Jen Vestal
@jenvestal.bsky.social
Minnesota ex-pat, law firm librarian, professionally nosy. “The time to be happy is now; the place to be happy is here.” She/her 📍 Alexandria, VA
My first attempt at baguettes didn’t turn out looking very “baguette-y” but I’m happy with the crust, texture and taste so I’m counting it as a win!
October 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
My first attempt at baguettes didn’t turn out looking very “baguette-y” but I’m happy with the crust, texture and taste so I’m counting it as a win!
Shoot I mean the one on the right. This guy
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Shoot I mean the one on the right. This guy
Specifically the one on the left
August 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Specifically the one on the left
The food was good! The sushi was fresh and better than the Wagyu items. Overall the AYCE felt like a decent value for money. They also have a buffet that’s included with your price and it has like big crab legs and pre-poured Boba tea. I’d go back.
Plus they gave us a little guy!
Plus they gave us a little guy!
August 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The food was good! The sushi was fresh and better than the Wagyu items. Overall the AYCE felt like a decent value for money. They also have a buffet that’s included with your price and it has like big crab legs and pre-poured Boba tea. I’d go back.
Plus they gave us a little guy!
Plus they gave us a little guy!
@ajv.bsky.social and I have infiltrated the Pizza Palace
August 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@ajv.bsky.social and I have infiltrated the Pizza Palace
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all, my community, that earlier today I pissed off a cat (by trying to enter my home)
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all, my community, that earlier today I pissed off a cat (by trying to enter my home)
Big day for food idiots- I just saw a well-stocked display featuring this abomination at the Foxchase Harris Teeter.
August 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Big day for food idiots- I just saw a well-stocked display featuring this abomination at the Foxchase Harris Teeter.
Spent the last week in Door County, Wisconsin, living that lake life. Highlights include drinks that reminded us of when we first met in Milwaukee (Spotted Cow and Brandy Old Fashioned) and Cap’n Al.
July 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Spent the last week in Door County, Wisconsin, living that lake life. Highlights include drinks that reminded us of when we first met in Milwaukee (Spotted Cow and Brandy Old Fashioned) and Cap’n Al.
The Minnesota State Fair: Come for the food idiocy, stay for the butter sculpture busts of pageant princesses
July 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Minnesota State Fair: Come for the food idiocy, stay for the butter sculpture busts of pageant princesses
Post an unusual sign if you feel like it
(This sign, from the apt building I lived in 13 years ago in MS, inspired a long-running family joke about the noble pursuits of Survey Lance)
(This sign, from the apt building I lived in 13 years ago in MS, inspired a long-running family joke about the noble pursuits of Survey Lance)
June 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Post an unusual sign if you feel like it
(This sign, from the apt building I lived in 13 years ago in MS, inspired a long-running family joke about the noble pursuits of Survey Lance)
(This sign, from the apt building I lived in 13 years ago in MS, inspired a long-running family joke about the noble pursuits of Survey Lance)
Couldn’t handle scrolling so we went to the shore. I am currently 5% crab
June 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Couldn’t handle scrolling so we went to the shore. I am currently 5% crab
Great suggestion, Wegman’s. How did you know I eat Mac and cheese from champagne flutes?
May 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Great suggestion, Wegman’s. How did you know I eat Mac and cheese from champagne flutes?
I thought this said “free pooch” and was disappointed when I reread it
May 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I thought this said “free pooch” and was disappointed when I reread it
The newest addition to my mom’s sea-themed bathroom: a shell sculpture of two people drinking and driving??
April 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The newest addition to my mom’s sea-themed bathroom: a shell sculpture of two people drinking and driving??
Looking up restaurants for a Minneapolis visit and I think I’m just going to eat here for every meal
March 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Looking up restaurants for a Minneapolis visit and I think I’m just going to eat here for every meal
Earlier today, we checked out Marufuji, the new Japanese grocery store in Tyson’s. We had a really good lunch and loaded up on a lot of snacks. I especially liked these seaweed chips featuring some kind of potato mayor, to whom I pledged my fealty
February 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Earlier today, we checked out Marufuji, the new Japanese grocery store in Tyson’s. We had a really good lunch and loaded up on a lot of snacks. I especially liked these seaweed chips featuring some kind of potato mayor, to whom I pledged my fealty
When the world is on fire but your in-laws send you your favorite flowers for your birthday. I’m so fortunate to have such wonderful people in my life.
February 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
When the world is on fire but your in-laws send you your favorite flowers for your birthday. I’m so fortunate to have such wonderful people in my life.
My neighbor and I tried to catch a stray cat we think needs help. Attempt 1 didn’t go according to plan…
January 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
My neighbor and I tried to catch a stray cat we think needs help. Attempt 1 didn’t go according to plan…
I haven’t opened it yet but I’ve had this before and it’s pretty tasty! I’m saving it for tomorrow around 3, when the last 2.5 hours of work feels like 20
January 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I haven’t opened it yet but I’ve had this before and it’s pretty tasty! I’m saving it for tomorrow around 3, when the last 2.5 hours of work feels like 20