This is the weirdest haiku.
Was? What are you doing now?
The first year is the hardest. Every event and anniversary that passes is momentous. It took me three years before I stopped feeling like grief was my identity. It's coming up on 8 now, and I still think of him every day, but without that crushing weight. Please feel welcome to message me if you want advice or if you just want to talk about her. People in your life will often change the subject or get sad, because they think talking about her will make it worse, but I always felt better talking about him.
Week 48: Same Latitude - Algerian Flatbread (fail)
Recipe. My guess is I didn't have the right kind of semolina. I couldn't get it to stretch more than 8" and my dough didn't look as loose and transparent as the images on the site. Being so thick, they ended up raw on the inside and inedible.
Congrats on the job and the kitties. Let me know when you figure out pie crusts, because I can't do them either.
You can use this site to determine your latitude, then just search for countries in that same latitude.
Week 48 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Same Latitude
Post Hello, bakers! This week’s challenge is Same Latitude, where we explore flavours, ingredients, and recipes inspired by countries that share our geographic latitude. Take a look across the globe to discover surprising connections in cuisines from places with similar climates and seasonal ingredients.
Dive into what’s traditionally baked in these regions, or let local, in-season ingredients guide you. You might find yourself trying new techniques, spices, or flavours from cuisines you’d never thought to explore—all united by the same line on the map.
Let’s bake our way around the world this week and share what we discover with our latitudinal neighbours. Looking forward to seeing your inspired creations!
Happy baking!
Week 47: Pies and Tarts - Brown Butter Pie
Recipe. Haven't tried the pie yet (used a brown butter crust), but I baked the excess filling in a ramekin and that was delicious. I have never made an attractive crust in my life.
Thank you, I utterly despise those things. The most blatantly cynical corporate cash-in on nerd nostalgia.
Edible help needed
I make edibles, normally using flower purchased from a dispensary. I used the THC % and this calculator to determine how much butter to add.
A friend (who normally only smokes) has requested cookies using the flower he gets directly from a grower. The grower apparently doesn't know the THC content and my friend is very lackadaisical about it, and doesn't want to ask for more information. So I'm stuck making my best guess.
I noticed that this flower had very little smell compared to what I usually get. I wondered if that has anything to do with potency? Is there like an average amount of THC that can use to estimate how much butter to use? Any advice in this situation? TIA.
Week 47 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Pies and Tarts
Hello, bakers! This week’s challenge is Pies and Tarts, so whether you’re leaning toward a buttery, flaky pie crust or a tender, crumbly tart dough, there are plenty of options to explore!
There’s no one “right” dough here—shortcrust pastry is great for a firmer base, pâte sucrée (a sweet tart dough) adds sweetness and structure, and even graham cracker or cookie crusts bring their own charm. So, roll, press, or pat out whichever dough feels right for your pie or tart vision, and let the filling inspiration follow.
Some ideas for you to try:
Cherry Berry Pie
Vegan Chocolate and Strawberry Custard Tart
Mushroom and Asparagus Tart
Peach Hand Pies
Let's see those golden-brown edges and beautifully filled centers—happy baking!
Was among a group of temps at a credit union. Employees were so busy, we got very little training. And spent large parts of our day with nothing to occupy our time.
After a month, supervisor walks by at end of day and asks how things are going. I say something to the effect of "could be better." He looks surprised and says "OK, let's discuss that tomorrow morning." I think great, we can problem solve.
The next day turned out to be the three year anniversary of my boyfriend's death. When I sat with supervisor and trainer and they said how are you, I let them know that I was a little emotional due to it, and started to cry a little.
Supervisor proceeded to reem me out for saying something so negative yesterday in the hearing of coworker and accused me of making a bunch of mistakes (I didn't and had already provided evidence that I wasn't involved) and that I obviously didn't care about my work and that I needed to pack my things and be escorted out of the building.
In conclusion, I hope that guy spends the rest of his life with wet socks.
