Silversmush
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Books and cats and cooking and tea and open-wheel motor racing.
My morning #NJTransit commute was a 4.5 hour horror show. I am having heart palpations at the prospect of doing it all over again.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM
My morning #NJTransit commute was a 4.5 hour horror show. I am having heart palpations at the prospect of doing it all over again.
I baked myself a miniature cake and inadvertently scratched the yearning for an Easy Bake Oven I've been carrying around for 30-odd years.
February 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I baked myself a miniature cake and inadvertently scratched the yearning for an Easy Bake Oven I've been carrying around for 30-odd years.
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man what problem can't you solve by playing Alive 2007
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
man what problem can't you solve by playing Alive 2007
Used up a bunch of pantry odds and ends to make scones based off of ATK's Vegan for Everybody recipe.
I have to eat gluten-free; most of my bakes look pretty normal, but these scones always look sad, despite tasting great. This time, I added a maple drizzle to jazz 'em up a bit.
I have to eat gluten-free; most of my bakes look pretty normal, but these scones always look sad, despite tasting great. This time, I added a maple drizzle to jazz 'em up a bit.
January 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Used up a bunch of pantry odds and ends to make scones based off of ATK's Vegan for Everybody recipe.
I have to eat gluten-free; most of my bakes look pretty normal, but these scones always look sad, despite tasting great. This time, I added a maple drizzle to jazz 'em up a bit.
I have to eat gluten-free; most of my bakes look pretty normal, but these scones always look sad, despite tasting great. This time, I added a maple drizzle to jazz 'em up a bit.
Last week, I broke open my first Crimson Lotus cake: 2019's Feist. It has that fruity, lush zip I love in younger shengs, but it's so damn caffeinated that I have to brew it weak.
(I average around 10g for a large mug of tea, but only use 4g of this one!) #teasky
(I average around 10g for a large mug of tea, but only use 4g of this one!) #teasky
January 10, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Last week, I broke open my first Crimson Lotus cake: 2019's Feist. It has that fruity, lush zip I love in younger shengs, but it's so damn caffeinated that I have to brew it weak.
(I average around 10g for a large mug of tea, but only use 4g of this one!) #teasky
(I average around 10g for a large mug of tea, but only use 4g of this one!) #teasky
I managed to fuck up just about every step of making #sourdough focaccia. It's a forgiving recipe and turned out okay-ish all the same.
Someday, I'll move past adding a simple rosemary and salt topping, but not today.
Someday, I'll move past adding a simple rosemary and salt topping, but not today.
January 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM
I managed to fuck up just about every step of making #sourdough focaccia. It's a forgiving recipe and turned out okay-ish all the same.
Someday, I'll move past adding a simple rosemary and salt topping, but not today.
Someday, I'll move past adding a simple rosemary and salt topping, but not today.
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Mom Wants To Know If You Could Use Grandma’s Antique, 12-Person Dining Room Table In Your Studio Apartment https://theonion.com/mom-wants-to-know-if-you-could-use-grandma-s-antique-1-1831765783/
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Mom Wants To Know If You Could Use Grandma’s Antique, 12-Person Dining Room Table In Your Studio Apartment https://theonion.com/mom-wants-to-know-if-you-could-use-grandma-s-antique-1-1831765783/
Recently been drinking at least one chunk of Mengku Pure Aroma a day. It was a freebie from Yunnan Sourcing, but I would happily pay for another cake. It's straightforward, clean (not fishy or overly funky), and forgiving to brew. Would be a nice entry-level ripe. #teasky
December 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Recently been drinking at least one chunk of Mengku Pure Aroma a day. It was a freebie from Yunnan Sourcing, but I would happily pay for another cake. It's straightforward, clean (not fishy or overly funky), and forgiving to brew. Would be a nice entry-level ripe. #teasky
Santa brought me an electric kettle with a built-in thermometer and it is such a friggin game-changer. It turns out I was guesstimating brew temps far too low. The difference is most noticeable with mate cocido, but I'm sure it will vastly improve spring green teas too. Thanks, Santa! #teasky
December 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Santa brought me an electric kettle with a built-in thermometer and it is such a friggin game-changer. It turns out I was guesstimating brew temps far too low. The difference is most noticeable with mate cocido, but I'm sure it will vastly improve spring green teas too. Thanks, Santa! #teasky
First batch of lasagna since Miyoko's liquidated. Instead, I used Follow Your Heart parm, Daiya mutz, and a combo of Kite Hill and tofu ricotta. It came out great, if you don't factor in the fumble I made while plating.
Dijon-dressed salad, gochujang garlic bread, and mixed olives on the side.
Dijon-dressed salad, gochujang garlic bread, and mixed olives on the side.
December 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
First batch of lasagna since Miyoko's liquidated. Instead, I used Follow Your Heart parm, Daiya mutz, and a combo of Kite Hill and tofu ricotta. It came out great, if you don't factor in the fumble I made while plating.
Dijon-dressed salad, gochujang garlic bread, and mixed olives on the side.
Dijon-dressed salad, gochujang garlic bread, and mixed olives on the side.
Noodle soup with tofu, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage.
Was going to use snow peas, but they weren't in stock. Decided on bok choy, but a grumpy lady was standing in front of them. Settled on Napa cabbage and I'm glad I did: It soaks up the broth a bit and has a lovely texture. 💚🥬
Was going to use snow peas, but they weren't in stock. Decided on bok choy, but a grumpy lady was standing in front of them. Settled on Napa cabbage and I'm glad I did: It soaks up the broth a bit and has a lovely texture. 💚🥬
December 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Noodle soup with tofu, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage.
