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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Tricolor cheese tortelloni with late summer vegetables in Genovese pesto

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin next to a low light green bowl. The bowl is filled with perfectly al dente Maryland tricolor cheese tortelloni, green beans boiled with the pasta, Virginia Japanese eggplant and Virginia zucchini sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and small, orange, Virginia grape tomatoes in a previously frozen pesto. It is topped with shredded Wisconsin parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. A whole wheat sourdough miche from Talking Bread has been sliced and toasted and placed on either side of the bowl. A pink can of Cherry-Lime La Croix (sparkling water) is on the upper right side of the bowl on the wooden table with a sliver of window in the background.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Chana masala (chickpea curry)

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a chipped, light green low bowl. In the bowl is chana masala (a layer of long grain brown rice, a layer of chickpea curry--previously frozen chickpeas, onion, ginger, garlic, Serrano pepper, canned crushed tomatoes, spices), topped with chopped Virginia cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt. To the upper right is an orange can of orange La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Warm pasta salad with burrata

A fork sits on a brown and green cloth napkin next to a low, chipped, light green bowl. In the bowl is a slight modified "Warm pasta salad with tomatoes and eggplant" from page 28 of Cooking Light magazine July 2018. It includes Pennsylvania whole wheat gemelli, Virginia green beans, Virginia Japanese eggplant, blistered and fresh halved Virginia cherry tomatoes, garlic, and reduced Pinot Grigio (dry white wine) seasoned with white wine vinegar and kosher salt and topped with Wisconsin burrata (a wet mozzarella cheese), fresh Maryland thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. To the right of the bowl is a green can of lime La Croix ( sparkling water ), and a stemless wineglass filled with a 2024 Italian Pinot Grigio. To the upper left of the plate is aluminum foil supporting a warm, sweet potato and tumeric focaccia from Talking Bread (previously frozen).

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

After work snack: caramelized peaches on labneh

A brown cloth napkin sits to the left of a low light green bowl. In the bowl is a layer of labneh (a very thick, salty and savory yogurt), topped with a sliced Pennsylvania peach carmelized in butter and extra virgin olive oil with toasted pecans and fresh thyme leaves drizzled with honey. On the left side of the bowl is a dark brown slice of Seylou Bakery's 100 percent whole grain pain au levain (a French sourdough) baked in a loaf pan and tasted. A spoon sits to the right of the bowl along with a pink can of cherry -lime La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thai red curry with okra, red bell pepper, and shrimp

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin to the left of a low light green bowl. In the bowl is a Thai red curry with previously frozen shrimp, Virginia okra sliced in half or quarters, Thai coconut milk, and red bell pepper on Maryland long grain brown rice topped with freshly chopped Virginia cilantro. A slice of lime is to the left side of the bowl. Above the bowl is an orange can of tangerine La Croix (sparkling water) and a stemless wineglass filled with a 2025 French rose wine. The dish was ultimately served with additional Sriracha hot chili sauce as the Serrano pepper with seeds in the curry was not very hot.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Seared tuna steak on edamame and Japanese eggplant

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin next to a low, chipped, light green bowl. In the bowl are Japanese eggplant sliced into rounds and edamame (green soybeans) stir fried with visible char and seasoned with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. On top is a tuna steak seared for a minute on each side so still pink in the middle, sliced to show the middle. A steak knife with a wooden handle is to the right of the bowl below a stemless wineglass with a 2025 French rose wine and a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water ).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cheese tortellini with roasted yellow squash and Japanese eggplant in Genovese pesto

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a low light green bowl. In the bowl are fresh cheese tortellini and roasted yellow squash and Japanese eggplant in Genovese pesto (basil sauce) topped with additional finely grated Wisconsin parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Two small slices of toasted seeded sourdough from Talking Bread frame the pasta. To the upper right of the bowl are an orange can of tangerine La Croix (sparkling water) and a stemless wineglass filled with a 2025 Portuguese rose vihno verde. Above the fork is a white ramekin filled with French carrot salad (a shredded Maryland carrot in a dressing of extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Virginia honey, Grey Poupon Dijon mustard, and a splash of white wine vinegar).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Succotash with fish

