Part two of a little duet looking at eating alone … www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Two very different books, both of which I enjoyed. I know that Yesteryear has its detractors, and I don’t disagree with some of their arguments, but I still found the premise held up, and was compelled to continue (if you DNF, when did you stop?). And the Sedaris was pure observational joy!!

My celeriac column has come out, and all I can think about is the ghost of the first version and how much bouncier it was 🥺 Anyway, here’s the less bouncy but actually submitted one: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

"You're an author? Would I know anything you've written?" "Have you heard of the book Eat Pray Love?" "Oh wow. I have, actually!" "Well, one of my books was printed in a typeface not totally dissimilar to the one in that."

My Haunted Little Free Library is stocked!! Just picked up a paperback copy of JAWS for summer horror readers

I deleted a good chunk of a column on celeriac yesterday, because Word decided that I was the kind of storage stuffer who didn’t deserve the auto-save function toggled on. Now I’m finding it hard to wade back into the water to write all those good words again. Pls tell me I’m not the only schlub 😩

Gandalf: The blade is of Elvish-make. It will glow blue when orcs or goblins are nearby. Bilbo: I've never used a sword in my life. Gandalf: And I hope you never have to. But if you do, remember this: true courage lies in knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one. #Tolkien #TheHobbit

We could really use Carl Sagan right about now… #books #reading #history #libraries

You might like this piece about Bourdain and loneliness from my pal Sofia Levin: open.substack.com/pub/eatcurio...

I’m still thinking about this piece about 98 years young Peter Clemenger from Stephen Brook in @theageaustralia.bsky.social: www.smh.com.au/national/at-... it’s very worth a read, as are the comments, which are refreshingly sweet and complementary 🥹🫶

Hello again, Bsky! Had a fun lunch with @garthnix.bsky.social in Brisbane where he mentioned that this place is still fun for writers. Thought I might return and share some things and see if it is also fun for me! ✨

🌻evening Bluetopia-had another crack at being in the kitchen & much less awkward/ painful/time required tonight (why I picked what I did!) did my slightly tweaked version of @aliceinframes.bsky.social beautiful Blonde Minestrone😋going to put the leg up now &get husband to do the dishes👍night all🩵😊🍽️

And because I just remembered we've got opposite seasons over here compared to North America, here's a winter vege pie recipe by @aliceinframes.bsky.social. It focuses on seasonally available ingredients. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

🌻evening Bluetopia:been busy enjoying my day & avoiding the destruction that The Orange Grifter’s doing to America🫤Tonight I made my version of @aliceinframes.bsky.social Zucchini chickpea fritters w/ a side of the leftover risotto from Fri night👍 hope you’re all doing well out there-stay safe💛😊🍽️

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... We're blessed in #Ballarat to have a Farmgate Shop whose owners seek out the best #parsnips they can. So this recipe from @aliceinframes.bsky.social is going to be made soon. Btw, @news.abc.net.au, when will Alice be back on TV? Miss her tips (one in this recipe).

***Matt Looks Back: Top 100 New TV Shows of 2024*** #Matt100newTVshows2024 Thursday, December 5 80: A Bite To Eat With Alice (ABC iview Australia, October 2024)

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Highly recommend this article and recipe from @aliceinframes.bsky.social . Beautiful writing for a start. Made in minutes and the dough is a revelation #yum #food

Tonight! On #ABitetoEatWithAlice! The Cook herself, Maggie Beer! Watch live from five on ABC TV, search ‘Bite’ in the app, or stream straight from here on your device: iview.abc.net.au/show/bite-to...

This relaxing, feel-good cooking show is back tomorrow at 5 pm on ABCTV and iview! 🤩 Screenshot from @aliceinframes.bsky.social's FB page. #ABitetoEatwithAlice

G’day ☀️! #ABitetoEatWithAlice in all its almost 9⭐️ glory is back again tonight on ABC TV and iView!

@aliceinframes.bsky.social and Poh make a dynamic duo in the kitchen. Both are individually great but combining to cook on A Bite to Eat are phenomenal.

