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@jayrotoole.bsky.social
Cultural and Literary Historian, EM PhD
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New Academic Book Forthcoming: Early Modern Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I (2025).
Analyst-Feminist-actor-massage therapist-cook- @kylieminogue -Nigella-Kate Bush-Dannii-ALL my views-He/They 🌈❄️🕊
New Academic Book Forthcoming: Early Modern Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I (2025).
A hardback copy of my academic book has finally arrived!
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A hardback copy of my academic book has finally arrived!
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
101 Ways with Mince by Nigella:
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
101 Ways with Mince by Nigella:
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Boston Cream Pie by Nigella.
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Boston Cream Pie by Nigella.
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Schiacciata with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts by Nigella.
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Schiacciata with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts by Nigella.
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Gateau Breton by Nigella.
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gateau Breton by Nigella.
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Midsummer Dinner for 8 (in Winter for 2!) by Nigella:
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Midsummer Dinner for 8 (in Winter for 2!) by Nigella:
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
It is time again for an updated montage of EVERY incredible recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s:
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It is time again for an updated montage of EVERY incredible recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s:
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
So, here is every recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s brilliant #Nigellissima in one image:
#CookedThatBook
#CookedThatBook
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So, here is every recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s brilliant #Nigellissima in one image:
#CookedThatBook
#CookedThatBook
Chocolate Pasta with Pecans and Caramel by Nigella.
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Chocolate Pasta with Pecans and Caramel by Nigella.
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Chocolate Salame by Nigella.
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chocolate Salame by Nigella.
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Struffoli by. Nigella.
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Struffoli by. Nigella.
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Italian Golden Lentils by Nigella.
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Italian Golden Lentils by Nigella.
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Blackberry and Apple Pie by Nigella.
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Blackberry and Apple Pie by Nigella.
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A crow fell down my chimney earlier. I finally managed to guide him out the back door but here are some shots of him in the conservatory!
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A crow fell down my chimney earlier. I finally managed to guide him out the back door but here are some shots of him in the conservatory!
I have indeed! It really is as fabulous as it sounds!
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I have indeed! It really is as fabulous as it sounds!
Farro Risotto with Mushrooms by Nigella.
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Farro Risotto with Mushrooms by Nigella.
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Mountain Macaroni by Nigella.
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mountain Macaroni by Nigella.
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
No-Churn Chestnut Ice Cream by Nigella.
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
No-Churn Chestnut Ice Cream by Nigella.
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Meringue Gelato Cake by Nigella.
I made the chocolate sauce for this before, but I thought that I would forgo it today as I have been munching on many sweet things, The meringue really lends to the texture here.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made the chocolate sauce for this before, but I thought that I would forgo it today as I have been munching on many sweet things, The meringue really lends to the texture here.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Meringue Gelato Cake by Nigella.
I made the chocolate sauce for this before, but I thought that I would forgo it today as I have been munching on many sweet things, The meringue really lends to the texture here.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made the chocolate sauce for this before, but I thought that I would forgo it today as I have been munching on many sweet things, The meringue really lends to the texture here.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Tarte Tatin by Nigella.
I made this with some gorgeous apples grown by my brilliant cousin. What a perfect way to enjoy them.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I made this with some gorgeous apples grown by my brilliant cousin. What a perfect way to enjoy them.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tarte Tatin by Nigella.
I made this with some gorgeous apples grown by my brilliant cousin. What a perfect way to enjoy them.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I made this with some gorgeous apples grown by my brilliant cousin. What a perfect way to enjoy them.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Nigellan Flatbread by Nigella.
I cannot wait to try these shortly with a bowl of hot soup.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I cannot wait to try these shortly with a bowl of hot soup.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Nigellan Flatbread by Nigella.
I cannot wait to try these shortly with a bowl of hot soup.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I cannot wait to try these shortly with a bowl of hot soup.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook