fermentations & flavors

Crafting small-batch ferments and meals while sharing my dark styling

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A moody kitchen scene with jars of bubbling ferments on a wooden shelf, lit by soft candlelight
A moody kitchen scene with jars of bubbling ferments on a wooden shelf, lit by soft candlelight

Ferments

Small-batch sauerkraut bubbling with life.

Close-up of a glass jar filled with vibrant homemade sauerkraut, bubbles rising inside.
Close-up of a glass jar filled with vibrant homemade sauerkraut, bubbles rising inside.
Solo Cooking

Crafting simple, hearty meals for one, from scratch or almost scratch.

A rustic kitchen scene showing a single plate of a homemade meal, surrounded by vintage cookbooks and dried herbs.
A rustic kitchen scene showing a single plate of a homemade meal, surrounded by vintage cookbooks and dried herbs.
Home Styling

Eclectic death-positive styling with an antique focus

My Work

I craft small-batch ferments and cook solo meals from scratch, blending dark academia vibes with practical creativity.

Designs

Fermentation & Food

Challenging food experiments, cooking for one.

A moody kitchen scene with jars of fermenting vegetables, a single plate of rustic food, and vintage decor elements.
A moody kitchen scene with jars of fermenting vegetables, a single plate of rustic food, and vintage decor elements.
Decor & Style

Dark without being vampiric, antique without looking like your grandma's house.

Welcome to dreadfully basic

We're all weird. Celebrate that.

A moody, vintage-inspired kitchen corner with jars of fermenting vegetables and a worn wooden table.
A moody, vintage-inspired kitchen corner with jars of fermenting vegetables and a worn wooden table.
Inspiring and delightfully unique!

Alex B

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A moody still life of a jar of homemade kimchi resting on a worn wooden table surrounded by vintage books and dried flowers.
A moody still life of a jar of homemade kimchi resting on a worn wooden table surrounded by vintage books and dried flowers.

Gallery

Snapshots of solitary meals, fermentations, and dark academia decor.

A cozy corner with a single place setting, a steaming bowl of soup, and flickering candlelight casting soft shadows.
A cozy corner with a single place setting, a steaming bowl of soup, and flickering candlelight casting soft shadows.
Close-up of bubbling sourdough starter in a glass jar, with a backdrop of handwritten recipe notes.
Close-up of bubbling sourdough starter in a glass jar, with a backdrop of handwritten recipe notes.
An eclectic arrangement of antique keys, dried botanicals, and a hand-stitched journal on a dark wooden desk.
An eclectic arrangement of antique keys, dried botanicals, and a hand-stitched journal on a dark wooden desk.
Contact

Questions or orders? Reach out anytime.

Email

Phone

hello@dreadfullybasic.com

+1-555-236-7890

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