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daily_bean2025-12-14 06:35 pm
openidwouldwork) wrote in daily_bean2025-12-14 06:35 pm
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Winter is coming
why does Christmas have to be this drama?
why does Christmas have to be this drama?
nverland (nverland) wrote in recipecommunity2025-12-14 07:18 am
nverland) wrote in recipecommunity2025-12-14 07:18 amEntry tags:
Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Servings: 48 1-inch squares
1 cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Microwave Directions
Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Stovetop Directions
Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 11:14 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 11:14 pmFic for Gardnerhill: in my own plain way
Title: in my own plain way
Recipient: Gardnerhill
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
Characters/Pairings: Holmes/Watson
Rating: General
Warnings: none
Summary: To Maud Bellamy, facts are more comforting than the kindest words.
A retelling of the Adventure of the Lion's Mane.
Read on AO3: in my own plain way
Recipient: Gardnerhill
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
Characters/Pairings: Holmes/Watson
Rating: General
Warnings: none
Summary: To Maud Bellamy, facts are more comforting than the kindest words.
A retelling of the Adventure of the Lion's Mane.
Read on AO3: in my own plain way
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 09:13 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 09:13 pmFic for DeeLaundry: Meeting Mr Holmes
Title: Meeting Mr Holmes
Recipient: DeeLaundry
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock & Co
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes
Rating: Teen and up
Warnings: No archive warnings apply
Summary:
”You say that, mate, but you told me the other week that your brother may as well be the British Government sometimes, and that he’s always been overprotective of you.” John countered, “For all I know, I’ll stick my foot in it and next thing I end up ‘disappeared’!”
Sherlock’s eyebrow rose, but his exasperated face was undermined by the fond smile he was failing to hide.
-
A few months into their relationship - and since John discovered Sherlock had an older brother - the couple receive an invitation to join Mycroft Holmes for an afternoon tea. John is, predictably, anxious about making a good impression. But will he manage to do so with the mysterious elder Mr Holmes?
Holmestice gift for DeeLaundry - who asked about what this universe's version of Mycroft Holmes would be like. I hope I do him justice for you!
Read on AO3: Meeting Mr Holmes
Recipient: DeeLaundry
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock & Co
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes
Rating: Teen and up
Warnings: No archive warnings apply
Summary:
”You say that, mate, but you told me the other week that your brother may as well be the British Government sometimes, and that he’s always been overprotective of you.” John countered, “For all I know, I’ll stick my foot in it and next thing I end up ‘disappeared’!”
Sherlock’s eyebrow rose, but his exasperated face was undermined by the fond smile he was failing to hide.
-
A few months into their relationship - and since John discovered Sherlock had an older brother - the couple receive an invitation to join Mycroft Holmes for an afternoon tea. John is, predictably, anxious about making a good impression. But will he manage to do so with the mysterious elder Mr Holmes?
Holmestice gift for DeeLaundry - who asked about what this universe's version of Mycroft Holmes would be like. I hope I do him justice for you!
Read on AO3: Meeting Mr Holmes
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 06:29 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-13 06:29 pmEntry tags:
Fic for BendingTheWillow: Bedside Manner
Title: Bedside Manner
Recipient: BendingTheWillow
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Granada TV
Characters/Pairings: Holmes/&Watson - intentionally left vague. :)
Rating: T
Warnings: mild descriptions of injury
Summary: "The Illustrious Client" missing scene fic. On a cold morning in September, John Watson tends to a restless patient.
Read on AO3: Bedside Manner
Recipient: BendingTheWillow
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Granada TV
Characters/Pairings: Holmes/&Watson - intentionally left vague. :)
Rating: T
Warnings: mild descriptions of injury
Summary: "The Illustrious Client" missing scene fic. On a cold morning in September, John Watson tends to a restless patient.
Read on AO3: Bedside Manner
yuletidemods (yuletidemods) wrote in yuletide_admin2025-12-14 11:09 am
yuletidemods) wrote in yuletide_admin2025-12-14 11:09 amEntry tags:
Posting; Pinch Hit; Betas
At deadline time - 9pm UTC on 17 December - your Yuletide assignment must be posted (published, not a draft!) to the Yuletide collection as a complete work.
Before then, we need your help, Yuletide! We have an outstanding pinch hit (#121) for the fandoms:
SMPLive
Roughhouse SMP
Mirai SMP - XYouly
Highcraft (Web Series)
See details here. Please email us at yuletideadmin@gmail.com if you can help, and spread the word if you have friends who might be interested. This pinch hit is due at 9pm UTC on 19 December.
More pinch hits will be advertised at
yuletide_pinch_hits, especially after 9pm UTC on the 17th.Additionally, we love beta reader volunteers! You can connect with writers at this post by filling out a Google form, or you can join the Discord and keep an eye out for beta requests advertised by members with the Hippo role.
Good luck to everyone facing down the deadline!
Please either comment logged-in or sign a name. Unsigned anonymous comments will be left screened.
badly_knitted (badly_knitted) wrote in get_knitted2025-12-13 08:11 pm
badly_knitted) wrote in get_knitted2025-12-13 08:11 pm
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Check-In Post - Dec 13th 2025
Hello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: Does anyone have any plans for making Christmas gifts or cards?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
nverland (nverland) wrote in recipecommunity2025-12-13 07:34 am
nverland) wrote in recipecommunity2025-12-13 07:34 amEntry tags:
Pistachio Martini
Vodka Pistachio Martini
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 ½ ounces vanilla vodka
½ ounce pistachio syrup
¼ ounce crème de banana
½ teaspoon crème de menthe
2 ounces half-and-half
Optional: Crushed pistachios
Directions
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled two-thirds full with ice
Add the cocktail shaker top and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels icy
Using a strainer, pour the liquid into a martini glass
If desired, top the pistachio martini with a pinch of crushed pistachios
Enjoy as-is, or take things over the top by adding a scoop of pistachio gelato or ice cream to transform your beverage into a pistachio martini float.
Chill your martini glass in the freezer beforehand for an extra refreshing sip.
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 11:28 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 11:28 pmEntry tags:
Fic for clearwingedmaven: The Hologram, the Android, (but not the Trained Cormorant)
Title: The Hologram, the Android, (but not the Trained Cormorant)
Recipient: DW: clearwingedmaven / AO3: LadyofthePhantomKnights
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Star Trek: the Next Generation; Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes (Star Trek:TNG); Watson (Star Trek: TNG)
Rating: All audiences
Warnings: none
Summary: No, not that hologram - and not that android, either. This story addresses the mystery of why we never saw the genuine
Holmes and Watson during the events of "Elementary, Dear Data" or "Ship in a Bottle".
Read on AO3: The Hologram, the Android, (but not the Trained Cormorant)
Recipient: DW: clearwingedmaven / AO3: LadyofthePhantomKnights
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Star Trek: the Next Generation; Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes (Star Trek:TNG); Watson (Star Trek: TNG)
Rating: All audiences
Warnings: none
Summary: No, not that hologram - and not that android, either. This story addresses the mystery of why we never saw the genuine
Holmes and Watson during the events of "Elementary, Dear Data" or "Ship in a Bottle".
Read on AO3: The Hologram, the Android, (but not the Trained Cormorant)
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 08:42 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 08:42 pmFic for beamkatanachronicles: kisses like medicine
Title: kisses like medicine
Recipient: beamkatanachronicles
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV 1984)
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Summary: part kind of whump/character study, part watson doting on holmes as he recovers after the attack from baron gruner (the adventure of the illustrious client)
Read on AO3: kisses like medicine
Recipient: beamkatanachronicles
Author: REDACTED
Verse: Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV 1984)
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Summary: part kind of whump/character study, part watson doting on holmes as he recovers after the attack from baron gruner (the adventure of the illustrious client)
Read on AO3: kisses like medicine
impala_chick (impala_chick) wrote in holiday_wishes2025-12-12 12:37 pm
impala_chick) wrote in holiday_wishes2025-12-12 12:37 pmSeasons Greasons!
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season this year ❄️
1. Artist recs! I want to buy a new print for my house. I like minimalist art, pastel colors, and art with realistic animals like birds or whales.
2. I'd love recommendations for Japanese tea pot(s) if you have one you really like.
3. I've been wanting to make my wardrobe more masculine and/or androgynous. But I still like clothes that fit, and most men's smalls are way too big for me. I'm 5'2". Any hand-me-downs or store recommendations would be appreciated! Send me a pic and then I'll pay shipping for used clothes if you're in the U.S.
4. Do you have any CDs that still work, that you no longer want? I'm on the hunt for AC/DC, 5 Seconds of Summer (besides Youngblood and EVERYONE'S A STAR), Nickelback, Jonas Brothers, early 2000s country, etc. I'll pay for shipping if you're in the U.S.
5. I've got this tag punch that I was gifted brand new, but I don't need it. If you want it, I'll ship in the U.S. First come, first served. ( Picture under here )
6. I have a lot of scrapbooking paper and odds and ends if you'd like to do a little paper decorations exchange! I'd love to receive some stickers, washi tape, or decorating paper.
7. I'd love more comments or concrit on my original m/m fic about two characters set in 1700s Asia: To Answer His Crown Prince's Request. I've been thinking about writing a part II.
8. A rename token! I've finally decided to rename my journal. I'd also love any tips you have on renaming on DW. Do the links in your own posts all get broken, or is there a way to persevere links?
1. Artist recs! I want to buy a new print for my house. I like minimalist art, pastel colors, and art with realistic animals like birds or whales.
2. I'd love recommendations for Japanese tea pot(s) if you have one you really like.
3. I've been wanting to make my wardrobe more masculine and/or androgynous. But I still like clothes that fit, and most men's smalls are way too big for me. I'm 5'2". Any hand-me-downs or store recommendations would be appreciated! Send me a pic and then I'll pay shipping for used clothes if you're in the U.S.
4. Do you have any CDs that still work, that you no longer want? I'm on the hunt for AC/DC, 5 Seconds of Summer (besides Youngblood and EVERYONE'S A STAR), Nickelback, Jonas Brothers, early 2000s country, etc. I'll pay for shipping if you're in the U.S.
5. I've got this tag punch that I was gifted brand new, but I don't need it. If you want it, I'll ship in the U.S. First come, first served. ( Picture under here )
6. I have a lot of scrapbooking paper and odds and ends if you'd like to do a little paper decorations exchange! I'd love to receive some stickers, washi tape, or decorating paper.
7. I'd love more comments or concrit on my original m/m fic about two characters set in 1700s Asia: To Answer His Crown Prince's Request. I've been thinking about writing a part II.
8. A rename token! I've finally decided to rename my journal. I'd also love any tips you have on renaming on DW. Do the links in your own posts all get broken, or is there a way to persevere links?
holmesticemods (holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 03:31 pm
holmesticemods) wrote in holmestice2025-12-12 03:31 pmArt for PenaltyWaltz: Breakfast at the Brownstone
Title: Breakfast at the Brownstone
Recipient: PenaltyWaltz
Artist: REDACTED
Verse: Elementary
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, Joan Watson, Tommy Gregson, Alfredo LLamosa, Marcus Bell and Clyde the tortoise.
Rating: gen
Warnings:none
Summary: A found family is having breakfast at the brownstone. Alfredo is bringing the doughnuts.
View on AO3: Breakfast at the Brownstone
Recipient: PenaltyWaltz
Artist: REDACTED
Verse: Elementary
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, Joan Watson, Tommy Gregson, Alfredo LLamosa, Marcus Bell and Clyde the tortoise.
Rating: gen
Warnings:none
Summary: A found family is having breakfast at the brownstone. Alfredo is bringing the doughnuts.
View on AO3: Breakfast at the Brownstone