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\n: bhandotme.micro.blogSaw these non-plastic lids at Starbucks in the Netherlands. Addresses concerns around inadvertently drinking plastics and also environmentally superior. I hope these catch on.
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\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.bhan.me%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Ffb908f70e7.jpg\")
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","summary":"Nothing like fresh bagels to start the day. For a while, I adhered 85 g (about 3 ounces), in line with the Stella Parks guidance that inspired my current recipe. The standard size in modern New York bagel shops is considerably larger than that. I’ve settled on about 130-135 g. This offers a good bal...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/fresh-bagels/","date_published":"2026-04-26T00:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-26 00:00","date_timestamp":1777161600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89005498","content_html":"Somehow got a crack on my brand new Studio Display XDR. Cost to repair with AppleCare? $99.
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","summary":"The Parisian Jambon Beurre’s beauty lies in its simplicity. A baguette, some butter, a few slices of ham, and sometimes a bit of cheese. That which could otherwise be dull and uninspired is transformed by the quality of its elements. While sandwiches are typically lunch fare in the US, these serve j...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/jambon-beurre/","date_published":"2025-08-16T22:06:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-16 22:06","date_timestamp":1755381998,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"71402547","content_html":"Jambon Beurre: bhandotme.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://bhandotme.micro.blog/2025/08/16/jambon-beurre.html","date_published":"2025-08-16T22:06:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-16 22:06","date_timestamp":1755381998,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@infobhan/115040715296496808","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tyh3gbjrofwggjwbellrdwxt/post/3lwkewl7qsc2a"]}},{"id":"70483695","content_html":"A Good Source of Protein: bhandotme.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://bhandotme.micro.blog/2025/08/04/a-good-source-of-protein.html","date_published":"2025-08-04T15:38:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-04 15:38","date_timestamp":1754321922,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@infobhan/114971242137207005","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tyh3gbjrofwggjwbellrdwxt/post/3lvljnujuxq2r"]}},{"id":"89005404","content_html":"A Good Source of Protein: bhan.me
","summary":"When a food is cited as a “good source of protein”, consider how much protein it would supply if half of your calories for the day came from it. Peanut butter is often described as a “good” or “great” source of protein. 10 tablespoons of peanut butter supplies about 1000 calories and 45 g of protein...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/a-good-source-of-protein/","date_published":"2025-08-04T15:38:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-04 15:38","date_timestamp":1754321922,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"63780205","content_html":"@nytimes.com I can understand the outrage.
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King Arthur's Favorite: bhan.me
","summary":"King Arthur’s Favorite Fudge cake has taken the crown as my favorite chocolate cake recipe. Key tweaks: increase the cocoa powder by 1.5x and use coffee instead of hot water.","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/king-arthurs-favorite/","date_published":"2024-09-22T18:31:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-22 18:31","date_timestamp":1727029897,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"35927981","content_html":"Chocolate Focaccia ![\"\"](\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://bhandotme.micro.blog/uploads/2024/847afbb14e.jpg\")
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Chocolate Focaccia: bhan.me
","summary":"Technically, this is Double chocolate focaccia, courtesy of King Arthur Baking. I stumbled across this recipe while looking at new additions on the website. The reviews were glowingly positive, so I decided to take a leap. After all, I love chocolate and a good focaccia, so the combination seemed t...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/chocolate-focaccia/","date_published":"2024-04-21T00:36:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-04-21 00:36","date_timestamp":1713659803,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"34159843","content_html":"Black Soybean Silken Tofu ![\"\"](\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://bhandotme.micro.blog/uploads/2024/0c8de6d961.jpg\")
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Black Soybean Silken Tofu: bhan.me
","summary":"Used black soybeans to make a silken tofu dessert with ginger/brown sugar sauce. Turned out great. Getting an earthier and nuttier flavor profile from black vs. white soybeans, but it still works.","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/black-soybean-silken/","date_published":"2024-03-25T02:15:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-25 02:15","date_timestamp":1711332951,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"34106844","content_html":"Buying my daughter a chocolate dipping kit has been one of the smartest things I have done recently.\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fbhandotme.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F4c8fe4531a.jpg\")
\n: bhandotme.micro.blog
Chocolate overdose: bhan.me
","summary":"Buying my daughter a chocolate dipping kit has been one of the smartest things I have done recently.","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/buying-my-daughter/","date_published":"2024-03-24T01:56:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-24 01:56","date_timestamp":1711245418,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"34106771","content_html":"I wasn’t sure how much value I’d get from the Cloudroam waterproof boot/shoe hybrids, but they are fantastic. The waterproofing works well and is useful with surprising frequency. \n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fbhandotme.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F31d595e293.jpg\")
\n: bhandotme.micro.blog
Shoeboots: bhan.me
","summary":"I wasn’t sure how much value I’d get from the Cloudroam waterproof boot/shoe hybrids, but they are fantastic. The waterproofing works well and is useful with surprising frequency.","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/i-wasnt-sure/","date_published":"2024-03-24T01:54:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-24 01:54","date_timestamp":1711245279,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89005411","content_html":"Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes: bhan.me
","summary":"Pancakes are great when done well, but are surprisingly difficult to get just right. My latest approach has consistently produced top-notch fluffy results:\n\nPreheat a griddle or pan to 350 °F (175 °C).\n\nIn a large bowl, whisk together:\n\nCombine:\n\nAdd the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and g...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/ultimate-fluffy-pancakes/","date_published":"2024-03-16T14:52:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-16 14:52","date_timestamp":1710600772,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"33627993","content_html":"Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes: bhandotme.micro.blog
","summary":"","url":"https://bhandotme.micro.blog/2024/03/16/ultimate-fluffy-pancakes.html","date_published":"2024-03-16T14:52:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-16 14:52","date_timestamp":1710600772,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mstdn.social/@infobhan/112105934350450885"]}},{"id":"89005412","content_html":"Coffee Coffee Cake: bhan.me
","summary":"I like coffee. I like cake. But coffee cake? Not so much.\n\nHere’s the problem: there’s no coffee in coffee cake. I get it: it’s supposed to be eaten with coffee - but you can eat lots of things with coffee. In fact, every breakfast I have is accompanied by coffee; since I’m not usually a dessert-for...","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/coffee-coffee-cake/","date_published":"2024-03-16T14:28:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-16 14:28","date_timestamp":1710599331,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"33626904","content_html":"Coffee Coffee Cake: bhandotme.micro.blog
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","summary":"Christopher Kimball of Milk Street on his banana bread recipe:\n\n\"We make it in our house “for the kids” at least once per month and then my wife and I end up eating most of it.\"\n\nThis happens with nearly everything I make or buy “for the kids.”","url":"https://bhan.me/posts/for-the-kids/","date_published":"2024-03-14T20:13:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Ishir Bhan","url":"https://micro.bhan.me/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F10%2F1577555.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bhandotme"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-14 20:13","date_timestamp":1710447226,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}}]}