Emma

@labsplaining

professional lab rat | hobby artist | anxious bean She/Her. Married to @pseudochamp.bsky.social

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Emma@labsplaining· 20d

Garden haul: yellow squash, Marconi pepper, more cherry tomatoes Also I think the first San Marzano tomatoes might be ready tomorrow!

Two yellow summer squash, a large green marconi pepper, and a handful of yellow and red (mostly yellow) cherry tomatoes

Two San Marzano tomatoes that are ALMOST ready to pick

Emma@labsplaining· 22d

Animated progress photos of this drawing:

Emma@labsplaining· 22d

It's been a while since I've posted art, but here goes Tom Morello: Tribute - Like A Stone 14x17" matte graphite on paper (ref photo mine)

A pencil drawing of Tom Morello. He is playing his Arm The Homeless guitar with his head bowed and his right arm raised in the air, his index finger pointing up.

There are several Marshall amps on stage behind him, and a number of water bottles catching the light.

The reference photo for this drawing was taken by me at The Vic in Chicago in November 2025, as Morello played an instrumental version of Like A Stone while only the audience sang, in memory of Chris Cornell (whose 62nd birthday would have been today, July 20, 2026).

Emma@labsplaining· 22d

Also, I found a wee baby acorn squash!

A wee baby acorn squash hanging off the side of a gray metal garden bed (it's still green and a bit lemon-shaped)

Emma@labsplaining· 22d

Today's garden haul: lacinato kale, rosemary, Genovese basil, Greek oregano

A large pile of herbs and kale on a white countertop

Emma@labsplaining· 23d

Today's garden haul is small, but there's SO MUCH out there that's close to ready For now: more cherry tomatoes, a jalapeno, and a bunch of Thai chilis There are A LOT more green Thai chilis on my plants; I might have to learn how to make my own hot sauce...

Several tiny red Thai chilis, a handful of yellow and red cherry tomatoes, and a green jalapeno

Emma@labsplaining· 23d

Look at these huge tomatoes. LOOK AT THEM! I've never been able to grow large tomatoes. I freaking love my new raised garden beds 😍

A plant with several green San Marzano tomatoes, and a couple that are starting to turn yellow and red

Pink Brandywine tomatoes that are still very green, but they're huge

Emma@labsplaining· 25d

Trying a Korean corn dog place that opened near us... It's pretty fantastic And yes, those are Hot Cheetos crumbles on my tots

A Two Hands Korean corn dog with a side of "dirty fries" (tots with sauce and hot Cheetos crumbles) and a pineapple slushie

Emma@labsplaining· 25d

I... Ok.... If you say so....

My weather app, saying that it's 85°F with STRONG THUNDERSTORMS

Actual view out my back windows, showing mostly clear skies with the setting sun shining brightly through some trees

Emma@labsplaining· 25d

Look at this majestic af little gremlin

Mays, a small tabby and white cat, posed in a dramatic twist while covered in a sheer white window curtain that is catching the sun from our patio door

Emma@labsplaining· 25d

Dude literally looks like a worm from the old Worms computer games

Emma@labsplaining· 28d

Garden haul for today: squash and cherry tomatoes!

Two yellow squash, two zucchinis, and a handful of red and yellow cherry tomatoes on a white countertop

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 11

Hell yeah B&J's Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz (minutes a couple of bites bc I couldn't wait)

A waffle cone with Ben & Jerry's wrap, filled with coffee chocolate chunk ice cream

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 11

Speaking of Jeremy... Seen on the menu here:

"Jeremy's big burger" - $24
Cab aged beef, brioche bun, bacon, sliced brisket, cheddar, balsamic charged red onion, BBQ sauce, crispy potatoes
Add fried egg - $3

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 10

Happy Whiskey Friday, y'all 😎

A "Midwest Gothic" (Basil Hayden, Averna, Bing Cherry, Lemon Juice) on a paper coaster at a restaurant bar

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 5

A most blissful, snuggly Max 💛💛💛

Max, a brown tabby cat, curled up in the plush pet bed on my desk. His eyes are half-closed and sleepy, one ear is curled under his head, and his paws are all tucked in front of his face. SO CUTE!!

