marc
@shiftlessbum.bsky.social
Canadian living in The Maritimes! Lover of all things fermented, boardgames, cooking, and the outdoors. He/Him
It's definitely #winter in the #Maritimes. It's cold, windy, and there is snow in the ground.
Just the weather for a hot eggnog and rum, with some fresh nutmeg ground on top.
In this case it's #Northumberland eggnog and #SpicedRum from #BlackGalleyDistilling.
A warm NB hug!
Just the weather for a hot eggnog and rum, with some fresh nutmeg ground on top.
In this case it's #Northumberland eggnog and #SpicedRum from #BlackGalleyDistilling.
A warm NB hug!
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It's definitely #winter in the #Maritimes. It's cold, windy, and there is snow in the ground.
Just the weather for a hot eggnog and rum, with some fresh nutmeg ground on top.
In this case it's #Northumberland eggnog and #SpicedRum from #BlackGalleyDistilling.
A warm NB hug!
Just the weather for a hot eggnog and rum, with some fresh nutmeg ground on top.
In this case it's #Northumberland eggnog and #SpicedRum from #BlackGalleyDistilling.
A warm NB hug!
I don't go to WalMart very often but a 6.5kg whole turkey for $25 was something I couldn't say no to.
Brined, spatchcocked, then rubbed with salt, pepper, allspice, sage, and thyme.
Into the oven at 425 for 30 minutes to start. 🍜🍽️
Brined, spatchcocked, then rubbed with salt, pepper, allspice, sage, and thyme.
Into the oven at 425 for 30 minutes to start. 🍜🍽️
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I don't go to WalMart very often but a 6.5kg whole turkey for $25 was something I couldn't say no to.
Brined, spatchcocked, then rubbed with salt, pepper, allspice, sage, and thyme.
Into the oven at 425 for 30 minutes to start. 🍜🍽️
Brined, spatchcocked, then rubbed with salt, pepper, allspice, sage, and thyme.
Into the oven at 425 for 30 minutes to start. 🍜🍽️
Me and my bestie hanging.
Yes, I am way cooler than you ever thought.
Yes, I am way cooler than you ever thought.
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Me and my bestie hanging.
Yes, I am way cooler than you ever thought.
Yes, I am way cooler than you ever thought.
Happy 10th birthday to my Scout #dog.
We met her when she was 8 months old. She had no name. Was in a crate the whole time. When she found us and we found her.
She was dog #1119 when we met, she is my Scout girl and Dog #1 forever in my heart. #Heinz57 #Mutt #AdoptDontShop
We met her when she was 8 months old. She had no name. Was in a crate the whole time. When she found us and we found her.
She was dog #1119 when we met, she is my Scout girl and Dog #1 forever in my heart. #Heinz57 #Mutt #AdoptDontShop
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Happy 10th birthday to my Scout #dog.
We met her when she was 8 months old. She had no name. Was in a crate the whole time. When she found us and we found her.
She was dog #1119 when we met, she is my Scout girl and Dog #1 forever in my heart. #Heinz57 #Mutt #AdoptDontShop
We met her when she was 8 months old. She had no name. Was in a crate the whole time. When she found us and we found her.
She was dog #1119 when we met, she is my Scout girl and Dog #1 forever in my heart. #Heinz57 #Mutt #AdoptDontShop
My #schweinshaxe is done! Flavour was great but unfortunately the skin stayed a little too soft and chewy.
Can't be perfect every time but other than that the meat, gravy and potatoes were perfect.🍽️🍜
Can't be perfect every time but other than that the meat, gravy and potatoes were perfect.🍽️🍜
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My #schweinshaxe is done! Flavour was great but unfortunately the skin stayed a little too soft and chewy.
Can't be perfect every time but other than that the meat, gravy and potatoes were perfect.🍽️🍜
Can't be perfect every time but other than that the meat, gravy and potatoes were perfect.🍽️🍜
My #schweinshaxe is ready for the oven.
#Guinness beer gravy base in the pan below the rack.
I can't wait for supper!
What you got cooking? 🍜🍽️
#Guinness beer gravy base in the pan below the rack.
I can't wait for supper!
What you got cooking? 🍜🍽️
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My #schweinshaxe is ready for the oven.
#Guinness beer gravy base in the pan below the rack.
I can't wait for supper!
What you got cooking? 🍜🍽️
#Guinness beer gravy base in the pan below the rack.
I can't wait for supper!
What you got cooking? 🍜🍽️
24 hours in the #InstantPot, strained, fat separated, and my homemade #ChickenBroth is ready.
Came out fantastic, rich and full of flavour.