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin to the left of a low bowl filled with succotash (Garner's Virginia fresh baby lima beans, sweet corn, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and bacon) topped with blackened catfish and lemon juice. To the right of the bowl is a table knife, a stemless wineglass with a French rose wine, and a pink can of cherry -lime La Croix (sparkling water). Above the fork is a light green plate with a slice of tomato-onion focaccia and an orange Virginia tomato, sliced and topped with torn basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Tuna melt

A fork sits in a green and brown cloth napkin next to a chipped light green plate supporting a tuna melt. One tuna melt us on Talking Bread's sesame pumpernickel bread and another a slice of Talking Bread's seeded sourdough bread (both previously frozen). The tuna salad consists of light tuna, Virginia celery, Mt. Olive dill pickle, and Virginia red bell pepper with crushed garlic and Duke's mayonnaise. The melt is topped with provolone cheese. To the right of the plate is a butter knife and a light blue mason jar filled with lemon La Croix sparkling water and watermelon juice, half full. Above the fork is a dark green and brown bowl filled with a salad of little gem lettuce, Virginia sungold tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and toasted walnuts in a toasted walnut oil and red wine vinegar vinaigrette.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

From the Barbie Pond on Q Street, NW

A Barbie doll with high Dolly Parton wig on plays guitar in her angel wings next to a pink musical instrument and a coat of many colors. Books sir on the porch of a backwoods cabin to the right. On the other side of the pond, topless Barbies buried in the ground hold books, guitars, records, and record players. One half Barbie holds a butterfly-shaped piece of pink paper that says "Dolly" and has hearts drawn on it.

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Cheddar omelette, sliced tomatoes, and toast

A fork sits on a wooden table. Above the fork is a brown cloth napkin with two slices of Talking Bread's seeded sourdough, toasted. To the right is a light green plate supporting a two Maryland egg omelette filled with Vermont white cheddar, topped with basil leaves and Crystal hot sauce. A sliced red and orange tomato are to the right, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper and topped with torn basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil. To the right if the plate is a knife. Above that is a stemless wineglass filled with a 2924 Italian Pinot Grigio and an orange can of tangerine La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Tomatoes and shrimp gyoza in chili crisp vinaigrette

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a chopped low light green bowl. In the bowl is a salad consisting of a red/rose tomato, an orange tomato, and 8 shrimp gyoza (previously frozen Japanese-style dumplings) in a chili crisp vinaigrette (soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, and chili crisp) topped with torn fresh basil leaves and more chili crisp. Barely visible to the right of the bowl are two lacquered wooden black and red Chinese chopsticks. Above the bowl is a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water ) and a stemless wineglass filled with a 2025 French rose wine.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bucatini in lamb ragu with side salad

A fork sits on a brown and green cloth napkin next to a low bowl filled with Italian bucatini (long pasta shape) in a ragu of slow cooked lamb chucks, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, tomatoes, beef stock, and red wine, topped with shredded Wisconsin parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped basil. A slice of seeded sourdough from Talking Bread is on the side. To the right of the low bowl is a tablespoon and a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water). Above the fork is a green and brown bowl filled with a salad of Virginia butterhead lettuce, sungold cherry tomatoes, toasted walnuts, cucumbers, and kalamata olives in a white wine vinegar and roasted walnut oil vinaigrette.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Blackened catfish, corn on the cob, roasted okra, and sliced summer tomato

A fork sits on a green and brown cloth napkin to the left of a light green plate. The plate supports blackened catfish (previously frozen), a salad of sliced Virginia tomato with basil and extra virgin olive oil, 100 percent whole wheat toast (previously frozen) from Atwater's, a slice of lemon, roasted Virginia okra, and corn on the cob. To the right of the plate is a table knife, a blue mason jar filled with filtered water, and a stemless wineglass filled with a 2025 Recolte (a rose wine) from the Avignon region of France.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A tuna melts counts as a home cooked meal, right?