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 5

Me [telling @pseudochamp.bsky.social where to find me when he joins a Vintage Story game I started]: OK, so go SE from spawn, I'm by a big lake that looks like a bong I mean... 🤷

screenshot of my Vintage Story (game) map, with a bunch of markers for mining, prospecting, wild crops and berries, etc.

My settlement is near a big lake that truly looks like a bong

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 5

We had some friends over and made a fusion taco bar to celebrate the 4th Made chicken and steak; toppings include: Taco seasoning, tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos, Chihuahua cheese, Cheddar cheese, Thai peanut sauce, sesame carrot cucumber salad, Thai chilis, green onions, pineapple salsa... (1/2)

A white marble counter loaded with a truly ridiculous number of fusion taco components (as listed in the posts)

A Thai peanut chicken soft taco with cucumber, carrots, cabbage, Thai Basil, and lime on a soft for shell; a steak shawarma taco with cucumber, tomato, parsley, and mint; Mexican street corn, and beans on a white plate

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 2

Yuuuup hard same, hiding in air conditioning (that translates to 33.9°C, feels like 40°C 🥵)

Weather widget that says it is currently 93°F/feels like 104°F where I am

Emma@labsplaining· Jul 2

Garden update: we have our first zucchini! Also jalapenos and giant Marconi peppers! Lots of lacinato kale ready to harvest (will probably use it this weekend), and a whole bunch of San Marzano tomatoes getting real close...

A green marconi pepper, two large jalapenos, and a zucchini on a white marble-look countertop

Kale and tomatoes in a raised garden bed

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 27

Probably this Texas Ware bowl? Based on light Internet searches, it is definitely older than I am (46); my mom had these since I was little and gave me one when I moved out. We use it for meal prep at least 2-3 times per week. It's a really good bowl.

A baby blue Texas Ware melamine mixing bowl, with Mays curled up in it

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 27

Hello Parker House Rolls + garlicky beef tallow butter candle 👀

Parker House Rolls. And a plate with a lit candle made from melting beef tallow, butter, garlic, and herbs. Yes.

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 21

These cats, man. I love them SO MUCH. Mays sleeping in my hoodie earlier, and now Max just being the chillest smoosh-cat. THE BEST.

Max, a brown tabby cat, lays in a plush cat bed on my desk with his paws curled up T-Rex style and his white chin tipped up so i can give him chin rubs

Max with his head tucked into his T-Rex paws while I rub his nose and eyes with one finger

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 21

Obviously I could move her and take the hoodie. But I'm not a monster.

Another picture of Mays curled up, eyes closed, on my black hoodie (which is covered in cat hair like everything else that I own). She's perfect.

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 21

No, it's fine, I can wear a different hoodie I guess...

Mays, a small tabby and white cat, is curled up on a black hoodie that I tossed on the foot of the bed. Her eyes are half closed, and she is clearly settling in to take a nap. It's totally fine, even though that's my favorite cozy hoodie. I can pick a different sweater to lounge in. Really, it's totally fine.

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 21

Yeah, this is pretty good

View from my deck: a pink-orange sunset behind trees; overhead, a pergola lit with Edison bulb string lights

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 21

Had some friends over Made some bison burgers, Dijon potato salad, and honey balsamic Brussels sprouts Took an after-dinner walk in the park by my house That's a pretty good evening 😊 (Now we're hanging out on the deck eating Oreos)

A white plate with a bison burger on a Hawaiian bun with lettuce, red onion, pickles, and bbq sauce, plus Dijon potato salad and roasted Brussels sprouts. The plate is on a glass patio table, and there's a glass of red wine and remnants of chips, salsa, and guac

A lovely calm pond reflecting a blue sky just starting to turn pink with the coming sunset, surrounded by trees and prairie plants

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 20

Brickworld!

A Lego red-tailed hawk on a stand at a convention center display table

Lego rendition of The Cheat's Light Switch Rave scene

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 14

First attempt at tan tan ramen, topped with tonkatsu because why not?

A bowl of ramen with tan tan broth (creamy, spicy, peanut broth), topped with garlic ginger pork, tonkatsu (crispy breaded pork), soft boiled egg, bok choy, carrots, charred corn and Brussels sprouts, and scallions. There are also ramen noodles in there, but they are not visible under all of the toppings.

Emma@labsplaining· Jun 12

I just saw this post and it reminded me of a text that came in while I was on vacation I should probably follow up on it...