Been playing around with sourdough the past few weeks... I've gotten pretty decent with the bread process: https://i.imgur.com/F9jt0ws.jpg But one thing that was driving me nuts was every time I'd feed the starter, I'd have to throw away a crap ton of good starter, so I tried doing some other stuff...

Did a 72 hour koji ribeye side by side with non-koji last night. Both cooked reverse sear. https://i.imgur.com/7CSeC7x.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KwHE9Rl.jpg This was the thinnest steak I've ever used koji on (probably only 1-1.5" vs. 2-2.5" I've done in the past). It lost only about 12-15% of weight o...

The shame is, that wasn't even the greatest comedy of the day.

This is interesting to observe. There are obvious observations and propositions with which I think probably everyone on here--much like everyone I interact with in my life--seem to agree. On the fringes, certainly, and perhaps in those gray areas it wouldn't necessarily be fair to call "fringes," th...

I know next to nothing about this and have always bought the $50 cheapo from Walmart to make hamburgers, etc... I'm in the market for a next-step-up grill (charcoal preferably) top end price would be $250.00. Any ideas? I’ve had my Weber kettle grill for about 15 years and would definitely recommen...

Aquafaba is magical, but the rest of what's going on here is frightening.

Speaking of soil, we decide to dig a patio/fire pit into the hillside in our back yard. It's not really feasible to get an excavator in there, so I've gotten underway manually. It has really just become an exercise routine more than anything else. I think it will take weeks to finish. 15'x15' and pr...

Does the school offer the chance to move your daughter into an advanced reading/math class? My son was reading at nearly a 2nd grade level in kindergarten so they moved him into a special reading group. They do, but they seem reluctant to offer it in kindergarten. Officially, they start it in first...

If she's testing well, move her up. The worst thing you can do for a child is put them in a situation that will bore them. (Obviously, this is just my opinion...) I agree with this. Also, girls tend to mature much quicker, so her slightly younger age shouldn’t be a social problem. Thanks, was curio...

Or she could hit a growth spurt around 10 years old too. The fun side of parenting. Lol yep but I was more referring to the being a year younger part. I read an article one time about kids birth months and how it can impact school and sports. Generally the older kids for their grade may be set up b...

Taking the social aspect out of the equation makes it a little easier, albeit extremely tough, decision. I don't have a kid this age so I might be suggesting something stupid, but have you asked her if she has a preference? I don't know if she'd understand, but worth a shot. Does their accredited k...

Will her current friends, which I'm assuming is a good bit of daycare, be in kindergarten next year? One thing that is not much of a factor, but something I do agree is worth considering. She'll be starting from scratch with friends either way, as most of the other kids in daycare will be in other ...

Anyone looked into advancing kids in school? I am tapped out on folks in my life to talk to about it, and I keep getting a mix of opinions. My younger daughter will be 6 in mid-November. Obviously, last year, she missed the cutoff by 2.5 months to start public school kindergarten, but the daycare sh...

I understand the practical impacts of the discrimination law forcing employers to have the CYA evidence upon taking the action. But is it not just objectively better that the employer can't just explicitly fire you for being gay? 100% I could drum up a theory where I could take a small bite out of ...

I understand the practical impacts of the discrimination law forcing employers to have the CYA evidence upon taking the action.

But is it not just objectively better that the employer can't just explicitly fire you for being gay?

100%

Forgive my posting rust.

I should say that I believe an employer firing someone because they're gay is horsesh*t and they should get what's coming to them. Hear hear. It's just my understanding that PA law makes it much easier to do so than other states. Don't think PA is meaningfully different than the overwhelming majori...

I should say that I believe an employer firing someone because they're gay is horsesh*t and they should get what's coming to them. Hear hear. It's just my understanding that PA law makes it much easier to do so than other states. Don't think PA is meaningfully different than the overwhelming majori...

795785 Perhaps someone more familiar with workplace laws in PA can chim ein, but my understanding in PA is that you do not need to give a reason for termination. So while the REAL reason someone was fired could be because they're gay, or because they shaved their head into a mohawk, or they looked ...

Give a little on the social wedge issues, then bust unions and progressive causes. "Give a little" Gorsuch and Roberts all have ruled in favor of progressive social issues in landmark cases. Roe v. Wade was a majority GOP decision. Except for the Bladensburg cross case. The change in the law signif...

No. They would be protected by discrimination laws. In 1975, Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state in which an executive order was issued providing for discrimination protection on the basis of sexual orientation in state employment.[17] In 2003, gender identity was added to this executive order...

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/15/supreme-court-rules-workers-cant-be-fired-for-being-gay-or-transgender.html Supreme Court rules workers can’t be fired for being gay or transgender If memory serves, the Trump DOJ switched the government's position on this one. Would be pretty pathetic if this turns ...

Good takes. Though I'm not sure if you were taking a shot at DG's IPAs by saying there is no reason to buy any IPA other than general braddock. Let the record show i have a 4 back of braddock (Braddick?) in my fridge right now Not an intentional shot at anyone, more a commentary on the unbeatabilit...

Well, it was a fun little return, but if that's the kind of non-sense getting play in here, I'm out.

MrKennethTKangaroo General Braddock's is finally in cans at $10/4 pack (12 oz.). Other than trying new stuff (which is definitely a worthy consideration), there's little reason to buy anything else in the IPA vein in Pgh at this point. Also, best potentially off-the-radar rec in the area is Stick C...