It’s the weekend for me, and I’d just love some suggestions. Movies? TV shows? Coffee? Holiday destinations? Software? Apps? Books? Something new to make for dinner? Websites?
It’s up to you, but I’d love some (hopefully) random suggestions from all of you to look into something new!
VioletteRei ( @VioletteRei@lemmy.ml ) English12•2 years agoGo read Percy Jackson, go play Final Fantasy 14, go watch The Good Place and go listen to 100 Gecs
Solid recommendations on all fronts. I haven’t played FF14, so is this the time?
VioletteRei ( @VioletteRei@lemmy.ml ) English2•2 years agoIt’s always the time to play FF14 :) there’s a free trial before buying the game, it’s goes all the way from the beginning to the end of the first extension. Basically, you can try the game by playing 100 hours for free
MrsEaves ( @MrsEaves@kbin.social ) 12•2 years agoEthiopian food! If you’re lucky enough to have nearby access, go support your local restaurant and get yourself a vegetarian platter. You will NOT regret it.
If you don’t have access or are vegan, I’ve had good luck making it as well. Here are a few recipes to start:
- Niter Kibbeh - this is the staple oil for many Ethiopian dishes. I use the same ingredients, but rather than go through all the toasting and steps, I just throw everything in the slow cooker on low for a few hours. Use this in recipes and drizzle a tiny bit over your finished dish just before serving.
- Quick Injera - this is a serviceable approximation of the real deal with common household ingredients. If you haven’t had Ethiopian food before, this is basically a thin, lightly sour pancake, and your utensil you’ll scoop up your tasty stews with. It’s also the base (literally) of combination platters. I haven’t had the fortitude to order teff and try to make the real stuff yet. This recipe is nowhere near the taste, texture, or complexity of a proper injera, but it’s good enough that I’ve made it multiple times to help with cravings.
- Kik Alicha - I love this recipe. It’s yellow split peas, which is one of my least favorite things in my pantry, and yet it ends up tasting incredible. I like how simple it is once you have the niter kibbeh as well. This recipe really shows off the niter kibbeh flavors. Don’t forget to drizzle some on just before serving.
Pigeon ( @Lowbird@beehaw.org ) English11•2 years agoGo to a Starbucks and ask if you can have an ice water. Don’t buy anything because f union busting.
But they all give out the ice water for free, no purchase necessary - they won’t even look at you funny or anything - and I swear it’s absurdly delicious ice water. Great for a walk on a hot day. Try it and see. :)
SubArcticTundra ( @SubArcticTundra@beehaw.org ) English2•2 years agor/lifehacks
sexy_peach ( @sexy_peach@feddit.de ) English10•2 years agoStart playing factorio. You’ll lose your weekend and the next week. Runs on most PCs.
derivator ( @derivator@feddit.de ) English9•2 years ago- The Expanse - best sci fi show in recent years
- Techno parties/raves - find one that has Funktion One speakers, be transported to a different world by the sheer volume. Bring ear plugs.
Jaded5450 ( @Jaded5450@beehaw.org ) English3•2 years agoI will always updoot the expanse. Incredible show, even better books.
- goat ( @goat@beehaw.org ) English7•2 years ago
listen to this song, I have thousands in my repertoire for you.
lazylion_ca ( @lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca ) English2•2 years agoI haven’t stumbled on anything from Orbital in a long time. Thanks.
Here’s some Acen for you in return.
Holy shit, this is a great find. How have I never heard of this. Thanks for the link! Listening now! Actually, downloading this whole track from YT now. Thanks!
lazylion_ca ( @lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca ) English2•2 years agoThat Acen cd was cool for testing subs out back in the 90s before I got into pro-audio. Back in the 90s when I was still a broke-add dj wannabe I had the balls to call a local label rep. Can’t remember what I said but he was cool enough to send me some cd’s for a few months, and this Acen was one of them. When everyone was freaking about about how great Daft Punk was with Samples on their Homework album, I was all like “Hello? Utah Saints anyone? Paul’s Boutique?” I loved all of it, but I felt like I was the only person who’d heard of any of it.
If we’re staying with the chillax theme, here’s a Finley Quaye & William Orbit track I’ve always been fond of.
Or to switch it up, here’s some live Tragically Hip from their final show.
sparse_neuron ( @sparse_neuron@beehaw.org ) English6•2 years agoI recently just found out about https://www.shadertoy.com/ and it’s a really cool and fun way to experiment and learn about shaders. You can experiment and make some really cool visual programs using the site.
hey this actually looks really interesting, thanks!
shufflerofrocks ( @shufflerofrocks@beehaw.org ) English5•2 years agoI just saw the movie Game Night, and immensely enjoyed it. A good non-raunchy comedy film. Phew it has been too long.
Rimjob_Bob ( @Rimjob_Bob@beehaw.org ) English4•2 years agoDo you know any other non raunchy comedies? Something I enjoyed is Tucker and Dale Vs Evil
shufflerofrocks ( @shufflerofrocks@beehaw.org ) English2•2 years ago‘Palm Springs’ comes to mind I’ve heard good things about the new DnD movie
Don’t have much recommendations, sorry. I’ll check out Tucker and Dale, thanks for the recommend
Rimjob_Bob ( @Rimjob_Bob@beehaw.org ) English3•2 years agoThe DND movie is on my list. Will give it a shot. Hope you enjoy Tucker and Dale. Thanks
ConstableJelly ( @ConstableJelly@beehaw.org ) English3•2 years agoFor the record: the same writer/director duo also just did the Dungeons and Dragons movie which is similarly a very, very good time.
tojikomori ( @tojikomori@kbin.social ) 4•2 years agoTwo small ideas:
Uncanny Magazine is a bimonthly indie sci-fi & fantasy magazine: short stories, poetry, and essays. I never know what to expect from its stories. They’re often evocative, engaging, and weird, and they make me look at the world in a different way. Don’t read it through. It’s best savored.
Tempeh Lettuce Tomato Sandwich: I recommend these strips if you can find them in your local co-op, they don’t taste anything like bacon but they’re great –but the really important bit is whatever tempeh you get, pan fry it in slices. Pan-fried tempeh has a lovely nutty, almost popcorn-like taste and a satisfying bite to it. A dab of sriracha makes it 👌
metaltoilet ( @metaltoilet@beehaw.org ) English4•2 years agoThe Dandelion Dynasty. Amazingly original fantasy series.
Countmacula ( @Countmacula@lemmy.ml ) English4•2 years agoThe silo book series and its new tv show, Silo. Fucking phenomenal series of books
Should I start with the books, or the show?
Post apocalyptic is the right alley for me.
Countmacula ( @Countmacula@lemmy.ml ) English2•2 years agoI started with the books. The show runs pretty closely with a few deviations for dramatic effect.
I also recommend
World war z by max brooks The passage series by Justin Cronin
Thanks, I’ve got the first book ready to go. I’m looking forward to it!
Hexorg ( @Hexorg@beehaw.org ) English3•2 years agoPlay with Weka - https://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/ml/weka/
drk ( @drk@lemmy.ml ) English3•2 years agoAnother tv show: The Bear. Haven’t finished the season yet but it’s quite refreshing in multiple ways.
ryuko ( @ryuko@lemmy.ml ) English3•2 years agoIf you’re looking for coffee, try looking for a local shop that brews with single origin beans (bonus if they roast the coffee in house). I’d recommend trying single origin espresso, a pour over, or a cortado/gibraltr (roughly half espresso, half steamed milk) if straight coffee isn’t your thing.
bettyspaghetti ( @bettyspaghetti@beehaw.org ) English3•2 years agoThe book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. That book left me lost in thought for weeks.