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Quilter, crafter, baker. Sff/romance/history reader. Boosting books. Amateur victorianist. Posts and follows re: books, crafts, and food. LGBTQ+ ally. Dorothy Dunnett cultist. No politics, no automatic follow-backs. E pur si muove. Banner: Macbeth cake.

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · Nov 9

Welcome new followers! I am Abbaetha. I mostly follow historians, academics, authors and bookish types, crafters, and cooks. My feed is mostly breads, cakes, books, and crafts, which continues the theme. I like a quiet peaceful corner and that’s the goal of this account. No cat, but ferrets.

A ferret sacked out falling out of a green bed. The floor is a galaxy pattern and there are other patterned beds around her.

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 1h

@spiderbill.bsky.social

I read your Marthe piece AND your Jerott piece! Food for thought.

I want to write something on AG and L. I’m actually somewhat serious about that. Is there an index of WG that would show me if it’s been done?

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 1h

If there is a biting insect it will find me, forsaking all others.

It is not a quality I appreciate in myself.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 2h

Oh delightful. Off to pre-order as soon as I can!

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 18h

Also, I'm so chuffed to be able to share the cover for Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand, which will be coming out in paperback and ebook on the 11th of November this year.

All further details to come soon!

Huge thanks for your lovely encouragement this past year!❤️

You're looking at a damask pink... maybe soft red cover with the words Tiny Moments of Joy written in a serif font in white and orange. Above that are the words: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand in a white sans serif font and the name George Penney is below in the same font. The cover has a border of pale ferns that are mostly white or a paler colour than the cover. You know looking at this cover that you will need a comfy chair, maybe a snoozing lap cat or dog and a sunny or warm spot to read this book. It's that kind of vibe.

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 3h

Nose! Boop!

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 3h

I probably vote Yorkshire gold too. Good comfort cuppa.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 3h

The mess situation is definitely dialed up to 11.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 4h

🤣🤣

The part that IS fun is that they are such delightful little weirdos that they love the vacuum and try to play with it.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 5h

Ferret has decided a good place to dig is the litter box.

Sigh.

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Jenni Coutts (she/her) @jennicoutts.bsky.social · 6h

Next up for #drawtober is spellbound princess!
This has got several loving references to one of my all time favourite illustrators, Harry Clarke, and also Sergio Toppi.
I’ve included some process photos - the final work is in pen and ink on paper, but the planning sketch was digital.
See it at WFC!

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 6h

It’s beautiful. Just amazing.

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 6h

Hugs if wanted.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 15h

You’re welcome!

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 15h

My pleasure! It’s from Potluck Desserts by Justin Burke - instead of the pie spice (cinnamon and nutmeg) I put in about a tablespoon of fresh thyme. I baked for 20m each for the first 2 stages and added about 5-10 minutes to the caramel stage too.

FOR THE CRUST
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
FOR THE APPLE FILLING
4 to 5 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 4 cups)
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
FOR THE CARAMEL TOPPING
One 14-ounce can sweetened
condensed milk
½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar
¼ cup (82 g) light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt

Preheat your oven to 350° F and spray a 9½-by-13½-inch sheet pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over the longest edges.
Spray the parchment. Set aside.
Make the crust. In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt and mix until crumbly.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 min-utes, until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and cornstarch. With your hands, toss together until the apples are evenly coated. Pour the apple mixture onto the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the caramel topping. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the condensed milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. With a wooden spoon, constantly stir until the sugar is melted and the mixture is evenly combined and smooth. Bring to just a boil and remove from the heat. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a heatproof bowl to collect any burnt sugary pieces.
6 Pour the caramel over the apple layer and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The top will puff around the edges first, then continue puffing toward the center. Remove from the oven when the bars are evenly puffed, golden brown, and the tops look dry. Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled. loosely cover in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to continue firming up before portioning and serving.

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 15h

Can I come? I’ve never had a bad meal in Italy. Not one, and I’ve spent a fair amount of time there (exchange program).

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 16h

The poor girls licked the paintbrushes to make them come to a fine point. 🥺

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 16h

They are why moose are amphibious!

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 17h

There’s a book called The Radium Girls that still gives me chills. Strontium and Radium would behave the same way for that purpose.

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Luke Seaber @thelong1930s.bsky.social · 2d

Lord Peter Wimsey is the narrative voice of The Waste Land.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 18h

It’s so good

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Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 18h

Yay?

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 18h

No such thing. It’s just a cheese continuum and you are out on one end.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 18h

O no.

Abbooetha, forever team Boo!snip @abbaetha.bsky.social · 21h

Do they still have the fake ring in the gutter fraud one? They tried that on me. You can maybe just avoid that one by floating away in a cloud of pastry cream.

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Devan Barlow @devanbarlow.bsky.social · Jul 9

Buy my books, help me keep Ben in blankets!

#Booksky 💙📚

A black and white dog snuggles with a multicolored blanket.

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