Charred mushroom & tofu risotto
[vegan][vegetarian] Incorporating some cooking techniques I've learned over the years with some new ideas applied to an old recipe for more flavor and texture.
Jasna
Chocolate chip cookies
"R-rated", "adult" size, using dark chocolate, resulting in gooey inside and light brown outside.
If the world ended tomorrow
Pondering on a thought exercise from a lovely book series.
Remodeling my half bathroom
Each round gets easier to plan.
Translation: Can you keep a secret?
From one of my favorite songs of my childhood...
2025 fall retrospective
I'm a staff software engineer! Plus: more international adventures, not giving up on scuba diving, a few medical scares, and reflections on my career so far.
Japanese progress (2025 mid-year)
Distracted by new hobbies and life events, but still slowly making progress.
Packing list: 4 days in NYC (Spring)
What I packed for a 4-day work trip to New York City, traveling by train and centered around the office.
Packing List: 11 days in Greece (Spring)
How I packed for a trip centered on casual/fine dining, city exploring, and archaeological+religious site and forest hiking.
Remodeling my bathroom
How much it cost, what I researched, avoiding toxins, what it was like, before and after.