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Writer, editor, cook, reader Substack: FLAVOUR NUGGETS Magazine: Pit Books: Live Fire and BBQ Days BBQ Nights

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Aww thank you so much!! Sorry I keep forgetting to come on here, doh

24.11.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of the mechanical ladder outside the Louvre

Text below says WENN'S MAL WIEDER SCHNELL GEHEN MUSS (When you need to move fast)

Underneath is more German text which translates as "The BΓΆcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min - quiet as a whisper."

Image of the mechanical ladder outside the Louvre Text below says WENN'S MAL WIEDER SCHNELL GEHEN MUSS (When you need to move fast) Underneath is more German text which translates as "The BΓΆcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min - quiet as a whisper."

The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'

10/10 response, no notes

24.10.2025 08:27 πŸ‘ 15920 πŸ” 5058 πŸ’¬ 100 πŸ“Œ 178

but WHY

27.09.2025 13:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s just magical isn’t it! Good old clove oil. I’m alright on the co-codamol at the moment

21.09.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve gone for the 45 minute extraction followed by infection route πŸ˜‚

21.09.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry I’ve just seen this! Isn’t it AWFUL?! I was not prepared!!!

21.09.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s menu post wisdom teeth extraction:

Breakfast: mashed banana with yoghurt.

Lunch: mash with cottage cheese.

Dinner: yogurt.

EAT CRISPS FOR ME.

18.09.2025 20:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flavour Nugget #46: pickled green chilli dressing + crispy chicken + tortilla chips An easy knockout dinner

My recipe for a pickled green chilli dressing to put a rocket under the arse of your dinner (and how to cook a perfect crispy chicken thigh, quickly)

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16.09.2025 17:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve made a fair few poor decisions but having my wisdom teeth out without sedation is definitely up there.

16.09.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. This is usually what happens.

14.09.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Went shopping for jeans today and didn’t have a meltdown.

14.09.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just heard someone quote Hamlet at their cat in East Dulwich vets.

19.08.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have stopped saying β€˜serves X’ in recipes and am now saying β€˜makes x servings’. I live alone! It’s not helpful!

20.07.2025 08:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flavour nugget #36: fennel dukkah for seafood Sprinkle for success!

A fennel dukkah for seafood. Seen here with 🦐🦐🦐

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12.07.2025 06:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The arrogance of this! What a pillock.

07.07.2025 05:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rambling Rose Platter β€” Liv & Dom After playing around with rose motifs for years we think we've stumbled across a real favourite! These dense, intricate roses have an almost medieval feel to them which we felt worked perfectly on thi...

Imagine washing up a Β£280 platter after a few wines www.livanddom.com/shop/ramblin...

02.07.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh thank you! How lovely to log on and see this πŸ₯°

02.07.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flavour nugget #35: A zingy cantaloupe and cucumber salad for hot weather Refresh yourself! PLUS! THE RECIPE ARCHIVE

A ZINGY cantaloupe and cucumber salad with citrusy onions because you know I’m not cooking in this heat

flavournuggets.substack.com/p/cantaloupe...

01.07.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Obvs

30.06.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had to share the load sorry πŸ˜…

30.06.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Login β€’ Instagram Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

@southlondongirl.bsky.social @hassinator.bsky.social and now this! www.instagram.com/p/DLiEXj9IC5...

30.06.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

They’re not, but thank you!! I will pass the message on. We were OVERJOYED πŸ†

30.06.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WTH that is just unnerving re: Marmite is nothing sacred?!

28.06.2025 12:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes that soft bottle is key

28.06.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ACTUAL HEAVEN

28.06.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah yes re: BF. Watched during a lockdown I think! Classic.

28.06.2025 10:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly I can’t do marzipan - I annoy myself with it but I’ve tried and tried

28.06.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I think Vicky sponge is up there for me too. Really hard to beat that fresh cream n fruit combo. I’ve never had a Danish layer cake!

28.06.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Might even be in my top 2

28.06.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0