Had my first foray into bread making this weekend. It turned out surprisingly well considering the fact that I'm a terrible cook/baker. It was way easier than I expected (granted I did use a stand mixer). Is it worth replacing my normal bread consumption with homemade? Not sure on the cost side of things (I maybe save $1 on the equivalent amount of bread), quality does seem improved though from the standard loaves of white bread I buy from costco.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I'm sure the lack of preservatives makes it worth it. For me, I like high amounts of sugar in my bread (hello Subway) and I don't have time to make my own.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (4 children)

I was excited to find this community thinking it was for lovers of fire, then i read the sidebar. Good luck with retirement.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Some of us do love fire though. In fact, I just built a fire pit last night and we roasted hot dogs and whatnot in it.

Here's a random quote from one of my favorite authors as a sendoff:

Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.

Cormac McCarthy in The Road

And a random one I found when looking up that quote:

Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves.

Laura Esquivel in Like Water for Chocolate

Have a wonderful day, and may you find whatever retirement you're looking for (hopefully it's not on fire).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I used to work in the news and fires were one of my favorite things to be sent to film. It's so powerful and destructive, yet so incredibly beautiful.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

And while Forest fires are so destructive, the fresh life that comes in their wake is amazingly beautiful.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I have a fire pit in my backyard that I enjoy, does that count?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I love fire pits. I made one out of some bricks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I was so excited to buy a condo with a fireplace. I haven't built a fire in years, it just doesn't get cold enough here.
Edit: In South Carolina. If you haven't tried our barbecue sauce ... consider yourself lucky🤮.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

For people who plan to travel a lot after you fire, what are your housing plans? Just short term rentals where ever you want to stay? Paying for a "home base" and also paying for housing when you travel seems expensive.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I'm planning to rent out my house when I'm gone. I don't know exactly how that'll work, but I live in a ski area and don't ski, do I'll probably travel most of the winter and rent out my house to ski tourists.