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Clyde | Aspiring Composer | Homecook

@clyde97.bsky.social

Just a guy who likes to cook, plays the clarinet, and writes music! "Perfecting the Craft of French Cuisine" uploads on Wednesdays and some variations here and there! https://ko-fi.com/clyde97 *Now accepting commissions!*

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πŸ”΄ Live now!

THE KNEEATHON x TWITCHCON RECAP BEGINS

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20.10.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clyde Just a guy who likes to cook and occasionally writes music!

It's been over two months, huh?

Well, I've been cooking up on this project! Feel free to check it out!

youtube.com/@clyde_lbell...

08.09.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now, where were we? Oh, right!

Lesson 17: Riz VΓ©gΓ©tarien

🎡 Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, FP61 - I 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: This lesson was about knife skills and getting consistent cuts from the vegetables

Status: +10HP

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Symphony No. 2 in B minor, Op. 8 The opening notes of the symphony (B, G, [rest], and D) were inspired by a tie clip that I purchased from an estate sale back in January. Once I played those notes on a piano, I knew that this piece w

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(And to think that this piece was inspired by a tie clip I bought back in January!)

Feel free to give this a listen!

07.06.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leo, my cat, on top of the kitchen cabinets

Leo, my cat, on top of the kitchen cabinets

It's been a while, hasn't it?

Well, not to worry! I've finally moved to a new place, and I have so much space to get back to the things I want to do.

That said, check back tomorrow for the release of my second symphony!

05.06.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm still here, I just use it to post my New Year's Resolution progress, haha

15.05.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This dish is guaranteed to add a +1 to your Riz 🀣

Lesson 16: Riz Duxelles
Lesson 16.1: BΕ“uf a les Riz Duxelles

🎡 Poulenc: L'invitation au ChÒteau, FP 138 - Act III Tres vite et tres canaille 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: It's important to get all the liquid out from the mushrooms.

Status: +1 CHA

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Elsweyr would be proud of this one!

Lesson 15: Fondue
Lesson 15.1: Fondue aux Champignons

🎡 Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21 - I 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: Adding mushrooms into this sauce took this dish to the next level! This pairs very well with bread!

Status: +25% Magic Regen AND +100 Magic

01.05.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad to hear!

18.04.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cooked Galettes au Fromage, a Cheese Wafer

Cooked Galettes au Fromage, a Cheese Wafer

Several pieces of cooked Galettes au Fromage

Several pieces of cooked Galettes au Fromage

As of this post, I've finally caught up on my "Perfecting the Craft of French Cuisine"

Lesson 14: Galettes au Fromage

🎡 Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dailia - Bacchanale 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: These wafers are required to be cooked at a high temperature! So, watch the smoke alarm!

Status: +5 Health

17.04.2025 07:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn't help but sigh as well! o7

16.04.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Potato Season with this one!

Lesson 13: Gartin de Pommes de Terre et Saucisson

🎡 Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 🎡

Difficulty: Straightforward

Notes: I used Kielbasa as my sausage of choice, but this was a solid dish!

Status: +5 Health and +15 Stamina

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Now, this is what I'm talking about!

Lesson 12: Quiche Lorraine

🎡 Leo Delibes: Lakmé - Flower Duet 🎡

Difficulty: Medium

Notes: Make sure to cook the bacon prior to baking the quiche! I made the small mistake of baking the bacon while the quiche was baking!

Status: +15 Health; +15 Stamina

03.04.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't blame you! Bald Zeus would also keep me up at night as well!

02.04.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support Clyde ❀️ Become a supporter of Clyde today! ❀️ Ko-fi lets you support the creators you love.

Are you looking for a birthday gift for someone? Or, perhaps a short composition for yourself? Well, worry no more! I got you covered!

ko-fi.com/clyde97

31.03.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops!!!

27.03.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ah yes, I can't forget this unforgettable luncheon!

Lesson 11: PΓ’te BrisΓ©e
Lesson 11.1: Tarte aux MΓ»res

🎡 Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83 - II (Adagio assai) 🎡

Difficulty: Medium

Notes: Pies are my worst area in baking. But, I gotta admit, this was pretty good!

Status: +20 Health

27.03.2025 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic side eye πŸ‘€

26.03.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a few weeks of writing and thinking about the direction of my Op. 8, I think "Tragic" is a good title!

Now, time for some more writing and studying!

17.03.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a vgen commission quoted at $1200 USD. 
the vgen service fee (5%) takes $60 USD.
stripe's payment processing fee (2.6% + 30c) takes $35.10 USD
stripe's international payout fee (2%) takes $24 USD.
leaving the artist to receive $1080 from the original $1200.

a vgen commission quoted at $1200 USD. the vgen service fee (5%) takes $60 USD. stripe's payment processing fee (2.6% + 30c) takes $35.10 USD stripe's international payout fee (2%) takes $24 USD. leaving the artist to receive $1080 from the original $1200.

feeeees duuude. 5% already feels huge, then stripe/paypal is another fuckin slappp

if you're an artist taking comms online, PLEASE be exporting your paypal/vgen/stripe summary at the end of the year and claiming those fees as a deductible. i have somethin like $900usd of fees to report every year

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17.03.2025 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I never thought these would go so well together!

Lesson 10: Mayonnaise
Lesson 10.1: Mayonnaise aux Fines Herbes
Lesson 10.1.1: Saumon Γ  la Mayonnaise aux Fines Herbes

🎡 Saint-Saëns: Danse Macrabe 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: The Mayonnaise was easy using an immersion blender!

Status: +15 Health

16.03.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Zera! 😁

15.03.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of my cat, Leo, with wide eyes! Almost as if he's shocked!

A picture of my cat, Leo, with wide eyes! Almost as if he's shocked!

Hello there!

I think it's about time for me to get make this announcement!

I am officially opening my first ever commission work! (Leo is shocked! πŸ˜†)

For further information, please check out my Ko-Fi in the descriptions β˜•οΈ

14.03.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This sauce was spicy!

Lesson 9: Sauce Brune
Lesson 9.1: Sauce Diable
Lesson 9.1.1: Γ‰paule de Porc Γ  la Sauce Diable

🎡 Debussy: Première Rhapsody 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: This sauce took 5 hours to make! But it was absolutely worth it (and spicy!)

Status: +10 HP, +10 Stamina, and 15% Cold RES

14.03.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday, Alyx!

13.03.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This sauce was something else!

Lesson 8: Sauce Tomate
Lesson 8.1: BΕ“uf et Riz Γ  la Sauce Tomate

🎡 Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld 🎡

Difficulty: Straightforward

Notes: The sauce and rice were made with Oxtail Stock! I highly recommend it, or use Brown Stock

Status: +20 Health and Stamina

13.03.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have recently learned the ways of Arizona!

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A Sunday "Perfecting the Craft of French Cuisine"

Lesson 7: Sauce BΓ’tarde
Lesson 7.1: Sauce Γ  la Moutarde
Lesson 7.1.1: Espadon avec Sauce Γ  la Moutarde

🎡 Ravel: Boléro 🎡

Difficulty: Easy

Notes: Swordfish doesn't really have a taste, so this sauce is rather important!

Status: +15 HP

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