JavaPeg
@javapeg.bsky.social
Married to Doug (http://www.douglasjlane.com) in OR. Impatient gardener, food & beverage fanatic, former engineer, data driven liberal.
More mushrooms? More mushrooms!
Yesterday was sweet tooth's (similar to hedgehogs but larger) in butter, sage and cognac to top butternut ravioli (purchased).
Today it's a ricotta onion custard tart w/roasted matsutakes.
(and yes, those are light saber electric pepper grinders)
#PNWautumn
Yesterday was sweet tooth's (similar to hedgehogs but larger) in butter, sage and cognac to top butternut ravioli (purchased).
Today it's a ricotta onion custard tart w/roasted matsutakes.
(and yes, those are light saber electric pepper grinders)
#PNWautumn
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 AM
More mushrooms? More mushrooms!
Yesterday was sweet tooth's (similar to hedgehogs but larger) in butter, sage and cognac to top butternut ravioli (purchased).
Today it's a ricotta onion custard tart w/roasted matsutakes.
(and yes, those are light saber electric pepper grinders)
#PNWautumn
Yesterday was sweet tooth's (similar to hedgehogs but larger) in butter, sage and cognac to top butternut ravioli (purchased).
Today it's a ricotta onion custard tart w/roasted matsutakes.
(and yes, those are light saber electric pepper grinders)
#PNWautumn
Today is the stock from carcasses and parts* and veggie scraps.
*Livers join the ongoing collection for my annual mostly chicken liver mousse.
*Livers join the ongoing collection for my annual mostly chicken liver mousse.
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Today is the stock from carcasses and parts* and veggie scraps.
*Livers join the ongoing collection for my annual mostly chicken liver mousse.
*Livers join the ongoing collection for my annual mostly chicken liver mousse.
A happy accident: the many pomme pie, crumb topping with homemade cinnamon ice cream (not an accident). Delicious and unexpectedly lovely from the variegated shades from cream to pink.
It was supposed be pink apple and quince, but my quince had mostly turned - short nearly half a pie! (1/2)
It was supposed be pink apple and quince, but my quince had mostly turned - short nearly half a pie! (1/2)
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
A happy accident: the many pomme pie, crumb topping with homemade cinnamon ice cream (not an accident). Delicious and unexpectedly lovely from the variegated shades from cream to pink.
It was supposed be pink apple and quince, but my quince had mostly turned - short nearly half a pie! (1/2)
It was supposed be pink apple and quince, but my quince had mostly turned - short nearly half a pie! (1/2)
Did I get more mushrooms? Yes, reader, I did.
These are destined for tomorrow's stuffing.
#PNWautumn
These are destined for tomorrow's stuffing.
#PNWautumn
November 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Did I get more mushrooms? Yes, reader, I did.
These are destined for tomorrow's stuffing.
#PNWautumn
These are destined for tomorrow's stuffing.
#PNWautumn
Homemade saba from some of this year's grape harvest. Toughest part is straining the solids from the juice before cooking.
Struggled a little with thick consistency but easy fix adding a bit of water back to thin.
May try simple versus next year.
No, I will not be making wine.
Struggled a little with thick consistency but easy fix adding a bit of water back to thin.
May try simple versus next year.
No, I will not be making wine.
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Homemade saba from some of this year's grape harvest. Toughest part is straining the solids from the juice before cooking.
Struggled a little with thick consistency but easy fix adding a bit of water back to thin.
May try simple versus next year.
No, I will not be making wine.
Struggled a little with thick consistency but easy fix adding a bit of water back to thin.
May try simple versus next year.
No, I will not be making wine.
The giant white mulberry we have in front keeps me busy. Most leaves fall on concrete/gravel so I can't let them lie.
This is about 1-2 days worth. It's almost done so is slowing down a bit.
This is about 1-2 days worth. It's almost done so is slowing down a bit.
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The giant white mulberry we have in front keeps me busy. Most leaves fall on concrete/gravel so I can't let them lie.
This is about 1-2 days worth. It's almost done so is slowing down a bit.
This is about 1-2 days worth. It's almost done so is slowing down a bit.
Not the prettiest picture but it is so ugly delicious.
November 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Not the prettiest picture but it is so ugly delicious.
Peak PNW fall feel. The stems and some of the hedgehog mushrooms going in risotto; caps becoming sautéed mushroom "ragu" on top. Banger OR Pinot Noir from Walter Scott.
Very last of the garden baby zucchini and squash on the side.
Very last of the garden baby zucchini and squash on the side.
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Peak PNW fall feel. The stems and some of the hedgehog mushrooms going in risotto; caps becoming sautéed mushroom "ragu" on top. Banger OR Pinot Noir from Walter Scott.
Very last of the garden baby zucchini and squash on the side.
Very last of the garden baby zucchini and squash on the side.
The efforts & funds are for supporting impacted residents. Good.
Yet while comparing immigration officials’ "infliction of fear and distress in the community to acts of terror", they are still allowing it. Bad.
Not standing up to terror only enables it.
Map for tx friends (we're 🔵).
Yet while comparing immigration officials’ "infliction of fear and distress in the community to acts of terror", they are still allowing it. Bad.
Not standing up to terror only enables it.
