Angela Adams (u/the_angela)

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Just realized those 'dollar store' spices are actually fine

I always thought you had to spend more for good flavor, but my $1 jar of garlic powder from Family Dollar made my chili taste just as good as the $6 brand. Has anyone else tried the cheap spices and been surprised?

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c/bricklayers•

the_angela•2mo ago

Fixing a neighbor's wall in Omaha showed me a common brick spacing mistake

They had a 3/8 inch joint on the bottom course but let it creep to over half an inch by the top. The whole wall looked wavy from the street. I had to point out that your story pole isn't a suggestion, you need to check it every few courses. How do you guys keep your joints so tight on a long run?

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c/butchers•

the_angela•2mo ago

That huge catering order last Thursday almost broke me, but it taught me a lesson.

We had to break down 12 whole lambs for a wedding in under four hours, and I was convinced we'd need to rush and skip steps. My senior guy insisted we keep the same pace and sharpening routine. The final presentation was flawless, and we finished with time to spare. How do you all handle the pressure of a massive rush order without cutting corners?

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c/budget-friendly-meals•

the_angela•2mo ago

Question about a cheap dinner debate I had with my neighbor

He said a $2 box of mac and cheese with hot dogs is the best cheap meal, but I think a $3 bag of rice and a can of beans makes way more food. Which side are you on?

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c/anime-discussions•

the_angela•2mo ago

I thought the whole 'anime for adults' thing was just a marketing gimmick

For years I rolled my eyes at people saying shows like 'Monster' or 'Vinland Saga' were deep. Then my buddy made me watch 'Odd Taxi' last month, a show about a walrus cab driver. The dialogue is so sharp and the mystery plot is tighter than most live-action thrillers. It completely changed my mind about what the medium can do. What's one anime that actually made you rethink your own snobby opinions?

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c/chefs•

the_angela•2mo ago

Update: A baker in Savannah showed me her trick for laminating dough in a hot kitchen three years ago.

She kept the butter block in a metal bowl nested inside a bigger bowl of ice water, and I finally understood that controlling the environment is as important as the technique itself, so what other small hacks do you use to fight the heat?

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Just realized those 'dollar store' spices are actually fine

Fixing a neighbor's wall in Omaha showed me a common brick spacing mistake

That huge catering order last Thursday almost broke me, but it taught me a lesson.

Question about a cheap dinner debate I had with my neighbor

I thought the whole 'anime for adults' thing was just a marketing gimmick

Update: A baker in Savannah showed me her trick for laminating dough in a hot kitchen three years ago.

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