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My plants enjoy the damp but it's not healthy to live with. This is a chemical dehumidifier and the blue is the absorbed moisture.
Stoss entluftung aka opening the window (!) is a current craze. It is obvious really but energy is expensive and people are unwilling to lose heat. It's all about balance really.
A dreary cloudy day, but this palm tree was cutting through all the gloom. The Pixel telephoto sensor might be one of the best available on any phone right now...
Minor edits in Snapseed, shot from the Pixel 7 Pro.
With the veggies sauteed, the stock is added.
Bring to the boil, then simmer for a further 15 minutes.
I'm using a maslin pan (large volume, thick and even base for consistent heat transfer, big surface area to promote evaporation which will intensify the taste).
Brussels sprouts are labor-intensive, but worth the effort for the color and flavor.
That's a bay leaf, not some detritus that's blown in the window.
My fan is registering a high pollen count - that would explain why my eyes feel like they have been rubbed with sandpaper.
Any amount of pollen over 20 mg / cubic meter is considered high, especially if it is birch pollen. Strange, I never suffered from sensititivty to pollen until after the Gulf War.
The hill leading to the entrance of Lancaster Castle is known as Weeping Hill. Not for the tears of relatives and prisoners being taken into the prison but because the hill becomes unaccountably wet even when there's no rain. The water comes from the well inside the castle when it overflows due to fluctuations in the level of the water table.
The canopy at this station is exemplary. Installed in 2011 over 5 months, and costing about GBP 1.7 million, it provides wonderful cover and easy views and access. Compare and contrast with the restoration going on at Lancaster (Grade II listed, going way over time (and budget, surely)), it is the way to go.
The Aotearoa Overture is a rather fine piece and, like most things from Aotearoa/New Zealand, will leave you feeling uplifted and joyful.
I saw this record in my local Oxfam shop.
You can listen to it, here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac5ozpJmoqY
Kia ora
I had some bits of ginger left over so planted them in some compost and grit. Forgot about it. And this morning i was greeted with this happy sight.
Walking to work today one could not be unaware of today's visit from the King who is also Duke of Lancaster.
Here's the police horse van with blue lights on, heading for the castle.
Frank Mills & Co ceased trading in 1932. I bought a box of these dinner knives for a quid the other day. They are sharp as the day they were made and spread butter very well. Better than the modern cutlery in my drawer. The bone handles are comfortable but mean the dishwasher is not to be used. Luckily i don't have one.
Californian Poppies as seen at Araluen Botanical Park, Roleystone, Western Australia. #AlyZenMoonshadow #Androidography #Poppies
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Last night's batch after an overnight cooking.
Seriously 'robust' flavors from the olives and anchovies, but not fishy. Bulgur wheat absorbed liquid released by the root veggies.
Kitchen smells nice.
Made for a very fortifying breakfast!
I am listing this in my recipe book as Stufato - hotchpotch if you prefer 😁
US460 east of Windsor a light afternoon shower falling over Lake Prince. The setting Sun illuminated the shower.
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When first published this book was banned in England. It certainly holds a few establishment figures and practices up to the light.
The description of Wright's vetting process made me laugh - in the shadow of the current furore about Mandelson's vetting; it seems that being 'one of us' still sways and bends the application of common sense.
It's not 'literature' but an interesting and entertaining read for all that.
By Salvador Dalí
It was on loan when last I was here. I was so happy to see it 'in the canvas' at last. I was not disappointed.
It was badly vandalized shortly after being hung in Glasgow. The conservators did an amazing job.
I went a bit retro today and added a wired mouse to my system. It's a lot bigger than the Apple and other bluetooth mice I already have and it fits my hand better. I thought the wire would be irritating but other than the aesthetics, it works very well.
I had some fruit leftover. This is simply stewed apple, sultanas and berries with the juice from an orange. Cinnamon sugar over the top and then into the oven for 30 minutes, covered.
It's got some frangipani in there too, over run from some tarts i baked at the same time. Thickens the liquid a bit.
One of the wonderful things about Lancaster is the genuine sense of community. On the site of a former quarry is now a community garden, and here is the community compost heap!
It helps to make money go further by growing your own stuff, and it brings people together in common tasks, and enhances wellbeing in all sorts of ways.
You can read more about it, here:
I have no idea if that's a real 'thing' but it sounded good =]
So, taking that heap of leaves that I had pruned from my tomato plants, what to do? Throw on the compost heap? I don't have one. Instead, it's time to make pesto in my little-used food processor. 'Pesto' doesn't just mean smashed-up basil; if it's not a poisonous leaf and it tastes nice, turn it into pesto!
Equipment:
Food processor
Spatula (for wiping down the sides, and to assist with decanting)
Sterilised jam jar
Jam funnel, if you've got one (get one! They are really useful for all sorts of jobs, such as filling your cafetiere!)
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, peeled (I like garlic - you might prefer to use just one clove, especially if going out!)
1 lemon; juiced (you can add the zest, too if you like)
1 tspn sea salt - rougher the better, I find - it helps to break down fibers (you could reduce this to 1/2 tspn, but don't omit it)
1/2 cup oil - I used canola, but olive oil is fine (but don't use anything with strong flavor)
1/2 cup cheese - you can waste time grating it; I just roughly cut into small cubes (I used an old and hard lump of sharp cheddar)
1/4 cup nuts - I used almonds, because I have them on the shelf. Use anything you like.
1 mixing bowl full of tomato leaves - I used the side-leaves and left the big ones alone; the bigger leaves lack flavor and are just bitter
Method:
In a food-processor
Add the garlic and salt; chop until a paste starts to form
Add the cheese; chop until cheese is incorporated
Add lemon juice; pulse once or twice
Add the nuts; pulse for a few times to get nicely chopped
Add the leaves: pulse a few times; not a lot seems to happen until
Drizzle in the oil while chopping
Continue chopping until you get to the consistency you like
Immediately decant the fresh pesto into a sterile jar - I used an old marmalade jar, which was just the right size
Store in the fridge for up to a week (longer, if you're me)
Add oil to cover the surface in the jar before replacing the lid - it helps to reduce exposure to air and oxidation.
Use it with pasta, as a dip for (sweet) potatoes, on salad, in a sandwich. whatever takes your fancy.
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Afternote: I mixed it into fresh pasta tonight, and it was 'banging'! Served with a mixed salad and balsamic dressing. Nice =]
A mystery mark outside a doorway in Queen Street. I wonder what it was for. We are constantly walking over history.
Upstairs from the supermarket i treated myself to this bowl of cuttlefish in chili and celery. It was very spicy and delicious.
Also nice for someone else to do the cooking for a change!