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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My first real restaurant gig was in a 3-star kitchen last week. Pretty surreal for a self-taught home cook…

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Après Moi, Le Dessert

Highlights from my week in a 3-star kitchen

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

alysonwelborn is a spoken word artist on TT. She has poured her soul into this #CupOfJoe. Drink it in. You’ll be better for it.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Closest footage yet of my mustelid neighbor. I think it’s a mink.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Just a small percentage of the greens popping the garden right now. 🌱

A large bowl full of freshly cut chard, arugula, and Chinese broccoli seen from above on a gravel path

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Today’s puzzle: pave the entry to the garden using only bricks and rocks found on my property. 🌱

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I shoveled snow off the spinach yesterday so today’s sun would thaw it out for harvest. 🌱

A top view of a raised bed full of spinach

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Getting some spinach out of the freezer🌱

Photos of a snow-covered raised garden bed being shoveled out, revealing spinach underneath

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —The Declaration of Independence

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I started a new series where I make dinner mostly using things from the cupboard and back of the fridge. 🍽️

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Pantry Raid: Clam Sauce

The easiest (and maybe best) you'll ever make

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Ethan Siegel @startswithabang.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Dark matter’s “nightmare scenario” looks more likely than ever Perhaps dark matter cannot be directly detected; perhaps it only interacts gravitationally. That's not an argument against its existence. That's the nightmare scenario come to life! bigthink.com/starts-with-... #physics #space #astro

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Dark matter's "nightmare scenario" looks more likely than ever

Our great hope is that today's indirect, astrophysical evidence will someday lead to successful direct detection. What if that's impossible?

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Pete @eyebleed2.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

More pre-history: the invention of ceramics—pots, bowls, plates—implies the existence of surplus food. Prior to pottery, food was cooked and eaten in smaller bits due to its scarcity. Pottery indicates the presence of surplus food items and thus the need for storage.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Whether you're cooking for a pot luck, game day, or just a Tuesday dinner—these will make you a hero.

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Pizza Rolls

Another easy crowd-pleaser

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If you make those pears (previous post), make extra so you can use them in this excellent tart (I'm very proud of this recipe)

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Cheesus Crust Superstar

Your new favorite pastry trick

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I have finally posted the recipe for my daily driver, my go-to loaf, my one dough to rule them all. 🥖 #sourdough

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My Daily Bread

This is it, the loaf you've been waiting for

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Mrs. N @btwnthesepages.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Do I know what this thing is? I do not. Have I clicked the link yet? I have not. Because I am thinking of YOU. And I wanted to make sure YOU could also see this spectacular potato thing. And now that you're looking at it, I'm off to investigate.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I made The Potato Thing yesterday and brought it as a side dish 🌱🍽️🍜

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🎃 🕯️ Monica Valentinelli is Sipping Tea. 🐈‍⬛ ☕ @booksofm.com · 20/11/2025

If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features." There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I just heard a comedian describe Senator Fetterman as looking like "if the cave troll from LOTR played bass in Limp Bizkit" and I've been laughing for 5 minutes straight

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Behold, one of my finest inventions—just in time for the holidays. 🌱🍽️🍜

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The Potato Thing

Your ultimate holiday side dish

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Today’s harvest can mean only one thing: kimchi time! 🌱

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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I spoke to Ali Francis of Best Food Blog about why I quit Substack www.bestfoodblog.net/food-writers...

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Food Writers Are Fleeing Substack

Why Alison Roman, Alicia Kennedy, Nic Miller, and other food writers left the platform.

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Just Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain. If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I've never seen a more succinct self-own on the AI front. Bravo, @linkedin.com.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Rainy afternoon catnap geometry.

A closeup of two white cats sleeping nose to nose

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

There’s something magic about fall raspberries🌱

A hand holding raspberries outside in November in front of the raspberry bushes in a garden bed

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Site of last night’s Fun House dinner in Beverly Hills. Lots of prep and planning and some excellent organizers (and gracious hosts) meant that I got it done handily. Happy guests!

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Cool view coming into LAX today

A view out an airplane window on approach to LAX from the east with another jet visible and the Hollywood sign behind it in the distance

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Here’s the full bounty. Peppers like hot and dry, so the drought was a blessing on this front 🌱🌶️

Hot peppers of all shapes and colors spread out on a wooden counter seen from above

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Processing the hot pepper harvest 🌱

A wooden counter covered in many types of hot red and green chiles

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode. Pedal to the floor.

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I’m some countries, this is considered a lot of peppers. 🌱

A large metal bowl filled with freshly harvested bell peppers outside on a gravel path in the sun

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

These egg-shaped plants are really pretty. I wonder what they’re called? 🌱

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Peter Barrett @cookblog.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Late green bean harvest, week two: another 3+ pounds (1500g)🌱

A metal bowl full of green beans on a concrete patio seen from above with angled sunlight and a long shadow

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