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Doctor Who: Classic Doctor Who (1963-1996)
New Doctor Who (2005-present)
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Wars: Original Trilogy / Prequel Trilogy / The Clone Wars, EU Legends / Rogue One
My second auction has:
Any fandom I've created for before
DC: Birds of Prey / Justice League / Justice League International / Teen Titans / Young Justice
Legend of Drizzt - R.A. Salvatore
Offering 5-10k words, minimum bid $5
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, February 27th
Feb. 27th, 2026 11:59 pmdouble_dutchess posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
su_herald
BUFFY: Mom? Mom? Mommy?
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
[Chaptered Fiction]
[Images, Audio & Video]
[Reviews & Recaps]
[In Search Of]
[Community Announcements]
[Fandom Discussions]
~~The Body~~
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
- Ekkatharisi by SomeKindOfADeviant (Angel(us)/Spike, M)
- Moments by KatyAmberAuthor (Buffy/Giles, M)
- Because it's wrong by Blooddebt (Buffy/Spike, R)
[Chaptered Fiction]
- Eleven year Coma, Chapter 15 (complete!) by SidneyPrescottFan (Tara/Willow, faith/Buffy, Kennedy/Dawn, multiple crossovers, M)
- Miss Edith, Chapter 31 by BeppiGirl (Drusilla/Spike, Drusilla/Angelus, E)
- The Leech, Chapter 13 (complete!) by OGSamsa (OC Slayer, Twilight crossover, T)
- Red Xandra: Season Two, Chapter 61 by Kickaha (Xander, T)
- Mamma Mia Here We Slay Again, Chapter 19 by Valeskadragonsfire (Scoobies, Supernatural and Bones crossover, T)
- After That, Chapter 11 by ScottisI (Ensemble, Harry Potter crossover, M)
- Always and Forever, Chapter 5 by storiwr (Tara/Willow/Buffy, M)
- Blossom in Blood, Chapter 8 by desicat (Buffy/Spike, E)
- Put Me Down, Chapter 9 by Inspectorrr (Buffy/Faith, E)
- Warmth, Chapter 2 by Marzi (Giles/Jenny, T)
- The Strange Case of Faith Lehane and Willow Rosenberg: Chapter 13 by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer) (Faith, Willow/Tara, E)
- Five Calls That Weren't Made And The One That Was, Chapter 1 by Laqt15 (Angel/Spike/Buffy, M)
- Who Are You Really? Chapter 1 by emrysheir (Faith, Buffy, Wesley, Fred, Dollhouse crossover, T)
- If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... Chapter 30 (complete!) by zinjadu (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Father, Lead Us Not Into Temptation, Chapter 14 by YouCutYourHair (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
- From Hell, With Love, Chapter 8 (complete!) by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Chasing Happily Ever After, Chapter 2 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- 10 Things I Hate About Riley Finn, Chapter 4 by Kazfox (Buffy/Spike, R)
- Mortal Coil, Chapter 1 by Sarahvampgrl (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
- Summoned To Strixhaven: Schooling of Scoobies, Chapter 14 by JoshuAB (Scoobies, Dungeons & Dragons crossover, FR13)
- Wrapped in a Smile, Chapter 4 by AsarStar (Buffy, Spike, The Morning Show crossover, FR15)
- A Level Beyond, Chapter 1 by Rod (Parker, Smallville crossover, FR18)
- Revelations, Chapter 56 by Niamh (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Band Candy Baby, Chapter 74 by Tikiriaaa (Buffy/Spike, R)
- On the Run, Chapter 18 by zinjadu (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Re-heated, Chapter 12 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, R)
- First Kiss, Chapter 5 by Sarahvampgrl (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
- Magical Toothpaste, Chapter 5 by Sarahvampgrl (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
[Images, Audio & Video]
- Artwork: Giles and Spike by oglaghs-dungeon (worksafe)
- Artwork: nok the vampire slayer by rabbitmotifs (worksafe)
- Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4.20 | "The Yoko Factor" by spikedaily
