I started coming up with movie anthologies or themes we could watch so we would A) always know what to watch next and B) further educate ourselves in film. My favorite anthology to date has been John Carpenter. I had never seen a John Carpenter movie before and we went through all of them and it was a blast. But out of all of his films, The Thing was by far the most impactful. My husband and I both grew up on the Internet and are highly desensitized to gross and scary things. But we were both on the edge of our seats while also appreciating the masterful prosthetics and puppetry that went into that movie. I always have to warn people, that I can't recommend it enough but it's not for the faint of heart. Definitely one of the Great horror films ever made.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 29 points 1 month ago (11 children)

Customers: We want a smaller phone!

Apple: *Makes iPhone Air

Customers: Not like that!

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 37 points 1 month ago (5 children)

"trying to teach 3..."

Why waste time say lot word when few do trick?

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 7 points 1 month ago

That's fair. I don't even want to know what a Jack's pizza is made out of. Probably compacted crack.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 24 points 1 month ago (6 children)

This is why I roll my eyes at people who talk about how healthy honey is. Like sure it's better for you than sugar for very minute reasons, but at the end of the day, it's still sugar. But you know... honey is "natural". Marketing is a helluva drug.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 47 points 1 month ago (9 children)

A more accurate description would be an "imbalanced" meal. It contains ingredients that would give you needed nutrients, but at the wrong levels. Too much fat and carbs, vs "vegetables" which are also processed and full of added sugar and salt. It's not the worst thing you could eat, but it isn't great. To your point, that's why moderation is so important.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago

Anyone see the movie "Together"?

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 14 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Here's why bread making is the best hobby:

  1. Minimal equipment and ingredients to get started

  2. Amount of time is up to you. You can select a recipe that suits your needs. Plus you can go and do other things while the dough proofs and cooks, so if you make a 3 hour loaf, you still get some of that time back.

  3. Most of bread making is working on your skills and knowledge and is highly rewarding as a result

  4. You make tasty bread that will either contribute to your weekly pantry or makes a great gift for others.

  5. Store bought bread sucks ass. Once you start making your own, you'll never go back.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago

There used to be a chain restaurant near my workplace called Zoup. We all loved it! We would look at the menu for the week on Monday and if one of our favorite soups came up, we would all go grab some soup and bread for lunch one day. You could also taste all the soups before getting one. It was the best! But it sadly died during COVID lockdowns. RIP Zoup.

 

Got a hold of some Chartreuse this weekend and had to make this classic!

Recipe:

  • 3/4 ounce gin
  • 3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
  • 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • brandied cherry for garnish

Shake with ice and strain into a Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with cherry and enjoy!

 

Original post from wewantplates.com

 

One of my favorite summer drinks!

Recipe:

  • 1/2 oz Lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Honey syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. Matcha powder
  • 2 oz Japanese whiskey
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon peel for garnish

Shake first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into a highball glass with a spear of ice. Top with sparkling water and add a lemon peel to the rim for garnish.

 

The photo of the plate isn't even centered :/

 

About a year ago, I was unable to drink alcohol for medical reasons. So I dove into some recipes for non-alcoholic cocktails, and I wasn't disappointed. There are loads of excellent non-alcoholic recipes that I enjoy just as much as their alcoholic counterparts.

This recipe is from the book Good Drinks:

  • 1oz basil matcha syrup
  • 1oz heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • 3 oz soda water
  • matcha for garnish

Shake syrup, cream, and juice with ice and strain into a Collins glass over ice. Add soda water carefully and garnish by sprinkling matcha powder on top.

Enjoy your Independence Day weekend!

 

Ok it didn't exactly do anything crazy, but it was blooming like we had never seen before this last November! Absolutely gorgeous!

 

Lei Lani Volcano from my favorite tiki book Smuggler's Cove! What are your favorite cocktail books?

Recipe:

  • 3oz Bundaberg guava soda
  • 1 1/2oz pineapple juice
  • 3/4oz lime juice
  • 1oz coconut cream
  • 1 1/2oz blended aged rum

Add soda to a collins glass. Then add remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with cracked or cubed ice. Shake and double strain into the glass. Gently add cracked or cubed ice to the glass and garnish.

 

Hello again! Feast your eyes upon the meal doomed to end up all over the table and your lap!

 

Going to start posting some classics this week to get engagement up. Please enjoy these lettuce bits on pegs with what looks to be not enough dressing and bread.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by BlueLineBae@midwest.social to c/cocktails@midwest.social
 

This one turned out just excellent! Very refreshing and perfect for summer! I even made one with Gin for my mom and that one turned out great too!

Recipe:

  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz. Maple Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 4 Blackberries
  • 6-8 Mint leaves
  • 2 blackberries and a mint sprig for garnish

Add syrup, lemon juice, blackberries, and mint leaves to a shaker tin and muddle until the blackberries have been very juiced. Add the bourbon and shake with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with mint sprig and blackberries.-

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