Monthly Archives: May 2025

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 Pie

  I have been making a few of these cottage or shepherd’s pie, so I thought I would document the recipe and make.   Ingredients: 1000g / 2 X 500g minced beef 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 onions 3 … 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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