- Gifset: Cordelia and Doyle by starryeyesxx
- Gifset: btvs | prophecy girl by lovebvffys
- Textposts: More of Spuffy my beloved by the-girl-in-the-high-castle
- Textposts: spuffy by spanningyears
- Fanvid: Tillow, Unison - bjork by arentyounaturallybuffbuff
[Reviews & Recaps]
- Video: The Twisted Buffy Guide 2x19: I only Have Eyes for You by Twisted View
- Video: Yoko Factor & War Zone by Lord Toxic
- Podcast video: Robot Girlfriend, Real-World Pain | Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E15 Spoiler Review by The Post Credits
- Podcast video: S6E21: Two To Go by One Girl in all the World
- Podcast video: S5 E5 - Magic Sand and Evil Tea (No Place Like Home) by The Sunnydale Diaries - A Buffy Podcast
- Podcast: She S1 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) by Lisa M. Lilly
[In Search Of]
[Community Announcements]
[Fandom Discussions]
- Willow and Oz / Willow and Tara by buffygifs
- Artwork: Buffy sketch by captainbloominonion
- Maybe when Buffy kisses Angel in S7 its because ... by desicat-writer
- Family dynamic by elverrie
- MWhen shows introduce a character with clearly autistic traits by forcryingoutbat
- I’d like to imagine Angelus being this kind of scary story to tell baby vampires by lukreziaaa
- as much as i love btvs, it is NOT a feminist show by mysticaleldritchpunk
- Riley suggesting going for a drive as a date to Buffy by no-resolution
- The pure demon version of Angel by rebornautumn
- which off-screen moments we didn't see constitute "I gave you every chance" by theprincewhowasnt
- What if Faith killed Wesley in Five By Five? continued by BuffTheMagicSlayer
- Question about Angel IDW series 18-44 by illyriafan
- How would you have felt if these two actors swapped roles? by Priceless
- Angelus: The Most powerful demon? by Fit-Difficulty8902
- Who did you think was more at fault in why their relationship didn't work? Buffy? Riley? Or Both? by gloomydreamer666
- Season 4 episode 1 [The Freshman] (bleak bleak bleak) by spacealien42
- Dead Man’s Party - Pat by delinquentsaviors
- How the show/characters treat Angel vs Spike's evilness by debujandobirds
- Maybe her finest moment from the show [Dawn in Potential] by AndrewHeard
- How did Giles not even remotely get even suspected for Jenny's death? by kittykittyekatkat
- That vampire in "Lie to Me" (S02E07) was gorgeous! by Outside_Matter_2367
- Sunnydale by LIJ067
- Among those 3 [Hush, Once More With Feeling, Smile Time]: which episode is the most creative ? by don_quixote_2
- "The Body" turns 25 today. In an episode full of emotional scenes, which hit the hardest? by InfiniteMehdiLove
- Don't warn the tadpoles by Difficult-Lock412
New phone
Feb. 28th, 2026 11:50 amchina_shop(Solely because they're decommissioning 3G, so my old Galaxy A8 stopped working for phones and texts, grrr.)
*spends hours tweaking and logging into things and all the usual stuff, ugh*
Google: Welcome to Gemini!
me: *kills it with fire*
*spends hours tweaking and logging into things and all the usual stuff, ugh*
Google: Welcome to Gemini!
me: *kills it with fire*
Friday open thread: activities in incongruous places
Feb. 27th, 2026 01:44 pmdolorosa_12Tonight I'm going out to the next iteration of the silent disco (80s/90s/2000s music — the cheesiest you can imagine), which as always is taking place in the cathedral. There's always a weird moment of disorientation when you enter the cavernous space of this ancient medieval cathedral ... and it's full of dancing people of all ages, dressed in lurid fluoro colours, stage lighting, and DJs.
So my prompt for this week's open thread is:
What examples of activities taking place in wildly incongruous spaces have you encountered?
So my prompt for this week's open thread is:
What examples of activities taking place in wildly incongruous spaces have you encountered?
