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After searing lean meat I sometimes have great fond but almost no fat. I usually add a little butter, soften shallot, then deglaze. Is there any reason not to deglaze first and add butter at the end, apart from needing s...
A newer small car would use noticeably less fuel than my current one, but the insurance quote surprised me. Once I include the higher premium, registration differences and the money tied up in changing cars, the fuel sav...
We've packed our first three Japan sightseeing days with early starts, museums and evening neighborhoods. Looking at the schedule now, I can already tell day four needs breathing room. I'm imagining one temple or garden,...
The teacher describes my child as calm and cooperative at school. Then they arrive home and unravel over the smallest request, as if they've used every ounce of patience during the day. I'm trying to offer food, quiet an...
I have a small appliance that cost about $70 new. A replacement part is around $20, but I would also need a tool I do not own and there is a decent chance the part is not the only problem. Normally I prefer repairing thi...
Our fence panels are mostly straight, but three posts lean slightly after a wet winter. The panels haven't collapsed, and the wood looks sound above ground. I'm worried the bases are loosening in the soil and that new pa...
My partner loves live music and late-night neighborhoods; I naturally wake up early and want quiet mornings. On past trips one of us always ended up tired and grumpy. This time we're considering a few late nights with sl...
A prospective employer has asked for references before making an offer. I'd rather not alert my current manager that I'm looking, and several former colleagues have moved away from the company. I'm thinking of providing...
I've reached the final interview stage four times and come away with no offer. Earlier rounds go well, so I'm clearly not completely off target. The final interviews involve broader team discussions and questions about w...
A small unexpected payment arrived, and suddenly every postponed purchase feels urgent: replace the chair, upgrade the phone, book a weekend away. None is unreasonable individually. I'm considering leaving the money unto...
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