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jAy Ph.D.

@jayrotoole.bsky.social

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Cultural and Literary Historian, EM PhD 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).

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jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · Nov 13

Kinda’ proud that this was one of my most popular tweets before the fall of democracy!

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 16h

Just a reminder that the attacks on trans people are a replica of the play book used against gay men in the ‘80s.

I should know; it was used against people like me to instil fear in EVERYONE including me.

#GWithTheT #Always

a transgender flag with the words trans lives matter on it

ALT: a transgender flag with the words trans lives matter on it

media.tenor.com

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jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

The problems of:

billionaires are who will be the 1st trillionaire? tax avoidance & distracting by attacking minorities like trans people.

The poor are feeding their families and paying bills.

Vote for @ZackPolanski and @TheGreenParty who are not owned by billionaires.

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

The problems of:

billionaires are who will be the 1st trillionaire? tax avoidance & distracting by attacking minorities like trans people.

The poor are feeding their families and paying bills.

Vote for @ZackPolanski and @TheGreenParty who are not owned by billionaires.

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Works for me!

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Hahaha!

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for that vote of confidence!

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Ha! I ought to! I make a lot of food 😊

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

The Christmas Cale by Nigella:

Jewelled Cupcakes

So, I made a smaller cake and these little gems to munch on between now and Christmas.

#NigellaFeast #CookTheBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

The Christmas Cale by Nigella:

Easy-Action Christmas Cake

This is quicker than conventional methods: heat dried fruit with sugar, butter & alcohol, let it cool, mix with the dry ingredients & bake - & it will keep for several months.

#NigellaFeast #CookTheBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Storecupboard SOS by Nigella:

Chocolate Pear Pudding with Chocolate Sauce.

I could have eaten this entire dish in one sitting. Plus it has to be healthy with pears in it! 😜

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Get Up and Go by Nigella:

Pear and Ginger Muffins

These are currently cooling and I will, of course, have to test them later in preparation for the morning. 😊

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Instant Calmer by Nigella:

Chowder with Asian Flavours

I love coconut milk based dishes and this is wonderfully fresh and heated with the addition of coriander and chilli.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 1d

Quick Quick Slow by Nigella:

Coq au Riesling

This is great made in advance and re-heated.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 2d

Quick Quick Slow by Nigella:

Maple Chicken’N’Ribs

Throw the ingredients together, marinate them overnight, stick them in the oven and let them do their thing. Done!

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4d

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Retro Rapido by Nigella:

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

These sponge cakes always remind me of the ‘80s. Love it.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Against the Clock by Nigella:

Chickpea with Rocket and Sherry

This is the perfect accompaniment with the scallops and chorizo.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Against the Clock by Nigella:

Scallops and Chorizo

I love how scallops work so well with the chorizo.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

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jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 5d

Two months until the release of the hardback edition of my academic book, Exploring Early Modern Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I (11th Dec).

Available for pre-order now!

#EarlyModern #Historian #QueerLit #EnglishLit #Royals

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Razzle Dazzle by Nigella:

Green Apple Martini

These have always been a favourite of mine. I love the sharpness of the apple flavour.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Retro Rapido by Nigella:

Cherry Cheesecake

I love a baked cheesecake (try Nigella’s banoffee or apple cheesecake. Divine!), but this is a wonderful, faster alternative.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Storecupboard SOS by Nigella:

Merguez with Halloumi and Flame-Roasted Peppers.

This combination works so well together.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

Everyday Easy by Nigella:

Roast Poussin and Sweet Potatoes

Autumn easy: chop, season, roast, eat.

#NigellaExpress #CookedThatBook

jAy Ph.D. @jayrotoole.bsky.social · 4d

They actually were green. It just didn’t show up in the photo. The green pesto turns them green.