B Squared Laser

shop.bsquaredlaser.com

Part time laser engraver, full time nurse practitioner and Homestead newb.

Public Key

npub1t48p62n8xxr4a80vhp5wyfq25jm45mt8rx0dzwr6dlcg4w3899ns6teq3c

Profile Code

nprofile1qqs96nsa9fnnrp67nhkts68zys92fd66d4n3n8k38paxluy2hgnjjecpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dse8gzsp

Publishing to

relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1t48p62n8xxr4a80vhp5wyfq25jm45mt8rx0dzwr6dlcg4w3899ns6teq3c

Show more details

Last Notes

2026-01-01 22:29:19 UTC

- reply

No open source community. The laser engraving/cutting community is very (for lack of a better term) cut throat and dog eat dog. It wasnt always that way, when I first got started 6 or7 years ago it was very congenial and full of helpful people. Unfortunately I think when the market got flooded with cheaper and cheaper lasers it became a race to the bottom and the helpfulness dried up.
I use inkscape for my design work. Adobe is also good, but expensive. Lightburn is another good option for both design and running the laser, but I haven't made the jump to that yet.
There are a few really good channels on YouTube that are very helpful. Laser Everything has a ton of very in depth and detailed videos on all aspects of laser work.

2026-01-01 20:59:46 UTC

- reply

I make a lot of my own files but also buy a decent amount. etsy is a pretty good source for tested files. Just be sure the seller has a lot of good feedback. What kind of stuff are you looking for?

2025-12-14 21:31:56 UTC

- reply

100% ridiculous. Something else that I have noticed lately that drives me nuts is places that ONLY accept card payments and then they charge you 3% for paying with a card. If you can't figure out how to build card fees into your pricing you shouldn't be running a business.

2025-10-25 23:16:11 UTC

Family pumpkin carving competition today. There is some stiff competition.
#pumpkin #Halloween #fall #iowa #homestead #homesteading
https://video.nostr.build/e1aa9c519a6bd0278f7d5d70fbf1698f77ea52ae200c7386fdbd45248dbf61a9.mpr

2025-10-20 15:41:17 UTC

- reply

That crust looks perfect!

2025-09-26 12:15:50 UTC

https://image.nostr.build/ea7a6b288257986274dd1b9f434b92f9c16043c78747f654cf4c38461a91c5e2.jpg
I've been off of nostr for a while due to phone issues. But glad to be back. The butterflies love the Zinnias I have planted in the yard.
#nostr #grownostr #flowers #butterfly #homestead #iowa #wild #fall

2025-09-26 11:45:27 UTC

- reply

The Trevi fountain, the coliseum, the pantheon, the acropolis, The Vatican museum and sistine chapel are worth the waiting line.
Watch out for pick pockets, they are everywhere, especially the train.

2025-06-18 11:19:52 UTC

- reply

Sweet.

2025-06-16 17:39:09 UTC

Cherry season is upon us!
#cherry #cherries #growyourown #eatlocal #realfood #homestead #homesteading #iowa #spring https://image.nostr.build/473a8dd2695beeb5acfdd9679ad50f1489e40b2f851a920aab56f13ba77e7310.jpg

2025-05-31 18:15:16 UTC

- reply

Square is the furthest thing from a freedom loving company. They suspended my account multiple times (tied up my money for weeks) and then eventually banned my bank account so I couldn't reopen my account because they felt I was engaging in "prohibited" activities since I offer engraving on firearms and parts.

