Three fun things to do if you’re tired of the usual election clap-trap: Watch the funniest spoof PEB (Party Election Broadcast) I’ve ever seen on GB Jab. Flash is needed, but even Linux users are supported on that. Googlebomb Kilroy Veritas. Make your own Tory poster. You can change the text, but somehow, the original […]
I sometimes wonder how the people at The Observer ever get their paper out on time. They seem to have too many diversions, which they’ve taken to sharing with the rest of us on their Observer Blog. In keeping with the election theme, they’ve posted about several guides that will help the undecided pick a […]
Mame Daifuku Originally uploaded by framboise. Oh, it’s been a food-rich week! Inbetween extremely boring packing/clearing out sessions, I’ve been reading far too many food blogs. Before the drool has time to hit the keyboard, I’m off my seat and in the kitchen. Today was no exception. I came across a recipe for mame daifuku, […]
Chilli prawns and edamame Originally uploaded by framboise. A late post of Thursday night’s dinner. We were out of fresh food in the fridge. And the only thing vaguely palatable in the flat was a butternut squash from this week’s veg box. Unfortunately, we only like our butternut squash roasted, or roasted then puréed into […]
Warning! Do not read this post if you’re prone to getting addicted to puzzles. Reading today’s comment in The Observer, I thought Euan Ferguson was just having us on about a game that’s been recently syndicated by some British papers. Not being much of a Times reader (I only go there when directed to by […]
From this weekend till sometime in November, there’ll be weekend road works on the Forth Road Bridge. Again. With the prerequisite break for the tourist season between June and September. While I’d normally be kinda annoyed, this time I’m relieved. Last year’s discovery of broken cables was really worrying.
Quiptic Crossword No. 282 set by Troll. Clues that stood out as either funny or appropriate: Irritating little beast gains Conservative support (4) Cleg (Tee hee…) We hear Rushdie and Fitzgerald, perhaps, are cause for ill feeling (11) Salmonella Fixes up operation for privates? (4) Snip And last week’s: Quiptic Crossword No. 281 set by […]
From Guardian Unlimited’s Newsblog: Nike toes the line. So, Nike are publishing its list of suppliers in the developing and Third World nations. While that’s a good thing for their PR, it’s still miles off from demanding that their suppliers treat their workers better. There are people who write on this more eloquently than I […]
Bunny cupcake 1 Originally uploaded by framboise. Instead of orange curd in tonight’s cupcakes, we used mango sorbet. The slight tartness of the sorbet works well with the sweet orange cupcake. Also read today that the theme for the 14th “Is my blog burning” event, hosted by Foodgoat, is to be orange. Oh well, I’ll […]
Dough balls Originally uploaded by framboise. Was reading the Delicious Days food blog, and saw a recipe for these fantastic dough balls. They’re just like the moreish pizza balls at Pizza Express that everyone fights over. So I thought I’d give them a try today. I don’t usually have fresh yeast lying around, and have […]
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