spluttersteve
@spluttersteve.bsky.social
Senior staff software engineer (rendering and backend systems), C++, Vulkan, photography, hiking, bread baking, gardening, and drumming. Trying to be a good parent and still get some sleep
Finally got a good bake on this one after numerous variations. It starts as a biga using about 40% of the total flour (KA bread flour). The final dough is a mix of bread flour, spelt, and Bob’s Red Mill gluten flour to counter the spelt tendency to flow
It’s great as toast or with PB&J
#breadsky
It’s great as toast or with PB&J
#breadsky
March 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Finally got a good bake on this one after numerous variations. It starts as a biga using about 40% of the total flour (KA bread flour). The final dough is a mix of bread flour, spelt, and Bob’s Red Mill gluten flour to counter the spelt tendency to flow
It’s great as toast or with PB&J
#breadsky
It’s great as toast or with PB&J
#breadsky
You might appreciate these from a few days ago. Afternoon sun behind our birch, crepe myrtle, and apple trees. The birch is the bright yellow one.
We only get this colorful view for a few days each year.
We only get this colorful view for a few days each year.
December 2, 2024 at 5:06 AM
You might appreciate these from a few days ago. Afternoon sun behind our birch, crepe myrtle, and apple trees. The birch is the bright yellow one.
We only get this colorful view for a few days each year.
We only get this colorful view for a few days each year.
There were at least a dozen wandering the area eating old apples from a nearby tree 🪶
November 29, 2024 at 12:16 AM
There were at least a dozen wandering the area eating old apples from a nearby tree 🪶
When my brother in law invited us over for Thanksgiving turkey I assumed he meant, well, cooked 🪶
November 29, 2024 at 12:13 AM
When my brother in law invited us over for Thanksgiving turkey I assumed he meant, well, cooked 🪶
Terra Linda Rocket Day
November 28, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Terra Linda Rocket Day
Having an awesome time enjoying non-stop launches at Terra Linda Rocket Day! This monster is actually radio controlled
November 28, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Having an awesome time enjoying non-stop launches at Terra Linda Rocket Day! This monster is actually radio controlled
The original recipe comes from the King Arthur Harvest Grain Blend package (it’s slightly different from the website version). See alt text
November 24, 2024 at 1:05 AM
The original recipe comes from the King Arthur Harvest Grain Blend package (it’s slightly different from the website version). See alt text
I finally had time for bread baking today. I went for a family favorite, Harvest Grain Bread
I like to bake this in an uncovered Pullman pan as slices from the taller loaf are a better fit for our toaster
I like to bake this in an uncovered Pullman pan as slices from the taller loaf are a better fit for our toaster
November 24, 2024 at 1:05 AM
I finally had time for bread baking today. I went for a family favorite, Harvest Grain Bread
I like to bake this in an uncovered Pullman pan as slices from the taller loaf are a better fit for our toaster
I like to bake this in an uncovered Pullman pan as slices from the taller loaf are a better fit for our toaster
Still going strong…
November 22, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Still going strong…
So we’ve had a bit of rain…
November 21, 2024 at 3:27 PM
So we’ve had a bit of rain…
Some nights his head is just too heavy
November 21, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Some nights his head is just too heavy
Waiting for my son’s performance in the Wizard of Oz at the Fairfax Pavilion! We’re all nervouscited as he would say (nervous + excited)
November 18, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Waiting for my son’s performance in the Wizard of Oz at the Fairfax Pavilion! We’re all nervouscited as he would say (nervous + excited)
Burger night called for fresh hamburger buns!
Recipe (reduce sugar to 37g, 50g was too sweet for us) www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beau...
#breadsky #baking
Recipe (reduce sugar to 37g, 50g was too sweet for us) www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beau...
#breadsky #baking
November 13, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Burger night called for fresh hamburger buns!
Recipe (reduce sugar to 37g, 50g was too sweet for us) www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beau...
#breadsky #baking
Recipe (reduce sugar to 37g, 50g was too sweet for us) www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beau...
#breadsky #baking
A great Egret hunts in the stagnant water of a runoff lagoon by the Drake's Beach parking lot, Point Reyes National Seashore 🪶
I watched him nab a couple of minnows, but wasn't able to get a good shot of either catch
#birds #photography
I watched him nab a couple of minnows, but wasn't able to get a good shot of either catch
#birds #photography
November 12, 2024 at 1:06 AM
A great Egret hunts in the stagnant water of a runoff lagoon by the Drake's Beach parking lot, Point Reyes National Seashore 🪶
I watched him nab a couple of minnows, but wasn't able to get a good shot of either catch
#birds #photography
I watched him nab a couple of minnows, but wasn't able to get a good shot of either catch
#birds #photography
Oh wow I just received the System Shock Remake t-shirt reward from the kickstarter after what, 7 years?
I should probably get around to playing the final game though I’m not sure that’s the world I want to visit right now…
I should probably get around to playing the final game though I’m not sure that’s the world I want to visit right now…
November 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Oh wow I just received the System Shock Remake t-shirt reward from the kickstarter after what, 7 years?
I should probably get around to playing the final game though I’m not sure that’s the world I want to visit right now…
I should probably get around to playing the final game though I’m not sure that’s the world I want to visit right now…
Finally going through my #halloween photos and I think this may be my favorite. It perfectly captures my feelings the past few days
November 10, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Finally going through my #halloween photos and I think this may be my favorite. It perfectly captures my feelings the past few days
I love California Quail - the sounds they make, the little head feather, and the sight of little trains of baby quail scurrying along trails to hide are just so adorable. Their skittishness makes them a PAIN to photograph though
Anyway, here's one demonstrating their camouflage 🪶
#birds
Anyway, here's one demonstrating their camouflage 🪶
#birds
November 10, 2024 at 12:30 AM
I love California Quail - the sounds they make, the little head feather, and the sight of little trains of baby quail scurrying along trails to hide are just so adorable. Their skittishness makes them a PAIN to photograph though
Anyway, here's one demonstrating their camouflage 🪶
#birds
Anyway, here's one demonstrating their camouflage 🪶
#birds
This handsome California Scrub Jay was very patient as I spent several minutes trying out different shots 🪶
Coast Trail Loop, Point Reyes
#birds #photography
Coast Trail Loop, Point Reyes
#birds #photography
November 8, 2024 at 11:49 PM
This handsome California Scrub Jay was very patient as I spent several minutes trying out different shots 🪶
Coast Trail Loop, Point Reyes
#birds #photography
Coast Trail Loop, Point Reyes
#birds #photography
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Yep! She’s been my snuggle bunny since the day we adopted them
November 3, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Yep! She’s been my snuggle bunny since the day we adopted them
I’m feeling a bit crap this morning after getting my Covid booster yesterday and Skye is taking advantage of the opportunity to relax on her favorite pillow, me
#caturday
#caturday
November 2, 2024 at 5:24 PM
I’m feeling a bit crap this morning after getting my Covid booster yesterday and Skye is taking advantage of the opportunity to relax on her favorite pillow, me
#caturday
#caturday
November 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM
I spotted the mantis again on Sunday, a week after the first sighting. It moved to the new guinea impatiens, next to the coleus where I originally spotted it 🐛
#insects #photography
#insects #photography
October 30, 2024 at 4:34 AM
I spotted the mantis again on Sunday, a week after the first sighting. It moved to the new guinea impatiens, next to the coleus where I originally spotted it 🐛
#insects #photography
#insects #photography