2025-05-09 00:06:11 UTC

Spring means asparagus. I planted 5 crowns a out 10 years ago. They've spread and seeded quite a bit and we get a nice harvest of spears several times a week. Wrapped in crispy prosciutto and served with some New York Strips.
#OutdoorCooking
#KetoBBQ
#LowCarbLife
#IowaGrown
#FarmToFork
#HomegrownMeat
#IowaKeto
#GrassfedBeef
#PastureRaisedPork
#BackyardChef
#beef
#realfood
#localfood
#spring
#slowfood
#nostr
#grownostr
#prosciutto
#asparagus https://image.nostr.build/5dadf9daa116286410a651fc7daf7dcb8638ea2b07b9852c6553fe200b94be89.jpg

2025-04-06 22:40:06 UTC

Quick cucumber "kimchi". Super easy and absolutely delicious.
Slice 1 cucumber. Handful of chopped carrots. Toss with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Let sit in strainer over the sink for 20-30 minutes to get rid of some of the water.
For the sauce:
1.5 T gochugaru flakes
1 T sweetener of choice (I used brown allulose)
2 T fish sauce or oyster sauce (I used oyster)
1.5-2 T avocado oil
2 cloves garlic finely chopped.
1.5-2 T rice wine vinegar
2 T soy sauce or coconut aminos
Sesame seeds.
(Amounts vary based on the size of cucumber and carrots)
After the carrots and cucumbers have drained, toss them to combine with the sauce. Add sesame seeds to taste Let sit in the fridge for a few hours.
Serve to a grateful world.
#cucumber #salad #kimchi #spring #iowa #keto #realfood #foodstr #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/5a661af1d9722d21f96c336b106c717cb132a6907e712cb74acaa9bc30975ce9.jpg

2025-04-06 22:21:05 UTC

Cleaning up the yard of broken sticks and limbs and using them to make biochar in my mini kettle grill.
#biochar #earth #soil #garden #spring #garden #gardening #Homestead #growyourown #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/769301f2420b86283589c3dbce4d8dc53b9cd9ba8161e92ea5311619c72be954.jpg

2025-04-05 19:25:29 UTC

My first time incubating chicken eggs. Got about half to hatch, which I think is pretty good considering I ordered them online and they were shipped.
#chickens #eggs #homestead #homesteading #iowa #spring #realfood #growyourown #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/cfc68e9297c37806395ba912bc37a43baa669ebfb2eee2793e1f1c74b970f4b1.jpg https://image.nostr.build/fcca1a6370fd3818eb9d4b51f371ed5926d9d2f14b7bc6da665be0de1267a334.jpg

2025-03-24 01:33:40 UTC

#asknostr
I managed to tear my MCL and shred my meniscus this weekend. I see ortho tomorrow. Any recs to promote healing?
#healing #health #fitness #keto #carnivore #realfood #nostr #healthstr #grownostr

2025-02-22 15:26:19 UTC

Parking lot drop from my dealer this morning.
#rawmilk #cream #milk #realfood #eatlocal #farmer #Homestead #iowa #winter #food #foodstr. #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/b6ae574348bd7edf88be64ef1f8cc9bdaf6b520c20618fe4ab9d867e2f25000d.jpg

2025-02-07 18:12:40 UTC

Home cured, smoked, and sliced beef bacon. This beef is the most pork belly like that I've seen. Tastes delicious too.
#beef #bacon #smoked #sliced #meat #keto #carnivore #smoker #homestead #homesteading #iowa #winter
https://image.nostr.build/4abed8c53a9317ae8046977554e2f86f2685a4a95ff9b4233be983c9a0552b32.jpg https://video.nostr.build/854e198465211efa4e700eae1b7122e40268141e08f353921569ae3fca4bba48.mp4 https://image.nostr.build/be4085dfc4d78a8a7b0d3603b477fe671e10e82a0bb8e333a33cb4075367c360.jpg https://image.nostr.build/ad7d3f9497bc8f8d6d811e48ae5d0edddd611588678f5546d67fad5ac52d0da4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/6297106771b5e7b362de8d675e345b404744c6f126791b30a3726d5e25ebe6f8.jpg

2025-01-21 01:25:05 UTC

Anyone else go walk around in their garden, even in the middle of winter when nothing is growing, because it feels soothing??? Just me??
#asknostr #foodstr #garden #gardening #homestead #homesteading #iowa #winter #growyourown #realfood #grownostr

2025-01-11 03:48:40 UTC

Trying my hand at fermenting some kimchi.
#kimchi #fermentation #foodstr #Homestead #homesteading #realfood #eatlocal #realfood #grownostr #nostr
https://image.nostr.build/fff00e0c742c8549d93149b28e4cc91f64769b46ad23efdb2f9f27d8ef1542a9.jpg https://image.nostr.build/fff00e0c742c8549d93149b28e4cc91f64769b46ad23efdb2f9f27d8ef1542a9.jpg

2024-11-15 21:37:21 UTC

- reply

Pappas dad.

