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Gfrancie (Benevolent Siren)
@gfrancie.bsky.social
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I make dinner & swear too much. I think that's all you need to know. 'Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives' published by Deixis Press is available now She/her
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The chocolate tart turned out to be a favourite with everyone. Especially with raspberries and cream.
A blue and white plate with a thin slice of chocolate tart, a few raspberries and a dollop of cream.
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Pies and things!
From the top left corner lemon meringue pie, clockwise, cherry apple crumble, a pumpkin pie with pastry cut outs of cats, and a Florintine bittersweet chocolate tart.
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Thanksgiving dinner has been accomplished.
A table set with plates and filled with much food, and decorated with two candles. A turkey stands out. Along with a gravy boat.
November 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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A Florentine bittersweet chocolate tart.
On a table is a chocolate tart with a Biscuit base. In the background a glass of sparkling water, and on a cooling rack are some chocolate chip cookies.
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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We are in a godless time.
Two cheeses on display. On the right with a pink lab is wensleydale with white chocolate and caramel. On the left with a red label is Barber's coastal cheddar with maple syrup. We are trying to have a society.
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Here is a fun little vegan dip to have people nibble on before thanksgiving dinner, girl dinner, or any entertaining. It's a white bean dip.
On a white plate with carrot slices and cucumber rounds is a white bowl with a white bean dip with a bit of olive oil and a sprinking of sumac.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Sooty demands attention.
A tortoise shell calico cat staring at the camera before trying to get under the covers.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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The recipe: Pear and Cranberry Cake | Food.com share.google/DabpDCEnd99v...
Overhead shot of a pear bundt cake.
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Little tricky getting it out of the bundt pan. Remember, you can always create a glaze to hide imperfections. I think this would good with ice cream or whipped cream.
A pear cranberry orange cake.
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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This afternoon's crafting. Like Martha Stewart I have this compulsion to craft.
Two wooden segmented trees. The one on the right is a pale green with a snowy effect using white acrylic paint and mica flakes. On the left is a smaller green tree with painted on hot pink, and gold baubles.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Sooty must be near me.
A tortoise shell calico cat loafing on a striped/ombre hand knit blanket that recalls a sunset.
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Sooty wants attention.
A calico tortoise shell calico sitting with her little white sock paws.
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Let's pretend we can get ghosts to scare the rich.
A Victorian themed room with a patterned carpet, a round table with a small Christmas tree, a piano, fireplace, and many pictures on the walls, chairs and chaises with lush upholstery. Let's have some opium and write a novel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Entertainment
A display of old fashioned televisions, radios, and stereo systems from the 20th century. Big, brown, and boxy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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And I met the actual bagpuss.
A striped plush cat that is pink and white. He is bagpuss from the British TV show.
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Today's lunch time music.
A vinyl album cover showing a black woman in a gorgeous yellow dress and shoes with arms crossed looking at a Black man in a suit holding a saxophone. Above them is the text: Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley.
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Meeting creatures.
A man holding a large bird of prey.
November 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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In case you want to find some.
A jar of salami jam. The brand seems to be Duchy charcuterie. The label is dark grey, white, and red.
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Then I attempted to do a couple with a snowy/icy effect. Jury is still out on how well that worked but it was fun to experiment.
Two spun cotton fruit ornaments that are decorated with a kind of icy glass flake. To make it look like it survived an ice storm.
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Ta da.
A bunch of sugar plum and orange ornaments.
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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I have taught myself to make cotton spun sugar plum Christmas ornaments. And a sparkly orange just to see if I could.
Two Chris ornaments. One looks like a glittery sugar plum, and the other is an orange that sparkles.
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Try talking to this guy.
Covet of the Daily Star. Showing a seagull with the text: "bovver bird who's spending all his time nicking chips is crowned.. Britain's hardest psycho seagull".
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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It is a green bean artichoke casserole. I am already trouble shooting it to make it better.
Up close shot of a green bean artichoke casserole. Not pretty but definitely flavorful. A good alternative if you don't want a creamy casserole.
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Some other murmuration.
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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I have been glancing at Christmas tree ornaments for sale. This one inspires many thoughts.
A glass bejewelled red pomegranate Christmas orname that is split in a way showing the little fruits. Vaginal as hell and almost surreal.
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM