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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit

@faithkramer.bsky.social
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Author, 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen (faithkramer.com), creator of Jewish (jweekly.com) & other recipes. Newsletter, Newish, at faithkramer.substack.com Plus politics, travel, precode movies & food & more food

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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’ve been remiss in posting my recipes here, mostly because I have pretty much no engagement. However not posting content guarantees no engagement. So for your eating/reading pleasure here are recipes for shakshouka and Mandylicious cheesecake dips and pull apart challah jweekly.com/2026/09/25/d...
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RECIPE | Dip this pull-apart challah ring in a shakshouka or cheesecake dip
Just in time for Sukkot, here is a pull-apart challah recipe that makes a fun appetizer or snack with either a shakshouka or cheesecake dip.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This year make it a Mandylicious challah for the High Holidays. Recipe and more at blogs.timesofisrael.com/mandylicious... @hadassahorg.bsky.social @timesofisrael.com
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The Blogs: Mandylicious Honey Challah for Your High Holiday Entertaining
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Looking for a new tradition/recipe for your High Holiday meals? Join @danastablela.bsky.social The Sephardic Spice Girls and me at this 8/23 cooking demo at the Wilshire Blvd Temple in LA. Info and tix here www.simpletix.com/e/timely-tas...
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Timely Tastes for Timeless Traditions: High Holiday Food Bloggers Tickets | Wilshire Boulevard Temple - Los Angeles
Add a little extra flavor to your High Holy Day table with an afternoon of cooking demonstrations, tastings, and conversation featuring celebrated voices in Jewish food.Learn holiday recipes, cooking ...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Luscious saffron and cardamom spiced peach frozen yogurt is my dessert of the summer. Variations include mango and vegan. My latest recipe column @jewishsf.bsky.social jweekly.com/2026/07/23/s...
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Saffron and cardamom add accent to peach frozen yogurt
If you are looking for a sophisticated summer treat, try this slightly tangy, very creamy frozen peach yogurt accented with cardamom and saffron.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
If you love someone, say it with garlic! My triple garlic oven-fried chicken for @timesofisrael.com & @hadassahorg.bsky.social has 2 types of garlic + garlic sauce. Serve w/ pickled onions for Tu B'Av (Jewish Valentine's Day, 7/28-9) or anytime. blogs.timesofisrael.com/celebrating-... #jewishfood
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The Blogs: Celebrating the Jewish Day of Love – Tu B’Av: Say It with Garlic
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Too good not to share — get a copy of my award-winning 52 Shabbats cookbook for just $2.99 today at Amazon ($14 savings) Recipes, menus, essays and stories about Jewish traditions, communities and food ways, now on the device of your choice! www.amazon.com/s?k=52+shabb...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Need a tasty burger with a twist for Father’s Day? They this spicy take on a North African favorite
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Putting the final touches on the debut issue of my newsletter, Newish. It will have a summer food theme, including the recipe for this cantaloupe sorbet (no ice cream maker needed) sign up at faithkramer.substack.com
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Recipe testing — oven roasted bok choy with soy, ginger, garlic and sesame oil dressing. Cut down on oven time by steaming (or microwaving) halves until just beginning to soften but still crisp before roasting. Flip after 15-20 minutes and baste. I baked alongside salmon at 350 degrees F.
Sheet pan full of bok choy halves ready to go in the oven
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Oops, I missed posting on international burger day (it was 5/28), but any time is a great time to enjoy this spicy lamb-beef burger based on the flavors of Merguez sausage, a favorite of Jewish and other communities from North Africa and France. jweekly.com/2026/05/27/k... @jewishsf.bsky.social
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Kick off summer grilling with North African-style lamb and beef burgers
For a summer Shabbat dinner or Father’s Day, try these spicy, flavorful lamb and beef patties inspired by Merguez sausages.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
May 30 is Fakesgiving, an alternate time to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. 2 of my recipes are in the @jewishjournal.bsky.social “holiday” round up — cranberry juice sorbet (from 52 Shabbats cookbook) and a phyllo pumpkin and date tart. jewishjournal.com/culture/food...
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Fakesgiving Desserts and Drinks
It's a reminder that gathering with friends and family over a big meal can be done any time of year.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
No need to choose between blintzes or cheesecake this Shavuot, make cheesecake blintzes! Recipe and more at blogs.timesofisrael.com/luscious-che... @hadassahorg.bsky.social @timesofisrael.com
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The Blogs: Luscious Cheesecake Blintzes for a Joyous Shavuot Celebration
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The late Ted Turner was loved/hated for many things but in my house he is celebrated for creating Turner Classic Movies. @tcmtv.bsky.social
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I love seeing 52 Shabbats cookbook in the wild and I adore when folks post photos of their finds! Thanks @templinjay.bsky.social
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Shabbat shalom from the high seas! Cruise ship Shabbat in the mid Atlantic tonight.
