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Continue reading →: Kippers for tea
One of the difficulties with cooking fish is the lingering smell afterwards. Microwavable kippers get rid of that problem. No piercing the packaging, just 2.5 minutes at full power and they’re done. A glass of Bourgogne white wine and some coleslaw make the perfect accompaniment. I would take a photo,…
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Continue reading →: Albert Camus
He was a guy who escaped poverty in Algeria by the recognition of a Primary School teacher who encouraged him to apply for a scholarship. The academic life suited him and he fell in with Jean Paul Sartre, Simone De Beauvoir and other Parisian intellectuals. He embraced existential philosophy but…
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Continue reading →: Spring in the air
The milder weather has me buying flowers and tidying our back patio area. The washing got an airing and the paving stones were power hosed. Bird feeders have been cleaned and refilled, custom made furniture has been uncovered and placed underneath the sun umbrella. It will soon be time to…
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Continue reading →: Unlawful assembly
Peaceful protest is a fundamental right in a democratic country. Recently protesters have gathered in large numbers outside politicians’ homes in England. They are protesting against politicians who support the UK government’s policy on Gaza. Police have advised some politicians to stay away from their homes as a precaution. When…
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Continue reading →: Purely Poetry – St. David’s Day
Encouraged by last month’s experience at the Crescent Arts Centre I decided to give it another go at this monthly open mic event. Colin Dardis and Geraldine O’Kane are brilliant organisers and kept things relaxed and moving along with little need for the 7 minute bell. I shared a table…
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Continue reading →: Navalny Day
It would be a fitting tribute to Alexei Navalny if his supporters named a day after this brave man. His funeral is being heavily policed, as expected, but no arrests have been reported so far. His widow, Yulia, has accused Putin of having her husband killed. The state controlled media…
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Continue reading →: Haggis for breakfast?
Yes indeed, if you like black pudding with your fry in the morning haggis is similar but better and more filling. You could microwave it but. I think that’s cheating. An air fryer cuts the cooking time in half, but for a smallish haggis you will still need at least…
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Continue reading →: Haunch of venison stew
Today as part of my well rehearsed work avoidance I defrosted a generous slice of venison. The air fryer came in handy for roasting the accompanying butternut squash and sweet potato and finally the defrosted venison.
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