Carrie
@waryarnspinner.bsky.social
✨ Reader, writer, lawyer, spy ✨ Rays fan 🦬 CU Boulder/UT Austin alum 🤘🏼 Voting rights + voter protection 💙 💪🏼 Frequent posts about 🐓 chicken + homemade soup 🥣 Yandy Díaz fangirl
Finally got our kitchen back in order after having to replace cabinets, counters, and cooktop. Roasting our first chicken since late March. Used a shichimi tōgarashi rub this time around.
April 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Finally got our kitchen back in order after having to replace cabinets, counters, and cooktop. Roasting our first chicken since late March. Used a shichimi tōgarashi rub this time around.
I’m pretty happy with Apple Maps at the moment
February 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’m pretty happy with Apple Maps at the moment
Roasting some beautiful asparagus to have with dinner. Oh, look at that.
February 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Roasting some beautiful asparagus to have with dinner. Oh, look at that.
Another Sunday, another Sunday chicken. Here’s this week’s, rubbed with a blend of khmeli suneli and Creole spices with some extra achiote and chile powder thrown in. (Salt free.) Stuffed the cavity with sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage.
January 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Another Sunday, another Sunday chicken. Here’s this week’s, rubbed with a blend of khmeli suneli and Creole spices with some extra achiote and chile powder thrown in. (Salt free.) Stuffed the cavity with sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage.
This was a pretty and tasty dinner. Chilean sea bass seasoned with a no-salt Creole spice blend, garnished with mango/pineapple pico and served with sautéed rapini and roasted baby ‘tater slices.
January 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This was a pretty and tasty dinner. Chilean sea bass seasoned with a no-salt Creole spice blend, garnished with mango/pineapple pico and served with sautéed rapini and roasted baby ‘tater slices.
Once I get the pot boiling, I’ll add some unsalted tomato paste.
(For some reason the jar looks huge in the photo but it’s only 7 ounces.)
(For some reason the jar looks huge in the photo but it’s only 7 ounces.)
January 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Once I get the pot boiling, I’ll add some unsalted tomato paste.
(For some reason the jar looks huge in the photo but it’s only 7 ounces.)
(For some reason the jar looks huge in the photo but it’s only 7 ounces.)
For health reasons, we avoid added salt on my household so the beans and diced tomatoes are no-salt-added.
Westbrae Natural and Eden are both great brands for those who want canned beans with no (vs low) sodium.
Westbrae Natural and Eden are both great brands for those who want canned beans with no (vs low) sodium.
January 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
For health reasons, we avoid added salt on my household so the beans and diced tomatoes are no-salt-added.
Westbrae Natural and Eden are both great brands for those who want canned beans with no (vs low) sodium.
Westbrae Natural and Eden are both great brands for those who want canned beans with no (vs low) sodium.
Making a pot of black beans. My local Sprouts market had *red* carrots in stock this week, so I’m using them instead of the usual orange kind.
January 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Making a pot of black beans. My local Sprouts market had *red* carrots in stock this week, so I’m using them instead of the usual orange kind.
It was 38F (32F windchill) on the back patio this morning but I still managed to get out there and do a strength training workout. Barbell and dumbbells were a bit cold though.
January 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It was 38F (32F windchill) on the back patio this morning but I still managed to get out there and do a strength training workout. Barbell and dumbbells were a bit cold though.
I’m very excited to wear my new boots tomorrow
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I’m very excited to wear my new boots tomorrow
I know it’s worse almost everywhere, but this is rather unpleasant and not our usual winter weather pattern. Cold, damp, windy, and pissing rain.
January 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I know it’s worse almost everywhere, but this is rather unpleasant and not our usual winter weather pattern. Cold, damp, windy, and pissing rain.
Just finished reading Alice Hoffman’s ‘The Dovekeepers.” Starting this one tonight : ‘Whale Fall,’ by Elizabeth O’Connor.
January 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Just finished reading Alice Hoffman’s ‘The Dovekeepers.” Starting this one tonight : ‘Whale Fall,’ by Elizabeth O’Connor.
Another Sunday, another chicken. Seasoned with baharat and toasted sesame.
January 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Another Sunday, another chicken. Seasoned with baharat and toasted sesame.
Colorful veggies ready for roasting - red beets and butternut squash!
January 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Colorful veggies ready for roasting - red beets and butternut squash!
It’s time to make soup! Yesterday’s batch of chicken stock chilled into gelatin so that’s a nice way to start.
January 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s time to make soup! Yesterday’s batch of chicken stock chilled into gelatin so that’s a nice way to start.
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters of the last tv show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?
January 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters of the last tv show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?
This week’s Sunday chicken is ready for roasting. This one is a 4.1 pound rooster stuffed with sprigs of rosemary and green onion.
January 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This week’s Sunday chicken is ready for roasting. This one is a 4.1 pound rooster stuffed with sprigs of rosemary and green onion.
This is the speed measured from the sofa while watching the Japanese series “Black Swindler” on Netflix.
January 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is the speed measured from the sofa while watching the Japanese series “Black Swindler” on Netflix.
OK, I am pleased with these before and after speeds from my home office, on the opposite end of the house from the modem/router. (It’s more than 2X that fast in hubby’s office and in the fam room where the TV is.)
January 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
OK, I am pleased with these before and after speeds from my home office, on the opposite end of the house from the modem/router. (It’s more than 2X that fast in hubby’s office and in the fam room where the TV is.)
Making a batch of lentil soup (dāl) with some lovely golden lentils from Timeless Natural Food in Montana. I made the chicken stock yesterday from two frozen rooster carcasses. The celery had lovely leaves so put those in along with the diced stalks, red and white onion, and carrots.
January 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Making a batch of lentil soup (dāl) with some lovely golden lentils from Timeless Natural Food in Montana. I made the chicken stock yesterday from two frozen rooster carcasses. The celery had lovely leaves so put those in along with the diced stalks, red and white onion, and carrots.
I’m a sucker for an Arthurian retelling that really digs into the history of Sub-Roman Britain. Think I’ll give this one a go. #BookSky
December 21, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I’m a sucker for an Arthurian retelling that really digs into the history of Sub-Roman Britain. Think I’ll give this one a go. #BookSky
The color, fwiw, is “Regina” by Zoya.
December 20, 2024 at 9:56 PM
The color, fwiw, is “Regina” by Zoya.
Refreshed my pedi for the holidays 💅🏼
December 20, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Refreshed my pedi for the holidays 💅🏼
I love my sneaky rays (Rays) themed case by Pela. Biodegradable, lightweight and grippy, too ✨
December 19, 2024 at 3:05 AM
I love my sneaky rays (Rays) themed case by Pela. Biodegradable, lightweight and grippy, too ✨
This week’s Sunday roast, plated 👩🏻🍳
December 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
This week’s Sunday roast, plated 👩🏻🍳