simpliston

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[–] simpliston@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Ayy, my confirmation bias likes those words!

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If anyone has suggestions for a proper name, fire away!

 

It works well with single/double cream or mascarpone, and raspberry jam, applesauce and blueberry jam

The fat content is important to the taste and texture. If I only put milk, it becomes a lesser version that I could not eat every day. I'm not sure if the cholesterol reducing properties of the beta-glucan in the oatmeal wins over the dairy though

Recipe: https://www.epimel.es/recipes/kremete-havregrot-med-banan-og-syltetoy

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Is the egg thing a hard rule? This is fettuccine from a local supermarket, but it doesn't contain eggs. Might they have the name wrong?

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago

No, don't worry, I did not interpret you as critical. I just wanted to explain the mix of languages

Sounds like linguine is the best substitution then. I feel like the slight flatness improves the consistency, and makes it grab more sauce

It's good that it looks ok on screen reader! I've made sure to have enough contrast all the way, with at least 7 in contrast ratio wherever possible. That way it should be readable even if the reader has cataracts, or the device is used in an environment with bright light

Responsive layout has also been a focus from the start. People usually follow recipes on their phone, so it's important that it works well in any form factor. I have a friend with a tiny phone, so if something isn't responsive enough, I usually hear it from him

A tip: If you press the amount shapes, you can see the amount in other units (volume if it's shown as weight, vice versa, and weight if unitless like the lemon in the photo). I'm not sure how to make that functionality obvious, but it's there

A ton of improvements are planned, I just need to prioritize, haha

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 children)

Well, if you go to the about page, you can see how the name was chosen. The domain was then chosen to have a shorter URL. I first write recipes in norwegian, and then translate to english and spanish. I switched to linguini/fettucchini because it's so much better than spaghetti

Thanks, is there anything you would change about the site, or that is missing? Except photos, that's coming

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago

Haha, I must admit my hand started reaching towards them on its own

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Very good! The sauce thickened just enough by the end and had a balanced taste. I used canned peeled roma tomatoes, and some leftover Pecorino

 

It's like a simplified bolognese, but it takes less time and uses cheaper ingredients. Works well for weekdays. It was very hard to resist having a second serving

Recipe: https://www.epimel.es/recipes/chef-boyardees-spaghetti-fra-1930-tallet

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago

Sounds a wee bit similar to charlotte aux fraises, which I also want to try one day. It's very decorative! pic

 

The original variant is, according to Wikipedia, supposed to be similar to ice cream. But this one uses a cream made of mascarpone, yoghurt, sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. It makes it easier, but I still want to try making the original which is "made by boiling cream, egg, sugar and syrup to create a custard-like or meringue-like puree which is then frozen". Sounds harder, but maybe better

Recipe: https://www.epimel.es/recipes/parfait-a-la-fraise

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I let it boil for about 20 more minutes after adding the flavourings. But after that, I changed the recipe to add the brandy earlier, so it gets more time to boil off. I'll try it that way next time

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's definitely the best oatmeal I've tasted. I was sceptical, but it worked out very well. I've actually been wanting to make it again, haha

 

I swear I'm not an alcoholic

Recipe: https://www.epimel.es/recipes/gruel-fra-1804

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

More cute animals

[–] simpliston@programming.dev 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

At least until you add too much of it. Never drown chicken in turmeric and vinegar, I'm warning you

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