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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 9h

I have gone full autumnal with a Crusty Bramble, a Bramble with rum instead of gin. The rum is called Crusty Juggler, and is made by the people behind my favourite St Ives bar. It is delicious! (Both cocktail and rum - recipe is also theirs). #ConfinedCocktails

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A Dot (gin, fino, apricot liqueur, orange curaçao) to start the weekend.

A hand with metallic peachy-beige nails holds a cocktail glass containing a pale yellow liquid in front of a vase of cream and pale brownish orange flowers.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Autumn baking: no-knead focaccia. I think the kneaded versions are probably better, but this was good and low effort.

A golden coloured square loaf of bread, on a round wooden board, two slices cut off one end so the crumb is visible.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As it is grey and wet today, I am not planning on leaving the house, so here are some #UnconfinedWalks pics from the last few days that I haven’t got around to posting.

A river, with a willow tree growing next to it, screening a brick building built across the river.

A red multi petalled flower with a yellow centre

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A very autumnal dinner tonight: roasted squash with tamarind and garlicky orzo, recipe in Helen Graham’s Centrepiece.

A pile of rice shaws pasta, with four wedges of roasted squash in a blue bowl.

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

Today is the 117th consecutive day somewhere in the UK has recorded a temperature of 20°C or higher. The 11th of June was the last time we didn't reach this threshold. Fresher air comes in on Wednesday allowing temperatures to fall, and likely to stay just below 20°C.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It’s 6pm on an October evening and I am sitting in the garden with my (non-alcoholic, it is Monday) spritz, contemplating the changing leaves. Lovely weather, but also rather terrifying.

A hand with orange painted nails holds a wine glass containing an orange liquid, in front of a bush where the leaves are turning from green to brown.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#UnconfinedWalks from yesterday that I didn’t get round to posting - a stroll round the Franciscan Gardens before they close for the winter.

A path by a river, with a flower bed and trees

An old stone and brick building, with a large copper beech tree next to it, seen across a green field.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ottolenghi fennel, grape and olive tarte tatin for dinner tonight.

A rather brown but delicious puff pastry tart

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It’s a great tradition of modern hosting that the spare room should be a bomb site until just before the guests arrive (or is that just my tradition?).

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Cheers! I have a Tulip, which is Calvados based. All feeling very autumnal, for better or worse (as a summer person I’d probably say worse, but I try to stay cheerful…) #ConfinedCocktails

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yeah, chest infections are bad. Glad bad prospects are receding.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Oh dear. Sending hugs. I advise deep breaths and some gin.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Been quite a busy post-holiday domestic week, so nice to relax with this Suit & Tie cocktail.

A hand with brownish pink painted nails holds a short fluted glass containing a clear liquid, in front of a vase of pink and orange flowers.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As an ex-journalist who had to deal with Milburn on occasion - he clearly hasn’t changed.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have just swept the garden, so now having #TeaUp (coffee) in it. Finding it hard to believe it’s October. Mostly because of the weather, but also having been in hospital and then recovering earlier in the year, it feels like I lost a chunk of time.

A hand holds a white and pale green mug of coffee in front of a plant with lots of bright pink flowers.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#UnconfinedWalks to see some animals today. Star of the show this wild boar (an animal my husband feels a deep connection with).

A hairy pig (wild boar), happily dozing in the sun.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Current state of my post-holiday brain: had an anxiety dream about missing trains just before I woke up this morning. I’m blaming GWR and their train formation reversals, which meant we had to charge down the full length of the platform as our train was coming in on Saturday.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Get well soon. Butternut squash is a dangerous vegetable!

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cheers! Just got home after the long journey back from St Ives, so don’t have a drink (yet), but do feast your eyes on the pink Cornish sparkling I was drinking yesterday. #ConfinedCocktails

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Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Is there a word to describe the sadness of leaving the coast and not knowing when you'll next be back by the sea? There should be.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today in St Ives: lunch on Porthminster Beach, ice cream sundae and a last drink in my St Ives local. Home tomorrow.