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin next to a light green plate supporting two slices of Atwater's 100 percent whole wheat bread covered in tuna salad (chunk light tuna, shallot, crushed garlic, seasonings, Virginia celery, Mt. Olive dill pickle, fresh Persian cucumber in light sour cream and Duke's mayonnaise) topped with sliced provolone cheese. Above the fork on a dark green and brown bowl is a salad of Maryland butterhead lettuce and sliced cucumber in a garlic-tahini dressing. To the right of the plate is a table knife, a pink Cherry-Lime La Croix can and a blue mason jar filled with ice cubes and the sparkling water.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Caprese salad

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin. It is below an oblong dark wooden cutting board supporting two slices of toasted 100 percent whole wheat bread from Atwater's. To the right is a light green plate supporting a caprese salad made of one small red and one medium orange tomato, sliced, topped with fresh basil leaves and sliced fresh mozzarella from Blue Ridge Dairy Co. topped with salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. To the right is a table knife and above that is a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Whole grain blueberry pancakes

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. On the plate are four whole grain blueberry pancakes (whole wheat flour, Virginia white stone ground cornmeal from Garner's, soured half and half from South Mountain Creamery, egg, Maryland blueberries) and a Boar's Head turkey sausage patty. The pancakes are topped with butter and Canadian maple syrup. A knife sits to the right of the plate with a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water) and the jar of Maple Joe maple syrup above that.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Whole wheat gemelli with blistered sungold tomatoes and yellow bell pepper in pesto

A fork sits on a green and brown cloth napkin next to a low light green bowl that is chipped. In the bowl is whole wheat Pennsylvania gemelli from Castle Valley Mill and blistered sungold tomatoes and yellow bell pepper in a Genovese pesto topped with shredded Wisconsin parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. The end piece of a baguette (previously frozen) is on the napkin side. To the right of the bowl is an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water) and a stemless wineglass with a pour of an Italian 2024 Pinot Grigio from the Lucido region. Above the napkin is a dark green and brown bowl filled with a salad of Virginia gem lettuce, sungold tomatoes, cucumber, green olive and toasted walnuts in a red wine vinegar-toasted walnut oil vinaigrette.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Summer breakfast

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. On the plate is a sliced, ripe Virginia tomato seasoned with salt and pepper, a Boars Head turkey breakfast sausage patty, and two eggs scrambled saft with fresh, chopped basil leaves and seasoned with Crystal hot sauce, and a large chunk of zaatar focaccia from Ravenhook Bakehouse. In a white ceramic ramekin above the fork is a peeled, pitted, and sliced white peach. To the right of the plate is a knife and a metal mug reflecting the red tomato and filled with Zeke's Lake Atitlan Guatemalan coffee and half and half.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Caprese salad with zaatar focaccia

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. The plate is full of caprese salad (freshly sliced Virginia tomatoes, Virginia basil, and Virginia fresh cow's milk mozzarella from Blue Ridge Dairy with salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil). Above the fork is another light green plate supporting two square slices of zaatar focaccia from Ravenhook Bakehouse.to the right of the salad is a knife and an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tomato-watermelon salad

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin to the right of a low bowl. The bowl is filled with cubed seedless red watermelon, Virginia tomatoes, chopped Pennsylvania cilantro, and cow's milk feta cheese from Virginia's Blue Ridge Dairy. The salad is seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper, white balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Two slices of toasted pretzel bread from Talking Bread sit on top of the bowl. There is an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water) and a stemless wine glass filled with a 2023 Roches de Provence (a rose wine) on the wooden table.

