Native language French, fluent in English, practicing Cantonese and German.
can you make frangipane dessert a day in advance or should it be made in advance?
mother's day tomorrow ;wondering if it's possible to make the dessert in advance because it's easier when they're out of the house so it's a secret. thanks!
[TOMT][German weapon] Name of an old German weapon. Possibly medieval. The handle I believe could be unscrewed and could be used as a club during close combat.
this was a weapon that's possibly used in medieval times (definitely long before 20th century). The main part may have been a sword and the hilt could be unscrewed or somehow used as a club. Thanks!
Who are the food vendors at dragonfest this year? Are there any must-trys?
I am from HK and have travelled around Taiwan, etc so it would be nice to find some dishes that are close to home
Is this type of dress too much for an Andrea Bocelli concert? Smaller US city and dress is navy not black
Would this type of dress in navy blue be too much to attend an Andrea Bocelli concert?
Ideas for low calorie meals to maintain weight (cannot exercise)
I was recently in an accident and cannot exercise; particularly, I cannot put weight on my feet or lay my feet on the ground. Consequently, I have to maintain my weight purely through diet. I typically aim for around 1300 calories/day.
So far I have:
- breakfast: fried egg/egg white on toast with a glass of water (about 200 cals)
- lunch: chicken breast, small piece of bread, with a large spinach salad (about 300 cals)
- afternoon snack ?
- dinner ?
Thank you.
the world of the rich vs the average person...
of all the places to not have easy access to healthcare....
i love the yellow pulling from the blazer
and unfortunately it's the fabric for most of the readily available clothes now!
has the US considered.....not funding them?
Ignoring the fact that gender dysphoria is a real thing whereas hysteria isn’t,
I'm not sure how you can make this your premise; back then hysteria was very much "a real thing". Also one could say that doctors have manipulated people undergoing surgery now into giving consent
I got downvoted recently for saying "If you’re friends with someone, wouldn’t you want to know if they’re also friends with someone problematic?" and "I would definitely want to know if my friends were close with people who’d been in prison."
Though to an extent, the lack of community, especially amongst children is due to the complete lack of independence and they have to depend on their parents to drive them everywhere.
where do you live that there's not even a playground or a residential street within walking distance of your home?
Wish it'd be acceptable for people to call out reps/senators for "doing the bidding" of other countries too
When I'm feeling blue about something for a while, I do try to exercise daily. I don't know whether or not endorphins make a difference for me but I do not that I feel more awake after exercising. I like the feeling that I accomplished something for that day and it keeps my routine regular. The alternative that I can spend a lot of time thinking about something troubling me and I'm not productive.
I wouldn't use "never get to experience" but i would say it's much harder to have that real sense of community that we easily found in the 90s, early 2000s, etc.
People are more connected to others but still more isolated from others. We were less connected to other people back then so people made a real effort to come up with fun activities and bond together. For kids, it's the lack of just playing outside in the neighbourhood with friends. For adults, it's the lack of third places and community/religious events.
Orr would defend his Communist friends to his Fascist freinds and he would defend his Fascist friends to his Communist friends. No one ever defended Orr because he was too weird.
yes this is basically what I mean
I know people who were Christians in Afghanistan, who were outed to the government (Taliban). The word they use is “spy”. It may not be the normal, English use of the word, but it’s the word that real-life people who have been on the receiving end of the betrayal use.
This is basically what i mean; someone who you can't fully trust about their allegiance.
That is really awful what happened to those people; are they ok now?
Would you rather he, as a non-government affiliated citizen, pick a side? War is stupid. Communication is great. Maybe this is naive of me, but I think the world would be better, and maybe require less war, if everyone had equal access to communication.
I recently read about Ted Hall who shared nuclear secrets with the Soviet Union because he thought everyone should have equal access to nuclear weapons and this would prevent another world war.
Your logic is similar and it's not a good thing.
That is such a heads-up for me in terms of making assumptions based on my own privilege, and I apologise for doing that here. I’m very lucky to be able to discuss politics without fear.
it's ok, everyone has their own problems
my wording was maybe not clear
Not a good way to make them see reason. I know it’s hypothetical but if you’re friends shouldn’t you put in some effort to help instead of just drop them?
you're planning to spend time debating with a ziganwu? or if you're western, a staunch far-left or far-right supporter or someone with very racist views?
no, it's normal to have a variety of friends
i'm talking about people with loyalty to a specific ideology and they are not honest about who they are in contact with, i live in asia in an area where you can get in a lot of trouble if you support democracy and if you share such information with the wrong person you can get in a lot of trouble
I heard them called “bats” because they flap around between different groups and are associated with darkness thus “shady”!
hahahahah
Gregory Wong and 11 others jailed over 2019 pro--democracy protests, can't imagine jail under these new laws
Pro-democracy demonstrators broke into Hong Kong's legislature in 2019 during months-long protests.
