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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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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

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A few bonnie morning skies this week on my trot home from the gym. From top of New Row in Dunfermline ❤️

submitted 45 days ago • 1 comment

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

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 65 days ago • 4 comments

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

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

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!

submitted 80 days ago • 62 comments

(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.

submitted 84 days ago • 3 comments

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 ❤️

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

Gosh, always the ones you least expect, eh... 🤔😂

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

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! 😂

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

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

submitted 92 days ago • 11 comments

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. 📚💙

submitted 94 days ago • 112 comments

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

submitted 97 days ago • 195 comments

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 🌶 🎄

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

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...

submitted 99 days ago • 25 comments

Upcoming at 10.30am: our Children’s episode of the Kitchen Cabinet.

submitted 100 days ago • 5 comments

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.

submitted 100 days ago • 877 comments

So there's a lot of this this morning, the people who ruined Twitter attempting to do the same over here. Just block them. You'll never have to think of them again.

submitted 101 days ago • 215 comments

It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners. I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette. Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...

submitted 101 days ago • 2946 comments

Good morning! Arrived here yesterday and I am delighted that my feed is chockablock with books and food. Glorious!

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