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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 13h

I always enjoy Jim’s photos. His photos and your words complement each other nicely.
Lovely Maximillians!

Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 16h

I’m so sorry. That’s sad on many levels.

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Very nice! Those sorts of oddments become such an obstacle.
Do you have a move day yet? I’m not sure whether that would help, or induce panic ;)

Also, your pie looks glorious.

Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Oh no! I hope she wasn’t badly injured.

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

I hope that you can conk out for a few hours!
Hopefully you'll feel better when you resurface this afternoon.

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Great shot of a neat flower! New one for me -- thank you!

Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

I hope you aren't feeling too poorly this morning!
My arm was very sore for 2-3 days after....

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely combination!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Looks delicious!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Birthday! I hope it's a great day to kick off your latest journey around the sun :)

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!
I'm glad everything weathered the high winds.
Enjoy your armchair gardening this afternoon!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

We use it in our hummus (a lunch staple), and it gives a lovely dimension of flavor. I wouldn't replace fresh garlic with roasted in most recipes, but it's often a nice addition!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Confit garlic:
Lots of peeled garlic
Cover in olive oil in an oven-safe container
Bake at 250F, 120C for a couple/few hours, until it smells amazing and the garlic has turned a pleasing brown

Allow to cool, spread on toast, add to recipes, generally treat like roasted garlic. (2/3)

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning!
How are you holding up?
What are you up to today?

We got a huge bag of peeled garlic last week, so it was time to make confit garlic!
It's similar in flavor and use to roasted garlic, but it's easy to make large quantities -- and you get bonus garlic oil.
(1/3)

Three jars of caramelized garlic with a coating of olive oil on a plate

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

I hope you enjoyed your beautifully unstructured day yesterday! They are precious :)
I'm looking forward to an unstructured day today. Probably a mix of chores and relaxation to get ready for the week.
Have a nice day!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, it's hard to say goodbye to your favorite time of year for a full 6 months! I lived in the Bay Area for a few years, and the shorter days were still pretty noticeable.
Nothing to do but find a fuzzy blanket, a hot beverage, and dream of spring ;)

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

Ooh, lovely range of colors!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

I definitely want to have a tail like hers to curl up with :)
Cuddling a kitty on a chilly evening is nice for all involved ;)
Hope you’re enjoying the weekend!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

Good luck with the vaccine. It knocked me out the day after.
We’re going to an apple pressing!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds like a good day for armchair gardening! That's very blustery. I hope there hasn't been any damage.
It's clammy here this morning, but should be nice this afternoon. We're going to an apple pressing at a neighbor's house, which will be nice.
Have a nice evening!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning!
How are you holding up?
What are you up to today?

Autumn is definitely here. We're far enough north that the dark is creeping in noticeably at both ends of the day.
Nova is happy for us to spending more time inside with blankets....

A fluffy brown and black kitty (mackerel tabby with with a long coat, so it just comes out dark and fluffy) reclines on legs under an off-white afghan. She looks highly pettable.

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry your throat is slow to mend; soon, soon, I hope!

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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 5d

Hooray!

Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social · 6d

Oh no! I hope the meds squash it.

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