Katie Sweet, PhD
@promises2sweet.bsky.social
Historians, keeping records of wrongs since 430 BCE. My hubby will save your life & I'll teach you history.
Historian, professor, trophy wife, owned by 6 cats, probably canning, blue dot in a red state, 💜 fountain pen ink, & reader of books.
Historian, professor, trophy wife, owned by 6 cats, probably canning, blue dot in a red state, 💜 fountain pen ink, & reader of books.
I've enjoyed using it and seeing y'all makes me smile lol It's also been a reminder of how easy it is to interpret "you" in an individualistic manner.
January 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I've enjoyed using it and seeing y'all makes me smile lol It's also been a reminder of how easy it is to interpret "you" in an individualistic manner.
Today I enjoyed cats, being warm while it's frigid out, did more faith deconstruction, and watch birds and squirrels eat from the bird feeder (the squirrel feed arrived today). Graded papers. Considered home decorations that I'll probably not do. Hung out on Zoom with friends. Good day.
January 21, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Today I enjoyed cats, being warm while it's frigid out, did more faith deconstruction, and watch birds and squirrels eat from the bird feeder (the squirrel feed arrived today). Graded papers. Considered home decorations that I'll probably not do. Hung out on Zoom with friends. Good day.
Evidence of deer in our backyard.
January 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Evidence of deer in our backyard.
9:38am: a visual representation of "nope, not getting out of bed this morning" vibe
December 31, 2024 at 3:39 PM
9:38am: a visual representation of "nope, not getting out of bed this morning" vibe
RIP toaster (March 4, 2021 to December 5, 2024).
Many thanks to Prepared Hero Fire Blanket (Amazon) and fire extinguisher (came with home) and to my husband's quick response to my "Holy [redacted]. The kitchen cabinets have proven fire resistant.
Many thanks to Prepared Hero Fire Blanket (Amazon) and fire extinguisher (came with home) and to my husband's quick response to my "Holy [redacted]. The kitchen cabinets have proven fire resistant.
December 5, 2024 at 7:57 PM
RIP toaster (March 4, 2021 to December 5, 2024).
Many thanks to Prepared Hero Fire Blanket (Amazon) and fire extinguisher (came with home) and to my husband's quick response to my "Holy [redacted]. The kitchen cabinets have proven fire resistant.
Many thanks to Prepared Hero Fire Blanket (Amazon) and fire extinguisher (came with home) and to my husband's quick response to my "Holy [redacted]. The kitchen cabinets have proven fire resistant.
I used a pumpkin quick bread mix & a Bundt pan mold to make dessert. It looks extra interesting because of my failed attempt using another mold with lemon pound cake. The crumbles around the base came about because I mixed them the night before & put it in the frig, so they were too hard to crumble
November 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM
I used a pumpkin quick bread mix & a Bundt pan mold to make dessert. It looks extra interesting because of my failed attempt using another mold with lemon pound cake. The crumbles around the base came about because I mixed them the night before & put it in the frig, so they were too hard to crumble
Not super exciting pictures but the foaming shades of brown liquid are metheglins (meads made with herbs & spices). The 2 jars in the sink were made with "women's blend tea" from the Renaissance fair we went to & "Drink Your Vitamins" tea from Piggott family farm's Etsy store. The other 2 are made
November 27, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Not super exciting pictures but the foaming shades of brown liquid are metheglins (meads made with herbs & spices). The 2 jars in the sink were made with "women's blend tea" from the Renaissance fair we went to & "Drink Your Vitamins" tea from Piggott family farm's Etsy store. The other 2 are made
My wonderful husband sealing what feels like 99 bottles of fig mead. Last year's fig mead was the best of all the brews we made & considering these figs moved cross country with us, I'm assuming this batch will also be the best of this year.
November 25, 2024 at 3:08 AM
My wonderful husband sealing what feels like 99 bottles of fig mead. Last year's fig mead was the best of all the brews we made & considering these figs moved cross country with us, I'm assuming this batch will also be the best of this year.
This painting hits different in person than in a picture. Even before I read about it, I felt as though I was in conversation with her. The painting was inspired by Angela Davis.
November 24, 2024 at 3:37 AM
This painting hits different in person than in a picture. Even before I read about it, I felt as though I was in conversation with her. The painting was inspired by Angela Davis.
Saw a YouTuber using a smaller version of the "Fix-It & Forget-It Cookbook" & decided to get the big one. Love that people sent in their favorite recipes. Recipes usually have 5 steps or less (I 💜 keeping it simple). I used one of the recipes for pulled pork. Turned out yummy. Next time I'll try a
November 23, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Saw a YouTuber using a smaller version of the "Fix-It & Forget-It Cookbook" & decided to get the big one. Love that people sent in their favorite recipes. Recipes usually have 5 steps or less (I 💜 keeping it simple). I used one of the recipes for pulled pork. Turned out yummy. Next time I'll try a
Decided to make half-pints of pickled garlic (processed for 20 minutes per updated guidelines so feeling hopeful I won't poison anyone) for Christmas gifts. Had to go to a Costco Business Center to get peeled garlic.
