Booblicle

Booblicle t1_iy7cpz2 wrote

Reply to comment by viverator in [Homemade] Chili by Midnightsun2022

Instead of cayenne, I use jalapeno. though I've done habanero also. Usually, I use pintos that already has jalapeno ( can't think of the name offhand ). Cayenne had a different taste and appeal to me. Might work in a chicken chili

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Booblicle t1_iy4vpeu wrote

My mother always told me that cumin is what gives chili it's aroma and characteristic flavor.

Instead of tomato juice, use diced tomatoes and perhaps tomato paste to thicken it

Optionally, you can add pinto beans along with the kidneys. ( Also helps with thickening )

There are other more personalized ideas.

My mother's chili always seemed like soup and while it tastes great, it wasn't exactly chili in my mind.

Also! Using diced tomatoes ( 2 cans or more ) adds liquid. And let's you cook it longer, and blends those flavors you add. Unfortunately, my mother used to add even more water. Understandable when using a crockpot for 5 hours, but that added water is a no in my book.

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Booblicle t1_ixenubu wrote

I understand that a lot of reddit is about being praise worthy. But to learn, you need critique. And as such it is not meant to be an insult. And at the end of the day if you're satisfied with the photography, that's all that matters.

Tones are ok but I think focus needs to be worked on. It feels as though a proper camera/lens was not used. Oddly, it has grain which wouldn't be bad normally. Here instead, it suggests a lighting/exposure problem. But it could also be a lack of proper digital editing.

Something else, at least to myself make this feel lacking. But I'm unable to place what that thing is precisely particularly without taking a second look. I think maybe the focus point is too centered. Much like a bullseye. Perhaps that was what you was going for though.

I believe there may be too much negative space as well, or at least balanced

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Booblicle t1_irs824t wrote

Try a breathing technique rather than pure meditation. I think this works due to relaxation. Breathing techniques lower heart rate and increases heart rate variability, which in turn relaxes you.

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