Tim Frey
@phytophthora.bsky.social
Interests; Galls, plants, board games, food, classical music, NBA basketball
PhD plant pathology. Soil and hydroponic microbial communities and nematode interactions.
Wooster, Ohio.
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PhD plant pathology. Soil and hydroponic microbial communities and nematode interactions.
Wooster, Ohio.
@calconey on iNaturalist
gallformers admin
I’m a little late on this but my favorite gall week find of Gall Week 2025; these tiny Neuroterus (presumably) flower galls on Q stellata. Madison County, OH. Adults reared only a few days later.
May 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I’m a little late on this but my favorite gall week find of Gall Week 2025; these tiny Neuroterus (presumably) flower galls on Q stellata. Madison County, OH. Adults reared only a few days later.
More exciting news; the first fresh galls have arrived here in NE Ohio. Neuroterus vesicula on Q alba. These usually emerge before the leaves. This is my current “early tree”, and this is a couple of weeks later than last year.
March 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More exciting news; the first fresh galls have arrived here in NE Ohio. Neuroterus vesicula on Q alba. These usually emerge before the leaves. This is my current “early tree”, and this is a couple of weeks later than last year.
The gall (on Myrtle oak flowers) and the adult gall wasp. Collected 3/24/25, Naval Live Oaks, Santa Rosa County FL. Hatched 3/31/25.
March 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The gall (on Myrtle oak flowers) and the adult gall wasp. Collected 3/24/25, Naval Live Oaks, Santa Rosa County FL. Hatched 3/31/25.
Gotta be this massive Quercus muehlenbergii on my grandfathers farm.
January 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Gotta be this massive Quercus muehlenbergii on my grandfathers farm.
10. Taydo - November, 23, 2024 - Parma, OH
Pork Dumplings, Tamarind Soup
Pork Dumplings, Tamarind Soup
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
10. Taydo - November, 23, 2024 - Parma, OH
Pork Dumplings, Tamarind Soup
Pork Dumplings, Tamarind Soup
9. LJ Shanghai - October, 13, 2024 - Cleveland, OH
Soup Dumplings, Chongqing Spicy Beef Soup
Soup Dumplings, Chongqing Spicy Beef Soup
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
9. LJ Shanghai - October, 13, 2024 - Cleveland, OH
Soup Dumplings, Chongqing Spicy Beef Soup
Soup Dumplings, Chongqing Spicy Beef Soup
8. Freya - October, 12, 2024 - Detroit, MI
Salad, Scallop, Black Garlic Ravioli, Lemon Mousse
The ravioli was particularly delightful.
Salad, Scallop, Black Garlic Ravioli, Lemon Mousse
The ravioli was particularly delightful.
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
8. Freya - October, 12, 2024 - Detroit, MI
Salad, Scallop, Black Garlic Ravioli, Lemon Mousse
The ravioli was particularly delightful.
Salad, Scallop, Black Garlic Ravioli, Lemon Mousse
The ravioli was particularly delightful.
7. De Los Angeles Bakery & Taqueria - September, 19, 2024 - Lorain, OH
Pozole, Churros
Partially just overjoyed to find pozole in Ohio, but this was dynamite.
Pozole, Churros
Partially just overjoyed to find pozole in Ohio, but this was dynamite.
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
7. De Los Angeles Bakery & Taqueria - September, 19, 2024 - Lorain, OH
Pozole, Churros
Partially just overjoyed to find pozole in Ohio, but this was dynamite.
Pozole, Churros
Partially just overjoyed to find pozole in Ohio, but this was dynamite.
6. Mochiko - September 6, 2024, Walnut Hills, OH
Cincinnati Chili Ramen - Sadly I forgot to document the other parts of this meal, but the corn/jalapeno dish in the middle photo was a real highlight.
Cincinnati Chili Ramen - Sadly I forgot to document the other parts of this meal, but the corn/jalapeno dish in the middle photo was a real highlight.
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
6. Mochiko - September 6, 2024, Walnut Hills, OH
Cincinnati Chili Ramen - Sadly I forgot to document the other parts of this meal, but the corn/jalapeno dish in the middle photo was a real highlight.
Cincinnati Chili Ramen - Sadly I forgot to document the other parts of this meal, but the corn/jalapeno dish in the middle photo was a real highlight.
5. Dosa Corner - August, 16, 2024, Columbus OH.
Medu Wada (Lentil doughnuts), Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Medu Wada (Lentil doughnuts), Pondicherry Masala Dosa
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
5. Dosa Corner - August, 16, 2024, Columbus OH.
Medu Wada (Lentil doughnuts), Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Medu Wada (Lentil doughnuts), Pondicherry Masala Dosa
4. Salt + - August, 10, 2024, Lakewood, OH
White Bean Puree, Olives, Sardines
A farewell meal to my favorite restaurant in the Cleveland area, which sadly closed after this.
White Bean Puree, Olives, Sardines
A farewell meal to my favorite restaurant in the Cleveland area, which sadly closed after this.
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
4. Salt + - August, 10, 2024, Lakewood, OH
White Bean Puree, Olives, Sardines
A farewell meal to my favorite restaurant in the Cleveland area, which sadly closed after this.
White Bean Puree, Olives, Sardines
A farewell meal to my favorite restaurant in the Cleveland area, which sadly closed after this.
3. Sam Schleappi - Homemade meal - July 14, 2024, Wooster, OH
Plantain tostones, braised beef, red beans and rice, vegetable rundown (amazing coconut broth)
Plantain tostones, braised beef, red beans and rice, vegetable rundown (amazing coconut broth)
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
3. Sam Schleappi - Homemade meal - July 14, 2024, Wooster, OH
Plantain tostones, braised beef, red beans and rice, vegetable rundown (amazing coconut broth)
Plantain tostones, braised beef, red beans and rice, vegetable rundown (amazing coconut broth)
2. Apteka - February 24, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA
Zakaski (pickle plate), Kluski Slaskie (Silesian Potato Dumplings), Pierogi x Ziemniakami (boiled potato and cabbage pierogis)
My favorite restaurant. The "czarna" salsa remains one of the single best things I have ever eaten.
Zakaski (pickle plate), Kluski Slaskie (Silesian Potato Dumplings), Pierogi x Ziemniakami (boiled potato and cabbage pierogis)
My favorite restaurant. The "czarna" salsa remains one of the single best things I have ever eaten.
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
2. Apteka - February 24, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA
Zakaski (pickle plate), Kluski Slaskie (Silesian Potato Dumplings), Pierogi x Ziemniakami (boiled potato and cabbage pierogis)
My favorite restaurant. The "czarna" salsa remains one of the single best things I have ever eaten.
Zakaski (pickle plate), Kluski Slaskie (Silesian Potato Dumplings), Pierogi x Ziemniakami (boiled potato and cabbage pierogis)
My favorite restaurant. The "czarna" salsa remains one of the single best things I have ever eaten.
Favorite Meals of 2024 - Chronological Order
1. Halab Grill - January, 16, 2024, Columbus, OH
All parts of this meal were great, but the star of the show is the fresh kunafa... just awesome!
1. Halab Grill - January, 16, 2024, Columbus, OH
All parts of this meal were great, but the star of the show is the fresh kunafa... just awesome!
December 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Favorite Meals of 2024 - Chronological Order
1. Halab Grill - January, 16, 2024, Columbus, OH
All parts of this meal were great, but the star of the show is the fresh kunafa... just awesome!
1. Halab Grill - January, 16, 2024, Columbus, OH
All parts of this meal were great, but the star of the show is the fresh kunafa... just awesome!
Less classical this year, but still represented. Started using Spotify for podcasts near the end of the year as Apple Podcasts has continued to get suckier.
December 5, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Less classical this year, but still represented. Started using Spotify for podcasts near the end of the year as Apple Podcasts has continued to get suckier.
@drdavidvernon.bsky.social been looking forward to this one for a while.
November 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM
@drdavidvernon.bsky.social been looking forward to this one for a while.