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  • Pumpernickel & rye breads. Maybe it was the "brown bready thing must be chocolate" mentality of a kid or maybe just that it wasn't white bread. But damn if that isn't the most delicious shit for toast, bagels, and sandwiches.

    Hummus. I have some textural food aversions. Mushed up doesn't usually cut it and so I 100% judged hummus on its look and smell. I gave it a shot a couple of years ago and I can't get enough of it. It took me until I was like 45!

  • This is what I was looking for. Sure, we have a crappy animated movie, but all I have ever wanted was to see the Heroes of the Lance in real life.

  • Absolutely not a joke! I was eating some granola bar and noticed in the ingredient list. I thought it was some ridiculous labeling thing and had to look it up. The bit you quoted was what I figured it was, but it still sounds absurd on the surface.

  • When I read the link, I immediately said to myself "Well, I guess it's just like prune juice." But that still doesn't mean it doesn't seem strange on paper.

  • Today I Learned @lemmy.world
    AcornCarnage @lemmy.world

    TIL about raisin juice concentrate - some truly Goldbergian food science

  • mmmm BAMP BAMP BAMP BAMP chickachickachicka BAMP BAMP BAAAAAMP

  • They tell you your brain is broken and you'll never live a normal life without medication?

    I was seeing a counselor years back and she made this point to me. "If you had a heart condition that could be treated with medication, would you take it? What makes taking care of your brain different?" I was really the simple bit of logic I needed to hear. Luckily, the meds worked with only a couple minor increases over the years. Medication is absolutely an avenue worth exploring.

  • Question: What is your favorite Mexican restaurant around specific city?

    Response: Here is a list of all the restaurants in specific city.

    I don't think some polite pushback on that is unwarranted.

  • Okay, I'm following. So who would you recommend as an email provider?

  • I mean, that's going to be a risk you take with any hosted service. I currently self-host my contacts and calendar, but I have no interest in hosting my own email again.

  • What Zoho plan are you using? I can't quite tell what the difference between the free and lite tiers is except for IMAP/POP support.

    I moved over to Proton earlier this year and have had a good experience so far, but I'm not married to it or anything.

  • Music @lemmy.world
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    Rancid - Black Derby Jacket (2000)

  • OMG (facepalm)

    If STATES existed outside of the United STATES, they would BE part of the United States. It's right there in the name. We own it.

    Do your own research.

    (end sarcasm)

  • Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Family Christmas are the only things I'll still require my kids to watch with us every year. They're just the best.

  • I will always upvote The Refreshments. Those two albums are seriously underrated gems.

  • Her vocal on the chorus is so powerful. The whole performance is heartbreaking and beautiful.

  • Lots of loss in my family in the last 10 years or so. As a result things like this are the most devastating for me. These two in particular are just gutting.

    Warren Zevon - Keep Me in Your Heart

    Harvey Danger - Jack the Lion

  • Watch out for the icy patch!

    I don't even recall seeing it as a kid in the 80s, but I found it once I had kids and it's absolutely our favorite to watch as a family. In fact, now that the kids are teenagers, this is probably the only one that will draw them out of their rooms to watch together still.

  • Right. I never pull the wrong one anymore because fan=fan and light=light. I know it's a stupid minor thing, but it's great.

  • One of my favorite purchases in terms of usefulness, cost, and fun (relative) was these frigging ceiling fan pull chains. I saw them on some "things you didn't know you needed" list or something. But for less than $10, they have made my life infinitely easier and they do give me a little joy every time I pull on them.

  • The original is probably my favorite console game of all time (mmmm...or tied with Paper Mario TTYD). I've purchased and downloaded, but won't start playing until later tonight. I can't wait.

  • I was going to reply to OP with "They aren't cockroaches, they're palmetto bugs."

    Like, I absolutely get that these things exist and will be a part of life in Florida. But when we're staying in your fancy hotel and complain about the bugs scurrying away from the light in the bathroom, you have to do a little better than argue semantics with me.

  • Alternative Nation: The Fediverse's Alternative and Indie Music Community @lemmy.world
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    Pearl Jam - Black (St Paul, MN, 2023-08-31)

    Shit, I just need to share this with anyone who hasn't seen or heard it. The band sounds great, but the highlight is McCready putting everything he has into a solo he's played 1000 times over the last 30+ years. Fantastic.

    Alternative Nation: The Fediverse's Alternative and Indie Music Community @lemmy.world
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    Phantom Planet - California (2003)

    Heading to the West Coast this morning, so some required listening...

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    Lauren Mayberry - Are You Awake? (2023)

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    The Hard-Ons - Girl In The Sweater (1986)

    According to the description, "one of Australia's best songs" and I would have to agree.

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    The Refreshments - Down Together (1996)

    Sadly relegated to "one hit wonder" status thanks to the success of the single "Banditos" (give your ID card to the border guard, now your alias says you're Captain Jean-Luc Picard), I always thought this followup was the better song. One of my favorites on an album loaded with great songs.

    Alternative Nation: The Fediverse's Alternative and Indie Music Community @lemmy.world
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    Dump - Pop Life (1998, Prince cover)

    Was reminded of this album while listening to the first track of @[email protected]'s new album. Dump is a side project from James McNew of Yo La Tengo. Quite honestly, this collection of Prince covers is all I've ever listened to, but it's great.

    memes @lemmy.world
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    Just good enough

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    Hey, uhh...what year is it? New releases feel familiar today.

    No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    Do I have incredibly weak thumbs, or does this instruction exist on boxes just to mess with us?

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    Kenickie - In Your Car (1997)

    I can't quite remember how I got from Velvet Underground's "Pale Blue Eyes" to this, but here we are.

    Music @lemmy.world
    AcornCarnage @lemmy.world

    Dark Hollow Bottling Company - Nature Girl (Americana, 2010)

    I just thought "Nature Boy" needed some company.

    DHBC is a band based around Portland, Maine. I've known these guys for some years now, some more than others. But I've always loved their music and songwriting. If you enjoy this, I highly recommend checking them out on the streaming platform of your choice.

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    Heatmiser - Pop in G (1996)

    At this point, Elliott Smith had already released two solo albums and was a year away from a whole lot of people knowing his music thanks to Good Will Hunting.

    I JUST started dipping my toes into Heatmiser, and I owe a long overdue apology to my roommate from 20 years ago, Bill. I didn't get your complete obsession with Elliott Smith at the time, but fuck if I don't now. I should have listened to you.

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    Jellyfish - Baby's Coming Back (1990)

    I had been aware of Jellyfish existing and that they were one of those important bands that never quite found the success they should have. But it wasn't until maybe last year that I spent any time listening to their albums.

    Holy shit, I love this song so much. I've literally spent entire car rides just listening to it on repeat. The melody and vocal performance are addictive. The "knock three times" drums. That main little guitar riff. And the most 1990s of music videos!

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    Lincolnville - Kill the Show (1999)

    Lincolnville (previously Car) was a band based around Portland, Maine in the late 90s. This song and another (Heavenly Calm) from the same album got a decent bit of radio play here. Our local alternative station was also a great supporter of local music.

    Anyway, every few years, I rediscover this song and album and get obsessed with it all over again. To this day, I still can only make out about β…“ of what he's saying.