Poppadoms and coleslaw. Someone needs to have a word with my otherwise brilliant Indian takeaway. #
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Quick thoughts for 2007-12-25 (via Twitter)
Up to preheat the oven and prepare the goose. I’ve had to remove the legs so it fits, and covering the exposed flesh with foil is awkward. # I feel less prepared for today than I remember from last year, my mind doesn’t feel too sharp. Time to give myself a good talking to. # …
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Quick thoughts for 2007-12-24 (via Twitter)
I feel like I’ve supported just about every single local food shop. Quite tired now, and damp from this uninviting and uninvited rain. #
Quick thoughts for 2007-12-23 (via Twitter)
Heading to the butchers to pick up the goose. The rain yesterday has frozen on our lane, and every step involves a slip and lucky escape. # The freeze last night seems to have caught Manchester council unawares, even pavements on major roads are treacherous. # Remember kids, goose cooking time is 20 mins per …
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Slow cooker chicken casserole recipe
I’m really enjoying my slow cooker at the moment, quick preparation and then the house fills with lovely cooking smells for hours. (My wife says it smells like her grandparents house when there’s something in the slow cooker.) This is a simple chicken casserole I knocked up the other day, slightly spiced with the chilli. …
Quick thoughts for 2007-12-21 (via Twitter)
Secure deleting all my personal data from the rented laptop, which is taking ages. Wish I’d started last night, the courier is due today. # Genius description: Ashen faced, disintegrating, infant suspending, not full shilling, struggling fairground owner, Michael Jackson… # Radiohead received no money from pre-Rainbows albums digital sales, due to contractual wrinkles from …
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Quick thoughts for 2007-12-19 (via Twitter)
What is it of a chicken burger which encourages hunger in such an urgent fashion. #
Quick thoughts for 2007-12-18 (via Twitter)
Heading into town for the GeekUp Christmas meal. Very exciting. # I’m glad to see that Radio 1 have rescinded their ill judged censorship of The Pogues masterpiece, Fairytale of New York. # I’ve never noticed before, but Velvet play the sound of rushing water in their toilets. Nice touch. #
Quick thoughts for 2007-12-17 (via Twitter)
On an 85, which always feels like it takes ages on its roundabout route. Not sure how much of that is perception & how much is reality. # Fantastic meal at The Leatherne Bottel on Sunday. Scallop & salmon with quails eggs, then pork belly followed by French and English cheeses. # Hurrah for the …
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Quick thoughts for 2007-12-15 (via Twitter)
Racing round Reading to find a replacement outfit for Carolyn, who’s left hers at home. #