[–] 3 points 6 days ago (1 child)

It's not wine, it doesn't go off quickly. There's this concept of the "infinity bottle" where you make your own ever-evolving blend of leftovers. It's usually associated with whiskey but can work well for rums.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 week ago

    I think this is a weirdly defensive take. I went vegan for about one year (20'years ago): primarily for health reasons (also ditched drugs & alcohol and started exercising.) I felt great and while I did not continue beyond the year, it did change my relationship with and understanding of food. I fully support people to make whatever dietary choices they wish, for whatever reason they wish.

    Taste is clearly subjective, but humans are biologically predisposed to find certain molecules more pleasurable to consume than others. Some textures are also more desirable. Potatoes can be enjoyed in many forms, but unlike a carrot do not lend themselves to being enjoyed raw. Cooked foods usually include the introduction of fats, particularly when frying. I propose that the complexity of animal fats, to the human organism, is an objectively superior culinary experience.

    As far as health and morality, especially in the context of factory raised animals and highly processed foods, veganism can be more healthy, moral, and still enjoyable.

    But denying the simple nature of the food chemistry seems more unreasonable (outside of a vegan/vegetarian specific forum) than recognizing the superior taste of frying starches in animal fat.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    Iran has been fucked over by the US/UK since the 50s. They are what they are now because of the US. They're absolutely the victims of oppression. The argument about people not wanting to be perceived as pro-iran is real, but doesn't fully explain it because zionists and US media have painted Palestinians and "hamas" with that same brush and fear of being perceived as being pro "terrorist" has also played a role there for decades.

    In both cases, they're simply defending themselves. They're not doing anything the US wouldn't do if it was being attacked and invaded. One man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter.

    As far as why Americans suddenly care about ethnic cleansing and genocide in Palestine and are willing to be identified as supporting that struggle,, despite it having been ongoing even longer than US meddling in Iran, is mostly due to decades of independent media strategies employed to force Americans to look at it. Famous mainstream people are finally behind it. It's hip now.

    Also Gaza is tiny so the concentration of crimes against humanity is denser. Iran being able to defend itself presents a real cost to attacking them, leading to this mostly being a stand-off, and 150 school girls getting blown up is a far cry from 20000 children in Gaza.

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