Saturday, July 6, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, July 6, 2013, 15:40
Have you ever wondered what happens if you scan a printed document, then scan and print the copy, then scan and print the copy, again and again, over and over?
This video explores the effect of just such an experiment.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
By Mike on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 21:19
30 June 2013 - This cordial captures the fragrant grape-like flavour of Elderflowers, but is much quicker and easier to make than Elderflower Fizz.
It can be diluted with still or sparking water to make a delicious summery drink, or can be used as a light syrup for fruit salads or cocktails.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, June 15, 2013, 20:12
As you may already know, I love food - however, this means I have a tendency to pile on a few extra pounds.
Time to do something about that - and my plan is to try to restrict my food intake, but by volume - introducing the Little Lunchbox Plan.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
By Mike on Sunday, June 9, 2013, 21:50
A beautifully sunny Sunday afternoon, so we decided to do a little coastal foraging and beachcombing from Hill Head along to Meon Shore.
This is the fourth in a series of articles, exploring the Solent shoreline and immediately adjacent lands.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
By Mike on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 22:34
04 June 2013 - We took a pleasant evening stroll along footpaths through some local fields and picked some early flowers of Red Clover to make Red Clover Syrup.
Monday, May 20, 2013
By Mike on Monday, May 20, 2013, 23:56
May 2013 - Time for Earthnuts - not actually a nut, but they do grow in the earth - and they are somewhat nutty!
Monday, April 22, 2013
By Mike on Monday, April 22, 2013, 12:39
Years ago, before the Atomic Shrimp website existed, I made some little bamboo and wooden mannequins, which I called The Beadmen.
Now, at last, it's time for them to come home.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
By Mike on Sunday, April 21, 2013, 12:08
This is a recipe for ice cream made with toasted pumpkin seeds.
That might sound like a strange flavour for ice cream - and it is, but the result is nutty and delicious.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 23:02
Pease Pudding is a traditional dish made from yellow split peas, cooked with ham stock, salt and spices, then served as a spread on bread, or as an accompaniment to the gammon or bacon with which it was cooked.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, April 6, 2013, 21:16
This is an article in which we will upgrade cheap, basic food items into things that look and taste like they were a good deal more expensive.
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