Closest footage yet of my mustelid neighbor. I think it’s a mink.
Peter Barrett
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Your mom's favorite food writer https://thingsonbread.substack.com https://flavor-freaks.net
Just a small percentage of the greens popping the garden right now. 🌱
Today’s puzzle: pave the entry to the garden using only bricks and rocks found on my property. 🌱
I'm really proud of this one.
Dessert Salad
Your summer celebrations, solved
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I shoveled snow off the spinach yesterday so today’s sun would thaw it out for harvest. 🌱
"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —The Declaration of Independence
I started a new series where I make dinner mostly using things from the cupboard and back of the fridge. 🍽️
Pantry Raid: Clam Sauce
The easiest (and maybe best) you'll ever make
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Charcuterie boards are cool, but have you ever made your own?
Lomo/Lonzino
Another entry-level charcuterie recipe
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Something pretty nifty that I came up with recently
Frangiprune
Sophisticated yet easy, like me
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Dark matter’s “nightmare scenario” looks more likely than ever Perhaps dark matter cannot be directly detected; perhaps it only interacts gravitationally. That's not an argument against its existence. That's the nightmare scenario come to life! bigthink.com/starts-with-... #physics #space #astro
Dark matter's "nightmare scenario" looks more likely than ever
Our great hope is that today's indirect, astrophysical evidence will someday lead to successful direct detection. What if that's impossible?
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More pre-history: the invention of ceramics—pots, bowls, plates—implies the existence of surplus food. Prior to pottery, food was cooked and eaten in smaller bits due to its scarcity. Pottery indicates the presence of surplus food items and thus the need for storage.
A pretty great use for leftover mashed potatoes 🍞🥖
Mashed Potato Rolls
Is this the ultimate sandwich bread?
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Whether you're cooking for a pot luck, game day, or just a Tuesday dinner—these will make you a hero.
Pizza Rolls
Another easy crowd-pleaser
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If you make those pears (previous post), make extra so you can use them in this excellent tart (I'm very proud of this recipe)
Cheesus Crust Superstar
Your new favorite pastry trick
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Looking for the perfect holiday treat?
Poached Pears with Mulled Wine Caramel
Need an easy dessert fast?
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I have finally posted the recipe for my daily driver, my go-to loaf, my one dough to rule them all. 🥖 #sourdough
My Daily Bread
This is it, the loaf you've been waiting for
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Do I know what this thing is? I do not. Have I clicked the link yet? I have not. Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing. And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.
Peter Barrett@cookblog.bsky.social · 9mo agoBehold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜
I made The Potato Thing yesterday and brought it as a side dish 🌱🍽️🍜
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I just heard a comedian describe Senator Fetterman as looking like "if the cave troll from LOTR played bass in Limp Bizkit" and I've been laughing for 5 minutes straight
Behold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜
The Potato Thing
Your ultimate holiday side dish
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I spoke to Ali Francis of Best Food Blog about why I quit Substack www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...
Food Writers Are Fleeing Substack
Why Alison Roman, Alicia Kennedy, Nic Miller, and other food writers left the platform.
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I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain. If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.