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Still Blue, Still Stocking: The Bluestocking remains open in 2021

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ErrolTheDragon · 25/06/2021 14:06

I've nicked a title, opened the door, dusted off the bar.

Come in and drown your sorrows, celebrate or just hang out in good company.

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AutumnCrocus · 03/07/2021 00:23

Oh ffs. Ultra woke DD has spotted the not great judgement this morning. So now she's berating me and crowing about this stuff.
Apparently I'm a Terf And vile.
Gallons of alcohol, please

ArabellaScott · 02/07/2021 21:29

Culinary pervert - or flavour genius? Smile
www.fdathome.co.uk/red-cabbage-gazpacho-mustard-ice-cream/

theThreeofWeevils · 02/07/2021 21:15

@ArabellaScott

Red cabbage ice cream? Probably really healthy, too.
Behave, ya culinary pervert!

Nothing wrong with blackberries that I can see.
Blackberry, proper vanilla, and apple helped along by a little food colour.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 20:42

@ArabellaScott

Red cabbage ice cream? Probably really healthy, too.
I have stuck to sorbets. I found some redcurrants and that was delightful.

Last call for pizzas will be around 21:30 - I shan't be around to assist those with munchies. I can bake some extra to leave under cover if people don't mind having them cold but there'll be no special orders.

ArabellaScott · 02/07/2021 20:06

Red cabbage ice cream? Probably really healthy, too.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 02/07/2021 19:21

So much wonderful food Smile. How lovely. I'll need it to soak up the Gin that I'm currently consuming.

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ErrolTheDragon · 02/07/2021 19:18

A mix of blueberry and raspberry would probably work.
How about white chocolate and pistachio for the other colours?

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EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 18:27

About to put the first pizza on the peel.

The oven's nicely up to temperature - leopard spots ahoy.

SelfPortraitWithEels · 02/07/2021 17:48

Ooh, black cherry, good idea.

Cheers! Courage calls... Grin

Turned · 02/07/2021 17:38

eels how about blueberry or black cherry ripple?

I’d really like a cold beer I think. I did my first slightly brave thing today.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 17:06

I can put some tapas bits out around 18:00 - then I'll be back and forth between the oven and the rest of the work I need to finish tonight.

I expect to be pulling the first pizzas around 18:30 - anyone who wants a slice should take them.

Those who have special requests - come over and talk to me and we'll put your toppings aside so they've ready when you are.

SelfPortraitWithEels · 02/07/2021 17:05

I've been thinking about ice cream. If you were creating a Suffragette Neapolitan, what flavours would you choose? I'm thinking basil and maybe almond (or mint and vanilla, I suppose), but I'm struggling with purple because I loathe blackcurrant. Parma violet, maybe?

Thanks, Grumpy, but the clearing up was cathartic and I only broke a few of the Pimm's glasses. (Those fragments of the "Present From Badley Fuckitt" mug were already there, honest - looks like I'm not the first to lose my temper at the judiciary...)

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 02/07/2021 16:39

Pavlova anyone? Proper double cream, and lots of fruit on top.

I've just eaten the last ice cream. DD will not be happy when she gets home. She ate a good 75% of them, though, so I have no guilt.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 16:24

@highame

I've just made a humongous fruit salad it will just need a few pints of liqueur and will be good to go. The good thing about it is you can have your pudding and digestif at the same time
That's grand. I can probably knock up some sorbets as well - lemon, raspberry, and I've a yellow or red plum.
highame · 02/07/2021 16:01

I've just made a humongous fruit salad it will just need a few pints of liqueur and will be good to go. The good thing about it is you can have your pudding and digestif at the same time

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 15:06

@ArabellaScott

I can bring jalapenos!
Then jalapeno poppers are on the informal menu.
ArabellaScott · 02/07/2021 14:56

I can bring jalapenos!

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 14:22

I've had some san marzarno tomatoes delivered - they'll be plain but if I start heating the oven now, I can have a happy evening preparing pizza, roasted vegetables etc. in the garden.

No very fancy toppings - I do have mushrooms and the basics.

If anyone wants meat or seafood on theirs then they'll need to bring it.

It's up to people if they want to fall face first in a pineapple pizza - no judgment - but, again, BYO.

AutumnCrocus · 02/07/2021 13:20

Disappointed at this morning's news.

I cleaned out the camels stable. (Needed to do something to slake my annoyance.)
Have started a large compost area round the back.

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 02/07/2021 13:01

I don't 'knock about', thank you. I get on with things. I'll go and find a book on camel keeping. There used to be a great one on sheep called The TV Vet Sheep Book.

If you kick the camel (she needs a name, I would suggest Camilla) she will kick back.

Eels how many did you break? Need a hand sweeping up?

highame · 02/07/2021 11:45

All is not lost vipers. Also, isn't it time we got ourselves a keeper with knowledge of camels because I'm not sure buckets of Pimms and biscotti are in it's best interest. Perhaps Whipsnade could provide us with a suitable factotum, especially as we have all sorts knocking about in the garden (including Grumpy)

SelfPortraitWithEels · 02/07/2021 11:27

[Slinks inside, gets dustpan and brush, waves to Embarrassing and the camel rather sheepishly, crams mouth with morale-boosting biscotti, slinks back outside to clear up...]

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 02/07/2021 11:17

I've time for a swift coffee and I will revisit yesterday's biscotti (the pistachio ones in particular store very well).

I'm so sad about some of today's news (I realise that doesn't disambiguate it).

However, breathe, recover in the company of friends, gird the loins and back out to the fray.

I'm no Dolittle. Can someone reassure the camel that we shall not be coercing her into being a battle steed?

SelfPortraitWithEels · 02/07/2021 11:14

Morning. Have just popped in to take some dirty glasses outside and hurl them against the wall while shrieking "Fuck the patriarchy!" Anyone fancy joining me? It was either that or kick the camel, and she doesn't deserve it.

highame · 02/07/2021 10:55

Tell them you meant 'blue rinse'

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