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2d ago
inWatching a baker in Paris shape baguettes by hand made me switch from a machine to a bench scraper for my sourdough.
Picked up a Lamson bench scraper years ago at a restaurant supply store. Thing is a tank. The blade is one solid piece of steel, no seams to trap gunk. It's got a good weight to it, so it cuts through cold dough without bending. The handle is just a rolled edge, but it's comfortable for hours of portioning. I've tried the plastic ones but they always warp on me.
3d ago
inSerious question, I found a way to organize my anime thoughts before posting
Planning doesn't have to mean writing a full script. Just jot down three bullet points before you hit record. That way you remember to mention the animation shift in episode seven or how the soundtrack cues a big moment. You keep the raw reaction but skip the ten minutes of saying "um" while you remember a character's name. A little structure prevents dead air without killing the fun.
6d ago
inWatching my brother mess up a simple offset because he was distracted by family drama shows why home stress has no place in the shop.
Yikes, @the_tessa's bandage says it all!
8d ago
inWalking past the library, I saw a new graphic novel display and felt a bit wistful.
Yeah I just use my phone with dark mode and inverted colors. Set the brightness real low and prop it against a pillow. Lets me read without bothering my partner at all.