Cooking
The Christmas Cake
It’s a somewhat inclement Sunday morning approaching the end of October, the lawn which just a few short weeks ago was dead and brown is now lush and green but under an inch of water [more…]
Food
Cooking
Plum Bread and Butter Pudding
Fisherman’s luscious lardy cake recipe reminded me of this one William posted a few years ago which some of the many newbies to GP might like to try. Plum Bread and Butter Pudding (Not for [more…]
Cooking
New Adventures in Low Carb – Part 3
As most Puffins will know (based on my incessant posting of food photos), I have been on a keto/low-carb journey. The 24th of July marked the first anniversary of my adventure, so I thought I’d [more…]
Arts
A View From The Greenhouse; An Veritable Wall Of Stone, Innit?
I’ve been enduring enforced “bachelorhood” this week, as Mrs. C, unwisely a it turns out, has accompanied daughter number two on short visit to Canada, where she’s a bridesmaid for a friend she met whilst [more…]
Arts
Coffee – Five Manual Brewing Techniques
This article is about different coffee brewing techniques that don’t require plug-in machines. Many people swear by expensive espresso makers, pod machines, or electric percolators, but I prefer the simplicity of manual devices. These are [more…]
Cooking
Chicken Tagine
I tried this the other day following a recipe I found but tweaked it a bit. The chicken needs to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour, and there is some preparation, requiring [more…]
Cooking
Cooking for numpties and the terminally depressed
This can be cooked with fresh ingredients or cupboard staples. You need: Some butter beans (a tin or dried beans previously soaked overnight and then cooked) Tomatoes (fresh ones or a tin) Garlic: 2 cloves [more…]
Cooking
Stroganoff
I did promise an article on Beef Stroganoff and it is time I delivered. You are of course all aware that all these delicious sauces prepared by a long list of famous chefs were only [more…]
Cooking
Leek and Chicken Flan
(I decided to share this recipe as AI Junior is giving me nightmares) Ingredients: For the cheese pastry: 6 oz white rye flour (spelt can be used) 3 oz butter 2 oz cheddar cheese grated [more…]