Tali
@talitherose.bsky.social
Easily distracted. Semi-artist. Lover of Fantasy.
Potato Pie > various flavors ~ was a success!!!!
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Potato Pie > various flavors ~ was a success!!!!
✨TASTE TEST✨
The end result? I’m shocked to say, egg wash wins!!! The crust was obviously more sturdy & had texture!
Adding a coat of butter (or oil) on top + then a thin layer of seasonings (salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder) made a solid flavor difference.
Egg wash brushed on after that
The end result? I’m shocked to say, egg wash wins!!! The crust was obviously more sturdy & had texture!
Adding a coat of butter (or oil) on top + then a thin layer of seasonings (salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder) made a solid flavor difference.
Egg wash brushed on after that
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
✨TASTE TEST✨
The end result? I’m shocked to say, egg wash wins!!! The crust was obviously more sturdy & had texture!
Adding a coat of butter (or oil) on top + then a thin layer of seasonings (salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder) made a solid flavor difference.
Egg wash brushed on after that
The end result? I’m shocked to say, egg wash wins!!! The crust was obviously more sturdy & had texture!
Adding a coat of butter (or oil) on top + then a thin layer of seasonings (salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder) made a solid flavor difference.
Egg wash brushed on after that
Raw potatoe definitely looked kinda .. bloaty 😅 tasted a smidge soggy too ~ so pre-cooked is the way to go!!
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Raw potatoe definitely looked kinda .. bloaty 😅 tasted a smidge soggy too ~ so pre-cooked is the way to go!!
Pre-cooked crusts were done after 30 minutes!!! And they look ✨GOOD✨
This is a breakfast style 😅 eggs, sausage, veggies
The curved pieces at the top of the crust.. look.. SO cute!!!! 🥰
~ raw potato not done yet
This is a breakfast style 😅 eggs, sausage, veggies
The curved pieces at the top of the crust.. look.. SO cute!!!! 🥰
~ raw potato not done yet
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Pre-cooked crusts were done after 30 minutes!!! And they look ✨GOOD✨
This is a breakfast style 😅 eggs, sausage, veggies
The curved pieces at the top of the crust.. look.. SO cute!!!! 🥰
~ raw potato not done yet
This is a breakfast style 😅 eggs, sausage, veggies
The curved pieces at the top of the crust.. look.. SO cute!!!! 🥰
~ raw potato not done yet
BATCH #2:
I’m … going ahead and testing a raw potato vs pre-cooked potato crust! 😳 I’m so nervous!!! I really should’ve tried this tomorrow..
Anyway, I used:
1. raw + oil m
2. egg yoke wash (+oil)
3. the prettiest crust! which was Yukon + butter
~ in oven now ~
I’m … going ahead and testing a raw potato vs pre-cooked potato crust! 😳 I’m so nervous!!! I really should’ve tried this tomorrow..
Anyway, I used:
1. raw + oil m
2. egg yoke wash (+oil)
3. the prettiest crust! which was Yukon + butter
~ in oven now ~
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
BATCH #2:
I’m … going ahead and testing a raw potato vs pre-cooked potato crust! 😳 I’m so nervous!!! I really should’ve tried this tomorrow..
Anyway, I used:
1. raw + oil m
2. egg yoke wash (+oil)
3. the prettiest crust! which was Yukon + butter
~ in oven now ~
I’m … going ahead and testing a raw potato vs pre-cooked potato crust! 😳 I’m so nervous!!! I really should’ve tried this tomorrow..
Anyway, I used:
1. raw + oil m
2. egg yoke wash (+oil)
3. the prettiest crust! which was Yukon + butter
~ in oven now ~
TASTE UPDATE:
Sooo both salt-bath (Yukon & Russet) absolutely were just … like eating chips 😂 we just snacked & they’re gone!!
Completely not a “crust” recipe.. didn’t hold together at all. Great chips tho!
Sooo both salt-bath (Yukon & Russet) absolutely were just … like eating chips 😂 we just snacked & they’re gone!!
