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Monthly Archives: March 2011
The short, colourful life of the fried egg
The grey skies had removed the sun from view this morning, so the yellow yolk had to come on the number 12 shirt. I am not a fan of the fried breakfast, but the bowl of eggs from Mme Roustand’s … Continue reading
Tomato, anchovy, parmesan and an oven- just excellent
This is a miraculous dish that I have adapted from a recipe by Nigel Slater whose book, Tender, is a fixture in our kitchen. The anchovies and Parmesan, that I have added, punch up the taste and take me to … Continue reading
The crock at the end of the rainbow
A Sunday constitutional along the lane behind our home revealed what I had long suspected. There it was, the steaming crock at the rainbow’s end. Could “Grail” be the ancients’ term for shit. I can imagine the Arthurian hero, having … Continue reading
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Roast beef or “rosbif”
I’ve always liked paintings of cows. Not so much the cows of Lascaux but more the naive appearance of the English 18th and 19th century versions. The standard profile version, set in a stylised landscape is my favourite. My regular … Continue reading
Ink free Rorschach test
We live in an ink free society. More accurately, ink is safely sealed in containers to prevent any worrying blots that may lead us into paranoid self analysis. Even tea leaves are gathered into bags. Only the Japanese trust their … Continue reading
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Beauty and the Beast
Is beauty in the eye of the beholder, or in the taste of the beholder? My guess is that the vote for beauty, in a common consensus, might well be a victory for the Reds over the Blues. If that … Continue reading
Maple syrup and blue skies
This is the river Mere which runs through the forest right by our house. The bare branches are the only indication that this is early March. This is one of the locations that we use on our digital photography courses. … Continue reading
Ryan Air v Stargate
Ryan Air management has firmly denied that the inauguration of a Stargate terminal near La Rochelle will affect its customer base. They feel that the no waiting “walk thru” facility to another dimension, together with the lack of restrictions on … Continue reading
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Present imperfect
Photographing a creme brulée in soft morning light after a cup of good coffee seemed like a good start. All was well with the world and God was in his heaven. There are perfect mornings, and perfect mornings that are … Continue reading
Beans, olive oil and sunshine
The day started well. A sunny, misty morning full of promise. I’d promised not to write, and just to cook and take pictures. I’d soaked some “cocos” beans last night. These are semi dried beans that are well known in … Continue reading