A town seen in the distance across a beach and sea.

An ice cream sundae, with a flake and wafer sticking out of a glass full of ice cream and whipped cream

A hand holds up a champagne glass full of pink wine, in front of an open window, so the light shines through it. The sea can be seen in the distance

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One more time, with feeling… further #UnconfinedCocktails in St Ives - a Cucumber Vesper.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Definitely #UnconfinedCocktails tonight: an El Presidente in St Ives.

A hand with taupe painted nails holds a cocktail glass, in front of a rather busy bar room.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is the piece of Black Forest Gateau (hand for scale) we got from our local bakery in St Ives. It is delicious, and we have some left for breakfast.

A very large piece of chocolate cake. Five layers of cake with cream in between. Next to the cake in its box is a considerably smaller hand.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hello from St Ives. Had a good wander round, including dragging husband across a stretch of beach.

A view across a harbour, with boats moored in it. There is a planter full of pink and orange flowers in the foreground. A section of beach is visible on the right of the image.

A red sailed boat sailing across the harbour, in front of a grey stone church on the far side.

Looking up at a small rust streaked white lighthouse, with light clouds behind it.

A view along a sandy beach, to a green but slightly rocky hill with a grey stone church building on top of it.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I love how relaxed about booze consultants generally are…

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cheers! I have just arrived in St Ives! Fortunately I brought cocktails with me. This is a Hawaiian themed pre mix from NIO. It’s fun. #ConfinedCocktails

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Not the most practical place to put a railway, but a good view from the train…

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

At Paddington, waiting for train to Cornwall. So far, coffee machine in lounge broken, and WiFi not working. Wish us luck with the actual train.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

At press night for my local @marlowetheatre.bsky.social ‘s production of Tale of Two Cities tonight. Powerful production, very good cast. Also, excellent cocktails at the after show party (failed to take a picture, sorry).

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Tits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Me observing the multiple Bluesky discourses

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Cheers! I’m glad Nantes is good. I have had a day which has involved too much DIY (any, tbh), so after wrangling gate hinges, I feel I have earned this Rose-Hyp Martini (elderflower and rose liqueurs, plus the usual martini things). #ConfinedCocktails

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Especially as the scar on my neck from my op is aching as a result of yanking at stiff bolts.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I have just adjusted our gate so that it actually opens and closes again. Feel like I deserve some recognition for this.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tonight’s cocktail is a delicious Rosehip Gimlet, with syrup made from the results of an #UnconfinedWalks foraging expedition a few days ago.

A hand with pale pink nails holds a cocktail glass containing a very pale pink liquid, in front of a vase of mostly pale pink flowers.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Made the Sichuan pepper and black lime zucchini fritti from Helen Graham’s Centrepiece, and they were fantastic!

A small bowl of delicious deep fried courgettes

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NEW: London has among the lowest violent crime rates in England & Wales, tops a ranking of best cities, and pays more in tax than it gets back – but the public overestimate crime risk, underestimate its standing, and don't know it's a net fiscal contributor. Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️

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London misperceptions: public often wrong on capital's crime, quality of life, contribution to public finances and Muslim population | King's College London

A third believe there are "no-go" areas ruled by Sharia law

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#TeaUp (coffee) in the garden, because it is just (and I do mean just) about warm enough.

A white and green mug full of coffee, held above some decking. There is a plant with pink flowers and some pots of green herbs in the background.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Interesting bit of marketing (I presume) spotted on #UnconfinedWalks this morning. I haven’t been - should I go?

An oval yellow sticker on a black painted metal surface. It says: Not bad. But have you ever been to Baden-Wurttemberg?

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Watching the rain. SAD lamp season has officially begun.

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Dan Waterfield @danwaterfield.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The response to the militia yesterday has made me much more pessimistic about the uk.

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Kate Evans @borderminstrel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Cheers! As I failed to take a picture of the lunchtime cocktail, it’s fortunate I have this HSL Special, which I am (just about, it’s getting cold) drinking in the garden next to this plant. #ConfinedCocktails

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