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Who doesn't like puffins?
This is one of several in an otherwise unremarkable car park.
the Morecambe art trail is worth exploring. Details here:
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Peter Denton recently posted some lovely pictures of Cuba, which made me think of so many Cuban drinks that I have enjoyed.
Here's my attempt at a Cafe Cubano. Though I say it myself. it's a lush pick-me-up before heading into town.
It contains raw sugar and a short shot of coffee.
It's Sunday afternoon and no cake to go with tea. Argh!
Needs must, and I've made my cake in the air fryer. It's a first, and not perfect, but it's quite acceptable. Baked in about 35 minutes.
The top needed more protection to avoid it going so firm, but it's cooked through and still reasonably moist.
As tea cakes go, this'll do.
Workers hand block print material in Lancashire.
The Harris has an amazing collection of old books that record industry in the county.
This is a frontispiece illustration from a contemporary book about English chintz.
I'm assuming it's out of copyright now, but happy to remove if I'm wrong.
These ladies have come to stay. More clutter, you might say. But they add some charm to a shady corner. And I just like them.
This building was designed by Richard Gillow (architect), son of the more famous Robert Gillow (cabinet maker). It is now part of the Lancaster Maritime Museum. I like how the stone facings and pillars have weathered over the centuries since it was built.
Spent today walking in the sunshine. The towpath along the Black and White canal looked good enough to make a postcard. So I think I'll do that in the morning.
After dinner we had some of this Czech liqueur. Some say it tastes of cinnamon or ginger. I got strong notes of clove. With a secret recipe that's based on more than 20 herbs and spices, I think 'clove' was a safe bet.
The stones are quarried, shaped, and lain on compacted sand. The joints are sealed with hot pitch to reduce ingress of water which could weaken the sandy base.
The stones are called setts and confusingly the road is called a cobbled road. Cobbles are the natural rounded stones you might see elsewhere.
While steep, this road still gives good traction, even when wet.
The canopies have been restored over the last two years. Working at night when the station was closed must have been challenging.
From Lancaster it's about the same time to London as it is to Glasgow. Handy for a day trip.
Cherry trees
Happy Earth day everyone.
Optimistic or pessimistic about the future, keep this moment real.
If it doesn't say 'dishwasher safe' this is what happens. I shall have words with the chef de plonge.
The light in England at this time of year has a definite grey cast. Some people find it depressing but I think it has a certain comforting quality.
I wonder where the other one is. Did the owner walk home with only one boot? What made the owner leave this one here?
So many questions. I should really get a life =]
Diagonal closeup of yellow and blue beach hut planks.
Captured with a phone
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Springwell (where there is still a spring, but no longer a well) is just around from where the old lepers' hospital was, and down from Moor Gate. The history of Lancaster is all around us.
This is a very nice deli for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, and a glass of wine shortly after that. Perhaps I should move in!
Little plum tomatoes, bacon wrapped around cheese, and hash browns. Cooked in the air fryer together for 20 minutes.
Breakfast. Beats cornflakes any day 👍
The Secret Suites and Apart Hotel are conversions of former industrial buildings. Each suite is unique and finished to a high standard. It must be one of the quietest spots in town.
March 22 is World Water Day, a UN sponsored day of awareness. Today, more than 2 billion people do not have access to safe water.
I once lived in an area where our water came directly off the mountain, no chlorine, no other chemicals; just water. It was even bottled and sold around the country. Until it was contaminated by a leaking diesel tank upstream. Even now I filter all the water that I drink, from habit, but also because I don't trust the water company. Sometimes you can smell the chlorine after a big rain storm when drains and sewers are known to become overloaded and discharge, untreated, into the rivers and lakes.
In developing countries the situation is often dire. There are many water and charities. If you can spare anything, why not make a donation today and help those 2 billion people who don't have safe water.
No, I'm not having a bake sale! My kitchen is a bit chilly at the moment and the dough wasn't as active as usual. The result is this compact bread brick.
It smells wonderful in the toaster and tastes good too. But just one slice will do the work of two. I may have hit on something here.
Watch out for Clive's special "Expedition Loaf" coming to a bakery near you, maybe 😅
So, here's part 2 of 2 of cleaning the air fryer. I've run the 'hot cycle' and you can see where I have wiped down the metal parts. Without unscrewing and removing the heating element, I can't get to the fan and the surrounding areas. It's too hot to harbor any microbes (I hope) but it won't let me at any fats that build up. I would say that is a design fault. At least I will know what to check for when I eventually have to replace this one.
Not charred, just very well done!
This is my first cauliflower cheese. I cooked it in an air fryer.
It was fun making the cheese sauce - I used Red Leicester and some old Cheddar, some scallions, Ras El Hanout spices, and English mustard powder. And it's still quite satisfying making a roux that doesn't split.
This is half a medium cauliflower, and I reckon it would be enough for three people, with some salad on the side.
I've topped it with Japanese seaweed, for that umami taste.