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heads up that i recently fell into an encanto hyperfixation and i've been scrambling around for all the art/fanfic/meta that i can get my grubby hands on. gonna try to throw everything in queue so it's not a flood, but this is gonna become an encanto + misc blog for a while...
i baked! and it turned out so photogenic until i turned it over on the cooling rack and discovered a giant air pocket, oops. still, i think this is the best loaf of bread i've ever made - it even has the classic bread-top shape of it slightly falling over the sides.
recently watched this (it’s so well done!), and now i’ve decided to get sucked back into the fandom. gonna start rereading everything, and i’m not sure how far i’m gonna get, but we’ll see.
realizing that i read this series as it came out (starting with the very first book, which a tiny me picked up at a scholastic book fair), meaning i was reading this in 1996 when i was possibly too young for these kinda themes. i remember devouring each new book as soon as it was available.
i’ve already started with book one. it’s definitely a children’s book from the writing, and wow is it very firmly set in the 90s, but it’s also still really impactful. also i’m already getting a bit teary just ‘cause i know context from later in the series.
GLEE WATCH-ALONG (PART 2)
glee watch-along is starting shortly (in about 15 minutes. what time is that for me?). all are welcome! i plan on going for at least 3-4 episodes, so this’ll last roughly 3-4 hours. pop in whenever. we’ll have a side-chat running, but feel free to lurk and enjoy the nostalgia.
how to join?
we’re using that new “netflix party” app. i’ve only used it once before, but i think it’s workable. here’s what you need to do:
download the netflix party app
click on the invitation link below
https://www.netflix.com/watch/70184842?npSessionId=f4c0affc2617a45f&npServerId=s9
click on the red “NP” button in the top right of your browser (this is for chrome - i don’t know how it works with other browsers).
note: i believe everyone joining must also have a valid personal netflix account, as well. this is just a syncing service, not a screen-sharing one.
hope to see you all there!
GLEE WATCH-ALONG (PART 3)
glee watch-along is starting shortly (in about 15 minutes. what time is that for me?). all are welcome! i plan on going for at least 3-4 episodes, so this’ll last roughly 3-4 hours. pop in whenever. we’ll have a side-chat running, but feel free to lurk and enjoy the nostalgia.
how to join?
we’re using that new “netflix party” app. i’ve only used it once before, but i think it’s workable. here’s what you need to do:
download the netflix party app
click on the invitation link below
https://www.netflix.com/watch/70184844?npSessionId=009a9b45eb00abf9&npServerId=s34
click on the red “NP” button in the top right of your browser (this is for chrome - i don’t know how it works with other browsers).
note: i believe everyone joining must also have a valid personal netflix account, as well. this is just a syncing service, not a screen-sharing one.
hope to see you all there!
ok, nostalgia lane activated. anyone interested in doing a glee watch-along at some point? maybe on a weekly basis if there’s enough interest?
i made food! tamagoyake (egg sushi). it turned out surprisingly well, for how tricky the websites warned it would be. uploading progress images, with hodgepodged recipe below:
egg (mostly from this guide):
thoroughly mix together 4 eggs, 4 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. like super thoroughly; no lumps
strain mixture through fine mesh to remove any pieces of egg membrane (optional, but makes it easier i think). easiest to strain into measuring cup for easy pouring
pour thin layer of egg into sprayed frying pan (medium-low heat)
when edges start to firm up, fold over two sides and start rolling egg in (think burrito fold). i saw videos of people doing this with chopsticks. i’m not quite there, but chopsticks + spatula does the trick, if awkwardly. don’t wait for the middle to cook, just go with it. some may spill out of the open end, and that’s fine
slide roll over to side of pan (spatula really helps for this part)
pour another layer of egg to the open end of roll, and repeat the fold-over-and-roll from before
continue until about half of the egg mixture is used up (this mix makes two rolls), remove roll onto plate, and repeat for second half
sushi rice (i mostly followed the directions on the rice):
microwave 2 tablespoons of seasoned rice vinegar for 20 seconds, then stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt (because “seasoned” isn’t really seasoned enough). set aside for later
half-heartedly rinse 1 cup sushi rice in water(short grain rice)
soak the rice in 1 1/4 cup water for ~10 minutes
high heat until water starts boiling, then cover and set on low heat to simmer for 20 minutes (prepare egg during this time)
remove from heat and rest with lid still on for 10 minutes (cook egg during this time)
transfer to plastic bowl, and use plastic rice paddle to stir and cool rice
sprinkle and stir in rice vinegar mixture
to assemble, just wet hands and form rice into little sushi nugget, then slice the egg roll and place on top. i ate it when everything was lukewarm and it tasted great, but i imagine hot or cold would be fine too.
thanks to glee, i still can't text someone "on my way" when i'm about to drive somewhere