2024-11-15 18:33:45 UTC

Linking up some Thanksgiving dinner sausage today. Trying to get all of the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner in a single sausage. They will cure in the fridge overnight and I will smoke them off tomorrow.
#realfood #meat #Thanksgiving #pork #Homestead #carnivore #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/a59403c9845b5768f9f188787a5455fd4b1cec510d4cfd41c29374da9cd3a281.jpg https://image.nostr.build/276925b0997d7b4bf42862a57af64a5bfdc93e7ce6ce60f8322c2c19d9bae09c.jpg https://image.nostr.build/9685a44e1caf6d5992a9cc6b3ca89253921961a8ed215fd228ca3614c754b6ae.jpg

2024-11-11 19:39:56 UTC

- reply

We need you to complete this peer to peer review on this insurance denial. . .

2024-11-03 13:15:37 UTC

- reply

GM!

2024-10-26 17:51:30 UTC

- reply

Thank you! I'm in southern Iowa. Best of luck to her in sales today!

2024-10-18 00:22:06 UTC

- reply

I'm guessing that free Ross is going to look a lot like "lock her up" the day after the election.

2024-10-17 20:01:13 UTC

Nearly full moon coming up over the bluff taken last night before the last half of my 24 hour ER shift. . .I'm not superstitious but I am a little stitious. . .
#medicine #healthcare #er #ems #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/b17170ce71770903fe67068568a82cbfde07c25a5c92a7a62749aa5231d2baf0.jpg

2024-10-14 12:57:23 UTC

GM nostr. Gorgeous sunrise to start the day.
#morning #sunrise #iowa #fall #homestead #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/27a8e6a90b2e5e53f4f4139484d8c224f8b2bf84fa4b922cf3f25168c3812944.jpg

2024-10-12 18:07:56 UTC

Interesting
https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicine/article/271127/business-medicine/lawsuit-targets-publishers-peer-review-flawed?ecd=WNL_EVE_241012_mdedge&uac=160263HX&sso=true
@nprofile…j6gq

2024-10-11 02:46:19 UTC

They just keep getting better.
#aurora #northernlights #iowa #fall #nightsky #sun #solar #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/35ae89d36b08d5aa09e702b3fa40e4cdf48c3c39f1e4fa012f547b1fa3b85353.jpg https://image.nostr.build/0fcb2d36ab89f3c4e8a96f44f0f5ff3f6a6756ad0d643024c8c951af4061aff6.jpg https://image.nostr.build/87fc23ae0c64551db5c6f1dc10f881e9f14470633357373db18889fab104127c.jpg

2024-10-11 01:35:22 UTC

The Northern Lights firing up over Southern Iowa.
#aurora #northernlights #iowa #fall #sky #nightsky #Homestead #homesteading #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/defd6eaf8686c4422b614e3d2079abe38ec408a7aab61f5704314e16c21c157a.jpg https://image.nostr.build/43426f754622c553860c72e2513cb6208b76cab5636ccf8ea47efefda77c9284.jpg

2024-10-09 20:18:33 UTC

https://image.nostr.build/17d940041c189a8d9cd68d0c3340737f5da20e6c085d269bc674b114d71a503f.jpg

2024-10-09 20:18:10 UTC

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/17d940041c189a8d9cd68d0c3340737f5da20e6c085d269bc674b114d71a503f.jpg

2024-10-08 01:54:31 UTC

I'm not saying that I'm Satoshi Nakamoto, but I'm saying that no one has ever seen Satoshi and I in the same room at the same time. . . I think you can figure it out from there. . .
#bitcoin #Satoshi #nostr #iambatman #realmoney #fiat #money

2024-10-07 15:07:43 UTC

IV fluids about to be in very short supply right when they will be needed the most.
#medicine #nostr #er #criticalcare #medic #ems #np #doctor #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/0a85f1217f64c65888b00a862a3de00da6ddb9b23483e17446326841647c150f.jpg

2024-10-06 21:08:59 UTC

- reply

Thank you!