Was going to use snow peas, but they weren't in stock. Decided on bok choy, but a grumpy lady was standing in front of them. Settled on Napa cabbage and I'm glad I did: It soaks up the broth a bit and has a lovely texture. 💚🥬
Was going to use snow peas, but they weren't in stock. Decided on bok choy, but a grumpy lady was standing in front of them. Settled on Napa cabbage and I'm glad I did: It soaks up the broth a bit and has a lovely texture. 💚🥬
Woke up early to bake bread that proofed in the refrigerator overnight. Sipping Nilgiri "candy needles" white tea from Ketlee while waiting on the first boule. The tea is finicky to brew, but rewardingly floral and yeasty when I get it right. #teasky
December 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Woke up early to bake bread that proofed in the refrigerator overnight. Sipping Nilgiri "candy needles" white tea from Ketlee while waiting on the first boule. The tea is finicky to brew, but rewardingly floral and yeasty when I get it right. #teasky
Classic school cafeteria-style vegetable soup. A tomato base, some onion, mixed vegetables, diced potatoes, kidney beans, and light seasonings. Served with plenty of herbaceous sourdough crackers.
I never actually ate this soup as a child, but developed a fondness for it somewhere along the way.
I never actually ate this soup as a child, but developed a fondness for it somewhere along the way.
December 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Classic school cafeteria-style vegetable soup. A tomato base, some onion, mixed vegetables, diced potatoes, kidney beans, and light seasonings. Served with plenty of herbaceous sourdough crackers.
I never actually ate this soup as a child, but developed a fondness for it somewhere along the way.
I never actually ate this soup as a child, but developed a fondness for it somewhere along the way.
Working on my besan omelette technique. I was never any good at making egg omelettes and these have a similar consistency and cook time. But I'm making progress!
Stuffed with onions, baby bellas, spinach, and parsley, so at least they'll taste good.
Stuffed with onions, baby bellas, spinach, and parsley, so at least they'll taste good.
December 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Working on my besan omelette technique. I was never any good at making egg omelettes and these have a similar consistency and cook time. But I'm making progress!
Stuffed with onions, baby bellas, spinach, and parsley, so at least they'll taste good.
Stuffed with onions, baby bellas, spinach, and parsley, so at least they'll taste good.
Only had one remote raid pass for lugia. Unbelievable shiny luck, but terrible IV 😂 #pokemongo
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Only had one remote raid pass for lugia. Unbelievable shiny luck, but terrible IV 😂 #pokemongo
Made Thanksgiving dinner out of a cooler while house-sitting. Only, I forgot to pack an entire bag of food in said cooler.
...So, I'm thankful I was able to eat three helpings of green bean casserole and toppingless cauliflower mac.
...So, I'm thankful I was able to eat three helpings of green bean casserole and toppingless cauliflower mac.
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Made Thanksgiving dinner out of a cooler while house-sitting. Only, I forgot to pack an entire bag of food in said cooler.
...So, I'm thankful I was able to eat three helpings of green bean casserole and toppingless cauliflower mac.
...So, I'm thankful I was able to eat three helpings of green bean casserole and toppingless cauliflower mac.
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Me rn
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November 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Me rn
Made an upsetting amount of chili-cheeze fries
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Made an upsetting amount of chili-cheeze fries
I've been watching #F1 for almost as long as he's been alive, yet somehow I always forget George Russell exists.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I've been watching #F1 for almost as long as he's been alive, yet somehow I always forget George Russell exists.
Cracked open Yunnan Sourcing's 'Spring 2014 "Drunk on Red with Snow Chrysanthemum" Sun-Dried Feng Qing Black Tea mini cake' two weeks ago and this is already my final mug of it.
I'm not one to wax poetic about cha qi, but this tea feels nice. It's uplifting, yet relaxing. #teasky
I'm not one to wax poetic about cha qi, but this tea feels nice. It's uplifting, yet relaxing. #teasky
November 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Cracked open Yunnan Sourcing's 'Spring 2014 "Drunk on Red with Snow Chrysanthemum" Sun-Dried Feng Qing Black Tea mini cake' two weeks ago and this is already my final mug of it.
I'm not one to wax poetic about cha qi, but this tea feels nice. It's uplifting, yet relaxing. #teasky
I'm not one to wax poetic about cha qi, but this tea feels nice. It's uplifting, yet relaxing. #teasky
Quinoa bowl topped with maple vinaigrette, roasted butternut squash + sweet potato + pepitas, and shaved Brussels sprouts slaw tossed with crasins and toasted sunflower seeds. Sometimes fall is alright.
November 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Quinoa bowl topped with maple vinaigrette, roasted butternut squash + sweet potato + pepitas, and shaved Brussels sprouts slaw tossed with crasins and toasted sunflower seeds. Sometimes fall is alright.
Second batch of sourdough focaccia in a week, this time served alongside carrot and almond soup
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Second batch of sourdough focaccia in a week, this time served alongside carrot and almond soup
I never liked egg salad, but holy god, adding kala namak to smashed chickpea salad makes it positivity S-tier.
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I never liked egg salad, but holy god, adding kala namak to smashed chickpea salad makes it positivity S-tier.
Let's go, New Jersey! 🌊
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November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Let's go, New Jersey! 🌊