November 19, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Decided to make half-pints of pickled garlic (processed for 20 minutes per updated guidelines so feeling hopeful I won't poison anyone) for Christmas gifts. Had to go to a Costco Business Center to get peeled garlic.
On the 10th, I submerged brisket in brine & put the "brining bucket" on the bottom shelf of the frig. A few days later (making a mess) I flipped the meat & then set it back in the brine & returned it to the bottom shelf of the frig. Today I pressure canned corned beef.
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 AM
On the 10th, I submerged brisket in brine & put the "brining bucket" on the bottom shelf of the frig. A few days later (making a mess) I flipped the meat & then set it back in the brine & returned it to the bottom shelf of the frig. Today I pressure canned corned beef.
I saw a deer!!!! Okay, since it has horns, my husband says it's a buck, but omg!!! It's the first one I've seen in our backyard. We have a neighbor with two doors, which I was told would keep the deer away. We're in the exurbs of St Louis so I've seen deer elsewhere but not in my backyard!
November 15, 2024 at 10:33 PM
I saw a deer!!!! Okay, since it has horns, my husband says it's a buck, but omg!!! It's the first one I've seen in our backyard. We have a neighbor with two doors, which I was told would keep the deer away. We're in the exurbs of St Louis so I've seen deer elsewhere but not in my backyard!
In theory, this is my last batch of pickles for this year. 5 pints of bread & butter pickles & 2 pints of the Kirby cucumbers that were too small to cut up (but too big to be gerkins). This time I used the food processor to slice the cucumbers & I probably let them sit for too long in salt in, but
November 14, 2024 at 12:05 AM
In theory, this is my last batch of pickles for this year. 5 pints of bread & butter pickles & 2 pints of the Kirby cucumbers that were too small to cut up (but too big to be gerkins). This time I used the food processor to slice the cucumbers & I probably let them sit for too long in salt in, but
5 pints & 2 quarts of chicken hot packed in beef broth (each pint has different seasonings) represents my final attempt at pressure canning chicken. Last time (summer 2020) I tried, I raw packed the chicken with no extra liquid using my All American 21.5 quart canner. My election canner is smaller -
November 13, 2024 at 12:53 AM
5 pints & 2 quarts of chicken hot packed in beef broth (each pint has different seasonings) represents my final attempt at pressure canning chicken. Last time (summer 2020) I tried, I raw packed the chicken with no extra liquid using my All American 21.5 quart canner. My election canner is smaller -
I wasn't sure we'd get to it but we were able to bottle 2 of 3 meads tonight. The 2 pictured were started in September & are a type of mead called a metheglin. Metheglins use spices & herbs so they can be medicinal. For these two, I used teas meant to help with headaches. They came out flavorful,
November 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM
I wasn't sure we'd get to it but we were able to bottle 2 of 3 meads tonight. The 2 pictured were started in September & are a type of mead called a metheglin. Metheglins use spices & herbs so they can be medicinal. For these two, I used teas meant to help with headaches. They came out flavorful,
Rendered beef fat from the brisket that's now in the frig in a wet brine. Perhaps one day I'll read up on how to maximize the amount of render I get but today is not that day. I'll probably bring this to my mom in Phoenix for her to use.
November 11, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Rendered beef fat from the brisket that's now in the frig in a wet brine. Perhaps one day I'll read up on how to maximize the amount of render I get but today is not that day. I'll probably bring this to my mom in Phoenix for her to use.
Time to brine some brisket. If we had more freezer space, I'd make some brisket burgers but that'll be next time. I cut off a lot of fat & am rendering it down in a crockpot. After brining is done I'll pressure can it & enjoy corned beef with breakfast.
November 10, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Time to brine some brisket. If we had more freezer space, I'd make some brisket burgers but that'll be next time. I cut off a lot of fat & am rendering it down in a crockpot. After brining is done I'll pressure can it & enjoy corned beef with breakfast.
I'm teaching Community History, Historial Methods, & Asian History. I should currently be grading but I'm hanging out with 3 of our 6 cats. Seems too late in the day to change out of PJs.
November 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM
I'm teaching Community History, Historial Methods, & Asian History. I should currently be grading but I'm hanging out with 3 of our 6 cats. Seems too late in the day to change out of PJs.
Fresh out of the canned (the carrots are an attempt at pickled carrots but I don't have much hope for them).
November 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Fresh out of the canned (the carrots are an attempt at pickled carrots but I don't have much hope for them).