Debora Robertson
@lickedspoon.bsky.social
I write about food, mostly. Did I tell you I live in France now?
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New favourite example of structural ambiguity
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
New favourite example of structural ambiguity
No dogs on the bed, ever.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
No dogs on the bed, ever.
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Anecdolts
there should be a word in English for when somebody tells a story that they think valorizes them but they're the obvious villain
"No one likes me, I win."
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Anecdolts
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Mediterranean lifestyle still holding up
November 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Mediterranean lifestyle still holding up
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Just to reiterate my view, having studied the history of the BBC for over a quarter of a century - as well as having worked there for several years as a journalist:
Robbie Gibb should have absolutely no role whatsoever in the governance of the Corporation.
Robbie Gibb should have absolutely no role whatsoever in the governance of the Corporation.
Boris Johnson trying to undermine BBC leadership, insiders fear after leak
Director general under pressure after release of memo criticising reporting on Trump, trans rights and Gaza
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just to reiterate my view, having studied the history of the BBC for over a quarter of a century - as well as having worked there for several years as a journalist:
Robbie Gibb should have absolutely no role whatsoever in the governance of the Corporation.
Robbie Gibb should have absolutely no role whatsoever in the governance of the Corporation.
After all the rain and thunder yesterday, she is just so happy to be outside.
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
After all the rain and thunder yesterday, she is just so happy to be outside.
Hanging out with my girl.
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Hanging out with my girl.
It's been thunder and lightning and rain here all day today and this puppy has zero interest in going outside. Excellent lap warmer though.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It's been thunder and lightning and rain here all day today and this puppy has zero interest in going outside. Excellent lap warmer though.
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Discussion of lots of people being on long term sick leave since 2019 without mentioning covid is like talking about wwii without mentioning bombs or guns. And yet....
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Discussion of lots of people being on long term sick leave since 2019 without mentioning covid is like talking about wwii without mentioning bombs or guns. And yet....
These LNER staff were incredibly brave.
November 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
These LNER staff were incredibly brave.
5.30 and it's already getting dark. Furious.
October 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
5.30 and it's already getting dark. Furious.
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I won't wade into the marsh in which this conversation is currently going on, but I'm happy to note that the first thing a twenty-first-century publishing entity does on receipt of a manuscript and to prepare it for eventual publication is to yank out every single double space after a period.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I won't wade into the marsh in which this conversation is currently going on, but I'm happy to note that the first thing a twenty-first-century publishing entity does on receipt of a manuscript and to prepare it for eventual publication is to yank out every single double space after a period.
🤷🏻♂️
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Made braised pigs' cheeks with toasted hazelnuts and roast figs and I'm not sad about it.
October 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Made braised pigs' cheeks with toasted hazelnuts and roast figs and I'm not sad about it.
Came home and I wasn't the only one keen to get in the house..
October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Came home and I wasn't the only one keen to get in the house..
Chrissake. Impossible to underestimate a certain type, isn't it?
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Chrissake. Impossible to underestimate a certain type, isn't it?
Made coq au vin en croûte. The criminality. Sunday lunch of love.
October 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Made coq au vin en croûte. The criminality. Sunday lunch of love.
God the men creeping into chat requests on this app.
October 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
God the men creeping into chat requests on this app.
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I love this book by @lickedspoon.bsky.social! Wonderful recipes and so brilliantly written.👇
This week’s Guest Recipe from the #CookbookCorner archive is the Gruyère and Anchovy Puffs from the wonderful Notes from a Small Kitchen Island: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Home by @lickedspoon.bsky.social:
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
October 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I love this book by @lickedspoon.bsky.social! Wonderful recipes and so brilliantly written.👇
No dogs on the bed, ever.
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
No dogs on the bed, ever.
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This week’s Guest Recipe from the #CookbookCorner archive is the Gruyère and Anchovy Puffs from the wonderful Notes from a Small Kitchen Island: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Home by @lickedspoon.bsky.social:
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
October 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This week’s Guest Recipe from the #CookbookCorner archive is the Gruyère and Anchovy Puffs from the wonderful Notes from a Small Kitchen Island: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Home by @lickedspoon.bsky.social:
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
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I've compiled a roundup of what to eat, watch and read for my newsletter, including a selection of cookbooks due to be published this autumn! I'd love you to subscribe.
tales-from-topographic-kitchens.ghost.io/what-to-read...
tales-from-topographic-kitchens.ghost.io/what-to-read...
What to read, watch and cook (September '25)
Here's a roundup of some of the things I've found interesting of late, including my pick of the autumn publishing list (which you can order from your local library to save on cost). As usual, most of ...
tales-from-topographic-kitchens.ghost.io
September 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I've compiled a roundup of what to eat, watch and read for my newsletter, including a selection of cookbooks due to be published this autumn! I'd love you to subscribe.
tales-from-topographic-kitchens.ghost.io/what-to-read...
tales-from-topographic-kitchens.ghost.io/what-to-read...
If you'd like to read or hear me talking about the tyranny of simplicity in the kitchen, the link is here.
www.scribehound.com/food/joy-of-...
www.scribehound.com/food/joy-of-...
August 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
If you'd like to read or hear me talking about the tyranny of simplicity in the kitchen, the link is here.
www.scribehound.com/food/joy-of-...
www.scribehound.com/food/joy-of-...
I'd use BlueSky a lot more if the Post/Reply button didn't disappear for days at a time. Does anyone else have this?
July 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'd use BlueSky a lot more if the Post/Reply button didn't disappear for days at a time. Does anyone else have this?
I need Ian Wright cam please.
July 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I need Ian Wright cam please.
Who is the girl standing next to Prince William on the podium? ⚽
July 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Who is the girl standing next to Prince William on the podium? ⚽