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Salad nicoise

Fork on a red and white checkered cloth napkin site to the left of a light green low bowl. The bowl is filled with salad nicoise (Virginia butterhead lettuce, purple cherry tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, sliced red onion, blanched green beans, skin on boiled potatoes, kalamata olives, capers, an envelope of chunk light tuna in water, and a poorly boiled egg in a mustardy olive oil and lemon juice vinaigrette) topped with freshly ground black pepper and a toasted slice of pretzel bread from Talking Bread. A pink can of cherry -lime La Croix (sparkling water) is to the upper right of the light green bowl

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Breakfast

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. On the plate are two small sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper. In the middle of the plate are two scrambled Maryland eggs topped with Crystal hot sauce. Above that are cubed seedless red watermelon. To the right are two blueberry cornmeal muffins (previously frozen). To the upper right is a white ceramic Japanese mug with a blue cat on it filled with Zeke's Beans of Summer blend drip coffee and half and half from South Mountain Creamery.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Tuna melt night

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. The plate is supporting two large slices of sesame pumpernickel bread from Talking Bread, covered in tuna salad (tuna, shallot, Virginia celery, Mt. Olive kosher dill pickle, Duke's mayonnaise, and seasonings) and melted Swiss cheese slices. Above the napkin is a dark green and brown bowl filled with a green salad (Virginia butterhead lettuce, sliced cucumber, Virginia purple cherry tomatoes, sliced green olive, and toasted walnuts in a toasted walnut oil and red wine vinegar vinaigrette). To the right of the plate is a table knife and an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water) on a wooden table.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tilapia with a light soy and mirin glaze, baguette slice, sliced tomato, garlicky-soy air fried green beans, and corn on the cob 0

Fork on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate supporting pan fried, previously frozen tilapia seasoned with salt and black and white pepper, then glazed with soy sauce, mirin, and garlic reduced in the pan and topped with toasted black sesame seeds. There are a pile of green beans, seasoned with light soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and garlic air fried at 380 F for 8 minutes. A slice of lime and a previously frozen baguette slice are to the other side of the fish filet. Above that is bicolor corn on the cob, buttered. Above that is a small tomato, quartered and seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper. A knife site to the right of the plate along with an orange aluminum 6of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Breakfast

A fork is on a brown cloth napkin under a white ramekin filled with canned baked beans. To the right is a light green plate supporting two slices of whole wheat sourdough miche from Talking Bread topped with butter and rhubarb jam, two scrambled Virginia eggs topped with Crystal hot sauce, two sage breakfast pork sausage links, a sliced tomato topped with salt and pepper, and slices of white peach. Above the plate is a small Mason jar filled with mango juice, a white a blue ceramic mug filled with half and half from South Mountain Creamery and Zeke's Pride and Joy coffee. A knife sits to the right of the plate on the wooden table.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Bucatini with wilted patty pan squash and lemon, side salad

A fork sits in a light green and brown cloth napkin under a dark green and brown bowl. The bowl is filled with a side salad made with baby Virginia lettuces, toasted walnuts, red onion, and sliced Greek green olives with pimentos in a toasted walnut oil-red wine vinegar dressing. To the right is a low light green bowl filled with bucatini (hollow, long pasta), thinly sliced green and yellow Virginia patty pan squash wilted in extra virgin olive oil with red pepper flakes, red onion, and sliced garlic. Pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice were added to the sauce. The pasta is topped with Wisconsin feta, fresh basil, and freshly ground black pepper. A slice of lemon and toasted seeded sourdough bread from Talking Bread (previously frozen) share the low bowl. To the right is a pink can of Guava La Croix (sparkling water) on the wooden table.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Curried tilapia, air-fried patty pan squash, and green salad

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin on one side of a light green plate. On the plate is a previously frozen, farmed tilapia filet seasoned with S&B Oriental Curry Powder and pan fried in butter and olive oil next to a slice of lime. Next to that is a large pile of cubed yellow and green patty pan squash seasoned with fried thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and peppers and air fried with sliced red onion and minced garlic. On top of the plate is a green salad of lettuces, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and toasted walnuts in a toasted walnut oil vinaigrette. Above the plate is a toasted slice of Taking Bread's sourdough miche on the table. To the right is a table knife, a pink can of cherry -lime La Croix (sparkling water), and a half gate less wineglass of Chrysalis Vineyard's 2022 Mariposa (a dry rose) made with Virginia norton grapes.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Whole wheat spaghetti, chicken, and asparagus in pesto with a side salad

