Saturday, 1 August 2026

Swiss Autumnal Bircher Meusli

 


Have you any idea as to how hard ot is to find a word that rhymes with Meusli 

I did try to incorporate the pasta variant, fusilli

But eventually, I discounted it as being far too twisty and twirly 

Swiss, much like rock, works exceptionally well with roll

But doggerel, much like a road bridge, does take its toll

In retrospect, I had more success and poetic joy with 'Bircher'

Which  at least shares assonance, if not rhyme, with a hairy canine 'lurcher'


 

Hot water

 

Partial water change days in the tropical aquarium come and go but today was the first time Syd hasn't added boiling water to the tap water to bring it above the minimum required 23 degrees C. 

Syd Carp, leading British aquarist and tropical 'fish fancier', was astounded😱

The filter was pretty badly clogged up but after a thorough clean is now running fast and clear.

The Rainbow fish from the Amazon Basin are growing and colouring up nicely. They seem to thrive in the hotter ambient temperatures we are experiencing in the UK at the moment. My last Corydoras catfish is hanging in there even though it is happier at lower water temperatures.

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Hot tonight in Suffolk

 


Penguin down! 

Probably the heat. 

"No such thing as global warming"🐂💩Alert!🤣

There is a fire at Dunwich Heath and we can smell it in Lowestoft 19 miles away.

Friday, 24 July 2026

Topiary

 


On being surprised by a Hog's Head 
and Mr Kite's unexpected Topiary.

For the benefit of Mr Kite

 Billy Shears

 shaved a tree tonight

On solid Ground 

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The Harmans and Sargissons,

all were there

In 'Sunday Best' and coiffured hair.

What a scene!

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It had been some time in preparation 

And the day was much enjoyed by all.

In this way

Mr K refashioned the world 

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There was a brilliant show last night

With shooting stars 

Spliff coloured bright

Cosmologically.

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Three dogs did bark

and kids did dance

In and out between the plants.

So very green.

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And then 

In temporal interplay

The celebrated Mr K

By way of a 'hogshead of real fire'

Remodelled the world.

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Under waxing Moon and candlelight 

We supped wine and beers

With Billy Shears

And danced Discotheque.

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Whilst in his sway 

And on this day

Mr Kay remodelled their world.

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And how would it be if we sang you a tune?

Well.

 On this particular and pitch perfect wedding day

It was plainly evident that:

"Love was all around". 

And absolutely no one tried to sing out of key!

As amongst friends and family 

"All you need is love"!


Borrowed from the Billy Shears Songbook and the Nineteen-Sixties.


Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Bizarre but tasty - Double Cooked Food

 


Having stuffed a marrow with a savoury vegetable based stuffing for last nights supper, there were sufficient 'leftovers' for this morning's breakfast 'fry-up'. Twice cooked vegetables are so tasty that it is a wonder so many people consign ok 'leftovers' to the bin.  The above experimental omelette, created from fried stuffing balls, fried mushrooms and sauteed boiled new potatoes, refried roast carrots, squash and sweetpotato wedges was a big taste revelation. The dusting of mozzarella cheese together with grated nutmeg was a flavour bonus!

The eternal struggle between good and evil.

 


'Cabine du Jardin Deux' backs Count Binface in his defence of democracy against the entitled forces of faux patriotism, greed, grift and darkness👍 Go 'Binface'!

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Sea Bass fillets on a Lobster Bisque Risotto

 


A Sail Loft - Southwold gastronomy treat. Excellent cooking and a substantial plate in a great location.