Completely not a “crust” recipe.. didn’t hold together at all. Great chips tho!
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
TASTE UPDATE:
Sooo both salt-bath (Yukon & Russet) absolutely were just … like eating chips 😂 we just snacked & they’re gone!!
Completely not a “crust” recipe.. didn’t hold together at all. Great chips tho!
Sooo both salt-bath (Yukon & Russet) absolutely were just … like eating chips 😂 we just snacked & they’re gone!!
Completely not a “crust” recipe.. didn’t hold together at all. Great chips tho!
Some cute close ups of the prettiest Yukon (+butter, no salt-bath)
And russet (+butter, salt-bath)
And egg wash …. I have mixed feelings.. must taste, soon
And russet (+butter, salt-bath)
And egg wash …. I have mixed feelings.. must taste, soon
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Some cute close ups of the prettiest Yukon (+butter, no salt-bath)
And russet (+butter, salt-bath)
And egg wash …. I have mixed feelings.. must taste, soon
And russet (+butter, salt-bath)
And egg wash …. I have mixed feelings.. must taste, soon
And here they are!!! 28 minutes in the oven & looking gorgeous!!!
1ST IMPRESSIONS:
Oil vs butter seemed equally singed <which I think is good>
Egg wash add-on looks weird, but we’ll see how it tastes.
Salt bath definitely isn’t sticking to each other a well.. hm hm. They also shrunk more.. gaps..
1ST IMPRESSIONS:
Oil vs butter seemed equally singed <which I think is good>
Egg wash add-on looks weird, but we’ll see how it tastes.
Salt bath definitely isn’t sticking to each other a well.. hm hm. They also shrunk more.. gaps..
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
And here they are!!! 28 minutes in the oven & looking gorgeous!!!
1ST IMPRESSIONS:
Oil vs butter seemed equally singed <which I think is good>
Egg wash add-on looks weird, but we’ll see how it tastes.
Salt bath definitely isn’t sticking to each other a well.. hm hm. They also shrunk more.. gaps..
1ST IMPRESSIONS:
Oil vs butter seemed equally singed <which I think is good>
Egg wash add-on looks weird, but we’ll see how it tastes.
Salt bath definitely isn’t sticking to each other a well.. hm hm. They also shrunk more.. gaps..
Quick note to self of each experiment ~ I keep them in this grid setup during prep, cook & cool
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Quick note to self of each experiment ~ I keep them in this grid setup during prep, cook & cool
Salt bath potatoes were more pliable & easy to form along the cast iron.
Other test ~ brush with oil or butter?
Also, all 6 have half salt & pepper <nearest handle>
Other test ~ brush with oil or butter?
Also, all 6 have half salt & pepper <nearest handle>
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Salt bath potatoes were more pliable & easy to form along the cast iron.
Other test ~ brush with oil or butter?
Also, all 6 have half salt & pepper <nearest handle>
Other test ~ brush with oil or butter?
Also, all 6 have half salt & pepper <nearest handle>
BATCH #1:
6 mini cast irons + 5-ish potatoes
My mandolin produces thicker slices than I’d prefer, and did not always curve to the cast iron.
Also, it didn’t fit a russet. So any rectangle slices were made by a simple hand-peeler, until it fit & the mandolin did the rest.
6 mini cast irons + 5-ish potatoes
My mandolin produces thicker slices than I’d prefer, and did not always curve to the cast iron.
Also, it didn’t fit a russet. So any rectangle slices were made by a simple hand-peeler, until it fit & the mandolin did the rest.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
BATCH #1:
6 mini cast irons + 5-ish potatoes
My mandolin produces thicker slices than I’d prefer, and did not always curve to the cast iron.
Also, it didn’t fit a russet. So any rectangle slices were made by a simple hand-peeler, until it fit & the mandolin did the rest.
6 mini cast irons + 5-ish potatoes
My mandolin produces thicker slices than I’d prefer, and did not always curve to the cast iron.
Also, it didn’t fit a russet. So any rectangle slices were made by a simple hand-peeler, until it fit & the mandolin did the rest.