Hell yeah. I grew up in the jehovahs Witness cult. One of their most used phrases is:"Are you doing enough?"
Week 46: Pantry - Roti
I've made a lot of things recipe that I could have used for this challenge if I remembered to take a photo. Served these with dal paneer masala and it was all delicious.
Week 46 Intro and Weekly Discussion - Pantry
Hey bakers! This week, we are diving into our cupboards, getting resourceful, and transforming the basics into something delicious! No need for fancy ingredients—just a dash of imagination and a sprinkle of ingenuity.
Maybe you're low on fresh eggs or milk—try substitutes like flaxseed or coconut milk if you have them on hand. Or perhaps you’ll lean on those jars of nut butter, bags of oats, or a hidden stash of chocolate chips for inspiration. Remember, spices and extracts can add a new layer to any recipe, so go bold!
Some ideas to get you started:
French Toast Casserole
Banana Bread
Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Bars
So raid your pantry, experiment with what you’ve got, and share your creative results.
Happy baking!
Week 45: Crepes and Pancakes - Gingerbread Pancakes
Recipe. I almost forgot to take a pic before they were gone. Delicious, served with fermented Cranberry sauce, maple syrup, and toasted pecans.
Early Riser
Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Jasper Fforde's novel Early Riser. Not My favorite of his books, though it wouldn't surprise me if it gets better on repeated readings. Unique world building is his strength.
I tried to do this in the style of Wassily Kandinsky, but I never learned the trick of painting thin lines and I was impatient to just be done with it.
Week 44: Samhain - Apple Cider Donuts
Recipe. In lieu of cider, I used apple pie flavored whiskey. They are moist and delicious. I don't have a donut pan, so I placed rolled up aluminum foil in muffin tin spaces.
Psycho Goreman | Horror, comedy
Saw this last night, and it was fantastic. Over the top combination of seriousness and humor, great practical effects, puppetry, and costumes.
A new art prompt every week
!52weeksofart@lemmy.world
I enjoyed participating in inktober, and seeing what everyone else made. I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.
We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
Week 45 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Crepes and Pancakes
Hello, lovely bakers! And this week it’s Crepes & Pancakes turn. Whether you’re swirling up delicate, lace-thin crepes or flipping a stack of fluffy, golden pancakes, this is your chance to master the art of the perfect griddle batter.
For crepes, consider letting the batter rest for a smoother, more tender result, and don’t forget the magic of a hot, lightly buttered pan. Pancakes can go classic and fluffy or take on a twist with add-ins and spices.
If you are looking for inspiration, here are some ideas to get you started: Ham and Cheese savoury Crepes
Japanese soufflé pancakes
Dutch baby
Let’s flip, stack, and roll our way through this week.
Happy baking!
New art prompt community
With the mods approval, I'd like to invite everyone here to join !52weeksofart@lemmy.world. I enjoyed doing inktober, and I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.
We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
New prompt community
Huge thanks to the mods for hosting inktober on lemmy and for approving this post. Also thanks to everyone who participated. I loved seeing everyone's art.
I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52. So I'm starting !52weeksofart@lemmy.world. We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
Brainstorming prompts for 2025
We'll begin doing prompts the first week of January. For now, I'd like to brainstorm a list of 52 prompts. I can make them all myself if necessary, but it would be great to get input/ideas from people who want to participate.
Here's what I have so far, in no particular order:
- 3 Dimensional
- Collage
- Negative space
- Outside
- White
- Ugly
- Fur
- Nightmare
- Season
- Tiny
- Light
- Still life
- Cute
- Metallic
- Give away (make a present for someone)
- Abstract
- Inspired by famous art
- Portrait
- Inspired by a meme
- Put a bird on it
- Landscape
- Movement
- Time
- Sadness
- Joy
- Memory
Please feel welcome to comment with ideas or tweaks to the ones I've mentioned.
29 - Navigator
Original photo. I wanted to try drawing one directly in ink instead of sketching with pencil. This should give you an idea of how often I normally erase.