Brgp12
1mo ago
Anyone have advice on entry-level induction cooking?
I'm in the market for a new 30' range and gas isn't an option. I'm trying to keep it under $3000. With cursory searching, people seem real positive on induction and with most comments agreeing it's flat out better than glass-top radiant heat and there's no reason to even consider the more outdated technology. However with more searching I'm running into potential issues with the more entry-level ranges; smaller magnets than advertised that won't effectively heat larger pans, only 1-9 heat settings not offering very granular temperature control, claims that elements pulse fully on then off slowly to simulate low temperatures (with the responsiveness of induction this seems like a much larger issue than the same method on a radiant cook top), and faulty electronics leading to quick and steep repair costs.
Am I price wise just in a bad zone for induction? I could get a perfectly fine radiant electric with a convection oven for half the cost of the Bosch or Cafe models of induction. Also, does anyone have any good resources or tips on how to research these things? I'm having a really hard time finding basic information like how big the magnets in a cook top are vs the size the company advertises.
Thanks in advance!
Brgp12
2mo ago
What do folks here think of The Blacktongue Thief? I'd seen it recommended quite a bit and am two-thirds of the way through and think it fits his search pretty well.
It's certainly quite different in it's language and characterization than your standard genre work. Although the MC might be a bit of an edge lord (I'm not totally certain what this means) but I think if he is, the self reflection in the first person narration takes the edge off it a bit - he's presented as pretty self aware.
Curious to hear what others here think of the novel.
Brgp12
1yr ago
I think the line, "Everything else is custom or adaptation." is carrying a lot of your argument. The Rabbi claiming the holiday isn't important does little to make the day seem less special to the kids getting a bunch of presents. I would argue holidays are almost entirely born of "custom", and whether or not their origin story is still relevant or meaningful in a cultural or religious sense has little to do with how much modern participants value them.
I've also never heard anyone actually get upset by "Merry Christmas" in real life. I've a pretty large sample size of generally liberal folks and literally nobody has ever had a problem with the phrase. Anecdotal of course, but are we sure we're not just confusing Twitter with real life here?
Start with the Assassins books. Her website has a reading order.
The two ship series have a lot different feel than the assassin series. I really like the first two assassin trilogies but I could leave the rest, really.
Besides both being really long fantasy series I'd be suprised if Malazan fans really enioy the Rote novels and vice versa.
Curious what you think once you finish them!
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