🌻evening Bluetopia- tonight is chickpea & grated veggie fritters (every time I make them a little different!) w/ a side of chips w/ rosemary & a dollop of sour cream (I’ve somehow run out of sweet chilli sauce😱) recipe adapted from the awesome @aliceinframes.bsky.social 👏 have a great night all🩵😊🍽️

I'm not keen on deep frying at home so have always been reluctant to make falafels. But I'll definitely be giving this yummy looking @aliceinframes.bsky.social recipe a go on the w/e!

Just finished American Wife, and enjoyed this interview with author Curtis Sittenfeld very much: www.theguardian.com/books/2010/n...

Comfort watch currently: A Bite to Eat with @aliceinframes.bsky.social. So good! iview.abc.net.au/show/bite-to...

My tips for anyone who’s got “get better at cooking” on their list of resolutions: www.smh.com.au/goodfood/tip...

I’ve just spent five minutes cry-laughing at Sammy J in a room full of stunned adults who think this is the worst #carolbycandlelight they’ve seen.

Tonight! On #ABiteToEatWithAlice! Heather Ewart! 😻

Very sad to learn that legendary Aussie author & educator John Marsden has died at 74. I met John earlier this year when he was in for an interview at 774, and he was such a generous, lovely man. His most recent work’s a book of writing prompts for English teachers. May his memory be a blessing.

Soooo delish!

Unsurisingly, @markhumphries.bsky.social is delightful on tonight's episode of #ABiteToEatWithAlice Was not expecting beetroot to be his food nemesis

What an amazing panel! Thank you all for being so inspiring! Loved the evocative images and memories from these amazing cooks & chefs! 🤩 Love you @aliceinframes.bsky.social, Tony Tan, Ben Shewry & Emelia Jackson.

Going to this event tomorrow night (Dec 10 Tuesday) at the Sun Theater, Yarraville. What a panel! Looking forward to it as usual @aliceinframes.bsky.social. sunbookshop.com/events/yes-c...

These are the cookbooks I am currently reading: @oliahercules.bsky.social Home Food, @luisaweiss.bsky.social Classic German Cooking & Alice Zaslavsky’s Better Cooking. I use Olia’s recipes to make Ukrainian food for my BF, who especially misses his late Mom’s varenyky & her vushka in borshch. 💙💛

Just joined the Laughter Yoga marathon and it is FUN! us02web.zoom.us/j/6256549442...

Read this from @natashasholl.bsky.social 🧡 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A fitting farewell for Michael Rowland on News Brekkie this morning: Sunny Aussie Xmas recipes inc. a limoncello make-ahead Tiramisù (because I’m gonna Tira-miss-u Michael!) Recipes here: alicezaslavsky.com/recipes/all-...

The best @ to wake up to 🤩

🌻😃 @aliceinframes.bsky.social -look! More fritter love for your recipe👏😊

@aliceinframes.bsky.social I am so making that No Tears Onion Soup! Love the baguette on top!❤️ #ABiteToEatWithAlice

A bite to eat with @aliceinframes.bsky.social, Kylie Kwong and ABC Melbourne #Medfoodsky

A week of new beginnings, started a new job, found @bsky.app and now planning to lift my veggie game. Delighted to complement my Ottolenghi veggie fix with this fabulous offering from @aliceinframes.bsky.social Stoked to meet Alice at my local bookstore yesterday when I wandered in there!

🌻evening Bluetopia- made vegetable chickpea flour fritters & salad tonight.Just threw in whatever veggies I found in the fridge/freezer.Great easy recipe,very adaptable, on regular rotation in our place,from @aliceinframes.bsky.social -have a great night everyone 🍽️😊 (ps-follow Alice!🙏)

Oh HEY, Donna Hay! You’ll love tonight’s recipes from #ABiteToEatWithAlice, which you’ll find here: alicezaslavsky.com/recipes/a-bi...

Is Salad Taboo? Discuss 🤭

good for him! work-life balance is so important

Catch up here: iview.abc.net.au/show/bite-to... #ABiteToEatWithAlice

I made a strawberry cheesecake for Michael that he can recreate to impress a date. Even if you don't go the full cheesecake, learning to hull strawbs so that they look like little red hearts is a super-cute little tip ❤️ Here's the recipe: www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11... #ABiteToEatWithAlice

I am listening to a mystery audiobook and the characters use the term “fartlighting” to describe situations where someone says something outrageous to cause a stink. I have needed that term for my entire adult life.

Agreed! Love a one-pot-wonder and the pilaf is tops! www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...