Recipe Creamy Lemon Squares
Feb. 27th, 2026 01:01 ampattroseCreamy Lemon Squares
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, these Creamy Lemon Squares deliver all the flavor of lemon meringue pie—without the fuss. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a silky lemon filling that’s perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a refreshing finish make this
Recipe Overview
Yield: 16 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Oven Temperature: 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Extra butter, for greasing the pan
For the Lemon Filling
2 large egg yolks
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Tip: Fresh lemon juice is essential—bottled juice lacks the brightness needed for this recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to make lifting easier.
2. Make the Crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides.
3. Bake the Crust
Bake for 8–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely—this prevents the filling from melting on contact.
4. Mix the Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Assemble & Bake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and gently spread to the edges. Bake for 15 minutes, just until the center is set and no longer jiggly. Do not overbake.
6. Chill & Slice
Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2 hours is ideal). Lift out using parchment, and cut into 16 squares with a serrated knife.
Pro Tip: Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
Serving Ideas
Dust lightly with powdered sugar
Garnish with lemon zest or thin lemon slices
Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream
Pair with iced tea, espresso, or sparkling water
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, these Creamy Lemon Squares deliver all the flavor of lemon meringue pie—without the fuss. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a silky lemon filling that’s perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a refreshing finish make this
Recipe Overview
Yield: 16 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Oven Temperature: 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Extra butter, for greasing the pan
For the Lemon Filling
2 large egg yolks
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Tip: Fresh lemon juice is essential—bottled juice lacks the brightness needed for this recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to make lifting easier.
2. Make the Crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides.
3. Bake the Crust
Bake for 8–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely—this prevents the filling from melting on contact.
4. Mix the Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Assemble & Bake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and gently spread to the edges. Bake for 15 minutes, just until the center is set and no longer jiggly. Do not overbake.
6. Chill & Slice
Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2 hours is ideal). Lift out using parchment, and cut into 16 squares with a serrated knife.
Pro Tip: Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
Serving Ideas
Dust lightly with powdered sugar
Garnish with lemon zest or thin lemon slices
Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream
Pair with iced tea, espresso, or sparkling water
Not quite 365 days questions meme February
Feb. 27th, 2026 12:52 ampattrose27. Have you received a letter recently?
I haven't gotten a personal letter for months. Not that I write letters either. Maybe I should start. It's so nice to get mail from time to time. We should all start to send letters. I don't know that I have enough news to write a letter about. It's pretty boring. 😁🌹
I have received a letter from my doctor's office, but that doesn't count. It was boring. 😁
Have you received letters recently, and do you write back to them?
I haven't gotten a personal letter for months. Not that I write letters either. Maybe I should start. It's so nice to get mail from time to time. We should all start to send letters. I don't know that I have enough news to write a letter about. It's pretty boring. 😁🌹
I have received a letter from my doctor's office, but that doesn't count. It was boring. 😁
Have you received letters recently, and do you write back to them?
Topics for. Talk, February
Feb. 27th, 2026 12:40 ampattroseReasons to Save Money
I want to get some things done around the house, and we’re working on it. But I really need to save for February of 2027. It will be our 57th anniversary. We're planning a 10-day cruise to Hawaii. My brother and his husband are going too. We're all looking forward to it. We have a lot of money to save between now and then. Plus, we’re going to fly first class. It's on our bucket list. Some friends of ours went earlier this month, and now we really want to go. Now, we have to save enough. Wish us luck.
I want to get some things done around the house, and we’re working on it. But I really need to save for February of 2027. It will be our 57th anniversary. We're planning a 10-day cruise to Hawaii. My brother and his husband are going too. We're all looking forward to it. We have a lot of money to save between now and then. Plus, we’re going to fly first class. It's on our bucket list. Some friends of ours went earlier this month, and now we really want to go. Now, we have to save enough. Wish us luck.
2026 60 questions meme
Feb. 27th, 2026 12:34 ampattroseWhat does friendship mean to you?
Friendship is everything to me. Because of good friend I smile more, I laugh more, I cry easier, and I respect anyone I consider my friend. I count some of my siblings as friends too. To me friends and family are almost the same. I feel very blessed that I have the friends I do.
