I wonder if the HUD standardization has become an aspect of programming for cross-platform development and outsourcing such efforts of after-market porting. There is also the matter of games being much more multilingual than in the past, and a clean homogenous UI aids in localization as well as third-party development.
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At least they got something right about Wisconsin: cheese curds seem to be a thing that are mysterious to a majority outside of our state. Sure, fried mozzarella sticks can be found many places in the US, but fresh curds and deep fried ones are something I do a lot of introductions of when friends from out of state…

I grew up in Wisconsin, I live in Wisconsin. The only time I have ever seen the stereotype “Midwest Salad” is when I was at some potluck event with other children and one of the parents needed to bring something that wouldn’t spoil while they worked during the day. It was a gelatin dish that held together a pretty…

I have resoundingly found that when people attend my Friendsgiving that the cranberry sauce gets second helpings. This is always because I make my own, and have never served canned cranberry sauce. Canned cranberry sauce is an icon of 1950s faux-housekeeping and cooking by “convenience” rather than cooking anything…

I am going to make a humble request:

Check for a local shop that does specialty cheeses? Any place that offers things like brie or Sartori hard cheeses likely has access to a distribution network that deals with some of the cheesemakers here in Wisconsin that makes this. Ask if they do special orders, and come armed with the following 4 names to look up:

Soup as a meal works best when there are at least 1-2 side options to help break things up, but that can be said of most meals. When I serve steak to a guest, I also offer salad and/or some red potatoes. A lone cut of meat is in a similar state of incompleteness as a bowl of soup without sides.

I miss having Gear Krieg around.  Fantastic pulp super science WWII setting that this art reminds me of.  Rules set was crunchy as hell, but the artwork and world building was top notch.

Fuck sportsball.  Zero sympathy over here.

*adjusts his cheesehead hat*

Aimee FTW, as she was in on one of the best cheese “secrets” of Wisconsin. Carr Valley Cheese also makes Bread Cheese, though it is a bit saltier (this just makes it great with some jam after you toast it).

(...) take up more precious counter space you could have devoted to a burr grinder.

So is this some form of OCD that is manifesting? I’m trying very hard to not be dismissive of these issues, but it makes me wonder if this is some sort of arrested development halting adaptation to new diets for these people or if this is some manner of addiction to refined ingredients. I have only seen reports citing…

So... not a fan of lobster?

Bet this brother in law is also the kind of guy that goes to a brick and mortar store to ask staff about items in stock, then orders from Amazon based on their recommendations.

As a Madisonian this culinary experiment brought a smile to my face. For every joyful memory you may have of my homeland’s bratwurst and curds (especially the fried ones), I have a happy indulgence of Chicago Deep Dish.  Midwesterners unite!

As a Madisonian this culinary experiment brought a smile to my face. For every joyful memory you may have of my homeland’s bratwurst and curds (especially the fried ones), I have a happy indulgence of Chicago Deep Dish.  Midwesterners unite!

So what I am hoping this does is allow for the kind of non-sugary flavors I often enjoy in alcoholic drinks. I’ve had to often argue with some hardcore non-drinkers that I don’t drink a martini for the goal of intoxication, but because I enjoy flavors I get from it that are not present in things like soft drinks (it’s…

I’m sorry, I live in Wisconsin.  Our beer sections are like cathedrals to the gods of Hops and Wheat.  I feel sad whenever I visit supermarkets in other states.

Onion straws.  I know that some prefer the Onion Rings as a side item, but the sheer indulgence of shredded, seasoned, battered and fried onions that come as a tangled heap is just heaven for me.  Best with some sort of peppery sauce or just sitting on your plate while you eat your burger over them so you don’t waste…