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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

For our anniversary last December @rookmutt.bsky.social and I got a commission. It really captures the vibe of our annual cabin trip. @russellfox.bsky.social outdid himself taking references from around the cabin we go to every year and for the background.

A couple cuddled up in a window seat looking out over a snow covered lake front.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Tonight was a bit simpler. I had made my own mixed rice blend and prepared it in a risotto style. Earlier in the day I infused saffron into chicken stock. I then used a teriyaki sauce sauce on the chicken and veg.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Our dessert tonight. The bread pudding from earlier and then I made a caramel from scratch and butter mounted it.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

And I forgot one other small thing. The actual picture.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

For good measure I added some cinnamon honey. While that breaks down and melds, everything can sit. Since I am going to make a bread pudding out of it, I am going to make a custard and finish it with the softening butter. The syrup will be used to finish it all up.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

The potatoes will get boiled gently, strained, dried, and then tossed in the oil and finished in the oven. For our second side, we are going to do a simple honey glazed carrot with cinnamon honey.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Our sides tonight are going to be pretty basic. I am using the base spice mix from the chicken on Thursday. I have a few tablespoons of oil soaking it since many of the spices are oil soluble.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Of Riesling I made a compound butter that I will use to finish the steaks after they are seared and oven finished.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Last night was our actual anniversary, but instead of making dinner we went to the local Chinese restaurant in the town where the cabin is. They make amazing food and it reminds both of us the food from the east coast. We both brought leftovers back I'll eat mine over the next few lunches.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Plate was finished with hickory bacon salt. The broccoli took a really bright lemon flavor that was countered and balanced well with the earth spices on the chicken and creamy tomato blend of the pesto.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Annual trip with @rookmutt.bsky.social for our anniversary. So that means dinner photos. Last night we did a simple spiced chicken foab seared, and then finished in the oven with butter, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. I combined two red pestos to sauce the pasta and added sundried tomato's.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

At the launch for MirrorSight this weekend. I had to play a role based heavily on a very old PC from an old game.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I wanted some pictures as I worked on the front panels. The bigger concern I have is no matter how many times I have counted the rows there is an offset somewhere. Thankfully when I hem it I can hide it.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I really do love that back panel set. I wanted @rookmutt.bsky.social to look smashing at LARP, so I have been building him a custom shirt. The front needs finished and the scale sleeves need mounted.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

So my account covers the whole range of who I am. So I will make sure I use disclaimers. I got a petsuit bodysuit and I have a few pictures that I feel really good about. Marking as suggestive because it's a body suit.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I wanted beef stew. So we have beef stew. I made the roux using the seasoned dredge flour and used a mixture of several stock pastes to make the base. Red potatoes, a yellow onion, and carrots. Garlic Stock Paste, Sauteed Onion, Vegetable Stock, and Italian herb paste.

Played bowl of beef stew with two slices of bread.

Whole pot of beef stew with Italian loaf in background.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

After many years of torment. @dark-end.bsky.social has finally been to my kitchen and has discovered what I can do when left to my own devices first hand. I did a spice rubbed slow roasted set of tritips. The sides were not nearly as impressive. I spent all my saucery points on the protein

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Bard and Rogue did a cute brother snuggle nap.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Polenta as the base, marinara sauce, the chicken, mozzarella. Baked for 20 minutes, then topped with spinach and arugula and fresh grated Romano cheese and fresh black pepper. Thrown back in for 20 minutes. We took a basic garlic bread from the store and smothered it with the rest of the cheese.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Brown sugar. Finished with black sesame oil and black and roasted sesame seeds.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Last night we used our leftover pasta as a base for a pasta side. I added a cooked down base of bacon, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, sun dried tomato, garlic, and Classico Pesto. While that simmered, I folded 2 eggs into 8oz of ricotta and herbs, spices, and seasonings.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I missed some dinner posts. So we went out to a Chinese restaurant that the locals rave about. @rookmutt.bsky.social and I had the same comment: "why can't we get this delivered at home". Beef with black bean sauce and Sesame Beef.

