Vid: The Well (NCIS: Hawai'i, Jane Tennant/Maggie Shaw)
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Shortcut Pierogis
Oct. 24th, 2026 07:58 amnverland posting in recipecommunity
Shortcut Pierogis
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 16 pierogis
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
2 sweet onions
2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
Pierogis
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese and potato pierogis
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Toppings
1/3 cup sour cream
3 strips cooked, crisp bacon, crumbled
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley or chives
4 fresh lemon wedges
Directions
Trim the ends of the onions, cut in half lengthwise, and peel. Thinly slice the halves vertically from top to bottom.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions to skillet, tossing until well coated. Stir until they start to soften, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until onions start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. If they start to stick to the skillet, add a little water.
Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add pierogis in a single layer, and cook for about 16 minutes or according to package directions, flipping halfway through. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer pierogis to a serving plate. Add a dollop of sour cream to each pierogi, top with caramelized onions and crumbled bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Cook’s Note
For softer pierogis, you can boil them. Place them in a large pot of boiling water, bring back to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, then lightly brown in an oiled skillet for just a few minutes, add toppings, and serve.
It's Me, I'm Here
Oct. 24th, 2026 06:39 amkallowayI need to just start posting via mobile, even if it's going to be an awkward process at first...
I'm mostly through the stage of grief known as Paperwork and onto the next, which is Phonecalls. As someone who is phone-avoidant on my best executive function days, this is Not Great But I'm Doing It (Slowly). This weekend is Dad's actual burial, and the week after that Mom has her annual? specialist appointment in Cleveland and after that I think I am... mostly in the clear aside from some little details and the stage of grief known as Getting Rid of a Lot of Crap. (I suspect this will invite another round of the laying-on-the-floor-too-sad-to-do-anything grief, which I mostly keep at bay by being too busy. We shall see.)
Free time is still model kits, Gundam and otherwise. I really do mean to post pictures... I'll see what I can do. ^^;;
And between when I started this post a few days ago and now, some sort of plumbing/septic mess has developed which I'll need to investigate once it is daylight and I get a few other things taken care of. Truly, no breaks for me.
I'm mostly through the stage of grief known as Paperwork and onto the next, which is Phonecalls. As someone who is phone-avoidant on my best executive function days, this is Not Great But I'm Doing It (Slowly). This weekend is Dad's actual burial, and the week after that Mom has her annual? specialist appointment in Cleveland and after that I think I am... mostly in the clear aside from some little details and the stage of grief known as Getting Rid of a Lot of Crap. (I suspect this will invite another round of the laying-on-the-floor-too-sad-to-do-anything grief, which I mostly keep at bay by being too busy. We shall see.)
Free time is still model kits, Gundam and otherwise. I really do mean to post pictures... I'll see what I can do. ^^;;
And between when I started this post a few days ago and now, some sort of plumbing/septic mess has developed which I'll need to investigate once it is daylight and I get a few other things taken care of. Truly, no breaks for me.
Ship Challenge: Stargate SG-1: Fanfic: Risky
Oct. 24th, 2026 10:25 ambadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Risky
Fandom: Stargate SG-1
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Daniel Jackson, Lotan.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 200
Spoilers/Setting: Scorched Earth.
Summary: Going back aboard the ship with Lotan was a risk, but Daniel had to take it.
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 531: Amnesty 88, using Challenge 235: Ship.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Stargate SG-1, or the characters.
( Risky... )
The Lost Hour: Chuck: Fanfiction: One Hour
Oct. 24th, 2026 09:52 amlucy_roman posting in fan_flashworksTitle: One Hour
Author:lucy_roman
Rating: Mature
Summary: Chuck wants to get closer to John. He's got a plan.
Pairing: Chuck/John Casey
Word Count: 300
Notes: Inspired by the clock change happening this weekend!
( One Hour )
Author:
lucy_romanRating: Mature
Summary: Chuck wants to get closer to John. He's got a plan.
Pairing: Chuck/John Casey
Word Count: 300
Notes: Inspired by the clock change happening this weekend!
( One Hour )
Friday Five - theatre
Oct. 24th, 2026 09:07 amcatnessFrom thefridayfive.
1. How often do you attend live theater performances?
Pretty much never, with rare exceptions. I did attend more often in the past (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away), so I still can claim some theatre experience.
2. Local community theater or professional theater productions?
Professional. (There is such a thing like a local community theatre? Who would bother? I mean, staging plays and performing in them seems to be too much of a hard work to do as a hobby...)
3. Which do you prefer: dramas or musicals?
Eh, comedies? I hope it's ok to draw from my experience ofdead filmed theatre performances. Musicals often feel too artificial, and dramas too boring, though I like occasional songs where they make sense. Currently my favourite play is Twelfth Night by London's National Theatre, as seen on YouTube and later, downloaded. There are several fantastic songs, but adding more would be overdoing it.
4. Have you ever participated in a theatrical production, whether acting, singing or tech?
Haha, no.
5. What was the last play or other staged production you attended?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Akasaka Theatre in Tokyo, when I was in Japan on vacation a few years ago. It was a lucky accident - I just passed through the neighbourhood and noticed a queue, and the doors were open, and... there were still tickets!! The play was in Japanese, but they gave me a smartphone with English subtitles, which worked very well (anyway I had read the script previously, and was familiar with the plot). Loved it to bits! But mostly for the whole exotic and immersive experience.
thefridayfive.1. How often do you attend live theater performances?
Pretty much never, with rare exceptions. I did attend more often in the past (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away), so I still can claim some theatre experience.
2. Local community theater or professional theater productions?
Professional. (There is such a thing like a local community theatre? Who would bother? I mean, staging plays and performing in them seems to be too much of a hard work to do as a hobby...)
3. Which do you prefer: dramas or musicals?
Eh, comedies? I hope it's ok to draw from my experience of
4. Have you ever participated in a theatrical production, whether acting, singing or tech?
Haha, no.
5. What was the last play or other staged production you attended?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Akasaka Theatre in Tokyo, when I was in Japan on vacation a few years ago. It was a lucky accident - I just passed through the neighbourhood and noticed a queue, and the doors were open, and... there were still tickets!! The play was in Japanese, but they gave me a smartphone with English subtitles, which worked very well (anyway I had read the script previously, and was familiar with the plot). Loved it to bits! But mostly for the whole exotic and immersive experience.
cooking vs eating out, Japan edition
Oct. 23rd, 2026 09:26 pmmindstalkSome say that in SE Asia, eating out is cheaper than cooking. I have not been there and cannot judge. Perhaps, if labor is so cheap as to cost more than ingredients, or if the people selling cooked food can get cheaper ingredients than you can?
Some say that it is cheaper in East Asian countries, and now I do have some experience there. My gut reaction is "skeptical, but it may be closer than elsewhere." Certainly it can be cheaper in exchange-rate terms to eat out in Japan, Seoul, or Taipei than in the current US, with calorically decent meals in the $4-5 range or even a bit less. And groceries often feel more expensive, implying a narrower gap.
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Sleepless Challenge: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Late Night Conversation
Oct. 23rd, 2026 10:41 ambadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Late Night Conversation
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Varian, Willaway.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the series.
Summary: Sitting by himself in the darkness because he can’t sleep, Varian welcomes Willaway’s company.
Word Count: 879
Content Notes: Nada.
Written For: Challenge 531: Amnesty 88, using Challenge 127: Sleepless.
