Jess Liotta 🍄
@jessliotta.bsky.social
Dual class 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 (siciliana, e imparando italiano). I’m a mushroom forager, parent to two very cool kids, silken windhound owner, and food obsessive; be ready for me to be annoying about all the above. PNW now, CA before, PNW before that. She/her
Pinned
Ok the whole turkeys are dry brined and the drumsticks for smoking are wet brining and it wasn’t even that bad
November 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Ok the whole turkeys are dry brined and the drumsticks for smoking are wet brining and it wasn’t even that bad
I know the turkeys will be better if I spatchcock and dry brine them now instead of tomorrow. but. i am le tired and I don't want to :(
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
I know the turkeys will be better if I spatchcock and dry brine them now instead of tomorrow. but. i am le tired and I don't want to :(
Also the Correct spread is:
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Refreshing salad
Fresh rolls
Mashed potato dish
Sweet potato dish
Dressing/stuffing
Creamy or roasted vegetable (green bean casserole or similar)
Mac and cheese if oven timing allows
Pumpkin pie
Cake dessert
Apple and/or cranberry dessert
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Refreshing salad
Fresh rolls
Mashed potato dish
Sweet potato dish
Dressing/stuffing
Creamy or roasted vegetable (green bean casserole or similar)
Mac and cheese if oven timing allows
Pumpkin pie
Cake dessert
Apple and/or cranberry dessert
If you plan to do this year over year make a spreadsheet and then TAKE NOTES ON IT THE NEXT DAY. Which dishes were too big, what you ran out of, what took too long in the oven etc. Keep your shopping list tab. Thank yourself in a year
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Also the Correct spread is:
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Refreshing salad
Fresh rolls
Mashed potato dish
Sweet potato dish
Dressing/stuffing
Creamy or roasted vegetable (green bean casserole or similar)
Mac and cheese if oven timing allows
Pumpkin pie
Cake dessert
Apple and/or cranberry dessert
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Refreshing salad
Fresh rolls
Mashed potato dish
Sweet potato dish
Dressing/stuffing
Creamy or roasted vegetable (green bean casserole or similar)
Mac and cheese if oven timing allows
Pumpkin pie
Cake dessert
Apple and/or cranberry dessert
Smoked turkey is the best turkey and it’s not even close, it’s not just good for turkey but genuinely GOOD
Commodity butterball style turkeys are inherently bland & watery and that’s why a lot of people think they’re bad
Cook 2 small turkeys not one big one, or one small and a bunch of drumsticks
Commodity butterball style turkeys are inherently bland & watery and that’s why a lot of people think they’re bad
Cook 2 small turkeys not one big one, or one small and a bunch of drumsticks
Tell me your Thanksgiving Dinner Hot Takes.
I’ll start:
— Sweet Potato Pie is VASTLY superior to Pumpkin Pie
— The best turkey in the world is not as good as an average roast chicken.
— Stuffing should not actually be stuffed inside the bird for several reasons but mostly: Ew
I’ll start:
— Sweet Potato Pie is VASTLY superior to Pumpkin Pie
— The best turkey in the world is not as good as an average roast chicken.
— Stuffing should not actually be stuffed inside the bird for several reasons but mostly: Ew
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Smoked turkey is the best turkey and it’s not even close, it’s not just good for turkey but genuinely GOOD
Commodity butterball style turkeys are inherently bland & watery and that’s why a lot of people think they’re bad
Cook 2 small turkeys not one big one, or one small and a bunch of drumsticks
Commodity butterball style turkeys are inherently bland & watery and that’s why a lot of people think they’re bad
Cook 2 small turkeys not one big one, or one small and a bunch of drumsticks
Trading gluten free Thanksgiving baking tips at the root vendor farmers market stall: the ultimate Portland cliche story
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Trading gluten free Thanksgiving baking tips at the root vendor farmers market stall: the ultimate Portland cliche story
The season is winding down but it’s still pretty darn nice out there
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The season is winding down but it’s still pretty darn nice out there
I think it's because I've been left home alone for several days and I'm reverting to Palermo mode, but I could absolutely destroy a rosticceria takeout dinner. Pollo alla brace, a bag of arancine and french fries, chicken fat lemony potatoes, maybe a hunk of sfincione. Unparalleled experience tbh
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I think it's because I've been left home alone for several days and I'm reverting to Palermo mode, but I could absolutely destroy a rosticceria takeout dinner. Pollo alla brace, a bag of arancine and french fries, chicken fat lemony potatoes, maybe a hunk of sfincione. Unparalleled experience tbh
I had a lovely time chatting with @chiara-profenna.bsky.social and @jamiehale.bsky.social on the Peak Northwest podcast, fighting the good fight to de-mystify and de-gatekeep mushroom foraging here in the PNW! Video here, podcast audio in all the usual spots too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcb...
Chanterelle mushroom foraging for beginners: Peak Northwest podcast
YouTube video by The Oregonian
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I had a lovely time chatting with @chiara-profenna.bsky.social and @jamiehale.bsky.social on the Peak Northwest podcast, fighting the good fight to de-mystify and de-gatekeep mushroom foraging here in the PNW! Video here, podcast audio in all the usual spots too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcb...