How about you?
Friendship is everything to me. Because of good friend I smile more, I laugh more, I cry easier, and I respect anyone I consider my friend. I count some of my siblings as friends too. To me friends and family are almost the same. I feel very blessed that I have the friends I do.
How about you?
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, February 26th
Feb. 26th, 2026 04:23 pmfatalfae posting in su_heraldFAITH: Lucky me. I'm a player. (holds out her hand) Man, look at that. My hand's shaking. Demons, vampires, women in the penitentiary system—none of that freaks me out.
ROBIN: That's exactly what the First does—finds your Achilles' heel.
FAITH: Nah, it just talked to me. What? It does a heal thing too?
ROBIN: Um, it's a phrase. Your weak spot.
FAITH: Oh, school thing. (looks away) I was kinda absent that decade. (sits on edge of the bed)
ROBIN: That's exactly what the First does—finds your Achilles' heel.
FAITH: Nah, it just talked to me. What? It does a heal thing too?
ROBIN: Um, it's a phrase. Your weak spot.
FAITH: Oh, school thing. (looks away) I was kinda absent that decade. (sits on edge of the bed)
~~Touched~~
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
- Musings in Moria (Crossover w/ The Lord of the Rings, Aragorn/Buffy, T) by ASR0506
- Yin to my Yang: Light & Dark (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84
[Chaptered Fiction]
- Better Late Than Never, Ch. 6 (Spike/Buffy, T) by Slaymesoftly
- A Hundred Years of Spike, Ch. 31 (Spike/Buffy, M) by voidslayerworks98
- Descend into Solitude, Ch. 15 (William/Buffy, E) by desicat
- Wished Away Series, Ch. 353 (Multifandom, Spike/Buffy, T) by CSmalley
- Put Me Down, Ch. 8 (Faith/Buffy, E) by Inspectorrr
- After That, Ch. 11 (Crossover w/ Harry Potter, No Ships Specified, M) by ScottisI
- Red Xandra: Season Two, Ch. 60 (Jenny/Giles, T) by Kickaha
- Re-heated, Ch. 11 (Spike/Buffy, M) by splendidchapette
- Eleven year Coma., Ch. 14 (Multifandom, Tara/Willow, M) by SidneyPrescottFan
- Slutty Disguise, Ch. 1 (Spike/Buffy, E) by desicat
- If I bleed… let them remember the Good, Ch. 6 (Crossover w/ Rizzoli & Isles, Faith, T) by OriginalHealer
- Spike Trek, Ch. 4 (Crossover w/ Star Trek, Spike, Willow, Tara, T) by Sonofsoulreaver
- You Make Slaying Fun, Ch. 32 (Spike/Buffy, E) by cosplayermadness
- Better Late Than Never, Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by slaymesoftly
- Re-heated, Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by splendidchapette
- Band Candy Baby, Ch. 73 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Tikiriaaa
- the adventures of Ciri and Boots, Ch. 5 (Buffy/Spike, G) by flootzavut
- Better Late Than Never, Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Slaymesoftly
- Re-heated, Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by splendidchapette
- Band Candy Baby, Ch. 73 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Tikiriaaa
[Images, Audio & Video]
- Miniature: I had a spare Spike figure lying around as well as a tiny “Kiss the Librarian” mug and decided to use my mini-making talents for evil good and make a whole room box. (SFW) by thegothicalice
- Art: Drawing of William and Angelus from the Buffyverse. (SFW) by ezrablue15
- Meme: yes, babe, you're sick and twisted, will you come back to bed (Spuffy, SFW) by spanningyears
- GIFset: BEST OF BTVS: Buffy & Giles — Season Five (Spuffy, SFW) by clarkgriffon
- Legos: Lego Buffy! (SFW) by klovinger13
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds(2003) PS2/Запись Стрима 2 (Russian) by Tormozuha Games
[Reviews & Recaps]
- buffy ( 01x02) review by phanadjacent
- Witch (1x03) - Trance work by chloe-vampire-slayer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6 Episode 5 - Life Serial by Sh*t 90s Shows Taught Me
- So Many Jump Scares! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 Episode 15 | Phases by Anna Alexander
- Podcast: Episode 152: First Date by newworldwitchery
[Recs & In Search Of]
[Community Announcements]
