Author: Richard

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POLITICAL WILL

This phrase has been used extensively in recent days. The lack of action on rapidly increasing Covid cases is due to a lack of political will. Global inertia regarding action on fossil fuels is down to. a lack of political will, etc.etc.

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EARTHSHOT – £1million each

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The winners

Protect and Restore Nature:

  • The Republic of Costa Rica: Costa Rica was a country that once cleared most of its forests, but it has now doubled the number of trees and is seen as a role model for others to follow. The winning project is a scheme paying local citizens to restore natural ecosystems that has led to a revival of the rainforest

Clean our Air:

  • Takachar, India: A portable machine created to turn agricultural waste into fertiliser so that farmers do not burn their fields and cause air pollution

Revive our Oceans:

  • Coral Vita, Bahamas: A project run by two best friends who are growing coral in the Bahamas, designed to restore the world’s dying coral reefs. Using special tanks, they have developed a way to grow coral up to 50 times faster than they normally take in nature

Build a Waste-Free World:

  • The City of Milan Food Waste Hubs, Italy: Another challenge is waste – and the city of Milan in Italy wins a prize for collecting unused food and giving it to people who need it most. The initiative has dramatically cut waste while tackling hunger

Fix our Climate:

  • AEM Electrolyser, Thailand/Germany/Italy: A clever design in Thailand using renewable energy to make hydrogen by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is a clean gas but it is usually produced by burning fossil fuels
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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.

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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.

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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!”.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?