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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I've organised what I think is a great programme of food-related events for this year's @burylitfest.bsky.social. We have a special offer running on tickets right now and I'd so love you to attend. www.burylitfest.co.uk/food-programme

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Paul J White @pauljwhite.eurosky.social · 04/03/2026

I ordered mine on Monday, and I have to say it's a delightful book. Full of facts, history, instructions and recipes, and beautifully illustrated. You should definitely buy a copy if you're into food and cooking 😀

Book cover held up against living room wall.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Have been enjoying this excellent episode on kefir, koumiss and all things from the underexposed world of central Asian fermented dairy

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Got tickets to go see Robyn and I'm feeling absolutely amped about it.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Great to see recommendations for Burmese restaurants from @meemalee.bsky.social in @vittles.bsky.social this week! Loved Lahpet and their fantastic salad and looks forward to trying Nway Oo Pokhara too... open.substack.com/pub/vittles/...

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Six of One - Myanmar Special

The best places to find Burmese food in London, by MiMi Aye, David Jay Paw and Ned Sedgwick.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

When you hit the character limit mid-rant but you're mad enough to spend the extra 10p

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

DM me for a last-minute signed copy to stick under the tree 🎄

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

BRB need to tell 12 year-old me that I'll end up making a living selling cabbage, but it's OK there's a Magic: The Gathering card about it

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Fermentation-related hypothetical. How many overripe figs would it take to fail a breathalyser test? Context, if helpful, is over granola.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Names redacted, because I know AI is shoved at us to solve every problem lately, but please don't ask it for fermenting (or possibly any cooking) advice!

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I do love me some data - here's a map of over 600 traditional ferments across the world bokulich-lab.github.io/FermDB/#map

bokulich-lab.github.io

FermDB

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I made something silly with some juniper beer I fermented because I think the little berries look like comets (🔊)

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Justin Stach @stach.uk · 27/05/2025

Very happy to have made some kimchi which got complements from our South Korean houseguest. Standing on the shoulders of @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social and his fab book.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Andy Serkis on the glockenspiel for Albania 👌

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I think any application of AI should be measured against "magic 8 ball with Simpsons clips" tvsimulator.com/says/

tvsimulator.com

TV Simulator Says

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

...and that is how I named my sad lit language model.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

After 7 hours with a 6 month-old in A&E I like to unwind with a bowl of leftover chilli (thanks CJ) while watching a man make pistachios into earbuds v.redd.it/8wh7boll9kle1

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From the ATBGE community on Reddit: Pistachio earbud

Explore this post and more from the ATBGE community

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

It's a bold defence for a woman who claims her Jesus statue wept blood www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Burns night old fashioned, with irn bru simple syrup - name suggestions?

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Every time I do my tax return I wonder why situations like "part-ownership of oil rig before 1978" and "losses accrued from repainting farm machinery (not for agricultural use)" are prioritised over "got paid for some work I did". Is there a good (for them not us) UI reason?

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

There are jobs that never get done unless there's a writing deadline, and I'm certain there's a word in German for them.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Such a interesting analysis from Chris and Steph - even apart from the categorisation there's so much great info here chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/63-chinese...

chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com

63 Chinese Cuisines: the Complete Guide

Not one cuisine, not eight, but many more. Our best shot at a comprehensive-ish guide.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Thank you so much Justin, this is really kind!! (I do love the typesetting and design too - courtesy of Matthew Cox)

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Just found my pencil case from when I was 16 - note the Millennium 2000 pencil...

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

My book's just been indexed on @eatyourbooks.bsky.social - if you don't already use it, it's a great website that lets you search all the recipes in your cookbooks (e.g. for sauerkraut, to remind yourself you could be making pierogi with it) www.eatyourbooks.com/library/2322...

eatyourbooks.com

Of Cabbages & Kimchi: A Practical Guide to the World of Fermented Food | Eat Your Books

Browse and save recipes from Of Cabbages & Kimchi: A Practical Guide to the World of Fermented Food to your own online collection at EatYourBooks.com

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Google really is much worse, and it's frustrating that it's clearly by design. Good video with more info youtu.be/uSGVk2KVokQ

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Why Google Search is Falling Apart.

YouTube video by Mrwhosetheboss

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

The Christmas gift list from @vittles.bsky.social is perfect - mints from Lourdes, Santa Novella pot pourri, tinned chicken haleem and *two* vinegars. Most of the ideas are not only things I've not heard of, but product categories I wouldn't even have considered. open.substack.com/pub/vittles/...

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Part 1: The Vittles Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Lourdes holy water mints, canned haleem, a manaeesh clutch, goth egg, and more than a hundred other gift ideas for gifts from Vittles

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Anyone want 2 tickets to see Shabaka tonight at Southbank? My daughter's come down with norovirus so can't make it.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Had a great fun talking to Thomas about all things fermented 🎧

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Save the Observer @savetheobs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Why are Guardian and Observer journalists going on strike for four days in December over the deal to offload the Observer onto a failing digital startup? Five reasons here. Please repost 🙏

Five reasons the journalists are striking

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Jamie Schler @lifesafeast.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I bet you didn’t know that the all-American pumpkin pie originated in France! Find out more AND get my favorite recipe for this autumn treat. jamieschler.substack.com/p/tarte-au-c...

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Tarte au Citrouille - Pumpkin Pie

…highly esteemed by the Americans

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I need you to see this

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

It's gift-buying time! If you've got anyone ferment-curious in your life, I've put together a whole list of my favourite ferment & ferment-adjacent books (yes, my own has snuck on there, I'm shameless) including @bookishjulia.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/lists/a-few-...

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Optimist: The cup is half full. Pessimist: The cup is half empty. Fermenter: The cup is ajar.

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

How can I explain to my cat that, while I love him, the venn diagram of occasions upon which I want to be licked is essentially an overlapping circle with "I am dead and you're hungry"?

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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

I feel I should link to my newsletter which has been going since 2016 (on Tinyletter and then Substack). I write about food culture, review cookbooks and writings on food, and collate reading lists. New subscribers will be cherished! topographickitchens.substack.com

topographickitchens.substack.com

Tales From Topographic Kitchens | Nic Miller | Substack

A feast of writing about food, eating and cookbooks in one easy-to-access place. Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Award for best online food writing 2020. Written by Fortnum & Mason's Cookery Wri...

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Crock of Time @crockoftime.com · 08/11/2024

Started working on a #fermentation starter pack. It's pretty small right now but if you have accounts to suggest leave a comment! go.bsky.app/PPmDPve

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Researching hybrid & novel fruits - guess which of these are real: Pink pineapple Pineapple-flavoured strawberry Candyfloss grapes Peacotum (a peach mixed with an apricot and a plum) Blood lime Gold kiwi Yellow watermelons A half-blackberry/half-raspberry called a ‘tayberry’

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James Read @jamesreadwrites.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Better make the first post to a new SN something poignant and engaging. Alright, hi, I'm here.

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