Cookwitch 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
@cookwitch.bsky.social
Equity, inclusion. ANTI-RACIST. Proud of my Black|Cypriot|GB family. Childfree by choice. Hugged Nigel Slater.🧿💜🙏🏾
PRO CHOICE. PRO PALESTINE. PRO TRANS. PRO LOVE.
PRO CHOICE. PRO PALESTINE. PRO TRANS. PRO LOVE.
Elton John Narrates Housework
YouTube video by Holderness Family Music
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December 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I'm sure my brain is adrift in a sea of days. Which is fine. Yes, it is Saturday, but it doesn't feel Saturday-ish. Monday probably won't feel Monday-ish either.
Christmas day being on a Thursday felt like a Sunday and Boxing Day felt like a Saturday.
Um. This morning I had a lovely chat with...
Christmas day being on a Thursday felt like a Sunday and Boxing Day felt like a Saturday.
Um. This morning I had a lovely chat with...
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm sure my brain is adrift in a sea of days. Which is fine. Yes, it is Saturday, but it doesn't feel Saturday-ish. Monday probably won't feel Monday-ish either.
Christmas day being on a Thursday felt like a Sunday and Boxing Day felt like a Saturday.
Um. This morning I had a lovely chat with...
Christmas day being on a Thursday felt like a Sunday and Boxing Day felt like a Saturday.
Um. This morning I had a lovely chat with...
If you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
If you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
I don't often step outside my liking for plain 'builder's tea' - strong, with milk, 2 not sugars - but I treated myself to a mixed pack of Twinings chai teabags. Vanilla was nice, quite relaxing, but today was Gingerbread Spice. Good lord. That is just delicious. Steeped for a good 5 minutes mind!
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I don't often step outside my liking for plain 'builder's tea' - strong, with milk, 2 not sugars - but I treated myself to a mixed pack of Twinings chai teabags. Vanilla was nice, quite relaxing, but today was Gingerbread Spice. Good lord. That is just delicious. Steeped for a good 5 minutes mind!
Here is a rather lovely vegan side dish that can be made non vegan if you wish. I'm halfway through making it, and the sauce smells so comforting!
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auntiebulgaria.substack.com/p/a-festive-...
A festive cauliflower and broccoli bake
Tastes of bread sauce, has the comfort of cauliflower cheese, gets something green on your plate, and is vegan (or not). This festive side dish kills a lot of (metaphorical) birds with one stone.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Here is a rather lovely vegan side dish that can be made non vegan if you wish. I'm halfway through making it, and the sauce smells so comforting!
auntiebulgaria.substack.com/p/a-festive-...
auntiebulgaria.substack.com/p/a-festive-...
I have been watching/listening to a lot of Yungblud and Aerosmith this weekend.
This has resulted in another round of 'I really must get more tattoos'. (And still loving the white bits in my hair.)
I keep saying that, and never actually get around to booking a tattoo in!
This has resulted in another round of 'I really must get more tattoos'. (And still loving the white bits in my hair.)
I keep saying that, and never actually get around to booking a tattoo in!
December 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I have been watching/listening to a lot of Yungblud and Aerosmith this weekend.
This has resulted in another round of 'I really must get more tattoos'. (And still loving the white bits in my hair.)
I keep saying that, and never actually get around to booking a tattoo in!
This has resulted in another round of 'I really must get more tattoos'. (And still loving the white bits in my hair.)
I keep saying that, and never actually get around to booking a tattoo in!
"Prejudice...a word, which, in the mouth of the average American, describes a cowardice he has not the courage to fix."
Replace 'American' with person. This came from James Baldwin, and today can be applied to all levels of bigots.
Fear into hatred usually reveals a woefully uninformed being. #BBC
Replace 'American' with person. This came from James Baldwin, and today can be applied to all levels of bigots.
Fear into hatred usually reveals a woefully uninformed being. #BBC
December 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"Prejudice...a word, which, in the mouth of the average American, describes a cowardice he has not the courage to fix."
Replace 'American' with person. This came from James Baldwin, and today can be applied to all levels of bigots.
Fear into hatred usually reveals a woefully uninformed being. #BBC
Replace 'American' with person. This came from James Baldwin, and today can be applied to all levels of bigots.
Fear into hatred usually reveals a woefully uninformed being. #BBC
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]
December 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
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
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
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. 😁
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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
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The Right to HRT Should be Enshrined in Law
I include trans people. If that offends you, this is not your page. Trans rights = human rights; a super rich bully of vulnerable minorities who has a platform and a superyacht* can just get tae F.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Right to HRT Should be Enshrined in Law
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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!
December 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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
I say this is someone who is, quite frankly, *always* in that mindset, no matter what month it is. #EverythingsBettaWithFeta
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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
I say this is someone who is, quite frankly, *always* in that mindset, no matter what month it is. #EverythingsBettaWithFeta
November 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Finally I wrote something. My writing brain seems to have been on leave for a while. #BoroughMarket #Olives
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An 'ology
(I am showing my age by referring to an 'ology. Points if you know where that is from.)
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October 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Finally I wrote something. My writing brain seems to have been on leave for a while. #BoroughMarket #Olives
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She was and will remain an absolute icon. Time for reruns of EVERYTHING please.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dame Patricia Routledge obituary: The life of TV's magnificently snobby 'Hyacinth Bucket'
A much-loved actress who became famous in the role of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
She was and will remain an absolute icon. Time for reruns of EVERYTHING please.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Excellent Thing 2: (timeline cleanse, good dogs, very good dogs.) youtu.be/nFVHaus_pjI?...
Olive and Mabel. Episode 4 - The Company Meeting
YouTube video by mrandrewcotter
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Excellent Thing 2: (timeline cleanse, good dogs, very good dogs.) youtu.be/nFVHaus_pjI?...
Excellent Thing 1: youtube.com/shorts/WH5zY...
Autistic Tylenol?!
YouTube video by Jeremy Andrew Davis
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October 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Excellent Thing 1: youtube.com/shorts/WH5zY...
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."...
September 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
Witches of Lychford
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September 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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.
Asking for a friend.
September 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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.
Asking for a friend.