A fork sits on a red and white checkered cloth napkin next to a light green, chipped, low bowl. In the bowl is whole wheat spaghetti, pan fried chicken, asparagus, grape tomatoes, and sliced garlic in last year's previously frozen pesto Genovese. The pasta is topped with pre-grated Wisconsin Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. A slice of sweet potato-tumeric focaccia from Talking Bread (previously frozen) is to the left side of the bowl. In a deeper brown and green bowl above the napkin is a salad of baby lettuces, radish, red onion, toasted walnuts, and cucumber in a white wine vinegar-toasted walnut oil vinaigrette. To the right of the bowl is an orange can of orange La Croix (sparkling water) and a stemless wine glass filled with 2024 French Savignon Blanc

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Pan-fried tilapia, Chinese broccoli stems on brown rice, garlicky cucumber salad

A fork sits on a red-and-white checkered cloth napkin next to a light green plate. On the plate is a previously frozen tilapia filet seasoned with ginger, coriander, garlic powder, iodized salt, and white pepper pan fried in canola oil, topped with Thai sweet chili sauce next to a slice of lime. A large pile of steamed Chinese broccoli stems have been seasoned with oyster sauce and chili crisp and are on top of one serving of Maryland brown long-grain rice cooked in an Instant Pot with toasted sesame oil. There is a salad of cucumbers with garlic in a soy and sesame oil dressing. The salad and broccoli are topped with toasted black sesame seeds. Tho the right of the plate is a table knife, a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water), and a stemless wine glass filled with a 2024 French Savignon Blanc.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Chicken pad see ew

Fork on a folded brown cloth napkin is next to a chopped light green low bowl. The bowl is filled with chicken pas see ew (Thai dried rice noodles, chicken, Chinese sprouting broccoli, scrambled egg, and sliced garlic toasted in a soy and oyster sauce-derived sauce) topped with green onion and cilantro. A stemless wine glass is filled with a 2024 French Savignon Blanc beside a yellow aluminum can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Freezer/pantry clean out: barbecue and fixings

Fork on a green and brown cloth napkin sits next to a light green plate supporting two barbecue sandwiches (Pepperidge Farms potato hamburger buns filled with slow cooker Dr. Pepper pulled pork loin, Sweet Baby Ray's Vidalia Onion barbecue sauce--as Duke's mustard sauce was expired--and coleslaw), potato salad (yellow potatoes, boiled egg, celery, flat leaf parsley, red onion, green onion, garlic, light sour cream, Duke's mayonnaise) and coleslaw (made from bagged mix plus sour cream, Duke's mayonnaise, seasonings) topped with freshly ground black pepper. Above the plate are two white ramekins, one filled with Bush's Homestyle baked beans and the other with vegan, flat leaf mustard greens seasoned with Crystal hot sauce and apple cider vinegar. On the right side is an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Whole grain strawberry pancakes

A fork is on a folded brown cloth napkin. A light green plate supports three Virginia sage pork sausage links. Three whole grain (whole wheat flour and white cornmeal) strawberry pancakes filled with Virginia strawberry slices and almonds, cooked in oil and crispy on the edge are also on the plate, topped with additional sliced strawberries, melted butter, and maple syrup. A table knife and a metal mug filled with Zeke's coffee and half and half are to the right of the plate.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Omelette, toast, and salad

A fork sits on a white and red checkered cloth napkin under a green and brown bowl filled with salad (cucumber, multi colored grape tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar). A light green plate supports a two-egg irregularly shaped tri-fold omelette filled with Wisconsin romano cheese and topped with freshly ground black pepper, chopped flat leaf parsley, and Sriracha. To the right are two toasted pieces of seeded sourdough break from Talking Bread. Above the plate is an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water) and a stemless wine glass with a half serving of 2024 French Savignon Blanc.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Spring has sprung: radiatore with snow peas