There’s an obscure, rarely watched Ghibli movie that hits that itch ~ you might like. I liked it ~
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There’s an obscure, rarely watched Ghibli movie that hits that itch ~ you might like. I liked it ~
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
I can help!
Space Between Worlds: is not in space, but it’s new tech & how that affects the world.
Unconquerable Sun: sci-fi version of Alexander the Great - conquerer.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: sci-fi, unique twists, mixed ending.
Lose the Time War: also not in space, but excellent mystery
Space Between Worlds: is not in space, but it’s new tech & how that affects the world.
Unconquerable Sun: sci-fi version of Alexander the Great - conquerer.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: sci-fi, unique twists, mixed ending.
Lose the Time War: also not in space, but excellent mystery
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I can help!
Space Between Worlds: is not in space, but it’s new tech & how that affects the world.
Unconquerable Sun: sci-fi version of Alexander the Great - conquerer.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: sci-fi, unique twists, mixed ending.
Lose the Time War: also not in space, but excellent mystery
Space Between Worlds: is not in space, but it’s new tech & how that affects the world.
Unconquerable Sun: sci-fi version of Alexander the Great - conquerer.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: sci-fi, unique twists, mixed ending.
Lose the Time War: also not in space, but excellent mystery
Oh man, I’m not fond of that in ANY genre.
I still have a nails-on -chalkboard reaction to a specific book that was obsessed with describing her fav character’s breakfast - over & over.
It was just toast!!! Buttered!
😆
— ahhhhhhrgh! —
Best of luck tho!
& I do recommend gingersnaps! 4 sanity!
I still have a nails-on -chalkboard reaction to a specific book that was obsessed with describing her fav character’s breakfast - over & over.
It was just toast!!! Buttered!
😆
— ahhhhhhrgh! —
Best of luck tho!
& I do recommend gingersnaps! 4 sanity!
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Oh man, I’m not fond of that in ANY genre.
I still have a nails-on -chalkboard reaction to a specific book that was obsessed with describing her fav character’s breakfast - over & over.
It was just toast!!! Buttered!
😆
— ahhhhhhrgh! —
Best of luck tho!
& I do recommend gingersnaps! 4 sanity!
I still have a nails-on -chalkboard reaction to a specific book that was obsessed with describing her fav character’s breakfast - over & over.
It was just toast!!! Buttered!
😆
— ahhhhhhrgh! —
Best of luck tho!
& I do recommend gingersnaps! 4 sanity!
Cookies!!!
I just made 4 batches
(this is not even 1/2)
I just made 4 batches
(this is not even 1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Cookies!!!
I just made 4 batches
(this is not even 1/2)
I just made 4 batches
(this is not even 1/2)
Optimism won’t save you.
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Optimism won’t save you.
I know it’s not a free-to-read link, but I have printscreens:
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I know it’s not a free-to-read link, but I have printscreens:
Cutest voting sticker, I ever did see!!!! ✨
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Cutest voting sticker, I ever did see!!!! ✨
I know there’s a lot of arguing about which time of history we’re repeating, but I can’t stop thinking about the mechanical loom that ended the profession of all weavers ~ I think some war & climate change on the side..
In 1830 when they wrote chants about having more meals IN prison than outside.
In 1830 when they wrote chants about having more meals IN prison than outside.
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I know there’s a lot of arguing about which time of history we’re repeating, but I can’t stop thinking about the mechanical loom that ended the profession of all weavers ~ I think some war & climate change on the side..
In 1830 when they wrote chants about having more meals IN prison than outside.
In 1830 when they wrote chants about having more meals IN prison than outside.
In case you don’t know, child labor laws have been slowly revoked in many states.
They 100% planned this.
For kids. For abuse.
~ of several kinds
Here’s a printscreen from 2023. And here’s a link to the states who’ve made changes here in 2025 ~
natlawreview.com/article/stat...
They 100% planned this.
For kids. For abuse.
~ of several kinds
Here’s a printscreen from 2023. And here’s a link to the states who’ve made changes here in 2025 ~
natlawreview.com/article/stat...
