Peter Barrett
@cookblog.bsky.social
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Do I know what this thing is?
I do not.
Have I clicked the link yet?
I have not.
Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing.
And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.
I do not.
Have I clicked the link yet?
I have not.
Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing.
And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.
Behold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜
The Potato Thing
Your ultimate holiday side dish
thingsonbread.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Do I know what this thing is?
I do not.
Have I clicked the link yet?
I have not.
Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing.
And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.
I do not.
Have I clicked the link yet?
I have not.
Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing.
And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.
I made The Potato Thing yesterday and brought it as a side dish 🌱🍽️🍜
November 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I made The Potato Thing yesterday and brought it as a side dish 🌱🍽️🍜
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
I just heard a comedian describe Senator Fetterman as looking like "if the cave troll from LOTR played bass in Limp Bizkit" and I've been laughing for 5 minutes straight
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I just heard a comedian describe Senator Fetterman as looking like "if the cave troll from LOTR played bass in Limp Bizkit" and I've been laughing for 5 minutes straight
Behold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜
The Potato Thing
Your ultimate holiday side dish
thingsonbread.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Behold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜
Today’s harvest can mean only one thing: kimchi time! 🌱
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today’s harvest can mean only one thing: kimchi time! 🌱
Fall colors in fall light. 🌱
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Fall colors in fall light. 🌱
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I spoke to Ali Francis of Best Food Blog about why I quit Substack
www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...
www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...
Food Writers Are Fleeing Substack
Why Alison Roman, Alicia Kennedy, Nic Miller, and other food writers left the platform.
www.bestfoodblog.net
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I spoke to Ali Francis of Best Food Blog about why I quit Substack
www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...
www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...
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I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
I've never seen a more succinct self-own on the AI front. Bravo, @linkedin.com.
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I've never seen a more succinct self-own on the AI front. Bravo, @linkedin.com.
Rainy afternoon catnap geometry.
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Rainy afternoon catnap geometry.
There’s something magic about fall raspberries🌱
November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
There’s something magic about fall raspberries🌱
Sunset, Venice Beach
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Sunset, Venice Beach
Site of last night’s Fun House dinner in Beverly Hills. Lots of prep and planning and some excellent organizers (and gracious hosts) meant that I got it done handily. Happy guests!
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Site of last night’s Fun House dinner in Beverly Hills. Lots of prep and planning and some excellent organizers (and gracious hosts) meant that I got it done handily. Happy guests!
Cool view coming into LAX today
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Cool view coming into LAX today
Here’s the full bounty. Peppers like hot and dry, so the drought was a blessing on this front 🌱🌶️
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here’s the full bounty. Peppers like hot and dry, so the drought was a blessing on this front 🌱🌶️
Processing the hot pepper harvest 🌱
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Processing the hot pepper harvest 🌱
Behold, my recipe for a full-flavored fungal pho. 🌱🍽️🍜🍄
Mushroom Pho
A vegan alternative that rocks pretty hard
thingsonbread.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Behold, my recipe for a full-flavored fungal pho. 🌱🍽️🍜🍄
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When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.
Pedal to the floor.
Pedal to the floor.
October 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.
Pedal to the floor.
Pedal to the floor.
I’m some countries, this is considered a lot of peppers. 🌱
October 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I’m some countries, this is considered a lot of peppers. 🌱
These egg-shaped plants are really pretty. I wonder what they’re called? 🌱
October 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
These egg-shaped plants are really pretty. I wonder what they’re called? 🌱
Late green bean harvest, week two: another 3+ pounds (1500g)🌱
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Late green bean harvest, week two: another 3+ pounds (1500g)🌱