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Her first film will be g rated
United Talent Agency has signed literal type of cheese Parmigiano Reggiano to its roster with the goal of finding product-placement opportunities for the brand in film and TV
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
Beloved Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano Signs With UTA
The blonde Italian bombshell is about to be all over film and TV.
www.vulture.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Her first film will be g rated
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oh so when rfk jr has a worm in his brain it's "bad" but when dax has a slug in her she's "the most beautiful person i've literally ever seen in my life" and "early queer representation in television"
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
oh so when rfk jr has a worm in his brain it's "bad" but when dax has a slug in her she's "the most beautiful person i've literally ever seen in my life" and "early queer representation in television"
Katie is a friend, AND I believe in this place enough that we invested in the initial dang building purchase at ground zero. Books with Pictures is part of a Portland that needs to continue existing, and if you have any spare change consider tossing it their way- or, stop in and buy a comic or ten?
Books with Pictures (@bkswpicspdx.bsky.social) in Portland, Oregon is a GREAT comic shop, and its owner in @omgkatiep.bsky.social is one of the best. The shop is going through a hard time right now, and if you want to help BwP out, they opened a GoFundMe to help do just that.
Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now, organized by Katie Pryde
Dear friends: I need your help.
I’m proud of everything Books with Pictures… Katie Pryde needs your support for Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now
www.gofundme.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Katie is a friend, AND I believe in this place enough that we invested in the initial dang building purchase at ground zero. Books with Pictures is part of a Portland that needs to continue existing, and if you have any spare change consider tossing it their way- or, stop in and buy a comic or ten?
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
We're obviously doing Thanksgiving theme Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving, BUT!
On traditional Saturday bonus day, we've decided on a ✨ FANTASY FEAST✨ theme and, obviously, I am making a 15-20 lb motherfuckin suckling pig!
Also I am keen on more menu suggestions! (no goddamn transphobe wizard shit)
On traditional Saturday bonus day, we've decided on a ✨ FANTASY FEAST✨ theme and, obviously, I am making a 15-20 lb motherfuckin suckling pig!
Also I am keen on more menu suggestions! (no goddamn transphobe wizard shit)
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
We're obviously doing Thanksgiving theme Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving, BUT!
On traditional Saturday bonus day, we've decided on a ✨ FANTASY FEAST✨ theme and, obviously, I am making a 15-20 lb motherfuckin suckling pig!
Also I am keen on more menu suggestions! (no goddamn transphobe wizard shit)
On traditional Saturday bonus day, we've decided on a ✨ FANTASY FEAST✨ theme and, obviously, I am making a 15-20 lb motherfuckin suckling pig!
Also I am keen on more menu suggestions! (no goddamn transphobe wizard shit)
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look as someone who can be incapacitated for weeks by the fear that I put the wrong number of exclamation points into an email this has been a fascinating glimpse into a some brains that work extremely! differently! from! mine!
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
look as someone who can be incapacitated for weeks by the fear that I put the wrong number of exclamation points into an email this has been a fascinating glimpse into a some brains that work extremely! differently! from! mine!
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will Mamdani be the first anti-Lutheran mayor of NYC?
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
will Mamdani be the first anti-Lutheran mayor of NYC?
Congratulations to Caper, who is now officially ✨UKC Champion✨titled! He was awarded Best of Winners (in a very competitive field!) under Judge Cynthia Sanders today. Aaahh he did so good!!!! 🥹
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Congratulations to Caper, who is now officially ✨UKC Champion✨titled! He was awarded Best of Winners (in a very competitive field!) under Judge Cynthia Sanders today. Aaahh he did so good!!!! 🥹
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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No, the beer coat is not real, please, stop rewarding ai shite.
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
No, the beer coat is not real, please, stop rewarding ai shite.
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pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
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inviting the neighborhood kids to check out my Baudriyard
New uncanny valley unlocked: inflatable corn maze for urban fall fests.
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
inviting the neighborhood kids to check out my Baudriyard
Yet another gorgeous day to learn about mushrooms here in Oregon 🤩
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Yet another gorgeous day to learn about mushrooms here in Oregon 🤩
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In Japan, tourism to Portland, Oregon, is promoted by a grinning blue monster named Odnarodude. He’s at a Portland artisan event in Jiyugaoka De Aone this weekend.
November 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In Japan, tourism to Portland, Oregon, is promoted by a grinning blue monster named Odnarodude. He’s at a Portland artisan event in Jiyugaoka De Aone this weekend.
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Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
As a headsup for anyone on Vyvanse, you should go check your lot numbers.
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of ADHD Medication—Check Your Cabinets Now
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.
www.health.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
Chlorociboria is allegedly rare, but I honestly find it every time I go out in the PNW woods and think to look for it. That beautiful turquoise teal blue is unmistakable. It is the color of the mycelium spreading through the wood it is decomposing and consuming. So sick
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Chlorociboria is allegedly rare, but I honestly find it every time I go out in the PNW woods and think to look for it. That beautiful turquoise teal blue is unmistakable. It is the color of the mycelium spreading through the wood it is decomposing and consuming. So sick