Brett Kosinski
@brettk.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy
By day I'm a software product manager. By night I'm a programmer, knitter, skier, cyclist, cook, guitarist(ish), and a dozen other things besides. He/him.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Fun fact: dip bars are great for jelly making (in this case crabapple). I may not be using them to, you know, exercise right now, but they still come in handy!
#cooking #canning
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#cooking #canning
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October 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Fun fact: dip bars are great for jelly making (in this case crabapple). I may not be using them to, you know, exercise right now, but they still come in handy!
#cooking #canning
(https://b-ark.ca/_0OYqy)
#cooking #canning
(https://b-ark.ca/_0OYqy)
These might be my longest running finished project, given I cast on the first sock last November. But! They are finally done! Just gotta wash ‘em, do a couple finishing touches, and they can go in the mail!
What makes these odd is they’re for someone with […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
What makes these odd is they’re for someone with […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
October 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
These might be my longest running finished project, given I cast on the first sock last November. But! They are finally done! Just gotta wash ‘em, do a couple finishing touches, and they can go in the mail!
What makes these odd is they’re for someone with […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
What makes these odd is they’re for someone with […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
So I seriously sprained my foot almost two weeks ago which means I haven’t been able to take advantage of this gorgeous fall weather we’ve been getting. But, on the bright side, it’s supercharged my knitting progress over the last few days (finally on to the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
September 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
So I seriously sprained my foot almost two weeks ago which means I haven’t been able to take advantage of this gorgeous fall weather we’ve been getting. But, on the bright side, it’s supercharged my knitting progress over the last few days (finally on to the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Man there is something deeply satisfying about nice, clean floats…
#knitting #fallfinishalong
(https://b-ark.ca/gsQguW)
#knitting #fallfinishalong
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September 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Man there is something deeply satisfying about nice, clean floats…
#knitting #fallfinishalong
(https://b-ark.ca/gsQguW)
#knitting #fallfinishalong
(https://b-ark.ca/gsQguW)
Man getting back into the swing of this pattern was FUN (folks following me know I’ve made these before) but I think I’m finally on a roll…
#finishorfrogalong #touralbertaforcancer #knitting
(https://b-ark.ca/YgIgIG)
#finishorfrogalong #touralbertaforcancer #knitting
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August 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Man getting back into the swing of this pattern was FUN (folks following me know I’ve made these before) but I think I’m finally on a roll…
#finishorfrogalong #touralbertaforcancer #knitting
(https://b-ark.ca/YgIgIG)
#finishorfrogalong #touralbertaforcancer #knitting
(https://b-ark.ca/YgIgIG)
So first, a belated apology to my supporters as this post is coming a full week since the event, but in short: great success! But there’s certainly plenty more to say about this year’s tour.
#cycling #touralbertaforcancer: https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/27/tour-alberta-success.html
#cycling #touralbertaforcancer: https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/27/tour-alberta-success.html
July 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
So first, a belated apology to my supporters as this post is coming a full week since the event, but in short: great success! But there’s certainly plenty more to say about this year’s tour.
#cycling #touralbertaforcancer: https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/27/tour-alberta-success.html
#cycling #touralbertaforcancer: https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/27/tour-alberta-success.html
The tent caterpillar outbreak in #yeg continues to grow.
As a random aside, the Schubert Chokecherry needs to vanish from urban landscapes. The amount of black knot I see in my neighbourhood is astounding. I'm so incredibly glad I refused the developer tree […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
As a random aside, the Schubert Chokecherry needs to vanish from urban landscapes. The amount of black knot I see in my neighbourhood is astounding. I'm so incredibly glad I refused the developer tree […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
July 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The tent caterpillar outbreak in #yeg continues to grow.
As a random aside, the Schubert Chokecherry needs to vanish from urban landscapes. The amount of black knot I see in my neighbourhood is astounding. I'm so incredibly glad I refused the developer tree […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
As a random aside, the Schubert Chokecherry needs to vanish from urban landscapes. The amount of black knot I see in my neighbourhood is astounding. I'm so incredibly glad I refused the developer tree […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Better late than never, right? Were you excited but disappointed when you didn’t win a pair of hand knitted socks last year by donating to my Tour Alberta for Cancer fundraising campaign? Well now you have another chance! Support my efforts to raise money for […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
June 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Better late than never, right? Were you excited but disappointed when you didn’t win a pair of hand knitted socks last year by donating to my Tour Alberta for Cancer fundraising campaign? Well now you have another chance! Support my efforts to raise money for […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
You know, Habaneros make really nice (if messy, what with all the blossom dropping) house plants. And man are they tasty!
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/oySW_g)
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/oySW_g)
May 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
You know, Habaneros make really nice (if messy, what with all the blossom dropping) house plants. And man are they tasty!