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
Recipe: "Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions"
Oct. 22nd, 2026 11:14 pmysabetwordsmith posting in recipecommunityToday we made this. :D
"Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions"
Ingredients:
Sauce:
1 teaspoon Bragg's coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
about 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon tapioca starch
Stir-fry:
1 thumb ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, bite-sized pieces
2 hotdog-sized smoked sausages, sliced
2 tablespoons light olive oil
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"Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions"
Ingredients:
Sauce:
1 teaspoon Bragg's coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
about 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon tapioca starch
Stir-fry:
1 thumb ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, bite-sized pieces
2 hotdog-sized smoked sausages, sliced
2 tablespoons light olive oil
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Thursday Recs
Oct. 22nd, 2026 08:29 pmsoc_puppet posting in queerly_belovedThis week's Thursday Recs would like to welcome any Pillowfort refugees! I hope that you settle in comfortably at Dreamwidth.
Do you have a rec for this week? Just reply to this post with something queer or queer-adjacent (such as, soap made by a queer person that isn't necessarily queer themed) that you'd, well, recommend. Self-recs are welcome, as are recs for fandom-related content!
Or have you tried something that's been recced here? Do you have your own report to share about it? I'd love to hear about it!
Do you have a rec for this week? Just reply to this post with something queer or queer-adjacent (such as, soap made by a queer person that isn't necessarily queer themed) that you'd, well, recommend. Self-recs are welcome, as are recs for fandom-related content!
Or have you tried something that's been recced here? Do you have your own report to share about it? I'd love to hear about it!
Rat Challenge: Poisoned Grain: Fanfic: Discworld
Oct. 22nd, 2026 04:49 pmsmallhobbit posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Poisoned Grain
Fandom: Discworld
Rating: G
Length: 240 words
Summary: Both Death and Death of Rats have a customer
Fandom: Discworld
Rating: G
Length: 240 words
Summary: Both Death and Death of Rats have a customer
[livre] La petite fille orageuse
Oct. 22nd, 2026 05:41 pmmaluretteTitre : La petite fille orageuse
Auteure : Pauline Delmais
Langue : français
Type : album jeunesse
Genre : poétique ?
1ère parution : 2026
Édition : Paulsen
Format :
(acheté à l'auteure dans la boutique de créateurices chez mes parents cet été, lu en y retournant à l'automne)
Un été où il fait trop chaud, une petite fille en a assez de la chaleur et du soleil, guette l'orage et espère jusqu'à ce qu'il éclate enfin
De très très belle couleurs, je ne sais pas quel type de peinture ; gouache peut-être ? on ne dirait pas
de l'aquarelle ?
Les personnages humains ne sont peut être pas très très bien dessinés mais il y a notamment une vue en contreplongée et une double page de paysage absolument magnifiques !
...et visionnaire avec ça quand on voit l'été qui a suivi...
Pretty picture book about a little girl waiting for a thunderstorm during an already too hot summer.
Auteure : Pauline Delmais
Langue : français
Type : album jeunesse
Genre : poétique ?
1ère parution : 2026
Édition : Paulsen
Format :
(acheté à l'auteure dans la boutique de créateurices chez mes parents cet été, lu en y retournant à l'automne)
Un été où il fait trop chaud, une petite fille en a assez de la chaleur et du soleil, guette l'orage et espère jusqu'à ce qu'il éclate enfin
De très très belle couleurs, je ne sais pas quel type de peinture ; gouache peut-être ? on ne dirait pas
de l'aquarelle ?
Les personnages humains ne sont peut être pas très très bien dessinés mais il y a notamment une vue en contreplongée et une double page de paysage absolument magnifiques !
...et visionnaire avec ça quand on voit l'été qui a suivi...
Pretty picture book about a little girl waiting for a thunderstorm during an already too hot summer.
Finger: GOTH: Fanfic: life’s boundary (blossom, dazzling)
Oct. 22nd, 2026 06:58 ambluedreaming posting in fan_flashworksFandom: GOTH - Otsuichi
Rating: T
Length: 100 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: The title is from In St Mary's Hospital, Manchester by Yao Feng, translated by Tao Naikan and Simon Patton.