Map for tx friends (we're 🔵).
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The efforts & funds are for supporting impacted residents. Good.
Yet while comparing immigration officials’ "infliction of fear and distress in the community to acts of terror", they are still allowing it. Bad.
Not standing up to terror only enables it.
Map for tx friends (we're 🔵).
Yet while comparing immigration officials’ "infliction of fear and distress in the community to acts of terror", they are still allowing it. Bad.
Not standing up to terror only enables it.
Map for tx friends (we're 🔵).
It started like this spring last year (2024).
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It started like this spring last year (2024).
Plant guides: Douglas asters Size at maturity: 1-4' tall, 2' wide
My Douglas Aster: Hold my beer
6.5 ft tal, 3-4 ft wide after dividing by half this spring.
The piece dig up got split in 2 and planted in two spots. At least one is over 5 foot tall.
🌱
My Douglas Aster: Hold my beer
6.5 ft tal, 3-4 ft wide after dividing by half this spring.
The piece dig up got split in 2 and planted in two spots. At least one is over 5 foot tall.
🌱
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Plant guides: Douglas asters Size at maturity: 1-4' tall, 2' wide
My Douglas Aster: Hold my beer
6.5 ft tal, 3-4 ft wide after dividing by half this spring.
The piece dig up got split in 2 and planted in two spots. At least one is over 5 foot tall.
🌱
My Douglas Aster: Hold my beer
6.5 ft tal, 3-4 ft wide after dividing by half this spring.
The piece dig up got split in 2 and planted in two spots. At least one is over 5 foot tall.
🌱
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek", "Doctor Who", or "Transformers".
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek", "Doctor Who", or "Transformers".
Respond with the same actor as a hero and a villain
October 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Respond with the same actor as a hero and a villain
We have moved onto other birthday shenanigans. After a hh punch it's time for a banging rum flight at Rum Club PDX.
October 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We have moved onto other birthday shenanigans. After a hh punch it's time for a banging rum flight at Rum Club PDX.
All creatures great and small, and a massive number of people, out showing solidarity and love in Beaverton's #NoKings march!
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
All creatures great and small, and a massive number of people, out showing solidarity and love in Beaverton's #NoKings march!
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
These were some of the best signs, and we had a full menagerie who love America and Democracy at Beaverton's #NoKings march!
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
These were some of the best signs, and we had a full menagerie who love America and Democracy at Beaverton's #NoKings march!
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
Crowd in Beaverton OR #NoKings protest so much larger than las time - easily 2-3xs. Couldn't ask for a better birthday party!
@wyden.senate.gov
I imagine this parade must make Speaker Johnson quake in his boots!
@wyden.senate.gov
I imagine this parade must make Speaker Johnson quake in his boots!
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Crowd in Beaverton OR #NoKings protest so much larger than las time - easily 2-3xs. Couldn't ask for a better birthday party!
@wyden.senate.gov
I imagine this parade must make Speaker Johnson quake in his boots!
@wyden.senate.gov
I imagine this parade must make Speaker Johnson quake in his boots!
Recent pic online - pretty sure she had no idea what he actually looked like.
October 17, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Recent pic online - pretty sure she had no idea what he actually looked like.
True! I realized I'd kick if it had turned, so went ahead with flashlight harvest.
The basil is doing well in its bucket of water. The thai basil was starting to wilt in its bucket so I've tried cutting to single stems and putting in fresh water. Thai basil pesto may be this morning's chore.
The basil is doing well in its bucket of water. The thai basil was starting to wilt in its bucket so I've tried cutting to single stems and putting in fresh water. Thai basil pesto may be this morning's chore.
October 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
True! I realized I'd kick if it had turned, so went ahead with flashlight harvest.
The basil is doing well in its bucket of water. The thai basil was starting to wilt in its bucket so I've tried cutting to single stems and putting in fresh water. Thai basil pesto may be this morning's chore.
The basil is doing well in its bucket of water. The thai basil was starting to wilt in its bucket so I've tried cutting to single stems and putting in fresh water. Thai basil pesto may be this morning's chore.
If you see this, share a pic on your device with no explanation
October 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If you see this, share a pic on your device with no explanation
Our fight continues. We've had to fend off the basil as well.
September 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Our fight continues. We've had to fend off the basil as well.
The only war here is waged by our tomatoes, attempting to overwhelm us by sheer numbers. We have stayed vigilant against the horde by roasting, BLTs, tomato sandwiches, sauce, varying salads, used in cooking, & gifting away!
#WarRavagedPortland
🌱
(perhaps 13 tomato plants was a few too many?)
#WarRavagedPortland
🌱
(perhaps 13 tomato plants was a few too many?)
September 28, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The only war here is waged by our tomatoes, attempting to overwhelm us by sheer numbers. We have stayed vigilant against the horde by roasting, BLTs, tomato sandwiches, sauce, varying salads, used in cooking, & gifting away!
#WarRavagedPortland
🌱
(perhaps 13 tomato plants was a few too many?)
#WarRavagedPortland
🌱
(perhaps 13 tomato plants was a few too many?)
September 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Honestly the chocolate Hobnob S'more is perfection.
September 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Honestly the chocolate Hobnob S'more is perfection.