Prayer books, wine, cups and challah set up for Shabbat with battery operated candles
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Notice how the most celebrated and successful space mission in *decades* was run by at least 50% “DEI hires”—not all white men? And not even all Americans. Maybe diversity *is* strength . . .
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Let my people eat! A recipe for the rest of Passover now that the Seders(and leftovers) are done! Chicken on Matzah Bake combines juicy, marinated chicken with layers of matzah, onions and mushrooms in a tasty all-in-one meal. My latest from @jewishsf.bsky.social jweekly.com/2026/03/26/a...
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A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday
Layer marinated chicken, matzah and sautéed mushrooms and onions for a delicious dish to enjoy during the holiday.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
In what world is it okay for the Defense Secretary to make multi-million dollar investments in defense companies: a) Ever; b) In the run-up to starting a war in the Middle East FT has the scoop: www.ft.com/content/744e... In a functional democracy, he would offer his resignation tonight.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
World’s best custard matzah brei is good anytime of the year but exceptional for Passover breakfasts. I make up a big batch to use over a couple of days. See @georgiafreedman.bsky.social write up in the California Table newsletter for the recipe and more substack.com/@georgiafree...
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Recipe for a California-Style Passover
An interview with Faith Kramer of Oakland
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Need last minute Passover inspiration? Listen to me talk Passover food on the @toniaskitchen podcast and get my 52 Shabbats cookbook recipe for Pomegranate Molasses brisket toniaskitchen.com/daily-dish/9... Have Passover food questions? Drop them in the comments and I will try to answer!
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Faith Kramer shares delicious Passover menu ideas
Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night one way or another. Faith Kramer outlines re...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
For your Passover planning consideration my podcast with Tonia’s Kitchen on Passover foods with recipes, including my very favorite brisket or pot roast recipes. And lots about my 52 Shabbats cookbook! toniaskitchen.com/daily-dish/9...
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Faith Kramer shares delicious Passover menu ideas
Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night one way or another. Faith Kramer outlines re...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Charoset is literally the mortar of the Passover Seder. Read about its history & recipes for some international charosets in my @timesofisrael.com blog for @hadassahorg.bsky.social. Did I mention chocolate-covered dessert charoset truffles? blogs.timesofisrael.com/passover-202... #jewishfood
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The Blogs: Passover 2026 – Charosets Around the World
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Congratulations to my son and daughter in law who were among the finishers will times they were both happy with. It was so fun to mingle with everyone at the Kaiser convention center party after the run!
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Make your Purim party and adult one with these holiday themed cocktails (and a mocktail) plus a spicy savory hamantaschen appetizer. My latest for @hadassahorg.bsky.social writers circle for The Times of Israel blogs.timesofisrael.com/purim-goes-a... .
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The Blogs: Purim Goes Adult — Cocktails in Purim Costumes and Spicy Hamantaschen Bites
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Purim My pastrami and empanada mash up is not only a souvenir of my trip to Buenos Aires, it’s a perfect meaty trat for Purim. (Because filled foods are traditional for the holiday.) My latest in @jewishsf.bsky.social jweekly.com/2026/02/11/t...
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Pastrami empanada recipe is my favorite souvenir from Argentina
The memory of a great meal in Argentina inspired this recipe for Pastrami Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Warm spices temper tart pomegranate juice in this colorful take on meringue pies! My latest for @timesofisrael.com and @hadassahorg.bsky.social blogs.timesofisrael.com/spiced-pomeg...
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The Blogs: Spiced Pomegranate Meringue Pie to Celebrate Tu B’Shevat – New Year of The Trees
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Don’t believe Trump’s absurd lies that the U.S. needs to own Greenland for “national security” reasons. The real reason is to enrich his donors and allies. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/23/greenland-d…
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A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?
Construction is yet to begin on the facility, but it's aiming to hit a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Minnesota is the best of us.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Make dessert ooey, gooey and crunchy with this Chocolate Pistachio Shredded Phyllo Pastry. (Think the flavors of a Dubai Chocolate Bar). My latest in @jewishsf.bsky.social jweekly.com/2026/01/05/g...
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RECIPE | Go crunchy and gooey with a Dubai-style chocolate treat
Have you tried Dubai chocolate? It’s popular for a reason. Here’s how to create a version of it in your own kitchen.
