Category: Braindroppings

Starter Timelapse

Okay, I’m nerdy. Here’s a timelapse of my starter, Zaphod, after feeding....

Sourdough Loaf

Just a picture of a nice loaf I baked recently. Recipe from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa. I’ve since made the same loaf again but added about a tablespoon of minced, fresh rosemary to the dough and some more on top. Turned out really well....

Farmer Freed

My lovely daughter goes to UC Santa Cruz. For Christmas 2018 she got me some salt from a local vendor down there, Farmer Freed. She got me the Spice It Up blend and I have to say it’s great. I use it in eggs, marinades, on salads, and in...

Mincemeat

When I was like 10 or 12 a friend’s parents were going to conference and asked if Jeff could have Thanksgiving with us. Sure! At the end of dinner out come the pies. Pumpkin and mincemeat. I liked neither, still don’t. But Jeff asked for a slice of mincemeat....

Chopped

On Chopped the contestants have to use weird ingredients and make an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert.  Too easy. They should only be allowed to use what they find in a random college kid’s dorm room. And only be allowed to use tools and appliances that kid...