✏️ Jill Blair 🌱🐌
@jillblair.bsky.social
Sunny girl in sunny Fife. Slow Food Scotland Trustee. Proofreader / Copy writer. Lover of pickled things, cuddler of dogs.
https://www.jillblairwrites.com/
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To Kill A Mockingbird at the Festival Theatre tonight was everything i hoped for and more. Aaron Sorkin can do very little wrong in my eyes anyway, and the book is one of my favourites, but this was absolutely breathtaking. Incredible performances all round 🥹
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To Kill A Mockingbird at the Festival Theatre tonight was everything i hoped for and more. Aaron Sorkin can do very little wrong in my eyes anyway, and the book is one of my favourites, but this was absolutely breathtaking. Incredible performances all round 🥹
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It's #buyastrangerabook day tomorrow.
It's one of my favourite things.
Cheese, The Fantastic Four and rhinos are three of the others
Let me know if you want to join in.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
It's one of my favourite things.
Cheese, The Fantastic Four and rhinos are three of the others
Let me know if you want to join in.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
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October 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It's #buyastrangerabook day tomorrow.
It's one of my favourite things.
Cheese, The Fantastic Four and rhinos are three of the others
Let me know if you want to join in.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
It's one of my favourite things.
Cheese, The Fantastic Four and rhinos are three of the others
Let me know if you want to join in.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
I'm not here to start a fight, but Ayrshire new tatties are better than Jersey royals 🥔
June 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I'm not here to start a fight, but Ayrshire new tatties are better than Jersey royals 🥔
Sat night one of my fave comedians and one of my fave bands are both playing near my house. I've seen @jasonmanford.bsky.social and GUN loads before and I'll see them both again, and due to dealing with some big stuff just now I don't know if I'm up to going to either, but also I feel I should!
April 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sat night one of my fave comedians and one of my fave bands are both playing near my house. I've seen @jasonmanford.bsky.social and GUN loads before and I'll see them both again, and due to dealing with some big stuff just now I don't know if I'm up to going to either, but also I feel I should!
Trust Topping & Co Edinburgh to make their cookbook subscription quite the event. A handwritten envelope and greeting, wrapped in paper and string, and a beautiful looking book that I would probably never have chosen myself, delivered to my door. I can't wait to have a good read 📚❤️
March 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Trust Topping & Co Edinburgh to make their cookbook subscription quite the event. A handwritten envelope and greeting, wrapped in paper and string, and a beautiful looking book that I would probably never have chosen myself, delivered to my door. I can't wait to have a good read 📚❤️
Having some electrical work done in the house today so power is off. Taking the chance to read Jay Rayner's excellent Nights Out At Home. I'm on page 40 and have already been instructed to "bosh" things with a wooden spoon twice and that's now my benchmark for a happy book! @jayrayner1.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Having some electrical work done in the house today so power is off. Taking the chance to read Jay Rayner's excellent Nights Out At Home. I'm on page 40 and have already been instructed to "bosh" things with a wooden spoon twice and that's now my benchmark for a happy book! @jayrayner1.bsky.social
A few bonnie morning skies this week on my trot home from the gym. From top of New Row in Dunfermline ❤️
January 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A few bonnie morning skies this week on my trot home from the gym. From top of New Row in Dunfermline ❤️
Top of the New Row at 7.45am and again at 9.15am. No filters, just a belter of a start to the day 😍
#CityOfDunfermline
#CityOfDunfermline
December 28, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Top of the New Row at 7.45am and again at 9.15am. No filters, just a belter of a start to the day 😍
#CityOfDunfermline
#CityOfDunfermline
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At 10.30am on @BBCRadio4 it’s the last in this series of the Kitchen Cabinet. We’re in Walthamstow and do you know what: we’re talking about Christmas food. Yes, really. Shocking isn’t it. Hope you can listen.
December 21, 2024 at 9:11 AM
At 10.30am on @BBCRadio4 it’s the last in this series of the Kitchen Cabinet. We’re in Walthamstow and do you know what: we’re talking about Christmas food. Yes, really. Shocking isn’t it. Hope you can listen.
I had a dream last night where I won a prize to pose questions to @ianrankin1.bsky.social. One Q was had he ever had a dream that he could remember as vividly today as when he had it (I have, about wasps and a witch 😱) and now I hope last night's dream stays with me as it was good fun!
December 20, 2024 at 9:35 AM
I had a dream last night where I won a prize to pose questions to @ianrankin1.bsky.social. One Q was had he ever had a dream that he could remember as vividly today as when he had it (I have, about wasps and a witch 😱) and now I hope last night's dream stays with me as it was good fun!
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Hi folks. Taken the plunge & joined so let's see who's about & would like to follow me & my #food activities. I'll start with my latest newsletter on #Orkney scottishfoodguide.com/news/yo-heav... @orkneyboreray.bsky.social @theorkneynews.bsky.social @orkneycom.bsky.social
Yo-Heave-Ho, to Orkney we shall Go - Scottish Food Guide
After the storms, the sun shone as we set off northward bound for Orkney. Passing a flurry of snow by Aviemore, the Cromarty Firth sparkled as we paused for a lovely lunch at the bustling Storehouse, ...
