Thomas Gideon :rust: :neovim:

Enjoying "My Best Friend's Exorcism" with a crackling fire on the deck. #decklife

Finally finished editing and mixing the audio for the next episode of my podcast with @[email protected]. I should have it posted to https://vegenx.com later tonight. #vegan #podcast #wfpbno

@endeavorance I ordered a Play Date based on your review on your podcast. Thank you, really looking forward to it arriving. #indieVideoGames #playDateConsole

I started reading *The Blue Cliff Record*, today. I was surprised at how accessible I found it compared to some of the other canon I've tried to read. Enjoyed Yuan Wu's humor too, at least in the preface and the first kung an, all I've read so far. I am encouraged and eager to continue reading and studying this one. #chanBuddhism #zenBuddhism

I went for a Moon, the smallest option at @mastohost simply to try things out and see if anyone was interested, especially from my #homebrewer and pro #brewer friends not already here in the #fediverse

I recently became a #vegan for health reasons. #wfpbno #forksoverknives I am increasingly interested in health and well being based on my experiences working on my heart health. I have a few wearables and am endlessly fascinated with comparing what they reveal and how I feel moment to moment. I have been practicing mindfulness for years and tend to see that is an integrated part of my health.

I realized part of why I never wrote an #introduction, even with the higher character limit isn't quite enough space. I am notoriously long winded.

I am a pretty passionate #brewer and post occasionally about #beer, #brewing, and share process pictures from my small but mighty home brewery.

Skipping my usual mid-week social outing to Saints Row. I was there Saturday for the first round of their excellent fifth anniversary party. Axe throwing! Enjoying an anniversary ale from Elder Pine, a sour red blend aged in red wine barrels. Perfect complement to an amazing Fall evening. #decklife

I get to do plenty of coding, enough coaching and mentoring, more than enough leadership, and plenty of learning. I am pleasantly surprised by Typescript but I miss Rust. I am keeping my skills sharp regardless. I remember why I enjoyed hot rodding my #NeoVim config. And how pleasant it makes writing, reading, editing and managing code.

I am content.

#Work #ProfessionalLife #WellBeing

What better way to celebrate the first of Halloween, er, October than with a fire and a really wild and fun horror commedy on the big screen. Also first deck movie night of the season, a welcome change of scenery. #decklife

I don't often share pictures of food on its own but lately Andrea has been knocking it out of the park, both flavor and nutrition. #wfpbno

A blend almost a year in the making. Two to one mild to old ale. The brett is slightly tamed. The malt sweetness is transformed into dark toffee. I love it. #becauseican

#decklife

I baked these on Sunday and froze them for the coming weeks. We thawed a half for barbecue sandwiches (using soy curls) last night. These may be the best loaves I've baked yet. #wfpbno #vegan #veganbaking

The air has that first hint of crisp that makes the fire pit all that much better. #decklife

I had to order new pants for fit for the first time in decades. Usually I buy pants when the old ones wear out. This is what a month of dedicated exercise and a whole food, plant based diet with no added oil has wrought. Well on track to be in the best shape of my life by fifty (by 2023.) #wfpbno #vegan

I love breakfast sausage patties, always have. The packaged vegan brands are all pretty good and an important stepping stone for me. In order to cut any added oil out of my breakfast and still have a patty I had to make own. These are from the Fat Free Vegan's recipe. #wfpbno #vegan

And now we have sandwich bread for the week. Like my breakfast loaves, these have no added oil. Except for possibly the top crust, they are also free of problem ingredients for Andrea so she can enjoy them too. #wfpbno #vegan

In the pans for the second rise before going into the oven. I will give the to an aquafaba way and score them like the breakfast loaves from last weekend. #wfpbno #vegan

Making some bread for sandwiches. Setting these to rise while we take the dogs for a walk in this wonderful weather. #wfpbno #vegan

For this week's hummus-like dip, I followed Andrea's ideas, to double the pureed lemon and double the garlic, half fresh and half roasted. I think the new food processor also helped me achieve this amazing texture. #wfpbno #vegan

A few people asked, here is my spent grain bread recipe. It is not gluten free; it is #vegan (no dairy, no eggs) and compatible with a #wfpbno diet (no added oil.) I also think it is delicious--bake up a batch yourself and let me know what you think. https://peculiarcharacter.com/2020/09/07/spent-grain-bread-2/

Another success, making the dough for our pizzas without oil this time. Consensus was the dough was even better; crispy, chewy, great flavor. #wfpbno #vegan

First experiment baking with aquafaba was a huge success. Crust is light and crunchy, texture is airy, flavor is great. Also, I love the color of these finished loaves. My only problem is keeping myself from eating them both right now. #vegan #veganbaking #wfpbno

Into the form they go for a second proof while the oven heats up. Happy with the first rise, optimistic these will turn out well with the changes to the recipe. #wfpbno #vegan #plantpoweredbrewer

I have been changing my spent grain recipe almost from the start. First I tweaked to replace the milk with beer and oil. For this batch, I dropped the oil and egg replacing them aquafaba. Texture while kneading was great and first rise is going well. #wfpbno #vegan #plantpoweredbrewer

Using up the last of the CSA plum tomatoes to make fresh sauce for pizza night. I love this recipe, even without the fresh tomatoes. Only five ingredients: diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika. #wfpbno #vegan

Grilling up another batch of eggplant destined for breakfast sandwiches. This time, no oil (for health reasons) and a bit of poultry seasoning. I would like to phase out the veggie breakfast patties since they aren't  ideal for my heart healthy diet either. #vegan #wfpbno

I don't mind another day of working in the kitchen (and at the grill) when the view and weather are this nice. #decklife

Today I am making more spent grain bread. I like reusing what otherwise would be brewing waste. I eat this as part of my breakfast everyday. Going to try removing the oil from this batch. #wfpbno #plantpoweredbrewer

This picture was three seconds before the plate was completely empty. And there is plenty more crackers and dip to enjoy throughout the week. A morning very well spent. #wfpbno #vegan

I got my vacuum sealer originally to break down bulk hops for storage. I've been meaning to use it to freeze CSA veggies. Finally did so with these beautiful chili, sweet, and bell peppers, blanching them first for best results. #wfpbno #veganlife #localagriculture