October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In case you don’t know, child labor laws have been slowly revoked in many states.
They 100% planned this.
For kids. For abuse.
~ of several kinds
Here’s a printscreen from 2023. And here’s a link to the states who’ve made changes here in 2025 ~
natlawreview.com/article/stat...
They 100% planned this.
For kids. For abuse.
~ of several kinds
Here’s a printscreen from 2023. And here’s a link to the states who’ve made changes here in 2025 ~
natlawreview.com/article/stat...
I got to see the Redwoods for the first time ~ and I’m fascinated by this picture I took.
The tree was felled by lightening, so that’s the black edging. But the vibrancy of the moss.. the colors
Something about it fascinates me
The tree was felled by lightening, so that’s the black edging. But the vibrancy of the moss.. the colors
Something about it fascinates me
October 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I got to see the Redwoods for the first time ~ and I’m fascinated by this picture I took.
The tree was felled by lightening, so that’s the black edging. But the vibrancy of the moss.. the colors
Something about it fascinates me
The tree was felled by lightening, so that’s the black edging. But the vibrancy of the moss.. the colors
Something about it fascinates me
“The Gentleman and his Vowsmith” by Rebecca Ide is .. utterly fantastic.
This bends back & forth from duty to mystery & love, just constantly! The characters engaged me & I was so relieved my favorite didn’t get murdered 😂 It was recommended by author Melissa Caruso, & I’m so happy I read it!!!
This bends back & forth from duty to mystery & love, just constantly! The characters engaged me & I was so relieved my favorite didn’t get murdered 😂 It was recommended by author Melissa Caruso, & I’m so happy I read it!!!
October 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
“The Gentleman and his Vowsmith” by Rebecca Ide is .. utterly fantastic.
This bends back & forth from duty to mystery & love, just constantly! The characters engaged me & I was so relieved my favorite didn’t get murdered 😂 It was recommended by author Melissa Caruso, & I’m so happy I read it!!!
This bends back & forth from duty to mystery & love, just constantly! The characters engaged me & I was so relieved my favorite didn’t get murdered 😂 It was recommended by author Melissa Caruso, & I’m so happy I read it!!!
I really enjoyed “The Two Lies of Faven Sythe” ~ by Megan O’Keefe
It takes an almost princess character (sheltered, naive, bored) & tosses her into pirates!! 😂 I didn’t see any of the twists coming & constantly laughed at the banter! What well made characters 💖
Deeply enjoyed & will read again!!!
It takes an almost princess character (sheltered, naive, bored) & tosses her into pirates!! 😂 I didn’t see any of the twists coming & constantly laughed at the banter! What well made characters 💖
Deeply enjoyed & will read again!!!
October 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I really enjoyed “The Two Lies of Faven Sythe” ~ by Megan O’Keefe
It takes an almost princess character (sheltered, naive, bored) & tosses her into pirates!! 😂 I didn’t see any of the twists coming & constantly laughed at the banter! What well made characters 💖
Deeply enjoyed & will read again!!!
It takes an almost princess character (sheltered, naive, bored) & tosses her into pirates!! 😂 I didn’t see any of the twists coming & constantly laughed at the banter! What well made characters 💖
Deeply enjoyed & will read again!!!
I’m not surprised!!!! You strike me as a deep souled goth/punk/witchy person ~ who would walk through the forest at night with an elaborate lantern, just for ambiance 😄🧡 and I love it!!!
September 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’m not surprised!!!! You strike me as a deep souled goth/punk/witchy person ~ who would walk through the forest at night with an elaborate lantern, just for ambiance 😄🧡 and I love it!!!
Data acquisition, I know about. Wayy too well ~ but that said, I can recommend one zero-data-creator! Hopefully you like majong 😁
Mulberry Tree Games
Mulberry Tree Games
September 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Data acquisition, I know about. Wayy too well ~ but that said, I can recommend one zero-data-creator! Hopefully you like majong 😁
Mulberry Tree Games
Mulberry Tree Games