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/oySW_g)
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/oySW_g)
Man if you want to help pollinators in the spring up here in the north (and birds in the summer), plant Haskap. Here in #yeg mine already have open flowers and very busy bumblebees. #spring #gardening
April 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Man if you want to help pollinators in the spring up here in the north (and birds in the summer), plant Haskap. Here in #yeg mine already have open flowers and very busy bumblebees. #spring #gardening
Another wonderful performance by the #albertaballet, this time a staging of The Wizard of Oz. Just one more to go in the 2024-2025 season... #yeg
March 22, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Another wonderful performance by the #albertaballet, this time a staging of The Wizard of Oz. Just one more to go in the 2024-2025 season... #yeg
So obviously the portals in #nomanssky are a direct #stargatesg1 reference. But I'm now wondering if the Mud Huts are, too:
https://nomanssky.fandom.com/wiki/Mud_Hut
https://nomanssky.fandom.com/wiki/Mud_Hut
February 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
So obviously the portals in #nomanssky are a direct #stargatesg1 reference. But I'm now wondering if the Mud Huts are, too:
https://nomanssky.fandom.com/wiki/Mud_Hut
https://nomanssky.fandom.com/wiki/Mud_Hut
Gotta say, the terrain generation in the new purple systems in #nomanssky Worlds II is just stunning.
February 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Gotta say, the terrain generation in the new purple systems in #nomanssky Worlds II is just stunning.
Well, you know, it didn't turn out too bad.
I had two objectives: dial up the sour notes, and produce a thinner, easier to chew crust/crumb.
To soften the crumb I added 1.5T of olive oil. To get more sour I added rye. For the crust, I baked at 425 instead […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
I had two objectives: dial up the sour notes, and produce a thinner, easier to chew crust/crumb.
To soften the crumb I added 1.5T of olive oil. To get more sour I added rye. For the crust, I baked at 425 instead […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
January 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Well, you know, it didn't turn out too bad.
I had two objectives: dial up the sour notes, and produce a thinner, easier to chew crust/crumb.
To soften the crumb I added 1.5T of olive oil. To get more sour I added rye. For the crust, I baked at 425 instead […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
I had two objectives: dial up the sour notes, and produce a thinner, easier to chew crust/crumb.
To soften the crumb I added 1.5T of olive oil. To get more sour I added rye. For the crust, I baked at 425 instead […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Getting better! Finally picked up a couple bannetons which really helps with shaping, and I also avoided over-proofing this time around. Still not too sour yet, but darn tasty!
#bread #baking #cooking
(https://b-ark.ca/emU2A4)
#bread #baking #cooking
(https://b-ark.ca/emU2A4)
January 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Getting better! Finally picked up a couple bannetons which really helps with shaping, and I also avoided over-proofing this time around. Still not too sour yet, but darn tasty!
#bread #baking #cooking
(https://b-ark.ca/emU2A4)
#bread #baking #cooking
(https://b-ark.ca/emU2A4)
First sourdough!
Crumb is light, cool, and creamy, just tighter than I’d like due to a combo of under-proofing, poor shaping, and issues loading the loaf onto the steel. I also need to work on my scoring technique.
The rolls could’ve used more heat at the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Crumb is light, cool, and creamy, just tighter than I’d like due to a combo of under-proofing, poor shaping, and issues loading the loaf onto the steel. I also need to work on my scoring technique.
The rolls could’ve used more heat at the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
January 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
First sourdough!
Crumb is light, cool, and creamy, just tighter than I’d like due to a combo of under-proofing, poor shaping, and issues loading the loaf onto the steel. I also need to work on my scoring technique.
The rolls could’ve used more heat at the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Crumb is light, cool, and creamy, just tighter than I’d like due to a combo of under-proofing, poor shaping, and issues loading the loaf onto the steel. I also need to work on my scoring technique.
The rolls could’ve used more heat at the […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
In the last two refreshments of the starter I added 25% rye flour and 1/4 tsp of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar to bring down the ph. I can’t tell if the yeast suddenly woke up or if the AAB are just going to town…
#cooking #baking #bread
(https://b-ark.ca/YKWk4M)
#cooking #baking #bread
(https://b-ark.ca/YKWk4M)
January 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In the last two refreshments of the starter I added 25% rye flour and 1/4 tsp of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar to bring down the ph. I can’t tell if the yeast suddenly woke up or if the AAB are just going to town…
#cooking #baking #bread
(https://b-ark.ca/YKWk4M)
#cooking #baking #bread
(https://b-ark.ca/YKWk4M)
December 25, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Fun fact: turns out my china cabinet turned growing space is also a perfect spot to cultivate a sourdough starter thanks to the warm environment created by the lights.
She's basically ready to go at this point, though I'll probably give it a couple more […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
She's basically ready to go at this point, though I'll probably give it a couple more […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
December 25, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Fun fact: turns out my china cabinet turned growing space is also a perfect spot to cultivate a sourdough starter thanks to the warm environment created by the lights.
She's basically ready to go at this point, though I'll probably give it a couple more […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
She's basically ready to go at this point, though I'll probably give it a couple more […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
More herb photos. The rosemary is doing okay. But the thyme. Man it _loves_ growing in a pot, wow!
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/UGYa6A)
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/UGYa6A)
December 22, 2024 at 7:52 PM
More herb photos. The rosemary is doing okay. But the thyme. Man it _loves_ growing in a pot, wow!
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/UGYa6A)
#gardening
(https://b-ark.ca/UGYa6A)
[NYT Connections spoiler]
I LOL'd.
I LOL'd.
December 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM
[NYT Connections spoiler]
I LOL'd.
I LOL'd.
December 19, 2024 at 2:14 AM