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I went to class this morning and noticed this vertical garden in the making. A clever use or limited space.
In an effort to solve my networking problems, I turned off Bluetooth and WiFi. Wired mouse, wired keyboard, and Ethernet cable to the router.
Did it make a difference? Not really. The problem wasn't at my end of the connexion!
Today was chilly so I made the guys some tomato soup. I have a feeling the basil might have been a bit confusing but I only had one bowl returned.
My soup wasn't as red as the one in my recipe book. No idea why. Anyone have any ideas to share?
At least my bread crusted up nicely 😁
After cooking the onions, and garlic, add the chopped fruit and veggies and let them sweat on a medium heat for 15 minutes.
Stir from time to time to prevent burning.
After several fires the building has become structurally unsound. There's no money for demolition so I expect the council is hoping for the building to collapse.
I just read this graphic philosophy book over morning coffee. Possibly the best thing I've read all year.
A peacock butterfly takes off from a thistle flower. I liked the blur here as it reminded me of the butterfly's movement.
A pretty marbled endpaper in a style variously known as French curl, snail, or chiocciola. Used in the 18th and 19th centuries on leather bound books. Each paper was made by hand and is unique.
Christmas 2024
I'm grateful to have been able to cook lunch today without having been bombed or shot at. And having water and electricity on supply.
My first dinner like this for myself cooked by me. I'm especially pleased with the veg and gravy which were nice and herby.
Listening to Eric Whitacre Eternity in an hour
The students are on summer vacation so many eateries are quiet. Just visible through the open door is the immaculate kitchen.
Slice the haloumi and pat dry. Lightly oil and place in the air fryer for 10 minutes. While it cooks, make a salad. This one includes wild rocket, iceberg lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, with house dressing. There's some excess fishcake mix that I cooked off in the microwave and shaped into lozenges with a pair of teaspoons.
These little smiley faces continue to pop up around town. I quite like them but it seems that my partiality is not shared by all.
This week's veggie soup mix. Atop is a squeeze of tomato purée and two dollops of Vegemite.
Vegemite was developed in Melbourne and made from leftover brewer's yeast. Instant umami and heaps of B vitamins.
I don't make meatloaf anymore, but a generous portion of Vegemite transforms it into something memorable.
I made a veggie soup today which came out a little bland. A few spoons of Ras El Hanout ("top of the shop") mixed spice added some warmth and complexity without being 'hot'. It was well received, I'm glad to say.
Ras El Hanout typically contains cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, and allspice. You can add paprika and cayenne pepper for a bit of punch.
"It's cracking flags" is a Lancashire expression that means it's very hot - hot enough to crack a flagstone.
It's also a line in Lin Yutang's book, 'The importance of living' and the title of Evelyn Waugh's novel.
Quick and easy to make.
I added broccoli to give some substance to the creamy mix.
Even better to taste if chilled.
ideal for a hot summer day.
After a while spent looking at plants I needed to sit for a bit. This little group of garden fountains burbled and babbled. creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Another window by Shrigley and Hunt. This one from 1931, at the Lancaster Baptist Church.
This window was most likely made at the works opposite Lancaster Castle. The richness of the colours is legendary.
After a busy morning of being pleasant, one becomes saturated. Time to sit down for a moment or two and just enjoy some hush.
Morecambe Bay is a crucial habitat for birds. Clean water supports the shellfish and invertebrates that live in the sand and support bird life.
Buried in the footpath near the river was this piece of metal. It's about .50 inches diameter and is a reference point for survey tools. A modern equivalent of the phaeon symbol used as a benchmark.
This used to be a shop, but is now a beauty parlor.
The co-operative movement started in Rochdale, and you can read more about it here:
www.uk.coop/understanding-co-ops/how-co-ops-began#:~:text....
It's an interesting and important story that is still relevant.
May 4th means it's Star Wars day!
If you've ever been out with a Jedi or Star Wars fan, you won't forget it... or the date 😅
Stock added, and brought to boil for a couple of minutes. 1/3 reserved and the rest blitzed in situ; reserve returned. Spinach leaves added. Allowed to simmer for a few more minutes.
Weetbix with milk and mandarin segments.
The flowers are traditionally 'over' but they still look pleasant and brighten up the table.
The spoon was designed in the 60s by David Mellor. it's part of the 'Thrift' canteen that was designed for government use in such places as hospitals, schools, and prisons (until metal cutlery was replaced with plastics).
Here it is again. No, not this drink but the lead up to the coughs and colds season. It's time to give the immune system a wakeup call.
Whole fruits
2 oranges
1 lemon, half if you must
4 dates
A thumb sized lump of ginger
Whizz
Add some water and shake
Add honey if your face turns inside out 😅