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Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory @echamblet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Baking apple cake for Rosh Hashanah and watching "What's Your Order" with @benmandelker.bsky.social

A bowl of light brown sugar and a bowl of chopped apple sits on a white marble counter in front of an iPad showing Ben Mendelker, a white, middle-aged man with short hair wearing a Madonna T-shirt

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Cynical Romantic @cynicgrrl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So proud seeing the Watch What Crappens guys on #NextGenNYC tonight! Looking good @benmandelker.bsky.social

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did somebody say they wanted fresh Galette content? Because it’s here! Some reflections about the new cookbook “Galette!”: open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy... #cooking #baking

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Galette: The Best A Pie Can Get

Rebecca Firkser's 'Galette!' has us ditching the pie dish.

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Shelf Stable Podcast 🔜 Spiel Essen, PaxU @shelfstablecast.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A reminder that nominations for Golden Geek close this Sunday. And while we are at it, check out these other excellent podcasts: But Why Vikings @giantbrain.co.uk Game Brain @benmandelker.bsky.social Salt & Sass @425suzanne.bsky.social Space Biff! @danthurot.bsky.social

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XanadudeEarth2🏳️‍🌈 @xanadudeearthtwo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

@benmandelker.bsky.social We live in a glorious time wherein Stephanie Hodge is appearing on two TV shows (#juryduty and #thecomeback). Can that Nurses reboot be far behind?

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

If you like salmon then you should go visit my substack because I just compiled several of my favorite salmon recipes! Why not add them to your repertoire? open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy...

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My Favorite Salmon Recipes

Plus, how to make my mom's famous gravlax!

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Homemade orange chicken - soooo good. #cooking nbdfancy.substack.com/p/i-made-ora...

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

For the past six weeks I’ve been totally consumed with The Golden Crappies. Now that it’s over I want to dive back into my substack but sort of have writers block. Any food things you all want me to write about? Or any ideas for inspo?

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The most amazing chicken. We actually call it “#1 chicken” in these parts. food52.com/recipes/8202...

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Went nuts in the kitchen this week. open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy...

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

So cool to be nominated for an iHeart award today! Amazing company to be in. #watchwhatcrappens #bravotv #podcasts

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

If you’re looking for an awesome #cookbook check out Hot Date by Rawaan Alkhatib. I review it here: youtu.be/U3LcOgbR750?...

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NBD Fancy Cookbook Show: Hot Date!

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I already did a list of my favorite #boardgames of 2025. Now here are my favorite older games I tried for the first time last year: youtu.be/R4dGWalhcXc?...

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Best New-to-Me Board Games of 2025 | Table Scraps

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I fully support everyone's choices for their own lists, but it feels strange to me that not a single reality TV show made the "Best Of" at the New York Times. I continue my crusade that Bravo produces series that deserve to be in the conversation.

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Top 25 #realhousewives cast in season 5 or later. A work in progress:

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Gibson Johns @gibsonoma.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

NEW POD: Part one of the #RHOC reunion, #BravoCon preview and some quick thoughts on the #LoveIslandUSA Beyond The Villa season 2 announcement with @benmandelker.bsky.social of Watch What Crappens! Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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'Real Housewives of Orange County' Reunion Part 1 & BravoCon Preview with Ben Mandelker ( + 'Love Island: Beyond The Villa' Season 2 Announced)

Podcast Episode · Gabbing with Gib · 11/11/2025 · 1h

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Hey #boardgame friends - I made a video review of one of my fave games of the past year. I highly recommend #shackletonbase www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzWF...

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Shackleton Base is Damn Near Perfect | Table Scraps Review

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𝚒 𝚌𝚊𝚗'𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚝 @emacornacopia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

TIL Thee Ben Mandelker has a Substack and oh! the way I just RAN 💯 This is the feel good content we NEED rn! 💕 you Benoonies!!!!

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Elisa Davis @elisa515.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Thanks @benmandelker.bsky.social for this delicious recipe! I got pan-fried gyoza from a local shop, mixing chili crunch from Trader Joe’s with the dipping sauce for a perfect vinaigrette. Plus heirloom tomatoes from my CSA farm share.

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I Tried the Dumpling Tomato Salad

Hetty McKinnon's viral recipe has a strange elevator pitch, but it's worth the ride.

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KeepItStans @keepitstans.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Ben's #KeepIt: "This is not the Project Runway I want to watch. They decided they were going to reality-show it up. We have all sorts of reality show elements that i never asked for. Way too much silliness, it feels like any other reality show." - @benmandelker.bsky.social youtu.be/Ryf0N9Vd_ys?...

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Project Runway Season 21 Episode 5 Complimentary Couture || Aug 21_ 2025 Full Episode HD(720P_HD)

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I made another #boardgames video. This time I'm talking about games that are great for 6 players (or more!). I'm not talking about party games — those are great too — but chunkier, more strategic options. youtu.be/lUh5gNMx5Kk?...

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6 Excellent Board Games for Large Groups (6+ Players)

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

My gut agrees but then I thought about all those cringey Seth scenes. It’s def an elite show - I just thought the other shows were EVEN better.

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

My 2025 Bravo rankings so far #RHOM #TheValley #RHOC #RHOBH Southern Hospitality Love Hotel Summer House #RHOP Southern Charm Next Gen NYC #RHOA Top Chef Below Deck Down Under Married to Medicine Below Deck King’s Court Denise Richards and Her Wild Things . . . McBee Dynasty Discuss!

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Ben Mandelker @benmandelker.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

#RHOM may be hard to top by any show this year.

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Ben Kutcher @benkutcher.com · 17/08/2025

Shout out to @danthurot.bsky.social and @benmandelker.bsky.social for putting this on my radar. Finally got it to the table and it was emotionally evocative and evocative of its theme. I’m not sure, with my group, we would ever steer this game to a victory. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37...

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Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War

Forge a fragile alliance to save Spain, but who will claim the glory?

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Lizzie Robillard (Comms Open) @lizzierobillard.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I may not tell anyone if i win the lottery but there will be signs (purchasing new board games) This one sounds so fun 😫

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