13 hours ago, eagle45 said:

I guess the apps have become what bars/clubs used to be...they were the worst place to meet women because that's where everyone tried to.

The blog has to have some great collective knowledge...or at least collective opinions on this.

You need to find the soft spots in the zone.  Bookstores, landscaping/flower shops, grocery store, soap stores at the mall.

 

I'm 33 and single. Broke up with my long-term girlfriend around a year and a half ago and am pretty in-tune with the dating apps since then. Though I haven't met anyone serious on them in the past year and a half, I've met some good girls there. Bumble and Hinge are the best ones in my opinion. Tinder is a cesspool and I haven't had any good dates on there. 

The thing that I do enjoy about the dating apps is that there is a mutual understanding in what each person is looking for. And when that person likes/swipes you back, that's essentially the ice-breaker right there that they are interested in you and going out. 

Bars post-COVID and regular spots like the gym, grocery store, etc are tough for me because I'm overly concerned about being "that guy" approaching and hitting on a girl in a situation like that. I also have no idea what an ice-breaker would be to say to a girl in the grocery store without coming across as weird. I go to a yoga studio a couple times a week to workout and there are some beautiful girls there. But again, I don't want to come across as "that guy" and creep any of them out. Especially considering there is a meditative/spiritual component at the studio and I don't want to mess with anyone's routine. 

So yeah, the dating apps tend to be easier for me when I'm at a point in my life where it's hard to meet people in a normal social setting. 

36 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

Big Jim is what I sought out seeds for.  Personally I like both Southern NM and Northern NM/Southern CO cuisine.   How do you feel about mirasol (guajillo)?  I find that used a bit more in Northern NM cuisine.  Grew that last year.  

Southern NM is known for green chili dishes, while red chili is more common up north. I prefer green, so I don't have much experience cooking red chili. When I do go red, I tend to use anchos. 

Here is a resource that may be helpful:

https://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/H230/welcome.html

14 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

I'm 33 and single. Broke up with my long-term girlfriend around a year and a half ago and am pretty in-tune with the dating apps since then. Though I haven't met anyone serious on them in the past year and a half, I've met some good girls there. Bumble and Hinge are the best ones in my opinion. Tinder is a cesspool and I haven't had any good dates on there. 

The thing that I do enjoy about the dating apps is that there is a mutual understanding in what each person is looking for. And when that person likes/swipes you back, that's essentially the ice-breaker right there that they are interested in you and going out. 

Bars post-COVID and regular spots like the gym, grocery store, etc are tough for me because I'm overly concerned about being "that guy" approaching and hitting on a girl in a situation like that. I also have no idea what an ice-breaker would be to say to a girl in the grocery store without coming across as weird. I go to a yoga studio a couple times a week to workout and there are some beautiful girls there. But again, I don't want to come across as "that guy" and creep any of them out. Especially considering there is a meditative/spiritual component at the studio and I don't want to mess with anyone's routine. 

So yeah, the dating apps tend to be easier for me when I'm at a point in my life where it's hard to meet people in a normal social setting. 

50 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

Wow, thanks for this.  As soon as I get my Covid shot(s), wanderlust is kicking in and I will be traveling down to Texas.  My sister lives in the hill country and I had thought about after leaving there, heading towards CO.  This makes me think I need to do that via NM.  Maybe eating my way across the state.  My grandmother went to teacher’s college in OK and her roommate was a teacher for decades at Pueblos.  My grandmother would go visit with her and bring back dried chiles. Makes me rethink what we were getting. 

You should definitely do that.  Lots of great scenery and culture in addition to the food.  Hit me up for recommendations if you decide to go.    

24 minutes ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

A parking cone would make an immediate impact.   

Luke schenn agrees 

Whoa. 

1 minute ago, ManuManu said:

Whoa. 

That's truly incredible.

Just trade down from 6 and pick the BPA. CB, WR, OL, who cares.

48 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Joshie is at it again.  He has been wrong so many times, but he keeps trying.  I had to light him up in the reply's.

 

Why would you even follow this guy, much less reply to him?

2 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

Why would you even follow this guy, much less reply to him?

Sometimes I am just so bored at work that I can't help myself.

16 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Whoa. 

No agility scores. Intentional?

we need some football news

52 minutes ago, Desertbirds said:

Southern NM is known for green chili dishes, while red chili is more common up north. I prefer green, so I don't have much experience cooking red chili. When I do go red, I tend to use anchos. 

Here is a resource that may be helpful:

https://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/H230/welcome.html

Thanks.  Chili Pepper Institute?  Sounds like an organization whose fund raiser should be a buffet of food made with the different peppers.   

Love poblanos and because I ran out this winter of my own anchos (still have a few green poblanos in the freezer), I am doubling the crop this year.  Poblano sauce enchiladas are great.  I like a bit bigger chili for things like roasted cheese stuffed or rellenos. I like Anaheim for canning diced green chilies too.  Depending on the Hatch crop, will depend on my recipes.  Starting off with Big Jim and Joe Parkers this year, medium heat.  

6 hours ago, TorontoEagle said:

Fun fact, brussel sprouts have been selectively bred over the last 30 years or so to make them sweeter. As an 80s kid, I hated the bitterness of them (and that my parents would only boil them). Now, you sprinkle some salt and drizzle with oil, roast those suckers in the oven and they're maybe the greatest veggie out there. 

Yup.  Roasted sprouts are really nice.

 

 

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6 hours ago, Green_Guinness said:

 

Thanks for the tips/info, gents.  Hadn't heard of Hatch peppers, but I love peppers so looked into them and found a couple sites that sell the seeds.  Also found a bunch of other pepper seeds along with tomato seeds and flowers.  I've been growing peppers (Bell in green, red, yellow and an orange-red striped variety) the past 1-2 months from seeds of peppers I bought (and ate) at my local ShopRite (which also carries Smoked Paprika powder).  Lucky for me during these cold months I have a bay window that gets good sunlight so they're perched on the ledge.  I usually buy banana pepper plants at Lowe's/Home Depot and they've done very well for me.  Have also tried some of the typical spicier varieties and they've done well.

Two sites I found with good selections (and that I just placed orders on both) for seeds:

https://renaissancefarms.org/product-category/tomato-categories/

Hundreds of varieties of tomatoes here including some really funky ones.  Also peppers, flowers, greens and herbs.

https://www.tyler-farms.com/

Dozens of pepper seeds and also tropical fruit seeds as well.

Might have to try the paper towel & baggie method.  Seems simple and solid.

 

I used to get my seeds from a PA family run farm - heirloomseeds.com.   BUT,  they have since retired and sold the business to Baker Creek (rareseeds.com).  I don't know if they are family owned or not, but when you buy from them, they ship for free for a $6 purchase and send you bonus seeds.   These are also heirloom seeds, likely unlike the seeds you saved from your pepper... which may or may not produce what you want.   You can also buy from MIgardener.com  (I have not yet, but their prices are really good, and again its a family run operation.  I believe all their seeds run $2.00 for a packet... at least all the ones I've seen.)

 

1 hour ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

I'm 33 and single. Broke up with my long-term girlfriend around a year and a half ago and am pretty in-tune with the dating apps since then. Though I haven't met anyone serious on them in the past year and a half, I've met some good girls there. Bumble and Hinge are the best ones in my opinion. Tinder is a cesspool and I haven't had any good dates on there. 

The thing that I do enjoy about the dating apps is that there is a mutual understanding in what each person is looking for. And when that person likes/swipes you back, that's essentially the ice-breaker right there that they are interested in you and going out. 

Bars post-COVID and regular spots like the gym, grocery store, etc are tough for me because I'm overly concerned about being "that guy" approaching and hitting on a girl in a situation like that. I also have no idea what an ice-breaker would be to say to a girl in the grocery store without coming across as weird. I go to a yoga studio a couple times a week to workout and there are some beautiful girls there. But again, I don't want to come across as "that guy" and creep any of them out. Especially considering there is a meditative/spiritual component at the studio and I don't want to mess with anyone's routine. 

So yeah, the dating apps tend to be easier for me when I'm at a point in my life where it's hard to meet people in a normal social setting. 

I've been married for 38 years (March 26th) I wish there was such a thing as a dating app when I was young (perfectly happy with my wife) just that it would save a lot of awkwardness like what you've described here.

1 hour ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

I'm 33 and single. Broke up with my long-term girlfriend around a year and a half ago and am pretty in-tune with the dating apps since then. Though I haven't met anyone serious on them in the past year and a half, I've met some good girls there. Bumble and Hinge are the best ones in my opinion. Tinder is a cesspool and I haven't had any good dates on there. 

The thing that I do enjoy about the dating apps is that there is a mutual understanding in what each person is looking for. And when that person likes/swipes you back, that's essentially the ice-breaker right there that they are interested in you and going out. 

Bars post-COVID and regular spots like the gym, grocery store, etc are tough for me because I'm overly concerned about being "that guy" approaching and hitting on a girl in a situation like that. I also have no idea what an ice-breaker would be to say to a girl in the grocery store without coming across as weird. I go to a yoga studio a couple times a week to workout and there are some beautiful girls there. But again, I don't want to come across as "that guy" and creep any of them out. Especially considering there is a meditative/spiritual component at the studio and I don't want to mess with anyone's routine. 

So yeah, the dating apps tend to be easier for me when I'm at a point in my life where it's hard to meet people in a normal social setting. 

Damn! You got some nice melons!!

 

Try that. 

19 minutes ago, downundermike said:

 

1 year, 10 million

 

23 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Yup.  Roasted sprouts are really nice.

I split them, parboil them for 3-4 minutes in salted water, let them drain for 20 minutes, then sauté in a wok with avocado oil, sliced garlic, and soy sauce, maybe throw in a few hot pepper flakes. They crisp up nicely on the outside and tender inside. Don't mince the garlic - it will burn. Smash it or slice it and not too thinly.

Probably my favorite veggie these days.

On the pepper front, I love shishito peppers. Heat your Lodge on high, toss the peppers in a high-smoke oil - I love avocado oil for this - and distribute in a single layer in the cast iron and LET SIT. You want that char. After a few minutes, stir and keep cooking 8-10 minutes, then toss in a little lemon juice and salt and eat like popcorn.

I never really put that much thought into meeting/ dating someone , it’s one of those things that just kinda happens .

5 minutes ago, Original Sin said:

I never really put that much thought into meeting/ dating someone , it’s one of those things that just kinda happens .

When I first met the woman I would marry she had a dog. I tried to make friends with the dog to get next to her. The dog paid no attention to me. 😒 

1 hour ago, downundermike said:

Joshie is at it again.  He has been wrong so many times, but he keeps trying.  I had to light him up in the reply's.

 

Fraud

2 minutes ago, uncphillyfan said:

Fraud

The list of things he is wrong about almost needs its own social media platform

Just now, downundermike said:

The list of things he is wrong about almost needs its own social media platform

Although I wish it were true