No comment, just sad to read these news
What is the word for someone who is friends with different groups but doesn't have loyalty to any one group?
The closest word I can think of is a sycophant but that's too strong word and not exactly what I'm looking for. The word I'm thinking of has negative connotations and it's for someone who is friends with different groups but only at a superficial level and isn't necessarily honest about who all they're friends with. This person would be seen as untrustworthy.
How can I make (east) asian food healthy?
many east asian dishes included some ready made sauce like 豆瓣酱 or 柱侯酱 in chinese cuisines or 고추장 in korean cuisine. These sauces make our dishes delicious but unfortunately they are very high in salt and/or sugars. Is there some way to make the dishes with these sauces from scratch or without such high salt/sugar? We often have to add sugar in the dish in addition to the sauces. Thanks.
I'm sure this is a similar problem in other cuisines but my question is just about east asian cuisines.
edit: i'm referring to homemade food, not restaurant food.
Are there any organizations to sponsor a family in Canada (microfinance for Canadians, not immigration)
There are organizations like Save a Family Plan where you can sponsor a family who is living in poverty overseas and help give them funds for education etc. Are there any organizations like this for Canadian families? I tried searching online but it kept showing results for how to sponsor one's family to come to Canada (like to immigrate). Thanks.
I'm aware of the perils of microcredit so i'd rather not get involved with something where the person might have extortionate interest rates or there's a loan to be paid, i am talking about microfinance where there is money directly given to the family in need and it is used to help make the family self sufficient.
The use of plural instead of tu in latin american spanish?
When i was very young and learning beginner spanish, i thought it was taught that in some parts of latin america, they use some plural form instead of tu when speaking. Is this correct or am I misremembering?
[Discussion] What are some of the nuances of cooking from world cuisines?
For example, pad thai should be balanced between sweet, sour, and salty. Indian dishes don't have meat as the feature in a dish but rather it's added for some texture; the dish itself is the feature. Hunan cooking is dry and hot and often sour and differs from Sichuan cooking which it's often compared against. Generally speaking in Asian cuisines, if you don't cook the spices exactly correctly, it will change the taste of the dish quite a bit.
As a francophone, i can say that french-based cooking is an art as the ingredients are traditional basics that are in season. The food should be delicate or have a cut (e.g. a creamy cheese should have something acidic to cut it like a nice wine). It is the combination of the techniques (method of cutting ingredients like julienne style or method of cooking like flambee, saute, etc.) to create the dish.
What is the difference between Self-Portrait and Bronx and Banco?
Recently found Bronx and Banco and it looks very similar to Self-Portrait. Is the quality different?
Which ski club would you recommend for a young 20-something year old?
Looking for a ski club for someone; I saw online that there were a few different clubs. The person is a relatively advanced skier but more importantly it would be nice to have other people their age to ski with regardless of skill. They are a few years out of college so ideally a ski club where there are many other people in their 20s. Thank you.
Can someone go swimming if they are recovering from torn ligaments in the foot?
I got into a mild accident last week; after being checked out, i don't have anything broken but i have torn ligaments in one of my feet. My recovery has mostly been resting my foot and not putting pressure on; i'm not allowed to go for a walk. Would I be able to go swimming? This way I can keep my foot from being stiff but i can do some exercise.
What are your expectations for tomorrow's new episode?
They keep previewing one of the cast members confronting another for cheating - for me, i want to see who they're talking about
What shorts are you wearing this summer?
I'm obsessed with tailored high waisted shorts (example: https://endlessrose.com/products/copy-of-tailored-shorts) and dolfin shorts for every day and after swimming
Aurora Sky Castner, a Texas teen who was born in jail and graduated at the top of her class this week, will be attending Harvard University in the fall
Where can I find the most authentic home-style ceviche (hole in the wall type place)?
I've been to suviche before for ceviche but i'd like to try somewhere that's authentic like a hole in the wall place where peruvians would go for ceviche. I can speak intermediate spanish so it's all good if they don't speak english. Thanks!
Edit: thanks! I went to Aromas del Peru and it was really delicious. Went to Farolito for dinner and it was incredible. I would recommend that place 11/10.