Just a Tart
@gingerchef.bsky.social
Balloon Juice jackal, (old, slow) runner, baker.
Kindness is everything.
Kindness is everything.
I had mumps and rubella, and to this day remember how awful I felt when I had mumps.
September 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I had mumps and rubella, and to this day remember how awful I felt when I had mumps.
#MorningRun Love the blue and pink "flag" in the upper part of the sky.
August 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#MorningRun Love the blue and pink "flag" in the upper part of the sky.
#BreadSky #BreadFail In the back, sesame wheat; in the front, birdseed, all from King Arthur BigBook Of Bread. Overproofed (because I went to bed after 13 hrs of proofing & it hadn’t budged, then blew up while I slept) and overhydrated even though I reduced the water. 6+ fails w these formulae. Feh.
August 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#BreadSky #BreadFail In the back, sesame wheat; in the front, birdseed, all from King Arthur BigBook Of Bread. Overproofed (because I went to bed after 13 hrs of proofing & it hadn’t budged, then blew up while I slept) and overhydrated even though I reduced the water. 6+ fails w these formulae. Feh.
Five year vertical of Priest Prophet King barley wine from Karben 4. Campfire to the left (out of range).
June 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Five year vertical of Priest Prophet King barley wine from Karben 4. Campfire to the left (out of range).
Today’s beer run question: Who is your hero?
My answer:
My answer:
June 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today’s beer run question: Who is your hero?
My answer:
My answer:
#GlobalRunningDay reward (Honkers English Bitter)
June 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
#GlobalRunningDay reward (Honkers English Bitter)
#CakeSky
It’s King Arthur’s Almond Berry Cake. Rescaled for 9” pan; subbed in pistachio flour for some of almond (to use up pistachios); used cherries; added mini chocolate chips.
It’s King Arthur’s Almond Berry Cake. Rescaled for 9” pan; subbed in pistachio flour for some of almond (to use up pistachios); used cherries; added mini chocolate chips.
April 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#CakeSky
It’s King Arthur’s Almond Berry Cake. Rescaled for 9” pan; subbed in pistachio flour for some of almond (to use up pistachios); used cherries; added mini chocolate chips.
It’s King Arthur’s Almond Berry Cake. Rescaled for 9” pan; subbed in pistachio flour for some of almond (to use up pistachios); used cherries; added mini chocolate chips.
#Breadsky
This is what happens when u think you can fit a little more discard in the jar on Saturday, because you're going to use it Sunday. Didn't use it after all but split into 2 jars because otherwise it will take over the fridge. Good news tho: starter has been revived from very slow to speedy.
This is what happens when u think you can fit a little more discard in the jar on Saturday, because you're going to use it Sunday. Didn't use it after all but split into 2 jars because otherwise it will take over the fridge. Good news tho: starter has been revived from very slow to speedy.
April 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#Breadsky
This is what happens when u think you can fit a little more discard in the jar on Saturday, because you're going to use it Sunday. Didn't use it after all but split into 2 jars because otherwise it will take over the fridge. Good news tho: starter has been revived from very slow to speedy.
This is what happens when u think you can fit a little more discard in the jar on Saturday, because you're going to use it Sunday. Didn't use it after all but split into 2 jars because otherwise it will take over the fridge. Good news tho: starter has been revived from very slow to speedy.
#Breadsky #Pretzelsky
Test batch; trying to make the small enough so we can have more than one, but big enough to fit charcuterie into the holes. The taste is fabulous (will sub in some whole wheat next time), but the holes aren't quite big enough.
Test batch; trying to make the small enough so we can have more than one, but big enough to fit charcuterie into the holes. The taste is fabulous (will sub in some whole wheat next time), but the holes aren't quite big enough.
April 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#Breadsky #Pretzelsky
Test batch; trying to make the small enough so we can have more than one, but big enough to fit charcuterie into the holes. The taste is fabulous (will sub in some whole wheat next time), but the holes aren't quite big enough.
Test batch; trying to make the small enough so we can have more than one, but big enough to fit charcuterie into the holes. The taste is fabulous (will sub in some whole wheat next time), but the holes aren't quite big enough.