Came out fantastic, rich and full of flavour.
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
24 hours in the #InstantPot, strained, fat separated, and my homemade #ChickenBroth is ready.
Came out fantastic, rich and full of flavour.
Came out fantastic, rich and full of flavour.
What's your, "I can't be arsed to be a fucking chef tonight", meal?
I present to you Kraft Dinner and Hot Dogs as my entry. 🍽️🍜
I present to you Kraft Dinner and Hot Dogs as my entry. 🍽️🍜
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
What's your, "I can't be arsed to be a fucking chef tonight", meal?
I present to you Kraft Dinner and Hot Dogs as my entry. 🍽️🍜
I present to you Kraft Dinner and Hot Dogs as my entry. 🍽️🍜
This will sit uncovered in the fridge overnight so the skin dries out. That way it will make great crackling!
The mashed potatoes and the beer gravy I'll make tomorrow! 🍜🍽️
The mashed potatoes and the beer gravy I'll make tomorrow! 🍜🍽️
November 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This will sit uncovered in the fridge overnight so the skin dries out. That way it will make great crackling!
The mashed potatoes and the beer gravy I'll make tomorrow! 🍜🍽️
The mashed potatoes and the beer gravy I'll make tomorrow! 🍜🍽️
Roasted the bones until golden brown, then into the #InstantPot, with bay leaves, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover with water, set to slow cook High for 24 hours. A wonderful broth for upcoming meals. 🍜🍽️
Cover with water, set to slow cook High for 24 hours. A wonderful broth for upcoming meals. 🍜🍽️
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Roasted the bones until golden brown, then into the #InstantPot, with bay leaves, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover with water, set to slow cook High for 24 hours. A wonderful broth for upcoming meals. 🍜🍽️
Cover with water, set to slow cook High for 24 hours. A wonderful broth for upcoming meals. 🍜🍽️
I do enjoy smoking a #pipe of #tobacco from time to time.
Way back in 2022, I bought a variety of different pipe tobaccos with the idea of making my own English style blend, inspired by #SeattlePipeClub's #PlumPudding.
Way back in 2022, I bought a variety of different pipe tobaccos with the idea of making my own English style blend, inspired by #SeattlePipeClub's #PlumPudding.
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I do enjoy smoking a #pipe of #tobacco from time to time.
Way back in 2022, I bought a variety of different pipe tobaccos with the idea of making my own English style blend, inspired by #SeattlePipeClub's #PlumPudding.
Way back in 2022, I bought a variety of different pipe tobaccos with the idea of making my own English style blend, inspired by #SeattlePipeClub's #PlumPudding.
This is the cloak my wife made me from 4 heavy wool army blankets. It weighs about 5kgs and has a lot of pockets and a few hidden ones on the inside.
October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is the cloak my wife made me from 4 heavy wool army blankets. It weighs about 5kgs and has a lot of pockets and a few hidden ones on the inside.
The #Domoda from #TheGambia is now in the pot and beginning to simmer.
I have met my #EatTheWorld #CookingChallenge for this month.
What country should I eat next? 🍜🍽️
I have met my #EatTheWorld #CookingChallenge for this month.
What country should I eat next? 🍜🍽️
October 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The #Domoda from #TheGambia is now in the pot and beginning to simmer.
I have met my #EatTheWorld #CookingChallenge for this month.
What country should I eat next? 🍜🍽️
I have met my #EatTheWorld #CookingChallenge for this month.
What country should I eat next? 🍜🍽️
Blind Date with a Book! Had a popup bookstore at my work. Showed up with books wrapped in plain paper, with a small description.
#DogEaredBooks in Oromocto, best local #bookstore ever!
#DogEaredBooks in Oromocto, best local #bookstore ever!
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Blind Date with a Book! Had a popup bookstore at my work. Showed up with books wrapped in plain paper, with a small description.
#DogEaredBooks in Oromocto, best local #bookstore ever!
#DogEaredBooks in Oromocto, best local #bookstore ever!
Tonight's recipe is a special one.
Everything About To Be Too Freezer Burnt To Use Stew
It has Beef Shank, Chopped Pork Hocks, Goat Stewing Meat, Double Smoked Bacon, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
Slow cooked for a few hours. 🍜🍽️
Everything About To Be Too Freezer Burnt To Use Stew
It has Beef Shank, Chopped Pork Hocks, Goat Stewing Meat, Double Smoked Bacon, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
Slow cooked for a few hours. 🍜🍽️
October 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Tonight's recipe is a special one.