Summary: Morino eludes all understanding.
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Rating: T
Length: 100 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: The title is from In St Mary's Hospital, Manchester by Yao Feng, translated by Tao Naikan and Simon Patton.
Summary: Morino eludes all understanding.
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Clip: due South: Fanfiction: Amazing!
Oct. 22nd, 2026 11:27 amlucy_roman posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Amazing!
Author:lucy_roman
Rating: Teen and up
Summary: Ray and Fraser are being chased by bad guys
Characters: Ray Kowalski, Benton Fraser
Challenge: Clip
Word Count: 272
( Amazing! )
Author:
lucy_romanRating: Teen and up
Summary: Ray and Fraser are being chased by bad guys
Characters: Ray Kowalski, Benton Fraser
Challenge: Clip
Word Count: 272
( Amazing! )
Unidentified Object Challenge: Stargate SG-1: Fanfic: Unknown
Oct. 22nd, 2026 10:39 ambadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Unknown
Fandom: Stargate SG-1
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Daniel Jackson, Jack O’Neill.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 300
Spoilers/Setting: Season 2.
Summary: Jack wants to know what they’ve got, but Daniel doesn’t know.
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 531: Amnesty 88, using Challenge 115: Unidentified Object.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Stargate SG-1, or the characters.
( Unknown... )
Monsters Challenge: Babylon 5: Tired
Oct. 21st, 2026 08:33 pmbadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Tired
Fandom: Babylon 5
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: The Regent.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 300
Spoilers/Setting: The Ragged Edge.
Summary: The Regent is tired of everything.
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 531: Amnesty 88, using Challenge 85: Monsters.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Babylon 5, or the characters. They belong to J. Michael Straczynski.
( Tired... )
Romesco Sauce
Oct. 21st, 2026 04:24 amnverland posting in recipecommunity
Romesco Sauce
yield: 8 SERVINGS prep time: 5 MINUTES total time: 5 MINUTES
Ingredients
14oz canned fire roasted tomatoes, drained
12oz roasted red (bell) peppers, drained
¾ cup almonds
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until you have a smooth consistency.
Taste and adjust for salt.
Serve as a drizzling sauce for meats, seafood or vegetables, or toss with pasta.
Challenge 531: Amnesty
Oct. 21st, 2026 02:54 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksOur new challenge is our eighty-eighth:
During amnesty challenges, you can post works for any of the challenges we've had to date: ( Complete list of prompts )
See the Community Report for a sortable list of prompts.
Both reports have a random "Any Challenge" button, and the Creator Report also has a random "Unfilled Challenge" button.
Of course, you're always welcome to post multiple works to any challenge if you finish them before the challenge closes, but that isn't always possible. So dust off those unfinished works and half-formed ideas -- now is the time!
In amnesty rounds, include the challenge you are posting for in the subject line of your post (eg, Pants: Heated Rivalry: Podfic: Pantsless).
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 November. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work for fandom. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats forfan_flashworks entries and search and filter them via the Community Report and Creator Report. See our FAQ post for more details. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing the reports.
Also, keep an eye out for the nextffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the comm yet, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Remember, posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)
AMNESTY
During amnesty challenges, you can post works for any of the challenges we've had to date: ( Complete list of prompts )
Both reports have a random "Any Challenge" button, and the Creator Report also has a random "Unfilled Challenge" button.
Of course, you're always welcome to post multiple works to any challenge if you finish them before the challenge closes, but that isn't always possible. So dust off those unfinished works and half-formed ideas -- now is the time!
In amnesty rounds, include the challenge you are posting for in the subject line of your post (eg, Pants: Heated Rivalry: Podfic: Pantsless).
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 November. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work for fandom. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats for
fan_flashworks entries and search and filter them via the Community Report and Creator Report. See our FAQ post for more details. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing the reports.Also, keep an eye out for the next
ffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the comm yet, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Remember, posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)