Wife, cat mum, plant mum, day hiker, vegetarian cook/baker, Gemini, emptynester. I’m the middle aged animal loving, tree hugging, liberal, feminist, humanitarian, atheist, optimist people warn you about. Yes, I am, in fact, a goddess. No DMs-No AI profileshttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3muukgnrkdc22Received a gift of over two dozen Roma/Plum tomatoes. 🍅🍅🍅 Roasted them to skin ‘em, then turned 80% into Tomato Soup; the other 20% are in the freezer. Also have a loaf of Zucchini Bread in the oven that’s taking a long time to bake, that’ll be another post . #Food 🍜 #vegetarian #LactoOvo06 Sep 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muukgnrkdc22https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mufuyojs7k2a#Vegetarian #Tomato #Risotto, a different way to use up all those garden tomatoes! Seasoned with home grown basil & parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, and Parmesan. It’s another NYT recipe, link will be in the comments. #food #LactoOvo not #Vegan but could easily be if you omit the cheese 🍜31 Aug 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufuyojs7k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mucqsqperc2gSunday breakfast. 🍑 #Peach #DutchBaby style oven #pancake. Served with a dollop of butter; perfection. (No need for maple syrup) #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜30 Aug 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucqsqperc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mtwruzvgns2xDifferences between MY Corn Chowda, and canned/restaurant Chowder, is mine’s made with fat free half/half (but there’s a stick of butter in this). I add jalapeños to the party. And MY Chowda *MAY* have fresh shucked corn threads. Look carefully, you can play ‘I Spy’. 🤣 #Food #LactoOvo #Vegetarian 🍜25 Aug 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwruzvgns2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mtcq7vn3ms27Dumplings - store bought #Vegan, Greens - organic Kale, and locally grown Wax beans! Hub is eating it with leftover rice pilaf. #Vegetarian #food 🍜17 Aug 2026 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcq7vn3ms27https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3msr4muiopc2fTurned a pound of home grown cherry tomatoes into: Crispy Halloumi with Cherry Tomatoes & White Beans, served with Ricotta Cavatelli. Substitutions, kale instead of parsley, dried thyme instead of oregano. Finished with honey & lemon juice. NYT recipe in the comments. #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #Food 🍜10 Aug 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr4muiopc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3msltbyqt5s23#Vegan #ChicagoDogs at High Motor Bar & Grille in #PawtucketRI, Yumm-O! #food 🍜08 Aug 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msltbyqt5s23https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3ms7jb34sv22xHappens to be #Vegan, Basil & Peanut #Tofu, (garlic, onion, carrot, yellow pepper, jalapeño, long hot pepper, shaved Brussels) finished with soy sauce and lime juice. Served with brown rice. Fun fact, previously frozen, defrosted, pressed tofu has the consistency of moist cake. #Vegetarian #food 🍜03 Aug 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7jb34sv22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mrsyg3wfis2lNot pretty, but pretty tasty for sure. Kinda made up as I went along Cheesy Huevos Rancheros with rice & beans, and fresh homemade corn salsa (cilantro free). Cheated and just dressed up a can of store bought enchilada sauce. Easy week day dinner. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food #KitchenTherapy 🍜29 Jul 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsyg3wfis2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mqusuacvjs2z#Vegan #Ratatouille plus extra. Extra = Tuscan Kale, Carrots, Lima Beans, and tiny Red Potatoes; and, homegrown fresh herbs parsley, thyme, basil, garlic chives, and oregano. Roasted slowly, for well over an hour. Served with buttered bow tie pasta (not vegan). #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜17 Jul 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqusuacvjs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mpz3vp2ygc2mAnother homemade, not boring, hearty #vegetarian meal. Baked Mushrooms with White Beans, Feta, Tuscan Kale, and Buttery Breadcrumbs. Perfect on this damp, cool, rainy summer evening. Served with a chunk of Sourdough. Adapted from NYT recipe: #LactoOvo #food 🍜 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020721-baked-mushrooms-and-white-beans-with-buttery-bread-crumbs?unlocked_article_code=1.vlA._djq.v9Bm4CTk50nA&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share06 Jul 2026 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpz3vp2ygc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mptkryckyk23Spent 2 days of my 4 day holiday weekend feeling awful, no thanks to my 2nd Shingles vaccine (reminding myself it’s WAY better than getting shingles) Woke up today with post illness euphoria. Made Pistachio Pesto (homegrown Basil.) 20oz; freezing in 4oz containers. #LacoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜04 Jul 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptkryckyk23https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mphn7gwqlk2dCaptivated by this mobile shop. Want to customize one as a retirement gig. What can I sell? Plants? Baked goods? Chotchkies? All of the above? Transportation, storage, and shop all in one! Set up at farmers markets, festivals, concerts; and sell out of my driveway during off season. Fun, right?29 Jun 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphn7gwqlk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mp5igmoja22dSimple salad made of lettuce and shallots, tossed with EVOO, juice and zest of a lemon. Topped with pan toasted crispy grated Halloumi, chopped pistachios, and a generous amount of VooDoo spice blend. Really simple to throw together, amazing flavors and textures. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜25 Jun 2026 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5igmoja22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3moyig3422c27Chile Fried Eggs, Mayo Oven Charred Broccoli (yes, mayonnaise), Yellow Rice. Beautiful looking dinner! But taste, meh. I’ve never used Gochujang pepper powder before, and it’s disappointingly mild (mental note for next time). Broccoli was the highlight of this meal. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜23 Jun 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyig3422c27https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mow4ynb7kk2yWrapping up Staycation with a local made Cheese Board; and homemade Chocolate Yogurt Cake (6inch). Went to the Massachusetts Cheese Festival this past Saturday; left with 4 cheeses, butter, honey, nuts, crackers, mustard, sourdough loaf, bagels, croissants… All local! #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜23 Jun 2026 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mow4ynb7kk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3movbyikbps2sOrdered mystery produce items to challenge my palate and cooking skills; received 2 Black Radishes. Made Chips upped a notch with Togarashi & Black Lava Salt. Togarashi is blend of Korean Chile, Orange Peel, Poppyseed, Black & White Sesame Seed, Paprika, Seaweed, Ginger. #Food #Vegan #Vegetarian 🍜22 Jun 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3movbyikbps2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mojnnxxo3c2kWe had never been to #RISDMuseum, so we headed into #Providence early to visit. Lovely and varied collection in both historical and modern buildings, quite maze like. As such, I know we missed galleries, and didn’t see the whole museum, but we plan to return. #Art #RhodeIsland18 Jun 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojnnxxo3c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mojm635gns2iWent to Providence RI today just to try #OhMyCod #Vegan #Seafood. OMC Platter, Crabby Cakes, and Crabby Spring Rolls. BRAVO, so so good! OMC is a traveling pop up on the east coast (from Florida), lucky for us they appear to frequent Providence. Recommend! #food 🍜 #Vegetarian www.ohmycodvegan.com18 Jun 2026 00:48 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojm635gns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mnspaezaas2bSeared Summer Squash and Halloumi in a Red Wine Vinaigrette with fresh Mint, Parsley, Lemon Zest, and Garlic. Side of Lemon Kale Rice. Adapted from a NYT Recipe, replaced Summer Squash for Zucchini; same thing more or less. Easy to make; salty, sweet, delicious. #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜08 Jun 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnspaezaas2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mn6lqneetc2x#Vegan Spicy Shredded #Tofu with Broccoli Rabe Greens and Coconut Rice (cheated, rice store bought). Would definitely grate tofu again, browns up faster than having to flip cubes. May freeze the tofu next time and grate it while frozen, perhaps it will crumble less. #food 🍜 #LactoOvo #Vegetarian31 May 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn6lqneetc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mmujxg6ct22sI miss the pre-COVID Salad Bars; so I made a sad version of one at home. There’s only two of us, so I didn’t go crazy, just enough items to give the illusion of variety. Nothing special purchased, we had all of it already on hand. Gardein Nugs to add a little protein. #vegetarian #LactOvo #food 🍜27 May 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmujxg6ct22shttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mmn55eo2lc2mCold rainy day in #NewEngland. Spent the morning and much of the afternoon in the kitchen. Just what I needed. #Vegan Lemon, Tuscan Kale, Chickpea, and Pastina soup; Mini fresh Pineapple Upside Down cakes (not Vegan). Time to get off my feet and soak in a hot bath. #food 🍜 #vegetarian #lactoovo24 May 2026 23:39 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmn55eo2lc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mmkph3i2dc2fWe went for a short stroll, just to see the #LadySlippers, at #DouglasStateForest. Within 150 feet of the #SchmittTrail gate (North side of Rte 16) we spotted over a dozen of these beauties. No filters, damp gray day with overcast sky. A couple more pics in comments #hiking #hike #Massachusetts24 May 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmkph3i2dc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mlmbgt3ae22sNYT Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini with Salsa Verde. Nightmare on the BBQ, many F-bombs for the neighbors. Fell apart, but tastes D-Lish. Next time nix the skewers. SV is parsley, mint, capers, garlic, lemon juice, EVOO, salt & pepper. Served with pilaf. #Food 🍜 #LactoOvo #Vegetarian Recipe in comments11 May 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmbgt3ae22shttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mklntawzls23Faux-Pho tonight. Shout out to #WorldSpiceInc for their Phonominal Broth kit! Sorry, no final product photo, 2 hungry 2 wait. (Udon, BokChoy, Serrano, Shitaki, Carrot, Basil, Parsley, Onion, Tofu, Hard Eggs, Scallion, Lime, Bean Sprouts) #Vegetarian #LactoOvo Would be #Vegan without egg #food 🍜28 Apr 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklntawzls23https://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mkbjr3lqxs2bBeen a hot minute since I posted any awesome #Vegetarian - #Vegan food. Here’s some awesome vegan Ma Po #Tofu from a local Chinese restaurant. Delish! I’ve got to learn how to make this, I know it requires specialized ingredients. Hub had veg Moo Shi, we shared edamame app. #food 🍜 #rice24 Apr 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbjr3lqxs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3miwr62bwjs2sRefried Black Bean, sweet potato, spicy chipotle oven #tacos. Simple ingredients, easy weekday meal. That’s parsley, not cilantro (yuck!). Feta, mozzarella, and cheddar. Served with lime and the pickled onions I made a couple weeks ago. #LactoOvo #vegetarian #food #meatless 🍜07 Apr 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwr62bwjs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mimp7mggm22cGourmet store bought pizza crust, doused with EVOO and truffle salt; then topped with tomato sauce, dried Italian spices, myriad of cheeses from “the drawer”, garlic, breaded eggplant, mushrooms; and finished with Arugula and more EVOO. Is it time to eat yet ? #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #pizza #food 🍜03 Apr 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimp7mggm22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jennifersamantha.bsky.social/post/3mhtnd2kkw22aWeekday, don’t feel like cooking, but feeling creative edition… #TraderJoes Faux Orange Chicken Asian Tacos; on soft tortillas topped with arugula and “quick” pickled red onions and jalapeños (made 2 hours ago). Happens to be #Vegan. Yes, they were fast, easy, and delicious . #Food #Vegetarian 🍜24 Mar 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:bdxmlcov6dkwheybyezarzdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtnd2kkw22a