My mum did this tart when we were in Lyon during the month of August 2014. It was very special as it was one of the first made in their new flat in Lyon after selling the family house. Everybody loved … Continue reading
Another couple of favourites when I go to France…with a Belgian Leffe beer obviously…. Grattons and Pied de cochon (grilled pig trotters)
Just back from Holiday and our friends in the south of France introduced us to “Caramel au beurre Salé !”. It is a recipe from Brittany. It is now an addiction for the entire family. I had to try to … Continue reading
I made a variation on a model I found on thingiverse for my 3D Printer. I am using a 21mm X 2mm slot for a 1 Penny coin to be inserted into my model during the print. I simply pause … Continue reading
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I have been playing around with Hydroponics. Got myself a few seeds of Chillis, Sweet Peppers and Tomatoes. The whole subject deserves several posts but simply can’t be bothered to write it all up today. However, I can share a … Continue reading
I am very interested in all the new gadgets that are internet enabled or “connectable”. Here is the new Babolat Tennis racquet. The Play and Connect. I am impressed by the seemless technology and the social sharing that joins internet … Continue reading
Here we are at last, new Macbook Pro to replace the Thinkpad brick. Managed to re-install most software required and even have parallels working for the critical PC apps I need for laser cutting and Inventor. So far so good. … Continue reading
Ingredients: For the base, the same as the tarte au sucre or tart rhubarb For the Flan, 500ml de lait 2 large table spoons of corn starch 100g of fine granulated sugar 1 Vanilla sugar packet 2 eggs … Continue reading
Ingredients : A smoked Gammon (!) – about 2KG 2 Carrots / 2 Onions 2 Table Spoons of Pickling Spices 1 Table Spoon of Black Pepper 3 leafs of Laurel 5 to 10 cloves depending on taste 1 bunch of … Continue reading