Everything About To Be Too Freezer Burnt To Use Stew
It has Beef Shank, Chopped Pork Hocks, Goat Stewing Meat, Double Smoked Bacon, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
Slow cooked for a few hours. 🍜🍽️
Everything About To Be Too Freezer Burnt To Use Stew
It has Beef Shank, Chopped Pork Hocks, Goat Stewing Meat, Double Smoked Bacon, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
Slow cooked for a few hours. 🍜🍽️
Nothing was harmed today but it was nice to visit our property and do a little walk around.
The apple tree we planted didn't survive the drought, the road needs some thinning out and the bypass route we put in for that atv'ers is no longer passable, but the property itself is in good shape.
The apple tree we planted didn't survive the drought, the road needs some thinning out and the bypass route we put in for that atv'ers is no longer passable, but the property itself is in good shape.
October 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Nothing was harmed today but it was nice to visit our property and do a little walk around.
The apple tree we planted didn't survive the drought, the road needs some thinning out and the bypass route we put in for that atv'ers is no longer passable, but the property itself is in good shape.
The apple tree we planted didn't survive the drought, the road needs some thinning out and the bypass route we put in for that atv'ers is no longer passable, but the property itself is in good shape.
Did an initial scouting of an area that I'll likely hunt from time to time.
I saw two grouse but didn't have a clear or safe shot at either of them before they flew off too far and I lost them. Next time.
It was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods though.
I saw two grouse but didn't have a clear or safe shot at either of them before they flew off too far and I lost them. Next time.
It was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods though.
October 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Did an initial scouting of an area that I'll likely hunt from time to time.
I saw two grouse but didn't have a clear or safe shot at either of them before they flew off too far and I lost them. Next time.
It was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods though.
I saw two grouse but didn't have a clear or safe shot at either of them before they flew off too far and I lost them. Next time.
It was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods though.
Since I had Miss Nellie J being all snuggly tonight, I took a few pictures.
She is a Pryneese/Labrador Retriever cross.
She is a Pryneese/Labrador Retriever cross.
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Since I had Miss Nellie J being all snuggly tonight, I took a few pictures.
She is a Pryneese/Labrador Retriever cross.
She is a Pryneese/Labrador Retriever cross.
Here is my .22!
It's a Savage Arms Mark II, left-handed bolt action. I've mounted a 3-9 x 32 mm scope on it and it's a nail driver.
Lightweight, fun for shoot, cheap ammo, and it will put meat on your table.
Personally, I think if you're going to own firearms one of them must be a .22.
It's a Savage Arms Mark II, left-handed bolt action. I've mounted a 3-9 x 32 mm scope on it and it's a nail driver.
Lightweight, fun for shoot, cheap ammo, and it will put meat on your table.
Personally, I think if you're going to own firearms one of them must be a .22.
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Here is my .22!
It's a Savage Arms Mark II, left-handed bolt action. I've mounted a 3-9 x 32 mm scope on it and it's a nail driver.
Lightweight, fun for shoot, cheap ammo, and it will put meat on your table.
Personally, I think if you're going to own firearms one of them must be a .22.
It's a Savage Arms Mark II, left-handed bolt action. I've mounted a 3-9 x 32 mm scope on it and it's a nail driver.
Lightweight, fun for shoot, cheap ammo, and it will put meat on your table.
Personally, I think if you're going to own firearms one of them must be a .22.
I didn't slice my bread until this morning as I wanted to wait until it had time to fully cool but it turned out fantastic and worth the extra time I took.
October 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I didn't slice my bread until this morning as I wanted to wait until it had time to fully cool but it turned out fantastic and worth the extra time I took.
Bread is rising again, before it goes into the bread pans for the final rise and then into the oven.
Bread isn't a lot of work to make but it takes hours waiting for it to rise, over and over.
It does end up being worth it every time though.
Bread isn't a lot of work to make but it takes hours waiting for it to rise, over and over.
It does end up being worth it every time though.
October 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Bread is rising again, before it goes into the bread pans for the final rise and then into the oven.
Bread isn't a lot of work to make but it takes hours waiting for it to rise, over and over.
It does end up being worth it every time though.
Bread isn't a lot of work to make but it takes hours waiting for it to rise, over and over.
It does end up being worth it every time though.
I AM MAKING BREAD!
It's doubled in size once, I punched it back, kneaded it, and have covered it to rise again.
It's doubled in size once, I punched it back, kneaded it, and have covered it to rise again.
October 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I AM MAKING BREAD!
It's doubled in size once, I punched it back, kneaded it, and have covered it to rise again.
It's doubled in size once, I punched it back, kneaded it, and have covered it to rise again.