2024-10-06 19:40:05 UTC

Smoking some jalepeno cheddar sausages today. Made with 50/50 beef pork mix.
#meat #carnivore #eatlocal #realfood #homestead #homesteading #nostr #grownostr #garden #beef #pork #sausage
https://image.nostr.build/7cddf55a67f358d58c9689dae218fec64f7c7d53d5f8265f5bef064e33efbbd7.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/74bac3713f639503aac30b3d2008ab77468fc4c35d2433621c747d4bae7ded1d.jpg https://image.nostr.build/ec4f0e2f229245903a5ead25dd3628a1f802d78d8183cb3808c8202bc723a9ae.jpg

2024-10-05 01:14:00 UTC

- reply

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

2024-09-30 17:05:44 UTC

#metric #imperial #measuring #nostr #grownostr
https://video.nostr.build/a8f311c3b87b6ea014848abc7284ed3c6b312bdd5835d440b64ca1308482d906.mp4

2024-09-27 19:38:04 UTC

#funny #cowfarts #climate #nostr #grownostr #meat #carnivore #keto #realfood
https://m.primal.net/LDth.jpg

2024-09-22 23:56:10 UTC

#politics #uniparty #itsallthesame #anarchy #freedom #usa #nostr #grownostr #democrats #republicans #libertarians
https://m.primal.net/KylC.mp4

2024-09-17 17:38:57 UTC

- reply

Ah, the pager utility belt. . . 🔥

2024-09-16 23:53:12 UTC

It does feel that way lately. . . .
#Healthcare #ems #emergencymedicine #er #medicine #nostr #grownostr #health #wellness
https://video.nostr.build/4c81930e99d8277b224de3742491f1c035a1972932d25c390c670ca4f9bd4e46.mp4

2024-09-11 13:22:21 UTC

- reply

Thank you!

2024-09-11 13:22:13 UTC

- reply

Thank you!

2024-09-11 13:22:02 UTC

- reply

it's a gorgeous place! I'm black bear hunting in Northern Wisconsin.

2024-09-11 12:56:30 UTC

It's the last morning I get to enjoy this view while drinking coffee. Hunt this afternoon and back home to reality in the morning tomorrow. Definitely going to have to come back here.
#coffee #coffeechain #gm #nostr #coffeestr #wisconsin #bearhunting #blackbear #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/KmoE.jpg

2024-09-10 13:09:41 UTC

- reply

nothing so far. got a couple days left though. Here's hoping! lol

2024-09-05 18:31:29 UTC

I saw a post by someone yesterday about a new app for lightning payments that could be linked to cash app or venmo. Now I can't find it anywhere. Not sure if I've got relays down or what. I can't remember the name of it, anyone know what it might be or point me to the service?
#asknostr #nostr #payment #lightning #bitcoin #fiat

2024-09-05 18:06:36 UTC

- reply

Agree with the above of buying more of what you normally eat. when you go to the store buy one or two extra portions of things that you know your family will eat and will be stable on the shelf or in the freezer. The Costco brand canned chicken is actually really good and very reasonably priced.

2024-08-30 15:39:16 UTC

It's interesting to me that so many people that claim to be interested in preserving their freedom and liberty yet are completely closed off to learning about using Bitcoin. Had that interaction with a firearms related business this morning. . .
#bitcoin #freedom #freedomtech #liberty #nostr #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #growyourown

2024-08-26 17:28:14 UTC

- reply

Good luck!!

