Cameron Flores (u/cameron_flores)

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Unpopular opinion: my best batch of kimchi came from ignoring the 'keep it cold' rule

Last week in my 75-degree kitchen, I let my napa cabbage ferment for a full 4 days instead of the usual 2, and it developed this amazing, complex sourness that my usual method never gets. Everyone in the group chat says that's a surefire way to get mush, but the texture was perfect and it had way more bubbles. Has anyone else had a ferment turn out better by breaking a common 'rule' like that?

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c/estheticians•

cameron_flores•3mo ago

Showerthought: My home mix of green tea and aloe for a cooling gel might be too weak for sunburn clients.

I've been playing with different amounts to get the right feel, but it doesn't seem to last on the skin. A few friends who tried it said the cooling effect faded fast. How do you test the strength of your own recipes before using them in treatments?

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c/celebrity-gossip-decoded•

cameron_flores•3mo ago

I finally saw a celeb rumor get shut down in real time on Twitter

Back then, gossip would spread for ages before any fix came through. Last week, a fake story about a singer's feud got called out by their team in like two hours. It was a small win for keeping things real online. Now we can trust the news a bit more without all the old drama.

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c/drafters•

cameron_flores•3mo ago

Total rookie move with my plotter settings ruined a big print job.

What's your go-to method for checking plotter configs? I need to avoid this mess next time.

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c/appliance-repairers•

cameron_flores•3mo ago

I finally argued against the OEM-only mindset at our local repair coffee chat

Honestly, all the guys in my area insist you must use brand-name parts for every job. Tbh, I've fixed dozens of dryers with generic heating elements and they work just fine. Last month, my neighbor's oven needed a new igniter and the aftermarket one cost way less. Ngl, it's been running without a hitch for weeks now. We should stop pushing expensive parts when cheaper ones do the job.

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