Daily Discussion Thread: ❄️ Friday, July 05, 2024 (aussie.zone)

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[-] just_kitten@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

Argh! Another long day - one job started off simple but the more I looked at it the more issues turned up. I pushed through and at least it's all done now. I can see the end of the tunnel, one more thing to smash out for Monday and then I'll be up to date. I'm almost tempted to clock some hours in on the weekend and clear out overdue stuff and do a shorter day on Monday.

I did make my slow cooked jackfruit last night! A bit too much vinegar maybe, lots going on with the flavours, but it went alright with some bread and mayo and salad to cut through it. It really needs that low and slow cooking to get the best flavours. And I walked to work and back today! Pretty chuffed with myself overall.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

I love jackfruit. Used to pick up the tinned ones and throw them into the fridge and eat them as a snack or for dessert.

Haven’t eaten it cooked before though.

[-] just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

That'll be the sweet ripe jackfruit. Have you ever had it fresh? I've been lucky to had it fresh off the tree and it is divine. Eat it for days. A cherished childhood memory when visiting family overseas.

It's the unripe jackfruit that's cooked, very different thing.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

I remember having it fresh once but I was very young and can’t remember much of it other than my parents chopping it up from the big bulb.

No idea what the taste of it was at that time.

Yep the tinned ones are definitely sweet.

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[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

Good night everyone. Stay warm. 😘

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[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago

Has anyone tried an Emma Sleep Mattress? Or Koala? Ecosa?

I got a quote from Harvey Norman (urgh) for a King Koli mattress and tested it. It felt nice, but if I can avoid giving them money I will happily do so. But online ones and online reviews are hard to trust.

[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Many of them have a trial policy, where you can return within x days if you don’t like it. So it’s pretty low risk. It’s a different feel to a sprung mattress, which will come down to personal preference and if you have any back or body issues. I personally like the foam mattresses, have a koala one and so far it is fine. Although from what people say it seems sleeping duck ones are a bit better.

[-] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

Was going to recommend one I love, but the bloody thing has been discontinued. Sorry, no help at all.

[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

haha, it's the thought that counts

[-] tone212_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I've got a Sleeping Duck mattress and it's the best one I've ever owned. You can easily change the top foam layer from soft/medium/firm if you order a mattress that's not the right firmness for you. And you can return it for refund if it's not right for you at all (100 day trial currently). So basically no risk to you to try it out.

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