Apologies to all the small omelette enjoyers out there! Depending on the texture you like on your omelettes/scrambled eggs, you may want to consider a small carbon steel pan as well. If you like your eggs softer or with small curds, it’s going to be a much less finicky experience.
Honestly, I’d recommend against buying a cookware set unless you think you’ll really use every piece in the set or it’s too good a price, because manufacturers tend to bundle in something that you probably won’t get too much use out of or is a bit redundant (like an 8 inch fry pan).
As far as brands go, most of them are going to be pretty similar at the entry level price points, so I’d pick based on how comfortable/attractive the handles are and whether the rivers are flush or not. I wouldn’t pay much attention to 3 vs. 5 ply when it comes to different brands, but instead to focus on the weight and thickness of the pan itself. Generally, a thicker pan will sear better than a thinner pan, but will also be less responsive to changes in temperature (these will probably be minor differences except with something extreme like a Demeyere Atlantis, so don’t get too caught up on this).
If you’re looking to put the pans in the dishwasher, you might want to splurge for a brand with sealed rims. This helps to prevent delamination of the layers, which can happen in the dishwasher (see All-Clad lawsuit). However, this process does add quite a bit to the cost, so if you don’t plan on throwing them in the dishwasher regularly feel free to save money by getting unsealed rims. The cheapest brand that I’m aware of with sealed rims is Misen, but someone please chime in if you’ve seen a cheaper one.
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, I think something hearty like a braise would go nicely with the weather. I recently braided some short ribs in stout and some homemade beef stock and it turned out wonderfully. I had it with some simple roasted veg with balsamic condiment drizzled over and mashed potatoes, so that the reduced braising liquid could do double duty as a sort of gravy. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere though, I think a fancy salad would be a good way to beat the heat.
Just chiming in to say thanks for the update and all the hard work!
Unfortunately, I think this feature is app-specific since it’s not something that Lemmy itself supports. I’m sure that if the feature is implemented into Lemmy proper, LJD will implement the official solution with a method to merge the preexisting filter lists.
You can add instances to the filter here Settings shortcut: Filters > Instance filters
Balsamic condiment. I hadn’t realized just how much I was missing out on with more diluted balsamic vinegars. It’s a completely different experience, which is great because balsamic vinegar still has its place in my heart for things like salad dressings. I couldn’t even comprehend the balsamic + vanilla ice cream people until I’d splurged (slightly) on a mid grade balsamic condiment.
I think it’s fine to have different interests in a relationship, but maybe you should have a conversation with him about how he communicates those opinions. It can be hurtful to hear someone you care about complain about your hobbies, even if he’s not doing so with the intention of hurting your feelings. Maturity involves respecting other people, and that includes allowing others to enjoy things without shaming them. That said, if you know he doesn’t like a lot of the same things as you, it’s probably better to focus on the interests that you know you have in common while probing out other compatible interests.