Time:
Like space but more personal and precious, although you are free to use it as you wish, it will force you to travel in only one direction. It will be fair to all equally but some will get less than others. Sharing time with someone is the greatest gift you can receive.
Author Archives: Olivier Dehon
ASAP !
For a few months now, the meaning of “ASAP” has changed for me and I like it.
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Another Milestone !
I am so proud of him….he is doing so well already, but I know he will do extraordinary things that I cannot even imagine today. I remain massively excited by the incredible journey that is ahead for my little boy, … Continue reading
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ChatGPT Short Codes
Quick interaction controls allow you to type directly, shaping how responses look. Conversation Flow clear – drop this thread’s context reset – start fresh, like a new chat continue – carry on where it stopped redo – different take on … Continue reading
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Milestone in life…
Very proud of my little boy…coming back home after 3 years in Bristol for University. Next will be his first day at work in September!
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Tarte a la Rhubarbe
[This post was first done in July 2012 !] I like Rhubarb tart, especially if I make it with the Meringue top…below the recipe and a picture of the actual thing being eaten…Enjoy. See the last update of … Continue reading
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Patatoes in the UK supermarkets
Potato Varieties and Their Best Uses Name Type Texture Best For Maris Piper Floury Fluffy, dry, light Chips, roast potatoes, mash, baked King Edward Floury Fluffy, slightly creamy Roast potatoes, mash, baking Charlotte Waxy Firm, smooth, moist Salads, gratins, tartiflette … Continue reading
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Cottage and Shepperd Pie Recipe
I have been making a few of these cottage or shepherd’s pies, so I thought I would document the recipe, which is essentially the same for both pies, except that the meat used is Beef for Cottage Pie and Lamb … Continue reading
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Tennis Strings
A coach-style breakdown of three popular strings at the same tension of 25kg. 🎾 3-Way String Comparison Feature Babolat RPM Blast Yonex Rexis Comfort Babolat VS Team (Natural Gut) Material Co-polyester Multifilament Natural gut (cow serosa) Feel Firm, muted Plush, … Continue reading
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Batteries and their discharge curve
A quick chart to help when you want to know if a battery is almost empty etc…use a volt-meter and check against this chart… It’s the nerd in me that makes me do these things….
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Cheese Soufflé
Simple soufflé recipe. With modern tools, making a soufflé is now very easy, and I should make it more often. Ingredients: 50g Butter / 50g Flour 300ml Milk 125g grated cheese (Gruyere, Cheddar or Emmental) … Continue reading
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Le bons sens
I saw this, and I thought I should keep it…. “Le bon sens n’a qu’un sens…le bon !”
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Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern “fast food” made of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices formed into small patties or balls. It’s thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long … Continue reading
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Hanlon’s Razor
I like this and have empirical evidence : “Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by stupidity.”
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I am proud of what I have built with our team
I am proud of what I have done with my friends and colleagues to build something amazing that will hopefully be meaningful to millions in the future.
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A bit Sad but optimistic
It’s been months since I’ve properly updated this blog, and I feel a bit sad about that. This space has always been important to me—a quiet corner of the world where I can reflect and document my thoughts. Lately, though, … Continue reading
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Sauces – for reference
Mother sauces and their derivatives, a French cuisine must know ! 1. Béchamel (500ml milk, 30g butter, 30g flour, nutmeg, salt, white pepper) ├── Mornay (60-80g cheese, 1 egg yolk) └── Soubise (250g onions finely chopped) 2. Velouté (500ml chicken … Continue reading
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Moussaka chez Mamy
Even my mum is now following internet recipes for things that she has been doing for years ! Here is the link :http://www.lacuisinedebernard.com/2013/07/la-moussaka-grecque.html Obviously there is a few small secrets… She uses half-cooked potatoes as the first base layer for … Continue reading
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List of good dishes I can make
Below is a list of dishes I like and can cook to a standard that I would be happy to serve to my friends. Maybe one day, I should make a book of those recipes. It has recently evolved into … Continue reading
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