Should I go? Probably not, but I will support those who do go to protest. The “sponsors” are complaining that they are not getting enough publicity – what did they expect from an incompetent government? The fact that ‘sponsors’ have been found totally undermines the whole show.
DEATHS
MADELEINES
Very pleased with myself for some near perfect madeleines – light and fluffy! I think the secret is to switch the whisk on for about 10 minutes!, and mating the butter. Recipe here
Variations to experiment with the classic lemon-scented madeleines here, but they do come in many flavors. Chocolate, rose, vanilla, lavender, and orange are all popular versions. Some people add mini chocolate chips and some people add a glaze. I suppose strawberries and raspberries could also work to add colour and flavour? Although the mix would need longer to cook as it has added liquid? mmmm? natural essences?
COOKERY BOOKS
I have always known I have too many, and rarely cook recipes from them. BUT they do provide inspiration. I was thinking maybe I should start a cookbook library for a couple of hours a week. How many books would I need to start? I have maybe 60? Maybe convert the garage into a library with a couple of tables and chairs ? If there was no charging it would not be a business? People could exchange recipes and cakes and produce.
Just an idea?
RIVER RUNNER
A very cool site – Thanks Andy Logan for showing me this. A raindrop or more importantly a pesticide or plastic waste dropped anywhere in the USA will end up where? Go to River Runner.
CLIMATE CHANGE
I was surprised to read that there are still climate deniers around. Presumably they do not watch the news from around the world. Or are they deluded into thinking that it is a problem for other countries. Apparently the Treasury is more concerned to balance the books short term than take advantage of the long term benefits of being at the forefront of clean technology.
BOOKS
looking for some books I found the World of Books website. So now I have a pile of books to read – all second hand but like new. Mainly cook books “The jam book’, ‘How to hygge’, ‘Rose Elliot’ and a few others. inspiration I hope.
So next week or when my boxes organic clementines, mangoes, lemons, etc. arrive straight from the Spanish farms I will have to get cooking. I also have to try out my new Madieline baking tray.
POINTING THE FINGER
The expanding waiting list for treatment is apparently the fault of the doctors and nurses states Health Secretary Said Javid. Social distancing roles in surgeries to be scrapped and patients will have the right to see a doctor in person. Despite increases in violence towards doctors and the continuing pandemic – yes it is continuing with more than 500 people per week dying- the government is again imposing rules that will please the right wingers. And basically spitting in the face of those who have risked their lives for the benefit of others over the last 20 months.
CLIMATE -NO COMPROMISE
Before the suits and spin doctors get to work with world leaders in Glasgow to create a false scenario. See this ‘Climate change is here’