Snigdha
@snig.bsky.social
Food, music, politics. Views mine, don't threaten to email my boss. (She/her).
Mini blog http://snigskitchen.tumblr.com
Main blog https://snigskitchen.blogspot.com
Mini blog http://snigskitchen.tumblr.com
Main blog https://snigskitchen.blogspot.com
Pinned
Snigdha
@snig.bsky.social
· 4d
January 2026 Favourites list
Happy New Year, my friends! January in the UK is a little bit cold, dark, and grim. It isn’t my favourite time of year, as each day I wond...
snigskitchen.blogspot.com
My January 2026 favourites list brings together predictions of food trends for this year, kitchen tips, recipes, and my 2025 music playlist.
snigskitchen.blogspot.com/2026/01/janu...
snigskitchen.blogspot.com/2026/01/janu...
Reposted by Snigdha
Reform seem to have been charging people £125 to put themselves up as potential Gorton and Denton parliamentary Candidates:
Applications closed Sunday.
When did they select Goodwin?
Applications closed Sunday.
When did they select Goodwin?
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Reform seem to have been charging people £125 to put themselves up as potential Gorton and Denton parliamentary Candidates:
Applications closed Sunday.
When did they select Goodwin?
Applications closed Sunday.
When did they select Goodwin?
Reposted by Snigdha
Ofcom: For a parliamentary by-election, this period begins with the issuing of a writ or on such earlier date (in the London Gazette)
6.6: Candidates... must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period
www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
6.6: Candidates... must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period
www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Ofcom: For a parliamentary by-election, this period begins with the issuing of a writ or on such earlier date (in the London Gazette)
6.6: Candidates... must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period
www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
6.6: Candidates... must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period
www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
Lady Gaga performs a cover of Mr Rogers' famous theme song "Won't You Be My Neighbour". Younger people (and littles) will remember this from Daniel Tiger. Timely and much needed.
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original
YouTube video by Rocket
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Lady Gaga performs a cover of Mr Rogers' famous theme song "Won't You Be My Neighbour". Younger people (and littles) will remember this from Daniel Tiger. Timely and much needed.
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
Watch this. What a queen! 👑
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Watch this. What a queen! 👑
Reposted by Snigdha
No, that's not a child carrying our new stock pot. That's Lisa, one of our team giving you an idea of just how big this bad boy is.
Our new stock pot, perfect for broths, stocks and big appetites is now available.
Full details on the website www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/iron-saucepa....
Our new stock pot, perfect for broths, stocks and big appetites is now available.
Full details on the website www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/iron-saucepa....
January 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
No, that's not a child carrying our new stock pot. That's Lisa, one of our team giving you an idea of just how big this bad boy is.
Our new stock pot, perfect for broths, stocks and big appetites is now available.
Full details on the website www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/iron-saucepa....
Our new stock pot, perfect for broths, stocks and big appetites is now available.
Full details on the website www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/iron-saucepa....
Reposted by Snigdha
Reform UK Councillor Mick Cockerham of Newton Abbot South making a pretty sick statement.
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Reform UK Councillor Mick Cockerham of Newton Abbot South making a pretty sick statement.
Reposted by Snigdha
It appears that the 'Rogue Landlord' involved in this story is Reform UK Councillor Edward Harris, Chairman of Warwickshire County Council (of Polesworth).
Illegal Tamworth HMOs shut down over string of safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Illegal Tamworth HMOs shut down over string of safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Illegal HMOs shut down over safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
The two six-bedroomed properties out in Tamworth, 'failed to meet even the most basic of living standards and legal requirements'
www.birminghammail.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
It appears that the 'Rogue Landlord' involved in this story is Reform UK Councillor Edward Harris, Chairman of Warwickshire County Council (of Polesworth).
Illegal Tamworth HMOs shut down over string of safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Illegal Tamworth HMOs shut down over string of safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Reposted by Snigdha
Singapore noodz, with double the veg 🍜
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Singapore noodz, with double the veg 🍜
Reposted by Snigdha
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Reposted by Snigdha
It’s amazing the speed at which TV streaming is going down in quality.
Paramount executives want to add short-form video and user-generated content to Paramount+, according to leaked emails and presentations.
Paramount+ is planning a major move into short-form video, leaked documents reveal
Paramount executives want to add short-form video and user-generated content to Paramount+, according to leaked emails and presentations.
www.businessinsider.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
It’s amazing the speed at which TV streaming is going down in quality.
@maintman.bsky.social Thank you for sharing so many of my posts this morning.
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM
@maintman.bsky.social Thank you for sharing so many of my posts this morning.
Reposted by Snigdha
Today’s New York Times spelling bee is going to have people across Britain spitting out their cornflakes in anger!
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Today’s New York Times spelling bee is going to have people across Britain spitting out their cornflakes in anger!
"Two-thirds of the film’s staff requesting not to be credited"...
Why torpedo your film career by being known to have been involved in the making of Melania, the movie?
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
Why torpedo your film career by being known to have been involved in the making of Melania, the movie?
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
January 28, 2026 at 7:52 AM
"Two-thirds of the film’s staff requesting not to be credited"...
Why torpedo your film career by being known to have been involved in the making of Melania, the movie?
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
Why torpedo your film career by being known to have been involved in the making of Melania, the movie?
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
Reposted by Snigdha
EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee.
Which? research showed that typical cabin bag prices for EasyJet were five times as high as the £5.99 claim.