2024-08-25 20:32:37 UTC

Help needed! Squash bugs have invaded my garden. Best, non chemical, options for control? I've been using diatomaceous earth with little effect. Is Neem oil the best option?
#asknostr #garden #gardenhelp #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer #squash #nostr #grownostr

2024-08-25 17:05:32 UTC

- reply

Thank you!

2024-08-25 16:47:40 UTC

Carnitas quesadillas for dinner last night.
#food #foodstr #pork #realfood #homestead #homesteading #eatlocal #growyourown #meatstr #nostr #grownostr #keto
https://m.primal.net/KMYp.jpg

2024-08-23 23:39:54 UTC

Smoked salsa going down today. 100% homegrown.
#smoker #smoke #salsa #Homestead #homesteading #realfood #growyourown #eatlocal #iowa #summer #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/KKAc.jpg

2024-08-23 02:45:20 UTC

Conventional ag makes growing corn look so easy. Turns out it's not. This is another variety of flour corn (Homestead sure crop) that i grew. I still have some more to harvest, hoping to have enough to at least make a small batch of tortillas. LOL
#corn #maize #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer #growyourown #nostr #grownostr #realfood #slowfood #eatlocal
https://m.primal.net/KIml.jpg

2024-08-22 21:20:47 UTC

Centercut squash are great producers. It's an improved version of the classic tromboncino squash produced by Row 7 seeds.
#squash #Homestead #Homesteading #iowa #summer #growyourown #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/KIXK.jpg

2024-08-19 21:51:42 UTC

After all of the storms, wind, rain, and bugs this is the harvest I got from my Tama Flint corn. I think I will keep all of this for seed for next season to hopefully doubke my harvest to 12 ears next year. lol
#corn #maize #flintcorn #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/KEzP.jpg

2024-08-19 16:46:34 UTC

- reply

If chicken skin doesn't render well it can get rubbery. just wondering if it renders ok in the sausage.

2024-08-17 22:15:19 UTC

- reply

Does the skin not get hard and rubbery in the final sausage?

2024-08-17 03:49:26 UTC

- reply

Thanks! We went to the aquarium today, then spent the afternoon at north avenue beach. planning to hit the field museum and planetarium tomorrow. probably do the science and industry museum Sunday on our way out of town.

2024-08-17 03:35:19 UTC

- reply

just brought the youngest to see some museums. what is bitcoin bbq?

2024-08-17 03:23:12 UTC

In Chicago for a couple of days. #endthefed #fuckthefed #bitcoin #realmoney #fiat #nostr
https://m.primal.net/KBxQ.jpg

2024-08-10 14:09:42 UTC

Grilled ribeyes and my take on a caprese salad. Homemade mozzarella with how grown tomatoes and herbs.
#foodstr #nostr #grownostr #beef #steak #Homestead #iowa #summer https://image.nostr.build/659c6d22d802d2c27bccccc88a5264f82e16c9259b93b3c280ba7335e61b81eb.jpg

2024-08-07 11:25:21 UTC

- reply

Square is an absolute shit company. my bank account has been permanently banned by Square because some of the engraving that I do involves firearms and "other regulated goods". They locked up my funds for several weeks before they finally made a final deposit. The future does not reside with them.

2024-08-04 23:36:31 UTC

- reply

I bet that will work awesome. 👍

2024-08-04 12:52:37 UTC

What happened to the guy that was reporting and posting video from Caracas? I can't find him anywhere now. Do I need to trt different relays?
#nostr #Venezuela #Caracas #grownostr #relays

2024-08-03 23:00:56 UTC

Phillie's on the Blackstone for supper.
#goodstr #beef #cheesesteak #meat #keto #nostr #grownostr #iowa #summer #Homestead
https://m.primal.net/JnLB.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JnLA.jpg

2024-08-03 19:44:52 UTC

Who'd a thunk it?????
#meat #realfood #athletes #training #keto #carnivore #eggs #nostr #foodstr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/JnCS.jpg

2024-08-02 23:56:59 UTC

- reply

😂😂

2024-08-02 18:52:16 UTC

- reply

Didn't work out so well for those guys in Venezuela. lol

2024-08-02 02:38:43 UTC

- reply

Cinnamon rolls are also served with chili in Iowa. I don't get why.

