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Honey Fungus
www.rhs.org.uk/disease/honey-fungus-managing-outbreaks
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armillaria
It looks pretty, but ... it is dangerous to trees and spreads through the soil, via root systems. It is the fungus' consumption of the roots that causes trees to die.
You will often see honey fungus on tree stumps, or trees in an advanced state of decay.
There are no licensed fungicides in the EU to deal with this fungus. If you have it, all you can do is remove any affected trees and burn them, and excavate the soil and infected root systems.
Some people eat honey fungus, but only after it has been properly prepared and cooked. Even then, it often causes gastric distress and upset. I'd say it is best avoided.
Americans might suggest Armillatox, which Europeans can still buy. It's just not a licensed fungicide. 'nuff said.
The time of year, the angle of the sun, etc etc. The small kitchen window doesn't let a lot of light come in. Just enough to keep the plants going.
Bought, opened, returned to the supplier. It's apparently cheaper to send to landfill than to return to stock. Sometimes. those items are auctioned off by the container load and small firms refurbish and sell the items for significant discounts on the retail price.
And so I am now the owner of a sparkly multi-cooker. It uses a maximum of 800 watts so should be economical to use.
To show it's possible to bake lasagna in an air fryer. I got the quantities wrong but it didn't matter. Just increase the size of the side salad and all was well.
One of my favorite shots from this July 4th fireworks show. Shot on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, main camera, f/4, ISO 50, 4 second exposure.
The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.
All's well that ends well
Shakespeare wrote about mixing in a number of ways. This is one of my favourite lines.
When you have mixed the banana, egg, and flour the mix should look something like this.
Packed into the inner courtyard is an assortment of vendors. There must be decent wifi as everyone accepted cashless payment.
Nobody was selling pies, which I thought a missed opportunity. But pie eating seems to have been largely lost from English cuisine.
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What's in the box? All will be revealed in due course. Making this purchase I learned about drop shipping and how the stated delivery time from the vendor might not match the actual delivery time from the supplier. In this case I had to await a container ship from Shanghai.
The box is heavy but doesn't rattle which I take as a good sign!
Things that different people have said:
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."
Henry Thoreau
"Clive, you are living your best life."
"This is normal life for you now."
Being at a loose end, I took a trip to Morecambe to buy some paint, and stopped at Lewis's for a 'natural dairy' ice cream, and paused a while on the promenade to consume it while looking across the bay at the Lakeland Fells.
Nothing is ever perfect, but I felt blessed today.
After a little while.
I rest my hand on top to prevent the apparatus launching off the bench, and to check the temperature. I stop when it begins to get warm. Top up with water, shake, and serve or refrigerate.
Some of the archaeology is left in the ground for future generations and better technology, or out of respect for the dead.
I am always reminded to look up. Always worth it. Today I was greeted with the curious reflection in the blue glass.
Crumpler is an Australian brand of bags that protect cameras, computers and even Olympians (well, their gear!) worldwide. I've used them for years. Each bag has an interesting model name.
My revived MacBook has just acquired this Crumpler sleeve, which is made from the same material as my old diving suit. Just the thing for today; it's raining again.
Now add chopped cabbage. I had a Savoy cabbage, so in it goes.
Replace the lid and cook under pressure for 10 minutes. Leave to release pressure naturally.
What to do with a load of strawberries that have passed their sell-by date? Whizz them up with some yogurt, mint leaves, yogurt. water and zucchini! The zucchini adds creaminess and fibre without changing the taste. And you can reduce the yogurt, too.
Below Lancaster Priory is a pretty field. It's left in a semi-wild state which encourages wildlife and is a nice place to walk, or sit and just 'be'.
Within an hour of napping and arranging in a vase, the yellow rosebuds opened to share their loveliness.
Doesn't this look terrifying!
Apply the stick blender
Bring to boil - it's a public health requirement when cooking for vulnerable people.
Simmer for a while
Add Greek yogurt
Rest it
Serve
I met a baker friend today going to vote. Haven't seen him for ages so it was nice to catch up.
I saw these azaleas en route and they added some cheer to the walk.
My windows are tiny and light loving plants could do with all the light they can get, especially when filtered through gloomy cumulonimbus clouds!
I don't wear a tie anymore so this seemed like a practical up cycle solution.
Another trade word I like is 'Haberdasher', but I'll leave that for another day.
I saw this book today and know that I will have to let a book go before I acquire this one. Choices ... (My shelves are full).
Charles de Gaulle once said: "How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese?". Obviously, he wasn't paying attention: they have many more than that. And so do the Brits. I think this could be an interesting read.
The individual boxes in the vertical garden can be quickly dismounted for planting, or moving about. No tools are required as they simply hang onto the wall batten, using this clever 45 degree cut, known as a French cleat.
I like Saturday morning's gentle rhythm: Tea, music, breakfast. Porridge (well-salted), raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and an amazing Spanish honey.
(The rice cooker makes this much easier than hovering over a pan).
Anyone ever used a cold start cartridge when starting a frozen diesel engine? The fumes are quite intoxicating.
Cold yogurt with mashed banana and chia seeds with sliced strawberries. And a glass of pressed apple juice that's started to ferment. A cold start to a hot day.
The number of British veterans that end up on the streets is a complete disgrace.
The Tommy Sleepout raises funds and awareness to attempt to sort it out.
I'm super happy to have saved this from the recycling bin. It's 11 years old and not supported now. However a swift install of Ubuntu (20 minutes) and its good to go. No more editing on my phone at last.
Not to be confused with the whitebait fritters in New Zealand, made from tiny fish fry.
With eels being endangered, this is definitely off the menu!