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Re: The DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor On The Color, Edit, & Cut Pages

solace — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:37:55 -0000

Did you figure this out?

Re: Pattern Review: Evie la Luve Esme Panties

solace — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:18:28 -0000

Hi,

I was wondering what that pattern hack video that was linked as it is now marked private.

Thanks!

Re: Six Weeks, Carry-On Only

solace — Wed, 23 May 2018 23:10:36 -0000

Hello!

I ordered mine from http://www.loiseaufabrics.com/. I used a bamboo jersey with 4-way stretch that was about a 200gsm. I'm not sure she has that bamboo anymore, but she has cotton 4-way stretch jersey and I think a modal blend.

I also bought some from https://www.fabulousfabrics... as it's local to me. They have a tonne of stock so I physically went in to test the stretch and the drape.

At the time I found L'oiseau, I saw a bunch on Etsy as well, so you may have some luck there.

Hope that helps, and good luck with the project! :D

Re: Pattern: Elephant

solace — Wed, 02 May 2018 08:20:16 -0000

Hi! The trunk of your little scoop looks different to the result from the pattern. May I ask what modifications you made?

Thanks!

Re: Access the Mail Spool on OSX with Postfix and Dovecot

solace — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:08:08 -0000

Hi! I'm glad this helped you.

You can certainly use Dovecot on a live server, but definitely not with the instructions above, even with a SSL cert. These instructions are only safe to use on a local machine.

I would recommend that you google "dovecot production" for some resources on doing just what you're after. :)

Re: The Breastvest

solace — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:36:51 -0000

Thank you for the opportunity to do so. :)

Re: Six Weeks, Carry-On Only

solace — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:15:04 -0000

Hi!

I'm glad you found the post helpful. :) Carry-on is always a work in progress, but I hope you come up with a travel capsule that suits your needs.

Unfortunately I won't provide instructions for the DIY wraps, as the designs are from small businesses and it would be a disservice to provide details on how I made them. What I did was check for the product specs on the respective sites and watched the how to wear videos.

For a few tips:

If you're looking at the Encircled cardi, the product information and how to wear documentation will allow you to determine dimensions and snap placements. Both of which you can adjust for your height, build and preferred length. You will also want to reinforce the snaps with a backing of ribbon or a bit of woven so that the weight of the item won't drag on the fabric where the snaps are, weakening and potentially causing it to rip over time.

If you're looking at the AngelRox wrap, I found the videos helped to determine scale and size of the panels compared against the model wearing them, and adjust for your size and build.

In both cases, you'll get the best results with an overlocker for stronger seams (I'm sure you could use a regular stretch stitch, but I'm not sure how durable that will be) and 4-way stretch jersey of a light-to-medium weight. Not so light that it's sheer, and not so heavy that it's too bulky when worn.

Good luck!

Re: The Chrysalis Cardi by Encircled

solace — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:38:15 -0000

Hi!

Unfortunately it won't be fair to this small business to share how I did it, but if you have a look at their website, some of their how-to documentation should give you details that you can use to reverse engineer it yourself.

Before they had those pages, I used their videos on how to wear the different styles to determine the snap placements.

Good luck! :)

Re: Six Weeks, Carry-On Only

solace — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:18:52 -0000

I know two pairs are doable. But the third is like a safety-net in case I forget, or can't be bothered doing my hand-washing on one day. ;)

I hear lots of good things about the exofficio ones, despite their price-point. I did fine with what I had, but when it comes time to buy new undies, I'll definitely be buying a couple of those or the Icebreaker ones. I'm a bit of an Icebreaker fan, they're stuff is so light, warm, and easy to wash.

Re: Ask me anything

solace — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:53:38 -0000

Hi RC,

I've sent you an email. :)

Re: Sony A7r part I

solace — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:49:28 -0000

Thanks for this. Your post is the only one I've found so far that suggests the intent of actually attaching A-mount lenses with the LA-EA4 in practice and not just in theory (your point about traveling with an A-mount + a couple FE-mount lenses).

I have a bunch of non-Sony A-mount lenses and am trying to decide between the A99 (or rumoured 2014 successor) or the a7/a7r. Some of the older A-mount glass is pretty heavy (Minolta beercans) and I'm not sure if the weight imbalance would be too clumsy on the a7r. Have you tried attaching some of the heavier older lenses with the LA-EA4? How have you found usability with the weight distribution?

Also, do you find benefit in the a99 in-body image stabilisation (IBIS)? If so, do you find the lack of IBIS in the a7r problematic (particularly with the heavier lenses)?

I'm a hobbyist, so your needs would be different to mine, but I would be interested to hear your thoughts. Look forward to reading more about your experience with the a7r. :)

Thanks

Re: milesjai: yeahnobutreally: ...

solace — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:55:46 -0000

Thanks, Joey!

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/22123372818

solace — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:27:54 -0000

Hi Joanne,

No problem. I just did the sauce on the stove. It's simple enough to not need the extra fuss of the Thermomix. If you want to try a sauce in the TM, there's a simple ragu recipe in the Every Dday Cookbook that comes with TM when you buy it. But it's also on the website: http://www.recipecommunity....

Just as a warning, I find a lot of the recipes in the EDC a bit bland, so I tend to add more seasoning or other bits to bump the flavours up a bit. Some recipes seem to be heavy handed with the lemon juice as well so I drop those amounts. Just taste as you go as with stove-top cooking to make sure it's to your taste. Or be prepared that you may have to make it more than once to tweak the recipe to your liking.

