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I found this yesterday at a local charity/thrift/op shop. I was completely captured by the lines of this simple machine.
At home, I discovered the Dymo 1470 was made in 1970, and won the prestigious iF Design Award. I can see why: it's a work of art.
After labelling some of the obscure switches where I live, I thought about how people are often labelled (which I don't like at all). I was once described by my boss as a 'Type C personality'. I thought this detail needed a label all of its own, which I shall later discard, along with all the other labels that have been applied to me over the years.
Californian Poppies as seen at Araluen Botanical Park, Roleystone, Western Australia. #AlyZenMoonshadow #Androidography #Poppies
I count the bay leaves so I know how many to retrieve after cooking. I have childhood memories of finding them unexpectedly in my dinner.
I followed Bruce's tip and braised the mushrooms to go with my lunchtime bacon. Simple and delicious.
Slice the mushrooms, drizzle with some oil, sprinkle with salt, and braise with the lid on for 15 minutes.
This is raw honey from the apiary near Preston. Being raw, it contains all the natural enzymes, proteins, pollen and propolis that make it perfect for the bees as their winter source of food.
It's so good that the bees want it back!
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 😁
Add a few litres of chicken and veg stocks, bring to the boil for a minute or three, and simmer (check the temp. is 85 deg C - this is the recommended temperature for serving food for medically vulnerable and older people) ... blitz with the stick blender (most domestic stick blenders are only up for use for a minute or two at a time - it's worth spending a bit more money to get a commercial one that will take some abuse!). Finish with a good glug of balsamic or apple vinegar, and Greek yogurt.
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
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.
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.
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!
Couldn't find the dog yesterday and he apparently missed Lex and had run off to hide in my daughter's room. He's a little punk of a scruff, but he's a sweet little scruff.
Michael Miles hosted a game show on English TV until 1968. There were boxes that sometimes contained prizes and sometimes not. Contestants could open a box or accept a cash offer.
The crowd would go wild, shouting out "open the box!" and "take the money".
I added some herbs; parsley, sage, garlic and bay leaves. I like how sage leaves look, as well as taste.
Such is the name of my favorite tulip, and this is her shade. The purple carrots have been scrubbed but not peeled; topped. tailed, and sliced down the middle.
After some lovely dry weather, it rained again today. The sound of the water rushing through the pipes was quite musical.
US460 east of Windsor a light afternoon shower falling over Lake Prince. The setting Sun illuminated the shower.
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