2024-07-30 15:33:43 UTC

- reply

Gorgeous view! Enjoy!

2024-07-28 22:49:12 UTC

Started the day with coffee and bacon on the Blackstone. Ending it with steak and shrimp on the Blackstone and pinot noir in my glass.
#wine #Winestr #steak #shrimp #food #foodstr #meat #beef #iowa #summer #Homestead
https://m.primal.net/JhXf.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JhXg.jpg

2024-07-27 18:02:52 UTC

- reply

I'm not sure,but they're a very hardy bean so I would say it's worth a shot.

2024-07-27 12:04:45 UTC

GM nostr!
Scarlet runner beans crawling up the corn.
#nostr #grownostr #corn #beans #cornstr #beanstr #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer
https://m.primal.net/JgEF.jpg

2024-07-26 14:25:30 UTC

- reply

GM!!

2024-07-23 01:47:30 UTC

- reply

Thank you. first thing I did after I got done being pissed was water it well. Here's hoping.

2024-07-22 20:44:50 UTC

So fucking pissed. Roofers absolutely destroyed my herb garden. Hopefully the mint will survive and comeback but I'm sure everything else is toast.
https://m.primal.net/Jaei.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Jaeh.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Jaem.jpg

2024-07-22 00:00:45 UTC

- reply

Thank you!

2024-07-21 23:55:44 UTC

It's that time of year again. This book is just fun to flip through.
#pickles #ferment #vegetables #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer #grownostr #foodstr
https://m.primal.net/JZac.jpg

2024-07-21 22:31:08 UTC

- reply

Awesome!!

2024-07-21 22:29:35 UTC

There's just something about a suppressed lever gun. . .
#guns #gunstr #silencer #suppressor #levergun #357 #38spc #rifle #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/JZWL.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JZWK.jpg

2024-07-21 13:04:24 UTC

GM nostr. My nephew is trying to earn some money and asked to mow my lawn. So I think I'll sit here and sip some coffee with the dog and let him.
#coffee #coffeechain #coffeestr #morning #dogstr #mow #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/JYtZ.jpg

2024-07-20 23:23:26 UTC

Greek spiced stuffed peppers made with left over smoked beef shanks.
#foodstr #food #beef #peppers #smoked #smoking #smoker #meat #meatstr #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/JYKE.jpg

2024-07-15 02:39:33 UTC

Storm moving on this evening.
#storm #summer #iowa #stormstr #rain #flowers #nostr #grownostr #Homestead
https://m.primal.net/JRHd.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JRHj.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JRHi.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JRHl.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JRHn.jpg

2024-07-13 19:36:55 UTC

Taking the next step to opting out of the traditional Healthcare system and helping people TRULY become healthy. Coming soon . . .
#health #wellness #iowa #men #realfood #Healthcare #nostr #grownostr
(looking for honest opinions on the logo.)
https://m.primal.net/JPeH.jpg

2024-07-13 15:45:01 UTC

Allowed vs able.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-rules-156-year-old-ban-at-home-distilling-unconstitutional
#nostr #grownostr #moonshine #distilling #shine #liquor #alcohol

2024-07-01 14:50:55 UTC

The volunteer squash vines that popped up in the pepper beds are loaded with squash. Looks like they are probably spaghetti squash.
https://m.primal.net/JEeA.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JEdz.jpg

2024-06-30 22:23:48 UTC

A petite ribeye for supper. Smoked on the Traeger for a couple of hours and then reverse seared.
#Tomahawk #ribeye #beef #Angus #realfood #eatlocal #meat #keto #carnivore #nostr #grownostr
https://m.primal.net/JDnH.jpg

2024-06-29 01:51:45 UTC

- reply

it's supposed to be a San marzano tomato, but I'm having my doubts. I think some of my seed packets were mislabeled. but we shall see. 🤷‍♂️

