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Anita Swing ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

@anitaswing.bsky.social

Retired English prof, food & nature lover including amateur birder ๐Ÿฆ…, adoptee, and cat person formerly a dog person in Penticton, British Columbia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ VIVE LE CANADA! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ

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#BCGEU strike is trickling down. #BritishColumbia govt liquor stores are all closed, reducing consumer options. Private liquor stores in & around #Vancouver's South Granville area are already running out of certain brands & binners think they're already noticing fewer beer cans!

07.10.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ

07.10.2025 22:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I see! Thank you. Looks a bit like a marshmallow ๐Ÿ˜‰

07.10.2025 22:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So if u have been on vacation somewhere, did it ever inspired you totry to cook those dishes yourself??

I had a little after summer recharge week in Italy. So any requests that you would like to see? I can cook it all and explain it to you,,๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

07.10.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatโ€™s going on with the top?

07.10.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does everyone charged with first degree murder get to walk around free for 3 years until their trial?

07.10.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This is a pie pumpkin.

This is a pie pumpkin.

My pumpkin pie recipe takes forever to make. It starts in April when I sow my pumpkin seeds.
#gardenersofbluesky

07.10.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful. Reminds me of my affection for the old โ€˜loops.

07.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They were so good. And there are leftovers! My fave thing to do with leftover mashed potatoes is brown them in a frying pan while I cook a fried or scrambled egg beside them ๐Ÿ˜‹. That'll be lunch tomorrow.

07.10.2025 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Small heap of mashed potatoes (and celeriac) in a white bowl with browned sausage pieces and chopped chives.

Small heap of mashed potatoes (and celeriac) in a white bowl with browned sausage pieces and chopped chives.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ A simple little comfort food supper of mashed potato & celeriac topped with chicken sausage pieces and chives from the garden.

07.10.2025 02:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of my favourite things on Bluesky: following someoneโ€™s travel adventures especially when thereโ€™s a focus on food!

07.10.2025 00:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arenโ€™t they something! We had one hitch a ride on a bike, so we put it in the garden and watched it all day long. Freddie.

06.10.2025 02:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce This classic French combination of ingredients also makes an excellent sauce for fish, such as seared salmon and trout.

My daughter just texted to ask for this recipe & I was thinking the other day I need to make it this week. It is so easy & really delicious. I always double the amount of sauce because I love sauces ๐Ÿ˜‚

www.marthastewart.com/318298/saute...

04.10.2025 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 288    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pink empress Mantis

05.10.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4888    ๐Ÿ” 629    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 170    ๐Ÿ“Œ 104

I love having kitchen tools that remind me of people now gone. I have my neighbourโ€™s potato masher that I used to borrow from her and an old electric mixer from a mother figure, among others ๐Ÿฅฐ

06.10.2025 00:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ In the last couple of days I have made and frozen in portions chicken ๐Ÿ“ soup (from homemade broth), roasted tomato ๐Ÿ… soup, and buttercup squash soup. I feel very accomplished and ready for winter!! ๐Ÿฅถ

05.10.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed! Wish I could enjoy a bite!

05.10.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well put ๐Ÿ‘

05.10.2025 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My thoughts exactly. More opportunities for simple carbs are not what I need...

05.10.2025 04:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

don't they? ๐Ÿ‘

05.10.2025 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would certainly be keen to partake!

05.10.2025 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes this makes me want to start making my own pasta!

04.10.2025 23:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ

04.10.2025 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Black widow spider on a screen on the other side of which is some lawn and a terracotta tray.

Black widow spider on a screen on the other side of which is some lawn and a terracotta tray.

I saw my cat just starting to play with this black widow INSIDE our screen ๐Ÿ™€. All is okay thankfully but it so easily could have not been.

04.10.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Must be in the air! ๐Ÿ‚ I made some this week too, but individual portions so some got frozen for next week โ˜บ๏ธ

04.10.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ

04.10.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿชถ

04.10.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿœ ๐ŸŒฑ

04.10.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close-up macro photograph of a reddish-purple leaf with visible green veins, covered in multiple glistening water droplets. The droplets vary in size, some small and clustered while others are larger and more prominent. The water beads act like tiny magnifying lenses, reflecting the textures, colours, and light, creating a glassy, jewel-like effect. The leafโ€™s surface shows fine vein patterns and natural imperfections. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green, which contrasts sharply with the vibrant colours of the leaf and the sparkling clarity of the droplets.

A close-up macro photograph of a reddish-purple leaf with visible green veins, covered in multiple glistening water droplets. The droplets vary in size, some small and clustered while others are larger and more prominent. The water beads act like tiny magnifying lenses, reflecting the textures, colours, and light, creating a glassy, jewel-like effect. The leafโ€™s surface shows fine vein patterns and natural imperfections. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green, which contrasts sharply with the vibrant colours of the leaf and the sparkling clarity of the droplets.

#Macro #MacroPhotography #Photography #Autumn #EastCoastKin

Captured on a very wet walk yesterday. Have a splendid Saturday lovelies

I only want to see you dancing
In the Autumn rain ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŒง๏ธ

04.10.2025 07:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Make a Canadian friend whoโ€™ll mail some to you as a gift? And you can send them something in return, like 1% cortisone cream? ๐Ÿ˜‰

04.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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