After reading the comments on that page too, good things to note:
- Careful about over blitzing the veg. I usually hand dice or grate using a food processor because I prefer that texture over the blended one.

- The Worcestershire one of the commenters mentioned is also a good addition.
- If using mushrooms, a bit of porcini powder as well adds a bit of depth.
- Don't overload your TM. It has a 2L capacity, and most of the recipes for the TM will be designed for that volume. I'd be wary of trying to double recipes.
- When working with mince in the TM, you may want to pause operation to get the spatula in to stir it about a bit. Otherwise you might end up with a lump of mince around the blades at the bottom... I speak from experience...

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/22123372818

solace — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:25:15 -0000

Hi Joanne,  

Unfortunately, the newsletters are just sent by email and I'm not sure if the recipe sent can be further distributed (copyright stuff). But I compared it to the one on http://www.recipecommunity.... and it's almost the same. Just drop the flour to 200g and the ricotta to 400gm. Or add more parmesan to the one on the site.  

As for the sauce, it was my own creation, and from that picture, I'm pretty sure it was essentially:
- couple cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
- punnet of grape tomatoes, quartered 
- splash of red wine
 - handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped  

Saute garlic, toss through tomatoes and add a splash of red wine, toss until warmed through, stir through basil. Season to taste.

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/2154902933

solace — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:48:44 -0000

No problem. This miserable level of service needs to be broadcast.

I'm still on the hunt for a decent high tea place in Perth. There was a lovely one at Little Stove in Bicton, but they stopped doing a monthly high tea last year (ish). You may want to look up High Tea Society. There will be a bunch of reviews on there of some high tea places in Perth. You could probably try one of those. Good luck and congratulations to your daughter and son-in-law. :)

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/3719689633

solace — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:52:08 -0000

Thanks for the suggestion, Kathy! I haven't seen that book yet, but definitely good to know. Hopefully Rose will find it helpful. :)

Re: Thermomix

solace — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:46:05 -0000

That's a fantastic tip. Thanks! :)

Re: Thermomix

solace — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:10:39 -0000

It can't chop whole carrots. According to the manual, rule of thumb is pieces no larger than the hole in the lid. And 2cm cubes are recommended.

I haven't tried using the Thermomix to cut vegetables for stirfry though, because I usually cut them thin so that it cooks evenly and quickly. With a Thermomix you can cut it into chunks I guess, but some pieces may be thicker than others and will end up taking longer to cook. Especially in the case of carrots, you may end up with some pieces being cooked just right and other will still be hard and crunchy.

If you like stirfries but hate cutting, I would recommend a food processor with the bladed attachment.

Re: ecaloshay: In response to this post. It occurs...

solace — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:21:42 -0000

I got past and I think there actually was a comments section. But I only thought to ask afterwards. :(

Re: Inner Solace - The Vegie Bar on Brunswick St in Melbourne...

solace — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:08:06 -0000

Hello there!

I'm not a Melbourne local, but I also noticed a couple visits back, much to my disappointment, that this amazing pudding had vanished. No idea why or where else to find it.

Next time you're in you could ask them about it. :) And if it has a new home, please let me know where!

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/3719689633

solace — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:44:14 -0000

Given the nature and shape of the Thermomix, it is logical to conclude that this will be the majority of what you can do with it if you only intend to use it for end-to-end cooking.

It does depend on what you expect to be able to cook in the Thermomix though. And I've mentioned in a few other posts/comments something along the lines of tasty being subjective, and myself and other commenters have suggested experimenting with your preference of flavours and seasoning to customise and tweak recipes to your liking.

Whether you are cooking conventionally or with the Thermomix, you are only limited by your own imagination.

Personally, I actually use the Thermomix for savouries more than sweets. And I will often use it to create pastes, sauces, marinades and other accompaniments for dishes I may be cooking on the stove, in the oven or otherwise.

If you need inspiration or ideas for other things you can cook with your Thermomix, have a look, or ask for suggestions on http://www.forumthermomix.com/. I can also recommend that you talk to your Thermomix consultant, explain the types of problems you're having, what you would like to be able to do, and see what suggestions they offer. Perhaps ask if you could take a look at some of the Thermomix recipe books they have and if you find one that suits your style of cooking, buy it and give it a go.

You could even go and check out one of your local Thermomix cooking
classes to get some ideas of the other techniques you can use your
Thermomix for.

And don't be afraid to ask questions. :)

If you aren't able to get assistance from your consultant for any reason, I would also recommending contacting your local Thermomix office to give feedback and possibly even ask them to recommend a different consultant.

Re: DIY save-the-date cards

solace — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:30:35 -0000

Good to know. Thanks!

Re: DIY save-the-date cards

solace — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:42:09 -0000

Hello Kate,

I can't quite tell due to the blurring/depth of field in the photos above, but where your grey overlapped with the yellow, can you see two distinct impressions there, or is the paper pressed too much in the first press for the second press to leave much of an impression?

Great job by the way, inspiring!

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/27630493413

solace — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:57:49 -0000

Let me know when you figure out how to do the hexagons. :P

Also: http://www.bricklink.com/

Re: http://www.savethefaeries.com/post/19955484688

solace — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:24:15 -0000

Ooh. a900. Running full frame with that would be a dream.
Link some shots when you get some time to take it out. :)