Fork on a brown cloth napkin is below a white ramekin filled with cucumber salad (peeled, deseeded, cubed cucumber in a dressing of lemon juice, Duke's mayonnaise, and low-fat Greek yogurt seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed garlic). To the right is a chipped, light green wide bowl filled with whole wheat ) Pennsylvania radiatore pasta and Virginia snowpeas in a sauce of brown butter, minced garlic, Wisconsin romano cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and pasta water. Pasta is topped with more Wisconsin romano cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped parsley. On the left side of the bowl is a thick slice of seeded sourdough from Talking Bread. Above the low bowl is a light blue mason jar filled with Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water) with sliced cucumber in it. There is a stemless wine glass with a 2024 French Savignon Blanc in it.

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Toad in a hole, roasted asparagus, and tomato salad

The fork is on a green and brown cloth napkin below a ramekin filled with tomato salad (multicolored grape tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil). To the right of the napkin is a light green plate supporting roasted asparagus and a slice of lemon and an oddly shaped and somewhat burnt toad in a hole, a sausage and Yorkshire pudding bake using rosemary lamb sausage, a rosemary Yorkshire pudding (a giant popover) and topped with red onion gravy and chopped green onions. To the right of the plate is a table knife and a pink can of cherry-lime La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Clap, I cooked. Yes, it's a tuna melt.

Fork on a brown cloth napkin sits next to a light green plate. The front of the plate is a salad (wild Virginia arugula, multicolored grape tomatoes, cucumber, radish, red bell pepper, red onion, and salad olives with pimentos in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette), and the back has two slices of seeded sourdough from Talking Bread supporting tuna salad (chunk light tuna, celery, red onion, peeled and deseeded cucumber, dill pickle, red bell pepper, and Duke's mayonnaise) with melted Swiss cheese on top. A blue mason jar filled with water with a slice of lime is behind the plate.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Broken mushroom omelette, chapati, and arugula salad

A fork sits on a brown cloth napkin to right of a light green plate. The plate supports a two-egg attempt at a tri-fold omelette filled with "baby bella" mushrooms, red bell pepper, red onion, and New York white cheddar cheese. To the left of the omelette is a chapati (pan-fried Indian quick wheat and oil bread). Above the fork is a dark green and brown bowl filled with an arugula salad (arugula, toasted walnuts, fresh cucumber, dill pickle, multi-colored grape tomatoes, radish, and red onion) in a toasted walnut oil and white wine vinegar dressing. To the right of the plate is a table knife and a yellow and brown can of PineApple and CocoNut Pa Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Asparagus and shrimp stir fry

A fork on a brown cloth napkin is next to a wide, low light green bowl with a chip out of it at the top. The bowl is filled with brown Maryland long grain rice topped with a stir fry of shrimp, asparagus, sliced "baby bella" mushrooms, and diced red bell pepper topped with toasted black sesame seeds and a chopped green onion. To the upper right of the bowl is a green can of lime La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Tuna melt with green salad

Fork on a red and white checkered cloth napkin is beside a light green plate. To the right of the plate is a table knife and a brightly colored aluminum can of PineApple and CocoNut La Croix (sparkling water). On the plate is a pile of salad made with green and red baby lettuces, toasted walnuts, salad olives with pimentos, and radishes in a walnut-peanut butter vinaigrette and two slices of dark rye from Seylou Bakery supporting tuna salad (canned light tuna, shallot, Virginia celery, radish, kosher dill pickle, garlic, and Duke's mayonnaise) topped with melted New York cheddar cheese.

