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Genetic Portrait Photos – Ulric Collette

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I discovered a really interesting photo project; Genetic Portrait Photos; Family resemblance by Ulric Collette. Ulric explores genetic similarities between family members, by merging photos of the left or right half of their faces together, producing photos of the combined … Continue reading

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Learning to Knit

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I got a great book for my birthday; Knitty Gritty by Aneeta Patel. I have been wanting to learn to knit for a long time so now is my chance. I will update this post with photos of my efforts, … Continue reading

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Tempura Batter

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Making tempura batter 85g Plain Flour (sifted) 1 tbsp Cornflour (sifted) ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt 200ml Ice-Cold Sparkling Water Mix this just as you are about to cook. Sift plain flour and cornflour with sea salt into a large … Continue reading

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Pes animation

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PEShas directed and animated many short films and commercials, his style of stop motion is recognisable and unique. As a lover of both food and animation these two PES films in particular really tick all the boxes for me, I … Continue reading

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Wholesome Bean Salad

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I LOVE beans and have come up with a lovely lunch to use these little fellas in! Rocket (chopped) Cherry Tomatoes (halved) Cucumber (chopped chunky) Black Olives Sun-dried Tomatoes (chopped) Tuna or chopped Chorizo Cannellini Beans / Flageolet Beans / … Continue reading

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Paradise Parking – Peter Lippmann

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Paradise Parking is Paris-based photographer Peter Lippmann‘s photography project capturing abandoned cars being ravaged by nature, some still recognisable and others almost entirely demolished and devoured by the surrounding plants. Peter Lippmann’s photo project Medicinal Plants is also very interesting. … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Pudding

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. The best way to make yorkshire pudding batter is to use an even amount of everything. Makes 8 large yorkshire puddings 200g Plain Flour 200ml Eggs (approx 4) 200ml Milk . Tip the flour into a bowl and beat … Continue reading

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Mint Sauce

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30g bunch of Mint, pinch Salt 4-6 tbsp Boiling Water 4 tbsp White Wine Vinegar 1 level tbsp Caster Sugar Strip off the mint leaves, sprinkle with salt and chop finely. Place into a jug, add the sugar and pour … Continue reading

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Sage & Onion Stuffing

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Makes 8-10 balls 2 Onions, (peeled & finely chopped) 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp Fresh Sage (finely chopped) 80g/2 slices Fresh White Breadcrumbs Salt and Pepper 1 Egg (beaten) . Chop the onions and mix together with the sage … Continue reading

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Parsnip & Carrot Gratin

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. Serves 8 as a side dish or 2-4 as a main dish 4-5 small Parsnips (sliced wafer thin) 4-5 small Carrots (sliced wafer thin) 3-4 Shallots (sliced thinly) 2 plump Garlic (sliced thinly) 284ml Single Cream Sprigs Thyme (strip … Continue reading

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