30 July 2024
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The Bowder Stone is a massive lump of rock that appears precariously balanced, sitting in the Lake District and looked after by the National Trust. This watercolour doesn’t really capture the whole scene or give an impression of how it … Continue reading
5 March 2012
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When cooking a meat stew, I normally sear the outside of each lump in a hot frying pan first. It creates an attractive crust and develops flavours that don’t come out with the slower, liquid immersion of a stewpot. On … Continue reading
4 October 2010
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Since we did not get round to doing any preparation before leaving for church yesterday morning, we needed a way of speeding up the roasting of a chicken to feed the guests who were coming round for dinner after church. … Continue reading