Despite glossy CSR claims companies are dishonest and find new ways of fleecing customers, boosts profits, exec pay.
Which? research showed that typical cabin bag prices for EasyJet were five times as high as the £5.99 claim.
Despite glossy CSR claims companies are dishonest and find new ways of fleecing customers, boosts profits, exec pay.
EasyJet ad banned for claiming bags available for £5.99
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:16 AM
EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee.
Which? research showed that typical cabin bag prices for EasyJet were five times as high as the £5.99 claim.
Despite glossy CSR claims companies are dishonest and find new ways of fleecing customers, boosts profits, exec pay.
Which? research showed that typical cabin bag prices for EasyJet were five times as high as the £5.99 claim.
Despite glossy CSR claims companies are dishonest and find new ways of fleecing customers, boosts profits, exec pay.
Reposted by Snigdha
NEW: Kristi Noem Says ‘Everything I’ve Done’ Has Been Directed by Trump and Stephen Miller per Axios. Noem goes full "I was just following orders." This also sounds like she is throwing Trump and Miller under the bus. www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Kristi Noem Blames Her Actions on Trump and Stephen Miller
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is chalking up her actions in office to the direction of President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller.
www.mediaite.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:32 PM
NEW: Kristi Noem Says ‘Everything I’ve Done’ Has Been Directed by Trump and Stephen Miller per Axios. Noem goes full "I was just following orders." This also sounds like she is throwing Trump and Miller under the bus. www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
Reposted by Snigdha
Do not kick, toss, throw, tip with a shovel, etc. a tear gas grenade into a trash can, dumpster, or recycling bin. You will make the situation more dangerous and unhealthy than simply letting the tear gas grenade burn out on its own
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Do not kick, toss, throw, tip with a shovel, etc. a tear gas grenade into a trash can, dumpster, or recycling bin. You will make the situation more dangerous and unhealthy than simply letting the tear gas grenade burn out on its own
Reposted by Snigdha
It takes more than a piece of paper to make one an academic, Matthew.
January 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
It takes more than a piece of paper to make one an academic, Matthew.
Reposted by Snigdha
Tha’s Lord Gove, a lifelong legislator and editor of a national weekly news magazine , nodding along in agreement to patent bollocks.
January 27, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Tha’s Lord Gove, a lifelong legislator and editor of a national weekly news magazine , nodding along in agreement to patent bollocks.
Reform Party UK select former academic Matt Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by election in Manchester.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580105...
www.thenational.scot/news/2580105...
Matt Goodwin announced as Reform UK candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election
REFORM UK have announced GB News host and far-right commentator Matthew Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election.
www.thenational.scot
January 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Reform Party UK select former academic Matt Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by election in Manchester.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580105...
www.thenational.scot/news/2580105...
Reposted by Snigdha
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
Reposted by Snigdha
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Reposted by Snigdha
Scottish band Deacon Blue are appalled that Lord Offord of the Reform Party UK has quoted their lyrics in a speech on Monday. Offord quoted from “Dignity”, which is odd, because neither he nor Reform don’t have much of that.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Deacon Blue ‘appalled’ by Reform UK’s Scottish leader quoting their song lyrics
Exclusive: Band hit out at party’s ‘poisonous rhetoric’ after Malcolm Offord makes reference to Dignity during speech
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Scottish band Deacon Blue are appalled that Lord Offord of the Reform Party UK has quoted their lyrics in a speech on Monday. Offord quoted from “Dignity”, which is odd, because neither he nor Reform don’t have much of that.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Snigdha
Today's lunch out at Bean & Bread.
I had the Banh Mi Toastie (£14, roasted pork, pickled veg, coriander and banh mi mayo). It tasted quite nice but there was far too little pickled veg and...
#foodsky
I had the Banh Mi Toastie (£14, roasted pork, pickled veg, coriander and banh mi mayo). It tasted quite nice but there was far too little pickled veg and...
#foodsky
January 26, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Today's lunch out at Bean & Bread.
I had the Banh Mi Toastie (£14, roasted pork, pickled veg, coriander and banh mi mayo). It tasted quite nice but there was far too little pickled veg and...
#foodsky
I had the Banh Mi Toastie (£14, roasted pork, pickled veg, coriander and banh mi mayo). It tasted quite nice but there was far too little pickled veg and...
#foodsky
Reposted by Snigdha
Second this. Lidl and The Range cover quite a large proportion of my seed needs (home gardener + ~200m2 allotment).
Of course, there are always speciality seeds that have to be sourced, but for people just wanting to grow a few bits here and there...
Of course, there are always speciality seeds that have to be sourced, but for people just wanting to grow a few bits here and there...
January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Second this. Lidl and The Range cover quite a large proportion of my seed needs (home gardener + ~200m2 allotment).
Of course, there are always speciality seeds that have to be sourced, but for people just wanting to grow a few bits here and there...
Of course, there are always speciality seeds that have to be sourced, but for people just wanting to grow a few bits here and there...
Reposted by Snigdha
I've had good germination rates from them as well, something like 95% so worth a go. The Range also do cheap seeds (cheap like Wilko used to be) and they have a slightly bigger range so also worth checking out if you have one nearby.
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I've had good germination rates from them as well, something like 95% so worth a go. The Range also do cheap seeds (cheap like Wilko used to be) and they have a slightly bigger range so also worth checking out if you have one nearby.