Beef with Black Bean Sauce from GreatWall in Mossyrock Washington

Sesame Beef from GreatWall in Mossyrock Washington

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

And day 3 of dinner at the cabin. Dredged and pan fried chicken in seasoned flour, served with a whole wheat pasta in a sundried tomato pesto fortified with a combination of onion, bacon, bell pepper, garlic, and sundried tomatoes. Served with broccolini in a garlic and herbs salt with butter.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

And to finish let's see the whole table and spread.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Using a few slices of cheddar cheese I chopped it up fine and made cheddar and black pepper biscuits to round it all out.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Potatoes and carrots were roasted in a spice blend that is called "Arizona Loving" it gave them warm spices and a hint of sweetness as a counterpoint to the garlic and fattiness.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Sides were kept simple. Garlic and seasoned brussel sprouts. Preheated the cast iron and then threw them in. This kept their flavor and colour and was a good counter point.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Anniversary Dinner a Thead I patted dry the steak this morning, liberally seasoned on both sides and left in the fridge to "dry". Using cast iron I used unsalted butter and seared an onion. Took it out added a bit more butter and hard seared both sides. Layered the onions atop and roasted.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

And for breakfast. I took the leftover pork and potatoes, some bell pepper. Sauteed until crisping and then some eggs. A piece of toast with butter and apple spread.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Tonight's Dinner Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrot, Sweet corn, bell pepper, and sundried tomato succotash with garlic. Tenderloin was seared in a cast iron and then placed in the oven.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

"What's for dinner?" Me after working both jobs freezing then realizing I have chicken thighs and other basics. And using a jar of pesto, a box of protein pasta, a bell pepper, garlic, and a bit of stock paste and seasonings. Dinner with almost no dishes.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I realize the final version didn't get posted. I reprinted 5 pieces in a translucent yellow filament.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

There have been a few other projects I have been doing. Mostly when the burn out isn't as bad.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

When one of your partners needs a prop for LARP and you have a 3D printer, ADHD, and an idea.

3D printed prop designed with crystal motif.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

I was watching Sorted and Ben and Jamie were paired in the Remote Control Challenge. It was an interesting dish they made, a herb topped salmon with a tahini cream sauce over gnocchi. Sounded like what I would eat. All cooked in one pot. My guys don't like fish.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

Following up from yesterday. This time with photo content. Most of them are topless but one shows underwear so I labeled it.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Chicken thigh with cumin, paprika, and chili. A mix of sweet potato and russet potatoes oven roasted with the thighs with a hint of stock and garlic. Finished with simple green broccoli. Total prep time 20 minutes Active cooking time 20 minutes Passive cooking time 20 minutes

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

And for tonight my challenge was to use only ingredients in the house. I wasn't allowed to go out for anything. So I defrosted two steaks, marinated them in a teriyaki and ginger sauce. Made rice, and steamed various gyoza we had in the freezer.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Tonight is sausage meatballs tossed in paprika and then roasted with red onion. Served atop polenta with a stock base.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

Chorizzo, Hot Italian Sausage and gnocchi soup with a hint of cream to help give it body. At the bottom of the bowl is shredded kale.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

It's been a long time since I picked up my pliers and worked on anything. I was asked by a local if I could make some collars for his pack. The red throws the colour balance off with the flash. Red EDPM with AA Bronze and Stainless Steel with Purple EDPM.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 27/09/2024

Today's dinner was based on, a recipe I found on Sorted. A mid-week pizza based on a sauce of cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes topped with cheddar, sausage and broccoli. So, being the chaos gremlin I am. Tomato ricotta pest, Mexican cheese blend, broccoli, and crumbled sausage

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Write code, sit on calls, and triage production all day. Get to finally have 5 minutes of quiet to be told company is coming for dinner. Drop everything and go shopping and prep and cook everything. Flank steak with smoke salt and pepper Farro and Arborio Risotto with multiple veggies.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Last week @rookmutt.bsky.social and I went on a hike for a date. I have lived in the PNW for years, and never went to the Snoqualmie Falls. So we went and we took some pictures.

Snoqualmie Falls from the base of the falls.

A tree growing from the stump of an elder.

Shot of the falls from the upper observation area. Taken through the plants.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #943,619! I squeaked in on that it seems.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

@marylowd.bsky.social Last I checked I am not a large language model. And as an autistic person may I simply tell you: fuck you and the horse you rode in on.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Finally getting a follower list worked out. Here have some art.

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