fred gibbs

History of food (esp diet), food media, data criticism, cartography (data + art), design history, bicycles, growing stuff in dirt

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Saturday nights are now world adventure nights. First stop: Poland! https://t.co/Hzp1M0Njjz

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First time I've ever felt compelled to photograph a urinal. This gives keg stand a whole new meaning. https://t.co/LI8qP2AVl2

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I know the simplest meals are often best but sometimes it's fun to accidentally confirm it. https://t.co/DptzRJT0k7

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A few balloons out this morning. https://t.co/nLbdSNaoRf

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Various garden veggies with various forms of tortilla are remarkably satisfying. Garlic aioli also helps. https://t.co/rrx1mkQw5t

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Some microplaned asiago was an impulse add but might become the new normal. https://t.co/bxiuASyJKJ

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Instagram food is lovely but save some love for the waffles you forgot were in the oven. https://t.co/qLYfoToESI

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Who needs chicken when you have crispy cauliflower, veggies, and a good orange sauce? https://t.co/6FKXJTp1wl

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Of course a horned melon takes like a blend of banana and cucumber. Obviously. https://t.co/K04vaJedle

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There's lots of bests (see pizza) but finally getting the desired ratio of crunch and chew really is the best. https://t.co/UTTZGf3BIA

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Baked fries for dinner were fine. Same fries in the asparagus frittata for breakfast were fabulous. https://t.co/1fo37VxcUo

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Strawberry dutch baby remains a surefire breakfast hit. Finally got the pan hot enough for it to easily slide out. https://t.co/VPvyXhMYH7

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We don't eat much meat but our first fried chx attempt made a compelling case to be a regular special occasion meal. https://t.co/QenKqCXyaM

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@FoodandHistory1 @HistorySara @DrAnnieGray @sarahpkernan @Nicosia_Marissa @amandaeherbert @historybeagle @EMRecipesOnline how cookbooks reveal (and preach) cultural values of the author and intended audience, such as concerns about economy/frugality, ideas of healthiness, social obligations, value of invisible labor, etc.

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I think caramelized onions should be on all fish sandwiches by default. https://t.co/pNUir5sFfl

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Sausage and greens and noodles with cheese. The cheese was parmesan until the noodles were decided to be fettuccine and then the cheese became feta cheese. https://t.co/tloqQNrFOR

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Lentils and rice in the same pot is going to be a go-to staple base for all sorts of roasted things for a while. Whatever dried fruit is on hand adds a nice bit of sweetness. https://t.co/jnVuCUPe5k

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Bun batch #2 with white bean carrot burgers and quick-pickled onions. I'm all for convenience but there's no going back from scratch buns. https://t.co/sXFH34hIFA

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And if you accidentally make biscuits... https://t.co/ieeOEyQbkI