- Creator’s Bingo - Diagonal Line by veronyxk84
- Better late than never... here are my prompt fills for @fandomwithbenefits Creator's Bingo 2026! by veronyxk84
- Welcome to Day Twenty-Six of February Fangfest! A month-long event to celebrate the Fanged Four and all their gleefully gory glory. For your delectation, we present The Happiest Place on Earth by vampbrat, a Fanged Four fic set... in Disneyland! by februaryfangfest
[Fandom Discussions]
- Had she not been chosen, Buffy would have wanted to be Cordelia- May queen, popular, fashionable. by demens-rosa
- imagine if spike and willow could have spent time with each other post s6 by rabbitmotifs
- Oh my gosh, I was drooling just imagining it. by kokoluwie
- The watcher's council is kind of the big bad of the whole series, despite never being an "official" big bad of any season. by 5bi5
- The dynamic by song-in-my-head
- First gif; rewatching, this line cracked me up and I had to grab it by DiddlersWillGetGot
- "Teacher's Pet" Rewatch -S7 to S1 Jump by Substantial_Monk4430
- Joss’ Much Ado About Nothing version by mrsscorpio1973
- what would cordelia have said about Angel's relationship with Nina in season 5 by voldy1989
- Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite Watcher, Wesley Wyndam Price! (Alexis Denisof) by Hepcat10
- Why are there no happy relationships in Buffy/Angel? by A_litttle_ghost
- Does anyone remember Buffy AOL newsletters? by lizuru
- This scene gets me every time, specially knowing that James is American. by don_quixote_2
- Do you think Buffy was justified in trying to kill Faith to save Angel? by Red_Scarf_13
- I was wrong about Cordelia by Independent-Bug680
- Kathryn Newton's Outfit in Ready or Not: Here I Come is inspired from Buffys Summer's outfit from the pilot episode by Tommy616616
- Remembering Michelle Trachtenberg by Eastern_Ad_8862
- Watching Angel for the first time in over 20 years has been a wonderful trip down memory lane. by visiny
- What's each character best acting moment? by Beginning_Fix_2084
- Remind me why I should keep watching Angel Season 4 by unothrowaway2tres
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Alyjude memoriam
Feb. 25th, 2026 11:22 pmpattroseA couple of more ways to remember Aly
February 25th, 14:22
Hi, all, trying to get this posted in the same places I announced Aly's passing. There's a brand-new Collection at AO3 called "For Aly". It was created in response to some of her friends wanting a place to post stories or art in her honor. It's open to anyone and can contain fanfic or fanart (old or new), meta comments, or whatever you think Aly would have enjoyed. Just read the profile, which explains its purpose in more detail and has FAQ.
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Aly_In_Memoriam
I've posted a story of what we did this past weekend to honor her.
Also, this weekend at our The Sentinel Chat, we'll be discussing one of Aly's stories, Polar Ice Caps. Here's an announcement link that explains where and when to find TS Chat and how the fic club works:
https://ts-news.livejournal.com/722001.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=esn&utm_source=JournalNewEntry
Here's the link to Polar Ice Caps story. It's about 48K
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1134234
Finally, today is Aly's birthday. Hope you're enjoying it wherever you are. We're still celebrating you down here!
February 25th, 14:22
Hi, all, trying to get this posted in the same places I announced Aly's passing. There's a brand-new Collection at AO3 called "For Aly". It was created in response to some of her friends wanting a place to post stories or art in her honor. It's open to anyone and can contain fanfic or fanart (old or new), meta comments, or whatever you think Aly would have enjoyed. Just read the profile, which explains its purpose in more detail and has FAQ.
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Aly_In_Memoriam
I've posted a story of what we did this past weekend to honor her.
Also, this weekend at our The Sentinel Chat, we'll be discussing one of Aly's stories, Polar Ice Caps. Here's an announcement link that explains where and when to find TS Chat and how the fic club works:
https://ts-news.livejournal.com/722001.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=esn&utm_source=JournalNewEntry
Here's the link to Polar Ice Caps story. It's about 48K
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1134234
Finally, today is Aly's birthday. Hope you're enjoying it wherever you are. We're still celebrating you down here!
Recipe. Bread
Feb. 25th, 2026 10:09 pmpattroseHow to make Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° Grease/spray a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded cheese. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg & butter.
Add liquid ingredients to bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Spoon/pour into loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. Top should be a golden brown.
Cool on wire rack. Remove loaf from pan, slice & serve.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° Grease/spray a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded cheese. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg & butter.
Add liquid ingredients to bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Spoon/pour into loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. Top should be a golden brown.
Cool on wire rack. Remove loaf from pan, slice & serve.
Recipe. Bread
Feb. 25th, 2026 10:09 pmpattroseHow to make Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° Grease/spray a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded cheese. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg & butter.
Add liquid ingredients to bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Spoon/pour into loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. Top should be a golden brown.
Cool on wire rack. Remove loaf from pan, slice & serve.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° Grease/spray a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded cheese. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg & butter.
Add liquid ingredients to bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Spoon/pour into loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. Top should be a golden brown.
Cool on wire rack. Remove loaf from pan, slice & serve.
Topics for talk February
Feb. 25th, 2026 10:03 pmpattroseThings that Scare Me:
Things that make you jump. I'm scared to death of horror movies. I can't even watch previews. I'm such a chicken.
Anyone else?
Things that make you jump. I'm scared to death of horror movies. I can't even watch previews. I'm such a chicken.
Anyone else?
Not quite 365 days questions meme February
Feb. 25th, 2026 09:54 pmpattrose26. When you leave your home, what essentials do you have with you?
1. My small purse, with essentials.
2. My oxygen.
3. Extra medication for emergencies.
That's about it. I'm not very exciting.
What about you?
1. My small purse, with essentials.
2. My oxygen.
3. Extra medication for emergencies.
That's about it. I'm not very exciting.
What about you?
Wednesday Reading Meme for Feb 25 2026
Feb. 25th, 2026 08:40 pmkitewithfishWhat I’ve Read
The Last Graduate – Naomi Novik – Book 2 of the Scholomance – This series rules. In some ways, total wish fulfillment (of the Superman, “What if you had the power to save everyone*?” variety) and yet the execution really works for me. And, as all good series do, it delivers on promises made in the first book that you didn’t even know were being set up. I have only read this series once, each book as it was published, and I am happily reporting that they are even better read in quick succession. I love El Higgins and would go to war for her.
What I’m Reading
Apparently Sir Cameron Needs to Die – Static.
The Golden Enclaves – Naomi Novik – Scholomance 3 – Stuff gets objectively better and also subjectively so much worse. Fascinating expansion from the microcosm of the Scholomance itself and its limited borders to the actual whole world of magical people all fucking about and being human. Great stuff.
What I’ll Read Next
My Real Children Jo Walton
Sunshine Robin McKinley
Work in Progress Wednesday
Sock Madness 20 ! Nearly done with Sock 1, have worked out enough of the difficulties that I think sock 2 will be a great improvement! The rough part of Sock Madness is that I don’t usually have time to fit the sock to my own foot very well, so I’m probably going to have to play Cinderella with someone else’s feet.
The Last Graduate – Naomi Novik – Book 2 of the Scholomance – This series rules. In some ways, total wish fulfillment (of the Superman, “What if you had the power to save everyone*?” variety) and yet the execution really works for me. And, as all good series do, it delivers on promises made in the first book that you didn’t even know were being set up. I have only read this series once, each book as it was published, and I am happily reporting that they are even better read in quick succession. I love El Higgins and would go to war for her.
What I’m Reading
Apparently Sir Cameron Needs to Die – Static.
The Golden Enclaves – Naomi Novik – Scholomance 3 – Stuff gets objectively better and also subjectively so much worse. Fascinating expansion from the microcosm of the Scholomance itself and its limited borders to the actual whole world of magical people all fucking about and being human. Great stuff.
What I’ll Read Next
My Real Children Jo Walton
Sunshine Robin McKinley
Work in Progress Wednesday
Sock Madness 20 ! Nearly done with Sock 1, have worked out enough of the difficulties that I think sock 2 will be a great improvement! The rough part of Sock Madness is that I don’t usually have time to fit the sock to my own foot very well, so I’m probably going to have to play Cinderella with someone else’s feet.
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, February 25
Feb. 25th, 2026 06:57 pmfancyflautist posting in su_herald
Giles: So Angel has decided to step up his harassment of you?
Cordelia: By sneaking in her room and leaving stuff at night? Why doesn't he just slit her throat or strangle her while she's sleeping or cut her heart out? What? I'm trying to help.
Giles: Yes. Uh, uh, look, it's-it's classic battle strategy to throw one's opponent off his game. He-he-he's just trying to provoke you. Uh, to taunt you, to, to goad you into, uh, some mishap of some sort.
Xander: The nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah approach to battle?
Cordelia: By sneaking in her room and leaving stuff at night? Why doesn't he just slit her throat or strangle her while she's sleeping or cut her heart out? What? I'm trying to help.
Giles: Yes. Uh, uh, look, it's-it's classic battle strategy to throw one's opponent off his game. He-he-he's just trying to provoke you. Uh, to taunt you, to, to goad you into, uh, some mishap of some sort.
Xander: The nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah approach to battle?
~~Passion~~
[Chaptered Fiction]
- 10 Things I Hate About Riley Finn, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Kazfox
- Being Earnest, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Tikiriaaa
- What's Left of the Night, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Sirabella
- Band Candy Baby, Chapter 72 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Tikiriaaa
- Heroes, villains, and Slayers, Chapter 29 (Multiple crossings, FR18) by DoctorSkywalker
- these blades are made for skatin' (and that's just what they'll do), Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by zinjadu
- Thérapie d'une Tueuse, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, French language, PG-13) by Miss Kitty
- A Slayer in Therapy, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Miss Kitty
- Better Late Than Never, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Slaymesoftly
- Once They Were Friends, Chapter 30 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Grief Counseling
- Expecting the Unexpected, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
- Composing Hallelujah, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Joan963z
- Something Just Like This, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by number1angirl
- First Kiss, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by Sarahvampgrl
- In Your Dreams, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Geliot99
- Re-heated, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, R) by splendidchapette
- Come as you are, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by runningwithdragons
- Magical Toothpaste, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Sarahvampgrl
- On the Run, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by zinjadu
- If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck..., Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by zinjadu
- Revelations, Chapter 55 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Niamh
[Images, Audio & Video]
- Manip:some photo edits i made by islandfrogeery
- Manip:Cordy is feeling Blue by Independent-Bug680
- Artwork:[Spike] by idontexistbutwhodoes
- Artwork:my btvs oc and giles as a vampire by oglaghs-dungeon
- Crosstitch Pattern:Five words or less… by batstitchnerdycrossstitch
- Video: Did Joyce Summers Really Have To Die? | Buffy The Vampire Slayer by BuffyBot
- Video: Buffy Season 7: The Perfect Downbeat Ending by SnakePit Reviews
[Reviews & Recaps]
- finished watching buffy ( 01x01 ) for the first time by phanadjacent
- rant on the rampant sexism by strawberricola
- Ranking seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by order in which they came out by organicfishass
- Sorry, Jenny, this is where you get off (S2E17) by coraniaid
- I think one of the weaknesses of Passion is that some of the plot really doesn't hold up by coraniaid
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer S4E11 ‘Doomed’ REACTION by Simple Reactions
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer 7x16 'Storyteller' REACTION by George Alexander
- Podcast: Episode 122: The Body by Gym Was Cancelled
[Recs & In Search Of]
- Reunion in Death by Coffee Bones recced by februaryfangfest
- Buffy Lore - The Slayer by Slayer Handbook recced by queenofnots
- Buffy_Angel - Close Your Eyes by Wendy Pink recced by angels-1985
- [ISO] I just need a cozy Willow and Tara Fic where everyone is happy by Orsomnier_323