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December 12, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Hi folks. Taken the plunge & joined so let's see who's about & would like to follow me & my #food activities. I'll start with my latest newsletter on #Orkney scottishfoodguide.com/news/yo-heav... @orkneyboreray.bsky.social @theorkneynews.bsky.social @orkneycom.bsky.social
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All the books I ordered last week just arrived! Can't wait to pour myself a drink, relax, be too tired to read and play around on my phone all night in their presence!
December 6, 2024 at 4:29 PM
All the books I ordered last week just arrived! Can't wait to pour myself a drink, relax, be too tired to read and play around on my phone all night in their presence!
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(For the evening crowd)
BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets just £2.
All the money raised is going on books for three amazing schools.
You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice.
Details HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Please share far & wide, ta.
BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets just £2.
All the money raised is going on books for three amazing schools.
You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice.
Details HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Please share far & wide, ta.
December 2, 2024 at 8:04 PM
(For the evening crowd)
BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets just £2.
All the money raised is going on books for three amazing schools.
You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice.
Details HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Please share far & wide, ta.
BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets just £2.
All the money raised is going on books for three amazing schools.
You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice.
Details HERE.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Please share far & wide, ta.
A lovely friend gifted me a Bonne Maman advent calendar. Good conserve deserves good real bread so Sunday was a baking day. Hoping nice toast with nice jam will make Monday morning less Monday-ish ❤️
December 2, 2024 at 8:13 AM
A lovely friend gifted me a Bonne Maman advent calendar. Good conserve deserves good real bread so Sunday was a baking day. Hoping nice toast with nice jam will make Monday morning less Monday-ish ❤️
Gosh, always the ones you least expect, eh... 🤔😂
November 28, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Gosh, always the ones you least expect, eh... 🤔😂
Now and again, I fancy this lovely beremeal soda bread (recipe by the splendid Jeremy Lee). Forgot there are bere flakes in the cupboard as well as beremeal and used the flakes by mistake.
Smells delicious, as usual, although I might need a toothpick after eating it! 😂
Smells delicious, as usual, although I might need a toothpick after eating it! 😂
November 28, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Now and again, I fancy this lovely beremeal soda bread (recipe by the splendid Jeremy Lee). Forgot there are bere flakes in the cupboard as well as beremeal and used the flakes by mistake.
Smells delicious, as usual, although I might need a toothpick after eating it! 😂
Smells delicious, as usual, although I might need a toothpick after eating it! 😂
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THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
November 24, 2024 at 7:04 PM
THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
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GIVEAWAY time! You could win this stunning tote, 2025 Poirot calendar and World of Christie mag!
To enter -
- Follow me
- RP (not QP please)
- comment #Magnifique
Ends 30th Nov. UK only. Also running on my Twitter/X & IG accounts (links in bio). One winner across all 3 platforms notified by DM. 📚💙
To enter -
- Follow me
- RP (not QP please)
- comment #Magnifique
Ends 30th Nov. UK only. Also running on my Twitter/X & IG accounts (links in bio). One winner across all 3 platforms notified by DM. 📚💙
November 22, 2024 at 9:23 AM
GIVEAWAY time! You could win this stunning tote, 2025 Poirot calendar and World of Christie mag!
To enter -
- Follow me
- RP (not QP please)
- comment #Magnifique
Ends 30th Nov. UK only. Also running on my Twitter/X & IG accounts (links in bio). One winner across all 3 platforms notified by DM. 📚💙
To enter -
- Follow me
- RP (not QP please)
- comment #Magnifique
Ends 30th Nov. UK only. Also running on my Twitter/X & IG accounts (links in bio). One winner across all 3 platforms notified by DM. 📚💙
I am SOOOOO excited for this!!! 🎉🎉🎉
We're delighted that @jayrayner1.bsky.social and @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social are joining @timhayward.bsky.social in our food and drink team to form a line-up that some are comparing to the Avengers. aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
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November 21, 2024 at 6:21 PM
I am SOOOOO excited for this!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
November 19, 2024 at 3:03 PM
🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
Sometimes work involves being hugged by Lionel Vinyl, sometimes it doesn't 🤷🏻♀️😂 Great day on Sunday for the Dunfermline Christmas lights switch on. A wee rave with N-Trance, a cuddle from Stevie McCrorie, and a jig with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers 🌶 🎄
November 20, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Sometimes work involves being hugged by Lionel Vinyl, sometimes it doesn't 🤷🏻♀️😂 Great day on Sunday for the Dunfermline Christmas lights switch on. A wee rave with N-Trance, a cuddle from Stevie McCrorie, and a jig with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers 🌶 🎄
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Of all the restaurants which are run by a communist and an aristo, only open for weekday lunches, only take cash and only take bookings by phone, the Yellow Bittern in London’s King’s Cross has to be the best. My restaurant review from today’s Observer.
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
The Yellow Bittern, London: ‘Leaves you muttering about school dinners’ – restaurant review
A new destination in Kings Cross turns its back on mod cons to cater to a fantasy of past times
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Of all the restaurants which are run by a communist and an aristo, only open for weekday lunches, only take cash and only take bookings by phone, the Yellow Bittern in London’s King’s Cross has to be the best. My restaurant review from today’s Observer.
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
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Upcoming at 10.30am: our Children’s episode of the Kitchen Cabinet.
November 16, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Upcoming at 10.30am: our Children’s episode of the Kitchen Cabinet.
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My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.