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evacide @evacide.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free. consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
For 2026 resolve to make more challah. This challah-in-a-bag recipe is great for youngsters and first timers! blogs.timesofisrael.com/make-challah... @timesofisrael.com @hadassahorg.bsky.social
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
In case facts still matter (meaning you aren’t Andy Ogles) - immigrants commit fewer crimes, not more
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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
As the year comes to a close, TCM remembers the actors, filmmakers and creatives we lost this year. Gone, but never forgotten: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF8_... Song title and artist: "In the Western Wind and the Sunrise" by Dave Simonett and the Sunrise.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Why is the seventh night of #Hanukkah so special? It’s the Feast of the Daughters! Learn more and get my recipes for sweetened couscous and a dried fruit and nut couscous cake in the latest issue of Niv magazine. www.nivmag.com/articles/fes...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
My latest in @jewishsf.bsky.social offers up sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for Hanukkah with Hawaiian inspired elements including a versatile purple yam/sweet potato coconut cream. jweekly.com/2025/12/12/t...
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These ube doughnuts give Hanukkah a Hawaiian vibe
Combine ube, also known as purple yams, with a Portuguese-style doughnut for a Hanukkah nod to Hawaiian cuisine.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Ice, ice baby! Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina.
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Sung Kim @sungkim.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
When buying farmed salmon, make sure it’s from the Northern Hemisphere, not the Southern Hemisphere, like Chile. "While in 2024, Norway declared that it had used virtually no antibiotics in its farms, Chilean farms used more than 351 tonnes.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
My sweet OR spicy pumpkin fritters for Thanksgiving OR Hanukkah (or heck, anytime). My latest recipes in @jewishsf.bsky.social jweekly.com/2025/11/17/p...
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RECIPE | Pumpkin fritters for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah
Sweet or savory, pumpkin fritters can be served as appetizers or dessert to add festive flair to Thanksgiving or Hanukkah celebrations.
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Pumpkin challah (savory or sweet) for Thanksgiving. From my @timesofisrael.com blog post for @hadassahorg.bsky.social blogs.timesofisrael.com/give-thanksg...
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The Blogs: Give Thanksgiving a Jewish Twist with Pumpkin Challah
From the blog of Faith Kramer at The Times of Israel
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
It’s National Pomegranate Month and the “official” (well for me anyway) celebratory dessert is this pomegranate meringue pie from my @jewishsf.bsky.social recipe archives. jweekly.com/2020/06/19/a...
Overhead of pomegranate meringue pie slice Pomegranate meringue pie slice from side showing filling and topping Pomegranates from around the world in stores and growing on tree plus slice of pomegranate meringue pie
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
My latest in @jewishsf.bsky.social packs pilaf in a pumpkin shell and I guarantee you’ll eat very well. (Also, how great would this be at Thanksgiving?!) Get the recipe at jweekly.com/2025/10/20/s...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
This sign in Marbella, Spain, made my day.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps. McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay. Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay. See the problem?
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Post Halloween vibe
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
A great pumpkin … challah for Shabbat dinner in 10/31, Halloween or Thanksgiving. Recipes for sweet or savory pumpkin challahs from my @jewishsf.bsky.social column. Directions on how to shape any challah dough into this delightful pumpkin shape in comments below. jweekly.com/2023/10/27/s...
Pumpkin shaped challah on white plate with real pumpkin stem
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Recipe testing a crunchy, creamy, chocolatey shredded phyllo pastry for an upcoming @jewishsf.bsky.social recipe column. It’s filled with pistachios and coconut-hazelnut cream and has a spiced sugar syrup. A very special (and easy) dessert
Pan of shredded phyllo dessert topped with pistachios and filled with cocoa nut cream and chopped pistachios.
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Michael W. Twitty @koshersoul.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/15187764 #RecipesfromtheAmericanSouth #Richmond #RVA Please help me share to 100 folks! (It really helps.) Ill be on stage with a legend--Dr. Leni Sorenson formerly of Monticello! October 28 2025 6-7:30 pm
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Weinstein Author Series – Michael W. Twitty | Recipes From the American South
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Join us for a conversation between culinary historian Leni Sorensen and award-winning author and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty on Twitty’s new...
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Unusually for me I answered a call from an unknown number. Turned out to be “the leading conservative think tank” to quote my spammer who was calling a lifelong democrat and diehard liberal looking for donations. Requested my number struck from the list and wished him a “happy no kings day.”
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Faith Kramer aka blogappetit @faithkramer.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Totally agree with @nrlines.bsky.social about @koshersoul.bsky.social He is a national treasure!
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Regina Schrambling @gastropoda.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
“Pro-life” party did this
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