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Seen today on the window of a local bank. Lynette's window paintings stay for a while, but are not permanent additions, sadly.
Today is also the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. That's worth thinking about for a moment, I'd suggest.
And a short film, here:
Equisetum arvense, or Horsetail, is a prehistoric native plant of the British Isles and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Horsetails predate even dinosaurs. It is toxic to cattle, sadly. But, having been around for a long time, people have found uses for this plant including polishing the wheel of the hurdy gurdy. Sounds like a good job.
Anyway, I liked how it looked as the sun began to go down.
Well, i like glass. I found this today in a thrift shop. It's a somewhat marine shape. A big bubble that's been set about with a grinding wheel to produce this interesting pattern. I like how it plays with the light.
I haven't had dumplings since my mother gave them me when I was little. Something has been urging me to make some, so here they are, with my apple cabbage stew.
I had not realised they were so simple to make. These do not contain suet, and I cooked them in some stock, in the microwave, and drizzled some warm Vegemite for added interest.
If I carry on like this while I am not walking everywhere, I shall become as big as a house. Something lighter tomorrow, I think =]
The tide's in, so it's time to take a short ferry ride across to Fleetwood.
The ferry is privately run and takes just a few minutes to cross the Wyre estuary between Knott End and Fleetwood.
A cute little bee working hard during the windy winter here in LA.
SOOC from the Vivo X200 Pro telephoto sensor
I seem to be wilting today.
*Trains were famously cancelled in England because it had snowed. Even though there were methods and equipment available to clear it, the railway company declared they could do nothing as it was "the wrong kind of snow."
The Golden Lion on Moorgate is just around the corner from a former brewery. This area has been associated with brewing for centuries.
Today, this pub serves real ale and is a lively music venue.
At low tide the sands just go on and on. Birds feed on the creatures living just below the surface. All is well. Until the tide sweeps back in at a surprisingly fast rate. There's even a bore that, when the wind and moon are in the right alignment, can be several meters high.
The danger really is extreme.
These Rockdove slippers (designed in California) arrived this week. My second pair. To celebrate and comfort against the coming winter chill.
Admittedly they are devoid of any elegance, but they are warm, light, grippy, supportive, comfortable, machine washable and quick to dry.
My friend declined the offer of a pair, preferring bare feet. Probably related to hobbits.
"New Zealand's most modern brewery" it says on the side; apologies, I don't know yet how to selectively highlight that bit.
This was built in 1935 and operated as a brewery until 1955, when it was bought by the New Zealand Musicians' Club.
As a brewery it was operated by the Coutts family, who came from Germany originally. During WW1, the Kuhtze family changed their name to Coutts, having already naturalized. The family's know-how later became a cornerstone of later NZ brewing, by big forms such as DB.
The marketing slogan for Cascade Brewery was "Putting the Happy in Taihape".
Seen in a supermarket carpark.
As in many countries, there seems to be an epidemic of shoplifting. Increasingly ingenious and complicated means to prevent 'shrinkage' are being employed. Some supermarkets use facial recognition cameras and systems. The annual cost of theft to UK retailers is more than £2 billion, which gets added to prices.
Samphire is a succulent, salt-tolerant plant that grows in littoral areas. What you see here is marsh samphire; it's the stuff that some of our sheep graze on, giving the meat a distinctive sweetness. Sometimes, samphire is also called 'asparagus of the sea.'
I got this clump today and lightly boiled it, which made sure it was clean of any impurities and bacteria. The local water comapny isn't as careful about dischages into the lakes and bay as we would prefer.
Some toast, some grilled sardines, pickled cornichons, and preserved tomato, and a dash of lemon juice is all I needed for a tasty and nutritious tea today.
This is part of my 'cooking on a budget' project, designed to make healthy and tasty food available for very little money.
If you are interested in learning more about smphire, read on:
UK has several types of pedestrian crossing; Toucan. Pelican, Zebra, Pelican and maybe more. I was prompted to find out more when I saw this apparent waste of money. The repeater is meant to be "high level" but having read the specification I can't see any specific definition of high level.
It made a picture though so not complaining. Much.
This used to be a plumber's shop but now no longer. There are a couple convenience shops on this road, a florist, a pub, and a barber shop. This is a very residential area, so I was surprised to see the plumber go.
I like the four-square stance of this building. So, what next?
It's a dreich auld afternoon.
Happy Yule, all my pagan friends.
It's nice to have brought some life inside. The scent from the hyacinths is glorious.
Red beetroots
Carrots
Red onions
Celery (not red!)
Garlic
Secret herbs n spices
Stock
Slow cook overnight on low
Today was cooking class, and we made a bunch of things, including this pesto. Basil, parsley, parmesan, roasted pine nuts, garlic, salt, a bit of chili, and olive oil. That tiny bit of chili was new to me in pesto, and I have to confess it works.
And just look at that color! We had some with farfalle at the end of class, and a little pesto goes a long way. Hot or cold, I think this is going to join my list of 'go to' recipes.