u/SerendippityRiver

I eat this for breakfast frequently, but don't know anyone else who does. We always called it "Johnny Cake". (I know there are a million forms of what "Johnny cake" is depending on the region.) It is basically a rustic not-sweet cornbread that is very "toothy" because it is all cornmeal and no flour. The texture of the cornbread holds up to the syrup really well. It is so utterly satisfyingly delicious. The maple syrup is essential. Anyone else have this on their breakfast rotation.

Has anyone started an in person book group? Any tips for doing so?

Note: This is not an online book group I am advertising. I'm sorry that I worded the title the way I did. I love the format, and I am so excited the format I want to share it with anyone interested. We are reading classic authors. I started the group with one person. The theme of the book group is sort of long, but bear with me. "if you were and English major and miss it, or if you wish you could have been an English major, join our group. Instead of deciding on specific books to read, my friend and I found lists of authors commonly read in college literature survey classes. (British and American). We chose ones we hadn't gotten to, and also ones we did like but would like to read another of there books. We put all the names into a bag. At each group we pull an author's name out of the bag and decide which of that author's books will be our next one. We invited a few more people, and gave them paper to write authors they would like to include, and will do that as we add a few more people.

I know it is almost July, but I like to plan ahead. I have the most adorable noble fir tree growing. It would look fabulous with Christmas lights. It don't want to b other with an electric extension cord to it for various reasons. Would solar work for lights for just one tree in December. Even if for a few hours into the evening, not necessarily all night long. I live in the coast range.

What are coffee/tea and casual dining options that are accessible for someone with limited mobility?

The parking is not an issue with this question.

I'm looking for a place where there are no steps (not even one) and the restrooms can be managed with a walker and have grab bars.

Philomath and Albany locations are also welcome.

Thanks!

I have a regular get-together I go to. The host doesn't like to do dishes. I want to bring something hearty to eat but that I can make as an "appetizer style". I would like to buy some sort of baking pan(s) that I make individual servings in. I will buy a baking pan that is made for these sorts of foods. I will use cupcake liners of any size too if that helps. There is already usually deviled eggs at these gatherings.

I had some symptoms of illness a couple of days ago, I feel better now, but I am trying to figure out the cause of them. I just heard of two people cancelling plans due to illness, but don't know what they were dealing with. Can someone tell me what they think is going around, and what the symptoms are?

The more I read people's questions about which machine to buy, the more I love my machine. It easily will take me to the end of my sewing time. (The exception is if, as a basic mechanical machine there would be an adaptability thing that another machine has that would help me as I age).

So, knowing that I do want to keep my machine for a long, long time, and hopefully bequeath it to someone, would it be worth it to buy certain extra parts now? I could vacuum seal them or otherwise store them in a protective fashion. This way if it needs some parts down the road, the machine won't come to its final days because the part isn't available. I know I couldn't buy every single necessary part, but if now I could buy the most ones most often in need of replacement for 100$ total, I would do it.

It is a Janome HD 3000.

I just bought a little Solo stove Mesa for 3$ at a yard sale. I have a bigger one, but, hey, for 3$ I did an impulse buy. Now I am wondering if you can cook anything on it besides s'mores? Does anyone here have one? How do you like it? Does it help keep mosquitos away?

I have a 2024 Crosstrek. I haven't read the entire Manuel yet. I have a Honda Fit. I had it for 8 years before I realized it has a secret storage container. Does the Crosstrek have something really cool I won't realize for a decade? Tell me now, please!

Hi, my friend took a tumble and fractured her hand. She is trying to cook one handed, and pretty exhausted. She really likes soup.

I loaned her my soy milk maker because it has a soup making function. It does not have a sauté function.

I was trying to get some recipes together for her, but I think it would be easier to just list some ingredients and ratios. So if you don't know what a soup maker is, it is basically a countertop appliance that heats and blends liquid plus food to make a soup in about 40 minutes. It comes out at a very hot temperature.

So if you were going to make yourself some soup in such an appliance and didn't have a recipe, what would you do? She can't have much dairy, just some added cheese.

Just this question.

Does this exist? I hope so.