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
Tarte au Citron de Fred et Luna
Another recipe from friends visiting us in London. This time, I tried the Thermomix function that lets me create the full recipe on the Cookidoo platform, so anyone with a Thermomix can now make this recipe. The shortcrust pastry is … Continue reading
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Almond Milk
Ingredients : 300g raw almonds. I use the Californians from Costco(Kirkland). Recipes vary from 150g to 400g. I find that 300g of Raw, dry almonds is the sweet spot for me, with … Continue reading
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Foie Gras 2025 Version
This is actually a lot easier if you can source the raw ingredient from a quality source. In particular, if you can buy a fresh de-nerved foie and have a temperature probe. … Continue reading
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Plum and Frangipane Tart
Ingredients : 8 Plums or a bit more – cut into 1/8th 125g of Butter (or a bit more up to 150g for richer) 250g of plain … Continue reading
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Petits moments partagés, grands souvenirs — et une recette qui restera.
We had Heidi at the house for a week, and it was such a pleasure to share some relaxing time and get to know each other better. It felt special to reminisce about how her dad and I lived … Continue reading
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Moroccan Style Vegetables
Ingredients : A can of Chickpeas A can of tomatoes one pepper Some carrots, as you see fit 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 chicken stock cube Salt, Pepper Dried Apricots (very important to give … Continue reading
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Lamb with Pistachios
Ingredients : 1.5kg approx of deboned lamb shoulder. Salt, Pepper to taste A bunch of curly parsley 80-100g of onion 80-100g of Pistachios 80-100g of Almonds 80-100g … Continue reading
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Gratin Dauphinois
Ingredients : 1.2kg of Potatoes, Charlotte’s are the best but others will do. 1 or 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh Thyme Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg Double Cream (2X400ml) 400g of … Continue reading
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Shortcrust Pastry – Thermomix TM7 or Manual
A buttery, crisp, and simple pastry base I’ve been saying for a while that I should make my own shortcrust pastry instead of buying it ready-made—and I finally did.It’s surprisingly quick, deliciously buttery, and the texture is perfect for any … Continue reading
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Rustic – Pâté de Campagne – Terrine
I am having a go at making some rustic terrine this weekend. I first made this in 2023. I am planning to make this in large quantities, but freeze some of them for longer-term storage. I used chicken liver this … Continue reading
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Sake cups
Made some gifts for clients that James is taking to a Sumo competition. The cups were ordered from Japan, and I laser-engraved our logo and the customer’s logos. I had to make a 3D printed holder to ensure that the … Continue reading
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Les Poivrons de Chantal
A recipe from my sister-in-law that I have meant to make for a little while! It was my first time, and I clearly undercalled the amount of peppers I would require. I initially did seven long and thin peppers, but … Continue reading
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Greek Gyros
Another quick recipe for a weeknight dish. Ingredients: Some Shoulder pork steaks, one per person (3 or 4 in this case). 4x Greek Yoghurt. 2 for the marinade, 2 for the … Continue reading
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Tomatoes Bacon and Goat Cheese Quiche or Tart
This is an easy tart/quiche for a weekly evening. Quick to make if you buy already-made shortcrust pastry. I should try to make my own shortcrust in a few weeks. Ingredients: Shortcrust pastry sheet … Continue reading
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Tesla charging Helper
I created a small web page to access when I am charging my Tesla, which provides more information than the standard data from the car’s dashboard. Access from Here !
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Brioche 2025 – Thermomix 7
Over the years, I have documented a few brioche recipes. This one is for a bread like brioche, ideal for breakfast toasts. This is my latest as of the Summer of 2025. I use my Thermomix TM7 to measure and … Continue reading
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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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