2024-06-28 23:59:43 UTC

Lots of tomatoes coming on strong.
#nostr #grownostr #foodstr #tomatoes #realfood #eatlocal #growyourown #Homestead #homesteading
https://image.nostr.build/fcf1ead075df315e1aa88e33426ff9b8a07705a244a87e24aa3ad6358e85538a.jpg https://image.nostr.build/f4acd7225e2d1061e07669e1b4b7e35c95573544d08432dcf7d2801adfb7aa8d.jpg

2024-06-28 23:51:50 UTC

I used the V slicer to make thin strips of some centercut squash, the. salted them to draw out some of the moisture. Then I used them like the "noodle" layer in some lasagna. Delicious.
The centercut squash have a lot less moisture in them and are "meatier" so I didn't wind up with a ton of water in the lasagna.
#foodstr #squash #realfood #lasagna #beef #beefstr #realfood #growyourown #eatlocal #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer #nostr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/71a516af1a1202f482601747ffc5f7bc7acbb491c56c3344b2be435e37b9e882.jpg https://image.nostr.build/daea8803e4657a27992f9a75c013159ee1fb2db1cd05f786c9ca7a7b3f782234.jpg

2024-06-25 00:19:55 UTC

- reply

I used the recipe from Chuds BBQ. Except I'm leaving it in the pickling brine instead of using oil. I also just used what peppers and veggies I had fresh from the garden.
https://youtu.be/mniqT4wzxZw?si=JAn1e0nQZnrKHtCK

2024-06-24 01:40:08 UTC

Doing a smoked Italian beef with homemade giardiniera for later in the week.
#nostr #grownostr #foodstr #beef #Italianbeef #chicago #realfood #eatlocal #growyourown #iowa #summer #beefstr
https://image.nostr.build/78af39c6bf8e87c8b9ca30920a8bd8a80df5c9e779a3dab7b2538abb62880c18.jpg https://image.nostr.build/8ca22b685a9315a49693ad7e2aa1aae3591cb3f0aff4b30ef644ae85e6312341.jpg

2024-06-22 01:51:57 UTC

The garden is loving all of the rain and humidity. The corn shot up probably 6 inches since I took this pic a couple of days ago.
I had some volunteer squash come up with my Ozark Giant bell peppers, decided to just let them grow and see what happens. I think the leaves will help protect the peppers from sun scald.
The pumpkins and melons are looking great too.
Also, this year I've come to terms with the fact that I will never have a garden that looks like the ones you see on TV or YouTube. I let the weeds do what they want in between the beds, and I'm ol with that.
#nostr #grownostr #foodstr #growyourown #realfood #Homestead #homesteading #iowa #summer
https://image.nostr.build/fd4ee5ceb66e98ca8b7b0fd31eef691c8f815e00d5b2b803d302efc9129f8147.jpg https://image.nostr.build/3043b5123423e54925f5a1d2571a7a7a60abba0baab7cc509aabb47d8ca0e97a.jpg https://image.nostr.build/273f842e20153a9565d6873bd7441d94b7a0abd46beffcc13d304e306def85f0.jpg https://image.nostr.build/a6e0398b7fc0160aa4cf6cfadbcc1365df2cde09c33bc2613b733875eac85d80.jpg

2024-06-18 18:21:29 UTC

I was suffering through a medical staff meeting this morning when I realized something. I was looking around the room and realized that the ADMINISTRATIVE people in the room outnumbered the MEDICAL STAFF by a factor of almost 2 to 1. . . . let that sink in for a minute. I had never really thought about it until that moment.
#Healthcare #clownworld #wtfiswrongwithus #medicine #usa #nostr #grownostr #health #sickness

2024-06-15 23:26:11 UTC

- reply

Nice harvest!

2024-06-15 23:24:02 UTC

- reply

Thanks! I'll have to try that!

2024-06-03 18:23:16 UTC

- reply

Talk about a shit show.