#Breadsky
This is (yet another attempt at!) Birdseed Bread from KAF's Big Book of Bread. I did something you're not supposed to do--change two things in one iteration. I lowered oven temp by 25 degrees F & reduced hydration by about 75 grams. Supposed to be batard, but will be sliced, so bread pan.
This is (yet another attempt at!) Birdseed Bread from KAF's Big Book of Bread. I did something you're not supposed to do--change two things in one iteration. I lowered oven temp by 25 degrees F & reduced hydration by about 75 grams. Supposed to be batard, but will be sliced, so bread pan.
April 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#Breadsky
This is (yet another attempt at!) Birdseed Bread from KAF's Big Book of Bread. I did something you're not supposed to do--change two things in one iteration. I lowered oven temp by 25 degrees F & reduced hydration by about 75 grams. Supposed to be batard, but will be sliced, so bread pan.
This is (yet another attempt at!) Birdseed Bread from KAF's Big Book of Bread. I did something you're not supposed to do--change two things in one iteration. I lowered oven temp by 25 degrees F & reduced hydration by about 75 grams. Supposed to be batard, but will be sliced, so bread pan.
#Breadsky Working on my sourdough; 2 loaves of Bird Seed, 2 sesame wheat, from KAF bread book. All use only starter as leavening. My oven might be hot, as they were too dark very early. And the dough is still a little slack, so the shapes are wonky. But! The flavor is nice (yes I cut them early).
March 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#Breadsky Working on my sourdough; 2 loaves of Bird Seed, 2 sesame wheat, from KAF bread book. All use only starter as leavening. My oven might be hot, as they were too dark very early. And the dough is still a little slack, so the shapes are wonky. But! The flavor is nice (yes I cut them early).
#MorningWalk This is -4 degrees F. I had on so! many! layers!
February 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#MorningWalk This is -4 degrees F. I had on so! many! layers!
#MorningRun helps hold the overwhelm at bay . . . especially when I get a sunrise like this in the bargain.
January 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
#MorningRun helps hold the overwhelm at bay . . . especially when I get a sunrise like this in the bargain.
My sourdough starter was . . . not very active. I spent the last week reviving it, and these are the first two loaves made with the starter. Needs work--the loaves split in the wrong place--but it's quite tasty! (KAF Bird Seed Bread, from Big Book of Bread) #Breadsky
January 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My sourdough starter was . . . not very active. I spent the last week reviving it, and these are the first two loaves made with the starter. Needs work--the loaves split in the wrong place--but it's quite tasty! (KAF Bird Seed Bread, from Big Book of Bread) #Breadsky
Morning run and walk; first run of the year (because it’s been snowy, icy, and/or stupid cold).
January 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Morning run and walk; first run of the year (because it’s been snowy, icy, and/or stupid cold).
Path near mom's house, along a creek; perfect for walking, running, biking. Someone hung ornaments along the path! Hope you all find peace and warmth, in whatever ways work for you, today and every day. #MorningWalk
December 25, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Path near mom's house, along a creek; perfect for walking, running, biking. Someone hung ornaments along the path! Hope you all find peace and warmth, in whatever ways work for you, today and every day. #MorningWalk
Found a crewel work kit my grandmother must have purchased in late 1970s but never did. Decided to complete it, to get back to doing fancy needlework, in homage to multitalented grandmother. Turns out that 25-y.o. nephew WANTS it, so this piece of family history will have a home after mom frames it.
December 22, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Found a crewel work kit my grandmother must have purchased in late 1970s but never did. Decided to complete it, to get back to doing fancy needlework, in homage to multitalented grandmother. Turns out that 25-y.o. nephew WANTS it, so this piece of family history will have a home after mom frames it.
Morning run. It was cold AF--somewhere around 14F, I think. And I was slow AF, but, hey, I'm ALWAYS slow AF.
December 2, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Morning run. It was cold AF--somewhere around 14F, I think. And I was slow AF, but, hey, I'm ALWAYS slow AF.
Morning run; nothing gold can stay…
November 27, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Morning run; nothing gold can stay…
The golden road to unlimited leaves falling
November 24, 2024 at 12:28 AM
The golden road to unlimited leaves falling