Scotch and Miltonic
@chronodyne.bsky.social
Fascinated by the early modern period: I'm here if we you want to talk about John Milton, the 17th Century, Baroque Music and Art. The Reformation to The Enlightenment is my JAM.
Whipped up some fried chicken strips, mash potatoes, country gravy and buttered corn for dinner. One hour, not bad considering I butterflied and dredged the chicken, fried from scratch.
The sides, well, I opened the boxes and cooked them, so it counts, lol.
The sides, well, I opened the boxes and cooked them, so it counts, lol.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Whipped up some fried chicken strips, mash potatoes, country gravy and buttered corn for dinner. One hour, not bad considering I butterflied and dredged the chicken, fried from scratch.
The sides, well, I opened the boxes and cooked them, so it counts, lol.
The sides, well, I opened the boxes and cooked them, so it counts, lol.
20 seconds of Bridalveil Falls
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
20 seconds of Bridalveil Falls
Hot dish on a cold night.
81 tater tots, which any Minnesotan housewife will agree is optimal.
81 tater tots, which any Minnesotan housewife will agree is optimal.
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Hot dish on a cold night.
81 tater tots, which any Minnesotan housewife will agree is optimal.
81 tater tots, which any Minnesotan housewife will agree is optimal.
Lacto update: these have been fermenting for 6 weeks. I've combined 3 jars into 2, and refrigerated to settle and clear.
Amazing crunch and heat in the peppers and garlic, 3.75% sea salt brine.
Spices:
foraged black mustard
Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Whole allspice berries
Bay leaves
Amazing crunch and heat in the peppers and garlic, 3.75% sea salt brine.
Spices:
foraged black mustard
Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Whole allspice berries
Bay leaves
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Lacto update: these have been fermenting for 6 weeks. I've combined 3 jars into 2, and refrigerated to settle and clear.
Amazing crunch and heat in the peppers and garlic, 3.75% sea salt brine.
Spices:
foraged black mustard
Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Whole allspice berries
Bay leaves
Amazing crunch and heat in the peppers and garlic, 3.75% sea salt brine.
Spices:
foraged black mustard
Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Whole allspice berries
Bay leaves
Cornbread came out great!
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Cornbread came out great!
I didn't know there was a trade-school for "Indian Chief."
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I didn't know there was a trade-school for "Indian Chief."
You'd LOVE Milton.
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
You'd LOVE Milton.
We didn't even expect to see this at Yosemite, it was just a perfect alignment of time and space.
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, November 18, 2025, 4:33 pm.
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, November 18, 2025, 4:33 pm.
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We didn't even expect to see this at Yosemite, it was just a perfect alignment of time and space.
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, November 18, 2025, 4:33 pm.
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, November 18, 2025, 4:33 pm.
Can I share a slice of my birthday with you? We went to Yosemite: I live less than 3 hours away and never, or rarely visit.
I changed that yesterday.
It was 50° on the valley floor, 30° on the high passes.
I changed that yesterday.
It was 50° on the valley floor, 30° on the high passes.
November 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can I share a slice of my birthday with you? We went to Yosemite: I live less than 3 hours away and never, or rarely visit.
I changed that yesterday.
It was 50° on the valley floor, 30° on the high passes.
I changed that yesterday.
It was 50° on the valley floor, 30° on the high passes.
Obligatory "Show off the WRX in Yosemite" shot.
November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Obligatory "Show off the WRX in Yosemite" shot.
Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite.
Glorious day.
Glorious day.
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite.
Glorious day.
Glorious day.
Happy, happy birthday to me, from my children.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Happy, happy birthday to me, from my children.
Somewhere north of Fresno.
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Somewhere north of Fresno.
It's been 30 years since I've been to Yosemite. Which is kinda dumb: I only live about 2 hours away.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's been 30 years since I've been to Yosemite. Which is kinda dumb: I only live about 2 hours away.
Took Dad out to the market this evening. Wonderful time.
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Took Dad out to the market this evening. Wonderful time.
This was $9.99.
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This was $9.99.
Power Loader is in the shop, that Alien Queen will have to wait.
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Power Loader is in the shop, that Alien Queen will have to wait.
Tonight's supper:
Zucchini Graten (from the garden), and Oven fried chicken with cornflake breading.
Zucchini Graten (from the garden), and Oven fried chicken with cornflake breading.
November 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Tonight's supper:
Zucchini Graten (from the garden), and Oven fried chicken with cornflake breading.
Zucchini Graten (from the garden), and Oven fried chicken with cornflake breading.
If any y'all want to party with me tonight, I'll be here.
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If any y'all want to party with me tonight, I'll be here.
Of all the California Restaurants, this one is the most Californian.
Burgers and Cumbia, Converse Chuck Taylors and Sombreros.
Please visit Farmersville, Ca, if you are ever in the Central Valley.
Burgers and Cumbia, Converse Chuck Taylors and Sombreros.
Please visit Farmersville, Ca, if you are ever in the Central Valley.
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Of all the California Restaurants, this one is the most Californian.
Burgers and Cumbia, Converse Chuck Taylors and Sombreros.
Please visit Farmersville, Ca, if you are ever in the Central Valley.
Burgers and Cumbia, Converse Chuck Taylors and Sombreros.
Please visit Farmersville, Ca, if you are ever in the Central Valley.
One week taste/texture test.
Damn.
Never have I tasted a crispier pickled pepper. spices are subtle, detectible through the heat. Will ferment one more week to amplify the sour notes.
Damn.
Never have I tasted a crispier pickled pepper. spices are subtle, detectible through the heat. Will ferment one more week to amplify the sour notes.
October 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
One week taste/texture test.
Damn.
Never have I tasted a crispier pickled pepper. spices are subtle, detectible through the heat. Will ferment one more week to amplify the sour notes.
Damn.
Never have I tasted a crispier pickled pepper. spices are subtle, detectible through the heat. Will ferment one more week to amplify the sour notes.
Okay, #FermentSky, here's where I'm at: 4 jars actively fermenting, 1 jar (red mash) is 3 weeks old (started 4 October) the other three are jalapeno rings, 1 week old today. 3.5% brine in the red mash, 3.75% in the pepper rings. pH is low 4 in my estimation, flavors are all rich, tart, and briny.
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Okay, #FermentSky, here's where I'm at: 4 jars actively fermenting, 1 jar (red mash) is 3 weeks old (started 4 October) the other three are jalapeno rings, 1 week old today. 3.5% brine in the red mash, 3.75% in the pepper rings. pH is low 4 in my estimation, flavors are all rich, tart, and briny.
I had the absolute time of my life this evening. Local fiesta para Dia De Los Muertos, including a parade, live music, food, and dancing. I made a dear friend with a cacahuate roaster, and marveled at the peace, love, joy and generosity. ¡Viva México!
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I had the absolute time of my life this evening. Local fiesta para Dia De Los Muertos, including a parade, live music, food, and dancing. I made a dear friend with a cacahuate roaster, and marveled at the peace, love, joy and generosity. ¡Viva México!
A LOT of rain today.
October 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A LOT of rain today.