ScarletOK
ScarletOK t1_iu4tu7u wrote
Reply to Great places to go trick or treating? by 1_Ataraxia
Brookline. It's got some great decorations.
I've mainly seen it in residential area between Coolidge Corner and St Paul's altho I expect there are others
ScarletOK t1_itdjx0f wrote
Reply to comment by satanisaloser in transportation to house of blues?? by satanisaloser
If you do have cash you can use it to pay on the bus. If you don't have cash or a CharlieCard or Ticket you can't ride the bus.
There seem to be some shops in Waltham where you can buy fare cards. Search here: https://www.mbta.com/fares/retail-sales-locations
ScarletOK t1_isbwzbv wrote
Reply to Is there any Spanish community in Boston? I’m losing my Spanish accent and I don’t know anyone from Spain around here to talk :( by mochiakku
Sorry, I am not from Spain, but I did find this web site which is an arm of the Spanish Embassy to the US. They track events relating to Spain happening in Boston. You might be able to find things there that you could attend and meet fellow Spaniards. Good luck! It can feel lonely to go a while without speaking your native language with fellow natives.
ScarletOK t1_irs04mh wrote
Reply to Thanksgiving questions from a foreigner by obcork
Short story, long:
If you've ever roasted a whole chicken, it's not really any more complicated except larger, so it takes longer. Be sure you have a pan big enough. If you don't, go to Goodwill or other thrift store. Or a friend might have one to lend.
Thaw the bird. Don't put it in the oven in a frozen state. Here is a simple roasted turkey recipe with good newbie tips and with a link to a gravy recipe.
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/easy-no-fuss-thanksgiving-turkey/
Don't miss the part about resting the turkey after it comes out of the oven.
Before you start doing anything else with the bird, check the cavity for the "extras" which will usually be the liver, the neck and maybe some other innards. I use the neck to start a broth for making gravy. I cook the liver for a brief amount of time and that is MY TREAT.
I suggest NOT to put bread stuffing inside the bird though that is traditional. It can create bacterial issues if the bird isn't properly stored. I am not normally a germ-o-phobe, but this is one time when you need to be careful, and since this is unfamiliar to you, I suggest keeping it simple.
Turkeys go on sale soon after Halloween in most grocery stores. Don't go overboard on a huge bird unless you have a lot of refrigerator or freezer space. Except for when there are known shortages, you can probably find a bird right up to Thanksgiving, but don't forget it might need to thaw (in the refrigerator is safest).
If your in-laws are American, ask them for help -- it's customary to have people come with side dishes or pies in many families. Especially if it is your first time doing Thanksgiving.
Get the smallest turkey for the number of people you're serving (see the recipe for guidelines on size) and keep the carcass to make turkey soup over the weekend. Turkey soup is the best! Also, turkey parts go on sale after T'giving. If you like turkey, that's a good time to stock up. I love turkey but it is funny how many people actually don't!
ScarletOK t1_iu97apg wrote
Reply to Anyone know why there’s a Pullman train car at S Station? by jamesland7
I was at South Station once, early for my bus to Hyannis, and one of these was on a track waiting to be hooked up. I love trains and was giving it a good hard look. The people on the car saw me peering in the windows and they invited me on to see it! They were sitting around drinking coffee (it was about 9;30 in the morning) -- wish I'd asked more questions but they said a rich friend of theirs owned and invited them to use it. Pretty sweet.