- [ISO] Does anyone know where I can find the Buffyverse comics in London? by Fantastic_Exit_6868
[Fandom Discussions]
- So, the Buffy The Vampire Slayer revival. by sign-seeker
- [On disliking Xander] by pussyhoundspock
- I love when fics make Buffy a little bit of a poet by starlight-fires
- Something Blue is not evidence that Spike and Buffy make a good couple by theoldeststoryteller
- [Andrew/Warren "I can fix him"] by mishafer
- plot points in btvs that would have felt like a bullet to the head if i hadn’t been spoiled by no-where-new-hero
- Cordelia is why Buffy and Willow by multiple authors
- Covid Gave Me Buffy by multiple authors
- Episodes you just don't watch? by multiple authors
- Found the dagger!!! by multiple authors
- Rewatching Angel Season 5 after the Epstein case — Whedon was showing everything in plain sight by multiple authors
- Vampires and Fashion by multiple authors
- What are your off-cam canons? by multiple authors
- Not trying to hate on the fandom punching bag but objectively how is this man being bullied in Season 2 by multiple authors
- Who is Angelus's favorite antagonist? by multiple authors
- Last season *SPOILERS* by multiple authors
- Season 1: the fringe by multiple authors
- What would have been Buffy’s reaction to Angel locking the lawyers of W&H in with Darla and Drusilla? by multiple authors
- Do you personally thinks Buffy was in the right not to let her come or do you think she was being overly protective? by multiple authors
- Tomorrow marks one year since we lost Michelle T. by multiple authors
- Why does Season 1 get so much hate? by multiple authors
- The biggest thing a new Buffy has going against it.. by multiple authors
why did I buy those blue pajamas
Feb. 25th, 2026 03:34 pmpensnestI just spotted a recipe for something that I scribbled down on a notepad next to my computer.
Cup warm water
spoonful sugar
spoonful baking soda
spoonful vinegar
Cover and leave for two days.
Which is fine as far as it goes, only... what is it? What does it do?
Anyone?
Cup warm water
spoonful sugar
spoonful baking soda
spoonful vinegar
Cover and leave for two days.
Which is fine as far as it goes, only... what is it? What does it do?
Anyone?
Dessert : Custard Squares
Feb. 25th, 2026 01:14 ampattroseCustard Squares
* 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
* ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
* ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
* Dairy & Eggs
For the Vanilla Custard Filling:
* 3 large eggs
* ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
* 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for GF)
* ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
* 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt
For Finishing:
* Powdered sugar, for dusting
💡 Pro Tips:Press crust firmly—prevents crumbling when cut.Don’t overbake custard—edges should be set, center slightly jiggly.Cool completely before slicing—custard firms as it chills.
1. Make the Crust
* Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
* In a food processor or bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
* Press mixture firmly into bottom of pan.
* Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
* Food
2. Make the Custard
* In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
* Whisk in flour, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Assemble & Bake
* Pour custard over warm crust.
* Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is just slightly wobbly.
* Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 2 hours).
4. Serve
* Lift out using parchment; dust with powdered sugar.
* Cut into 16 squares.
* 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
* ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
* ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
* Dairy & Eggs
For the Vanilla Custard Filling:
* 3 large eggs
* ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
* 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for GF)
* ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
* 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt
For Finishing:
* Powdered sugar, for dusting
💡 Pro Tips:Press crust firmly—prevents crumbling when cut.Don’t overbake custard—edges should be set, center slightly jiggly.Cool completely before slicing—custard firms as it chills.
1. Make the Crust
* Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
* In a food processor or bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
* Press mixture firmly into bottom of pan.
* Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
* Food
2. Make the Custard
* In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
* Whisk in flour, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Assemble & Bake
* Pour custard over warm crust.
* Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is just slightly wobbly.
* Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 2 hours).
4. Serve
* Lift out using parchment; dust with powdered sugar.
* Cut into 16 squares.