Rob Palmer
@roberticus.bsky.social
Starter of unfinished projects.
Maker and grower of things from scratch.
Weird old guy at the concert.
Former cook/chemist/barista/programmer/...
Francais 4/10 | Deutsch 6/10
Maker and grower of things from scratch.
Weird old guy at the concert.
Former cook/chemist/barista/programmer/...
Francais 4/10 | Deutsch 6/10
Ha! It was very much a random choice of how much I used, guided by laziness. I scooped out some lard, weighed it, and that's how much butter I left out.
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Ha! It was very much a random choice of how much I used, guided by laziness. I scooped out some lard, weighed it, and that's how much butter I left out.
I use a less-flaky pâte brisée dough to try and contain all the custard, but in both cases I understand the lard to help the texture (whether flaky or sturdy) while sacrificing flavor. Too much lard or shortening and it starts to taste blah and gets a slimy mouthfeel.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I use a less-flaky pâte brisée dough to try and contain all the custard, but in both cases I understand the lard to help the texture (whether flaky or sturdy) while sacrificing flavor. Too much lard or shortening and it starts to taste blah and gets a slimy mouthfeel.
That looks fantastic! Did you use all butter or was there any lard in the crust? (This year I went with maybe 5:1 butter:lard and the texture/flavor balance was still pretty good.)
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
That looks fantastic! Did you use all butter or was there any lard in the crust? (This year I went with maybe 5:1 butter:lard and the texture/flavor balance was still pretty good.)
I grew the pumpkin; I baked the pumpkin; I puréed the pumpkin.
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I grew the pumpkin; I baked the pumpkin; I puréed the pumpkin.
Thumbs down for long life from my Kenneth Cole. Looks and fits great, but is falling apart.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Thumbs down for long life from my Kenneth Cole. Looks and fits great, but is falling apart.
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through the playoffs, son.
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through the playoffs, son.
They may not look good but
September 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
They may not look good but
I believe throwing a dry sandwich is a felony, but if it's dipped, just a misdemeanor.
September 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I believe throwing a dry sandwich is a felony, but if it's dipped, just a misdemeanor.
I did pretty well this year, but still missed a couple. Sneaky things!
July 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I did pretty well this year, but still missed a couple. Sneaky things!
Mine are garlic, but probably works the same for onions? They redirect their energy back into the root if there's no scape.
July 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Mine are garlic, but probably works the same for onions? They redirect their energy back into the root if there's no scape.
It's aggravating when someone going out of their way to be dickish affects you through no fault of yours. Here's to a 2025 of less dickishness (though I'm not optimistic)!
January 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
It's aggravating when someone going out of their way to be dickish affects you through no fault of yours. Here's to a 2025 of less dickishness (though I'm not optimistic)!
I feel like it's happening more in person lately too... Gross either way.
January 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I feel like it's happening more in person lately too... Gross either way.
My personal favorite hot sauce is Pico Pica; very little vinegar in the flavor. Not sure if you can get it where you are (I mail order mine from MexGrocer.com) but might be worth a try for some inspiration.
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December 30, 2024 at 10:52 PM
My personal favorite hot sauce is Pico Pica; very little vinegar in the flavor. Not sure if you can get it where you are (I mail order mine from MexGrocer.com) but might be worth a try for some inspiration.
It's boring, but I'll take a well-balanced gin martini with olives. I've outgrown my need to make it too dry.
December 30, 2024 at 2:08 AM
It's boring, but I'll take a well-balanced gin martini with olives. I've outgrown my need to make it too dry.
Seconded. Spectacular idea.
December 30, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Seconded. Spectacular idea.