Holly Thompson (u/thompson.holly)

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My cake layers used to dome until I tried this oven trick

In my experience, cakes often rise too much in the middle if the oven is too hot. I started placing a pan of water on the lower rack while baking. For my last vanilla cake, this kept the heat steady and the top flat. Now I can stack layers without needing to trim them down. Your mileage may vary, but it saved me a lot of hassle. I learned this after a few lopsided bakes. Maybe it will help you too.

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16h ago

Thought carbon dating was overhyped until I saw the results from our backyard find

Still seems like fancy guessing to me.

1d ago

Had to adjust a fade for a client with neck ink

Wait, do tattoos really grow? Honestly I think clients just add more ink over time.

2d ago

Rant: I visited a design school and half the class had never used a thimble. We're losing touch with how clothes are really made.

My sewing teacher always stressed using a thimble for hand-stitching thick fabrics like denim. It stops needle slips and helps push the needle through without pain. I began with a metal thimble but now prefer silicone for comfort. Are they doing any practical sewing exercises in class?

2d ago

TIL: Bird calls turned my neighborhood strolls into a game

Wait till you hear house wrens chattering... like chatty neighbors, @piper_miller54.