I’m keeping note of some of the things my granddaughter says… 16 June 2022 L: “Every time I come here it’s like going to a different world. It looks different, it smells different!” 25 Mar 2022 L has been following us around today, asking questions and taking notes. L: “When…
BBC Natural Histories
16 October 2020 To insomniacs and radio listeners of the land: I really enjoyed listening to these for the last two sleepless nights. I mean, eels, wtf? I won’t put any spoilers here but they are incredible. Same for octopuses: they seem to be everywhere these days, but still fascinating!…
Pl@ntNet app
18 Oct 2019 I’ve been using Pl@ntNet on the desktop and as an app on my phone (download here) for a couple of years. You just take a photo of (one of, or all) the flower, leaf, fruit, bark (aspect) and the app returns a selection of potential matches. Sometimes…
Asa Branca – Luiz Gonzaga
08 March 2019 Asa Branca – Luiz Gonzaga Asa Branca – Luiz Gonzaga Written in 1947, Asa Branca is one of the most well known songs in Brazil – I’d be surprised if there’s anyone there who hasn’t heard or doesn’t recognise the unmistakable introduction. By learning this song I…
UK Netflix genre codes
Login to your Netflix account, and append the code required below to the URL:http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/ or just click on the links I’ve added. NOTE: Broken/invalid links have been disabled, but I’m leaving here for historical purposes. A Action & Adventure: 1365 Action Comedies: 43040 Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1568 Action Thrillers:…
Trees of Tooting Bec Common
27 October 2017 Trees of Tooting Bec Common I did an online horticulture course around a year ago (RHS Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Horticulture @ Open Study College, Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Horticulture), it was really interesting but I haven’t really utilised much of what I…
Chimney Crow
19 July 2017 Chimney Crow I was finishing putting the shopping away in the morning when I heard some loud scuffling noises from the chimney (it’s in between kitchen and living room). I thought maybe the cat was stuck in there so I ran to living room and just caught…
Instant Pot Chilli Con Carne
Instant Pot Chilli Con Carne Ingredients: (Serves 3/4) 5 chopped garlic cloves 1 chopped onion 1 red pepper 1 carrot 1 400g can of tomatoes 1/2 cup of red kidney beans (soaked overnight) 500g minced beef 1 table spoon of dried oregano 1/2 tea spoon cumin 1/2 tea spoon chilli…
Instant Pot Recipes
14 Feb 2017 I got a 5.7L Instant Pot at the start of January and there are countless recipes out there. I’m going to list them here as I try them. I joined Instant Pot UK Community (Facebook) and it has been invaluable for tips, advice and recipes too (I…
Chicken Satay
Instant Pot Chicken Satay Ingredients To marinade (do the day before): 2 tbsp kecap manis (this is a thick, sweet soy sauce) 1 tsp dark soy sauce 500 g chicken thigh fillets (or breast), cut into 1.5 inch bite size pieces (skinless and boneless) For the sauce: 1 tbsp coconut…