BLAH BLAH LAND

So the government will allocate £450 million to install 90000 heat pumps in the Uk’s 30 million homes. Then twatface says people are saying they go too fast – only his nasty party cronies.

PEBBLES

Looking for presents for grandchildren I have come across several sites offering pebbles painted with letters (one at a time) – £24 – really. Or but 50 pebbles between 1-3cm for £25. Where they get the pebbles from is important – if from an active environment like a river or beach it should probably be banned. A gardening programme 20 years ago advocated a pebble feature which led to Cornish beaches being eroded.

ECJ

A ‘U” turn of epic proportions. Johnson has gone from get Brexit done, to ‘let’s drag it out for as long as possible as it is the thing which got me the PM job!”.

COVID

Cases reached 49156 yesterday and hospitalisations and deaths have also risen, albeit at a much lower level than in earlier waves of the virus. So what is the Government doing? Errr – nothing of course – having told people to be sensible it is no longer their responsibilty!

COP26

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

Of course it is very sad and concerning that David Amiss was stabbed to death. It does raise the issue of whether some lives are worth more than others? Over 500 people a week die in the UK, but it is barely mentioned in the press.

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?

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.