My Standard Whole Grain Bread

This is the bread recipe that has become my standard. I was into the no-knead method last year, but now I'm back to taking a whole weekend afternoon to make bread and other things. Mostly just because I'm having a hard time planning to be able to start no-knead dough a day in advance.While this may not rise very much and is on the dense and crumbly side fresh out of the oven, it makes for excellent crunchy toast, which is how I usually eat bread...

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From Seed

Another year, another garden. My current roommate is in charge of filling the patio with flowers and I'll do my usual herbs and tomatoes. Last weekend I finally potted herbs, transplanted some seedlings, and got organized. Kentucky MintParsleyGolden sageRosemaryLemon thymeCilantroOreganoLavenderFrom seed:Dinosaur (Lacinato) KaleJalapeno Peppers, that have not sprouted one bitYellow Pear Cherry TomatoesFlat Italian ParsleyItalian Large Leaf BasilCosmosThis...

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Dystopia

When I saw YACHT play many years ago, it was one guy dancing around the living room of my college housing coop to music he created and played off his laptop. It felt a little silly and not quite memorable. YACHT has since gained a second person and some notoriety since then, so I thought I would give them another chance and check out their newer music. I was surprised to realize this song "Dystopia (The Earth is On Fire)" is not only a catchy danceable tune but also offers an apt and timely commentary on the state of our society's relationship...

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