A Non New Year resolution: in addition to blocking every random follower I don't know, or who has no profile photo/posts, I am going to instantly block any man who decides to 'well actually..." me, even if they don't use those exact words. Man on the Internet Voice is quite easy to spot. [eyeroll]

I used to think that the BBC was a wonderful invention, because they've put so much information out there. Now they are hiding it. Yes, they do lots of fab stuff, but I DO NOT WANT PEOPLE THROWN UNDER THE BUS TO KEEP THE BBC. The BBC and JKR can now get in the bin. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

My 'Wiccan' bunting arrived. I'm in love with it. So much so I have ordered two more sets: Halloween and winter gothic. You know, just for every day. 😁

The Right to HRT Should be Enshrined in Law open.substack.com/pub/cookwitc...

I ordered some nice Yule decorations from Etsy this week, to go on our cast iron fireplace. I can't wait for them to get here. I'm not sure they will ever come down, to be honest!

We're in cheese, crackers and chutney season. Hurrah! I say this is someone who is, quite frankly, *always* in that mindset, no matter what month it is. #EverythingsBettaWithFeta

Me: I'll just nip out to the freezer. The Weather: media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2l...

Happy Diwali friends who celebrate! (I made this. I am proud of myself.) #Diwali

Finally I wrote something. My writing brain seems to have been on leave for a while. #BoroughMarket #Olives open.substack.com/pub/cookwitc...

She was and will remain an absolute icon. Time for reruns of EVERYTHING please. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Excellent Thing 2: (timeline cleanse, good dogs, very good dogs.) youtu.be/nFVHaus_pjI?...

Excellent Thing 1: youtube.com/shorts/WH5zY...

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She said this to a gay man. Then when called on it, got pissy. Turns out she's still here though. Odd that. She said "It was a test."...

Just finished reading @paulcornell.bsky.social's The Gnomes of Lychford. I have to say a lot of it hit home, especially the accuracy about both the danger and the stupidity of a mob. Please to be reading the whole Lychford series, they really are most excellent. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074CFCSN...

When one writes about made up characters, is it usual to think and be a little concerned about how they're getting on when you've left them partway through a tricky conversation? Asking for a friend.

Boss and I have decided that the full moon is playing havoc with everyone. It's taken us 4 attempts to understand what someone's actually asking for. We even had to get a third set of eyes to look at it. It's not just us either!

The email drama is so real. 🤣

@foodycatalicia.bsky.social the low carb muffin recipe, which I am going to try! youtu.be/UD0D18mky88?...

I have been making a low carb flat 'bread'. Those of you with working endocrine systems, look away now. It's essentially grated mozzarella + egg + yoghurt + flavourings. Weird? It works for me. Today I'm using curd cheese, tahini, rose + orange blossom water. It smells divine. Time to bake!

FINE, Weather. I gave in, I wore a jumper for my walk this morning. Then as soon as I was back I was too hot. Yesterday it felt like it was time to read my beloved @nigelslater.bsky.social's Christmas Chronicles again, and now here I am wearing a T-shirt! View from my room last night. So clear.

Yesterday, AI told a colleague that a photo of a common field mouse was, in fact, a red panda. In Somerset. Ooookaaay.... Go home Copilot, you're drunk.

Ah scammers. "Hi! I noticed you own cookwitch dot com, so thought you might like to buy whichcook too!" No. No I don't 'Roy Clark'. Go away small flea of annoyance.

We already knew it, but here's proof. The WI is OFFICIALLY BETTER than JK Mewling and her rabid cohort. I initially rated her, as she donated a lot of money to finding a cure for MS, but if I could, I'd give it all back and tell her to sling her poisoned hook. www.thewi.org.uk/about-us/wi-...?

Dinner inspired by Samin Nosrat's dinner. A BLT salad: lettuce, parsley, celery leaves & tomatoes all from my late blooming garden. Dressing: spring onions sautéed in bacon fat, with garlic, basil, paprika, tomato and lots of lemon. Crunchy onions courtesy of the corner shop.

SOME GOOD NEWS! deadline.com/2025/08/dept...

I have invested in a new keyboard. I'm a little concerned it's too loud for home but the keyboard action is lovely and the stands bring it to the correct height. Plus, it's gorgeous and feels like it came from Space:1999.

A colleague just went to Berlin. She couldn't find 'proper tea' anywhere. They searched for 3 days. Even our Berlin office only had fruit or herbal. Is this a German thing? @yorkshiretea.bsky.social can you do a push to the German market? We have resolved to never leave home un-Tea'd.

OTTER! OTTER!

I am now extremely pleased that I decided not to see this film. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Watching a crime series earlier and one of the team dies. Suddenly, on screen, and in front of her colleagues. As a TV shock tactic, it was impeccable. It took me a good few minutes to shake myself out of it. Bravo actors, bravo directors and team. My god. (No series name because spoilers.)

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Hello everyone. I appear to have forgotten about this place. To be fair, I've been mostly about work for the past however long. So here, have a photo of a lovely lentil, olive and broccoli salad what I made. Preserved lemon and olive oil dressing.

Convince onlookers that you are an expert in some esoteric martial art by inadvertently walking face first into a spiderweb.

@teamlabouruk.bsky.social Amplifying voices? An island of strangers? Stop trying to be Tories, and start being what we hoped you were. 'Strangers' cared for me, washed and bathed me, held me when I cried and fed me when I couldn't do it myself. My stranger nurses are beloved, and NEEDED.

I've been listening to audio books to fall asleep to. I tried Miriam Margoyles, but she was too funny so my brain insisted I stay awake. Then I chose Miranda Hart's I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You and it is brilliant. Her voice is soothing, she's very amusing and sarcastic...

As per my last post, Sudanese Black Salad is ready. Chopped peanuts, feta and grilled olives to add more oomph (and empty the fridge.)

You need this Sudanese aubergine salad in your life. So do I, so I am making it now BUT the aubergine cubes get microwaved first to they soak up less oil. (It's pricey these days!) www.instagram.com/reel/C9Z-esy...

Outfit. From Cheeky Little Magpie. Comfort level: excellent. Now if only they did a purple version too...

[buys a trans flag pin]

My Time, me time. open.substack.com/pub/cookwitc...

Girl, if you've got mama, skinny and fit in your title, I am definitely not the account you want to be following. Nooooo.

I'm suddenly getting loads of American followers. Hi and all that, but are you sure I'm the account you're looking for?

Here is a very ranty rant. It's a very well written rant. I have no opinion on the subject matter as I have not read the author in question. Do not yell at me. I can just admire a damned fine rant when I see one. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Ep 3 of new podcast WE KNOW A SONG ABOUT THAT, DON'T WE? in which I discuss the news and then play the satirical song I wrote the LAST time this shit happened... mitchbenn.buzzsprout.com or search your podcast provider #satire #comedy #mitchbenn #comedysongs #podcast youtube.com/shorts/2diOB...

I could use some help spreading the word. My new little book is about two sisters who hunt down killers and collect body parts while complicating their lives with volatile magics, bizarre visions, and a mysterious mouth in the wall. Think Junji Ito meets Little Women. ghoulish.rip/product/fami...