u/Sexy-Sapien

Hey everyone!

My friend is visiting Canada and offered to check out the Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors outlets for me. I'm trying to decide which bags are actually worth buying, so I'd love some suggestions from people who own them.

I'm looking for three different bags:

• One. A structured satchel - that looks classy and works with both casual and dressier outfits. A top handle and a long strap would be ideal.

• Two. A Roomy everyday shoulder bag - roughly the size of the Kate Spade Reese or MK Nolita Large Hobo. Something I can carry while shopping or going out for the day, with a secure closure.

• Three. A small bag - for days when I only need my phone, wallet, keys and lipstick. Ideally, it should have a top handle and a crossbody strap.

I usually gravitate towards black, dark brown, chocolate or burgundy. I want something that looks good in person and holds up well, rather than paying for a logo.

I've been looking at the Kate Spade Small Satchel and Reese, and the MK Laila and Nolita, but I haven't settled on anything yet.

What would you personally pick from these outlets? I'm open to Coach too. If you have a particular model in mind, please share a picture or link so I can show my friend what to look for.

Thanks!

Hello coffee people!! ☕️

I got into speciality coffee after coming across this sub multiple times and finally bought a Bialetti Moka Pot around the end of June. I’ve been enjoying coffee ever since!

For my first speciality coffee, I went with Fraction 9 Everyday Gold (800g) for around ₹1,000 in the first week of July. It has lasted me until now, and I still have a little left, but I think it’ll be finished in the next 3–4 days.

So I’m back here looking for recommendations! 😄

My requirements:

1: It should be available as pre-ground specifically for Moka Pot, since I don’t have a grinder yet.

2: Budget is around ₹1,000 for 500g.

I’ve learnt my lesson from ordering 800g at once 😂 so I’m planning to stick to 500g this time.

3: I mostly drink milk-based coffee, especially cold drinks like iced lattes, but I’d like something that works well for both hot and cold milk-based drinks.

I prefer coffee that actually tastes like coffee — rich, balanced, roasty, chocolatey, nutty, honey-like etc. are all good. I’m not really looking for very floral or citrusy coffees (rose, jasmine, strong fruity/citrus notes, etc.).

One small request: please mention the full coffee/product name in your recommendations, not just the roaster/coffee house name.

For example, instead of saying “Fraction 9”, please mention something like “Fraction 9 Everyday Gold”.

I’m specifically looking for coffees that are actually available pre-ground for Moka Pot.

Please don’t recommend coffees that require me to grind them myself — I know a grinder would open up more options, but I’ll get one when I’m ready. 😅

Also, for people who buy more than 500g at a time: how do you keep the coffee fresh? And for those who order 250g bags from multiple roasters, are you generally comfortable paying the extra shipping each time?

Would love to hear your recommendations! ☕️

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Hey everyone,
I finally ordered a Bialetti 3-cup Moka Express and I’m about to start my home coffee journey.

A few questions:

1. I’ve seen several posts mentioning gasket issues with Bialetti. Is this something I should be worried about with a brand-new pot, or does it mainly happen when replacing the gasket later?

2. Any maintenance tips for keeping the gasket and moka pot in good condition?

3. I’m on a pretty tight budget right now, so I’m looking for the best value coffee beans/grounds available in India.

4. What are your recommendations for a beginner using a moka pot for the first time?

For context, I prefer strong coffee with chocolatey/nutty notes rather than very fruity or acidic coffees.

Would love to hear your budget-friendly bean recommendations and any beginner mistakes I should avoid.

Please don’t say to buy grinder.

Thanks! ☕️

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Last time it was cancelled because she shouldn’t eat non veg at the time.

I need help to get Meghana biryani and moti choor laddu from Kanti sweets from blr to Hyd😭.

This is serious food emergency guys😭

Suggest me best tiramisu near Whitefield pls. Also the original authentic tiramisu recipe uses alcohol in the making. So please suggest if you know really authentic ones.

Any affordable sushi places near Whitefield? Are there any unlimited sushi deals?

My friend is in Hyderabad now and keeps craving Meghana biryani from Bangalore 😭

I want to surprise her by sending the actual biryani from Bangalore to Hyderabad somehow.

Has anyone here done food parcel delivery between cities before?
Looking for practical options that can deliver within the same day/night if possible.

If you know anyone going from blr to Hyd soon then pls lmk 😭

Please drop ideas 🙏

My friend is in Hyderabad now and keeps craving Meghana biryani from Bangalore 😭

I want to surprise her by sending the actual biryani from Bangalore to Hyderabad somehow.

Has anyone here done food parcel delivery between cities before?
Looking for practical options that can deliver within the same day/night if possible.

If you know anyone going from blr to Hyd soon then pls lmk 😭

Please drop ideas 🙏

Same as title. Also please mention from where I can buy it from too. If it’s not possible in that budget, can extend upto 8k or less if possible. I am just a girl trying to gift, don’t hate on me for stupid question pls 😭. Thank you.

Playing from 5-6 years or even more
Build: 6 ft, not fat, not skinny, athletic build but not body builder type
loves smashes like when the cock comes from other side during game play and he hits smash he likes that. Idk what type play it is called.
Plays really well. He rates himself as intermediate but every single one who plays with him rates him as professional on playo.

His current racquet:
Lining Air force g377
26 tension
Bg 65 string

Same as title. Also please mention from where I can buy it from too. If it’s not possible in that budget, can extend upto 8k or less if possible. I am just a girl trying to gift, don’t hate on me for stupid question pls 😭. Thank you.

Playing from 5-6 years or even more
Build: 6 ft, not fat, not skinny, athletic build but not body builder type
loves smashes like when the cock comes from other side during game play and he hits smash he likes that. Idk what type play it is called.
Plays really well. He rates himself as intermediate but every single one who plays with him rates him as professional on playo.

He wins all tournaments in badminton he participates unless they are doubles so those too if wins most, but sometimes he loses depending on the partner.

His current racquet:

Lining Air force g377
26 tension
Bg 65 string