Tuesday, July 21st 2020 – The Great House Extension Project (Day 2) No building whatsoever today, and no contact from anyone apart from a brief communication from the architect saying he thought we could “just cut the tree down and worry about it later” and saying that he had asked Rob, our Structural Engineer, to…
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Home 2020 – The Great House Extension Project (Day 1)
Monday, July 20th 2020 – The Great House Extension Project (Day 1) Getting building work done is always stressful for the householder, no matter what level of disruption you’re expecting. A couple of years back we started to plan to extend our current house to give ourselves a decent amount of space in the lounge/dining…
Food 2018 – Recipes (Salt Cod Fritters, Jerusalem Artichoke Cappucino)
Friday, 30th March 2018 – Recipes (Salt Cod Fritters, Jerusalem Artichoke Cappucino) In the absence of a Portuguese lodger, my supply of salt cod has now dried up. However, there are still several tubs of it squirreled away in the freezer against just such an event. Also, as his absence means we no longer get…
Travel 2016 – Home, Day 20
Day 20 – Saturday 23rd July (Aalst, Home) Moose count = lots of pictures of them! We left Aalst after yet another very good hotel breakfast and scooted straight to the nearest branch of Delhaize, my favourite Belgian supermarket chain. While Lynne stayed with the car, I hit the wine department, stocking up for the…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Mushroom Soup, Cabbage Soup, Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup, Curried Cauliflower Soup)
Saturday, 24th May 2008 – Recipes (Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cabbage Soup with Cream, Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup, Curried Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Coriander Puree) I’ve been a very busy cook of late one way and another, especially when it comes to making soups. I’ve always been keen on making soup, simply because…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Seared Asparagus Salad, Roast Leg of Lamb, Pistachio and Rose Water Cake, Victoria Sponge)
Sunday, 4th May 2008 – Recipes (Seared Asparagus Salad with Parmigiano Crisps, Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb and Watercress Crust, Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake, Victoria Sponge) I cooked lunch on Sunday for those who were still hanging around after Bob’s birthday dinner, and though I say it myself, it was fabulous! I’m…
Food 2008 – Recipe (Tartiflette)
March 2008 – Recipes (Tartiflette) Ingredients 1.2 kg potatoes 200 g diced bacon 1 onion 1 reblochon cheese 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 1 bottle Apremont (Savoy white wine – if you can’t find this get an Alsace or German dry white wine) Serves 4 Method Prepare all the ingredients. Peel and boil the potatoes. Drain…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Xinxim de Galinha, Feijão Vegetariano, Arroz and Couve à Moda de Minas Gerais)
Sunday, 11th February 2008 – Recipes (Xinxim de Galinha, Feijão Vegetariano, Arroz and Couve à Moda de Minas Gerais) Well, it was quite a weekend… and I’ve come back to work for a rest yet again. It’s Lynne’s 50th birthday this week, so we threw a party on Saturday. That meant a fair amount of…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Brigadeiros)
Sunday, 10th February 2008 – Brigadeiros (Recipe) Note to self… When throwing a party with a Brazilian theme, try to avoid letting Janice eat three brigadeiros in a row… Ingredients 50g (2oz) unsalted butter 400g (14oz) condensed milk 50mls (2fl oz) milk 5 tablespoons cocoa powder Coloured or chocolate vermicelli for rolling Method In a…
Food 2005 – Recipes (Lasagne with Turkey (or Veal))
Monday 25th April 2005 – Recipe for Lasagne with Turkey (or Veal) While I was looking for restaurants in Brussels, I found this. It amuses me, especially the bit about “posing” the escalopes… and for that matter beautiful tomatoes! I have left the English exactly as I found it, so all mistakes are theirs not…
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