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Mushroom omelette, green salad, and toast

Fork on a red and white checkered cloth napkin is to left of a light green plate. On the plate, there is a two egg omelette filled with "baby bella" mushroom, garlic, and New York cheddar cheese. Above the cracked omelette is a salad of mixed red and green baby lettuces, salad olives with pimentos, and sliced radishes in a garlicky red wine vinaigrette. The other side of the plate is a toasted slice of dark rye bread from Seylou Bakery. To the right of the plate is a kitchen knife and a green can of Lime La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Save America's Bike Lane Rally, Washington Monument Lodge, April 21, 2026

A group of bicyclists dresses in athletic and business casual clothing on grass and sidewalk with bicycles and helmets everywhere listen to a speaker on preserving the 15th Street bike lane from destruction by the U.S Government. The USDA's white Whitten Building and the clock tower of the red brick Yates Building are behind trees in the background.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Chicken gyoza dumplings, steamed broccoli, and purple carrot salad

A fork sits on top of a brown cloth napkin. Above the napkin is a white ceramic ramekin with dipping sauce (light and dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, white sugar, green onion, grated garlic and ginger, hot chili oil, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds). Above the light green plate is a pair of metal chopsticks and an orange can of Pamplemousse La Croix (grapefruit-flavored sparkling water). On the light green plate is a carrot salad (shredded purple carrot, grated garlic, white pepper, cayenne pepper, white sugar, coriander, soy sauce, and rice vinegar), steamed broccoli florets sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and pan-fried previously frozen chicken gyoza topped with green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Whole wheat radiatore with roasted butternut squash in a chevre sauce

There is a fork on a brown cloth napkin to the left of a light green shallow bowl with a chip in it. In that bowl is whole wheat Pennsylvania radiatore (spiral) pasta with roasted butternut squash in a sauce of chevre (soft goat cheese), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and pasta water. The pasta is topped with grated Wisconsin parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped flat leaf parsley. Two slices of whole wheat sourdough, toasted, from Talking Bread surround pasta. Above the fork is a white ceramic ramekin filled with a cucumber salad (two slices Persian cucumbers, crushed raw garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil). To upper right of bowl is a green can of lime La Croix (sparkling water).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Happy No Kings III Day. Breakfast starts the day out right.

Fork on a brown cloth napkin is below a ridged white ceramic ramekin filled with canned baked beans. The light green plate to the right of napkin has scrambled eggs with spinach in it, a halved roasted Roma tomato, roasted mushrooms, half of a blood orange sliced into quarters, two slices of thick cut bacon, and two slices of 100 percent whole wheat bread from Atwater's Bakery spread with apple butter. A knife is to the right of the plate and a white and blue ceramic mug is filled with Zeke's Peak Bloom coffee and South Mountain Creamery half and half.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Harira (lamb and chickpea soup) with warm whole wheat pita bread

White and red checkered napkin is to the left of a light green plate supporting a quartered load of whole wheat pita bread and a dark green and brown bowl. The bowl contains harira (a soup of chunks of lamb shoulder, canned chickpeas, brown lentils, Maryland brown long grain rice, canned crushed fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, and saffron) topped with chopped flat leaf parsley. A spoon is on the table to the right of the bowl below a green can of lime La Croix (lime flavored sparkling water).

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Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Leek-bacon-apple-blue cheese quiche, salad, and toast

Fork on a brown cloth napkin next to a light green plate. On the plate is a thick slice of whole wheat sourdough bread from Talking Bread, a salad of Virginia arugula, green onion, and cherry tomatoes in a blue cheese dressing, and a slice of leek-bacon-apple-blue cheese quiche with a whole wheat oil crust. The apples cubes are well browned on the quiche and some dried rosemary sprigs are visible. A blue mason jar of lime La Croix (sparkling water) with a slice of lime in it is on the upper right side of the plate.

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Happy pi day! My contribution is a pecan Derby pie.

Black cooling rack on a wooden table supporting a glass pie plate. It's filled with a whole wheat oil crust and a brown filling (butter, eggs, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and bittersweet chocolate chips).

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Omelette, toast, and salad

Blake @bstabler.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Tuna melt with salad

Fork on a red and white checkered cloth napkin is next to a light green plate. The plate supports two slices of seven grain bread from Stone Hearth Bakery covered in tuna salad (chunk light tuna, celery, green onion, chopped dill pickle, crushed garlic, and Duke's mayonnaise) covered in malted Swiss cheese and a green salad of "spicy" salad greens with olives in a white wine vinaigrette. There is a knife to right of plate and above that a yellow can of lemon La Croix (sparkling water).