It’s the weekend for me, and I’d just love some suggestions. Movies? TV shows? Coffee? Holiday destinations? Software? Apps? Books? Something new to make for dinner? Websites?

It’s up to you, but I’d love some (hopefully) random suggestions from all of you to look into something new!

  • MrsEaves
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    1210 months ago

    Ethiopian food! If you’re lucky enough to have nearby access, go support your local restaurant and get yourself a vegetarian platter. You will NOT regret it.

    If you don’t have access or are vegan, I’ve had good luck making it as well. Here are a few recipes to start:

    • Niter Kibbeh - this is the staple oil for many Ethiopian dishes. I use the same ingredients, but rather than go through all the toasting and steps, I just throw everything in the slow cooker on low for a few hours. Use this in recipes and drizzle a tiny bit over your finished dish just before serving.
    • Quick Injera - this is a serviceable approximation of the real deal with common household ingredients. If you haven’t had Ethiopian food before, this is basically a thin, lightly sour pancake, and your utensil you’ll scoop up your tasty stews with. It’s also the base (literally) of combination platters. I haven’t had the fortitude to order teff and try to make the real stuff yet. This recipe is nowhere near the taste, texture, or complexity of a proper injera, but it’s good enough that I’ve made it multiple times to help with cravings.
    • Kik Alicha - I love this recipe. It’s yellow split peas, which is one of my least favorite things in my pantry, and yet it ends up tasting incredible. I like how simple it is once you have the niter kibbeh as well. This recipe really shows off the niter kibbeh flavors. Don’t forget to drizzle some on just before serving.
  • VioletteRei
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    1210 months ago

    Go read Percy Jackson, go play Final Fantasy 14, go watch The Good Place and go listen to 100 Gecs

      • VioletteRei
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        210 months ago

        It’s always the time to play FF14 :) there’s a free trial before buying the game, it’s goes all the way from the beginning to the end of the first extension. Basically, you can try the game by playing 100 hours for free

  • Pigeon
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    1110 months ago

    Go to a Starbucks and ask if you can have an ice water. Don’t buy anything because f union busting.

    But they all give out the ice water for free, no purchase necessary - they won’t even look at you funny or anything - and I swear it’s absurdly delicious ice water. Great for a walk on a hot day. Try it and see. :)

  • @sexy_peachA
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    1010 months ago

    Start playing factorio. You’ll lose your weekend and the next week. Runs on most PCs.

  • @derivator
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    910 months ago
    • The Expanse - best sci fi show in recent years
    • Techno parties/raves - find one that has Funktion One speakers, be transported to a different world by the sheer volume. Bring ear plugs.
    • @followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.orgOP
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      310 months ago

      Thank you so much! I haven’t listened to Interpol in forever, this takes me back to my Uni days! Going to play through some of these now :)

      • @shufflerofrocks@beehaw.org
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        210 months ago

        ‘Palm Springs’ comes to mind I’ve heard good things about the new DnD movie

        Don’t have much recommendations, sorry. I’ll check out Tucker and Dale, thanks for the recommend

    • @ConstableJelly@beehaw.org
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      310 months ago

      For the record: the same writer/director duo also just did the Dungeons and Dragons movie which is similarly a very, very good time.

  • tojikomori
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    410 months ago

    Two small ideas:

    Uncanny Magazine is a bimonthly indie sci-fi & fantasy magazine: short stories, poetry, and essays. I never know what to expect from its stories. They’re often evocative, engaging, and weird, and they make me look at the world in a different way. Don’t read it through. It’s best savored.

    Tempeh Lettuce Tomato Sandwich: I recommend these strips if you can find them in your local co-op, they don’t taste anything like bacon but they’re great –but the really important bit is whatever tempeh you get, pan fry it in slices. Pan-fried tempeh has a lovely nutty, almost popcorn-like taste and a satisfying bite to it. A dab of sriracha makes it 👌

  • Countmacula
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    410 months ago

    The silo book series and its new tv show, Silo. Fucking phenomenal series of books

      • Countmacula
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        210 months ago

        I started with the books. The show runs pretty closely with a few deviations for dramatic effect.

        I also recommend

        World war z by max brooks The passage series by Justin Cronin

  • @Xer0@lemmy.ml
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    310 months ago

    Tv: black mirror!

    Amazing show where every episode focuses on a different cast / story. New season coming soon too.