Monthly Archives: March 2026

Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute – Topinambour

  This is “my recipe”; there is no onion, parsley, pancetta, or truffle… which can all be added for a variation on the base recipe, but I still prefer the basic Velouté de Topinambour, where the taste of the Jerusalem … Continue reading

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I made a “Real” App…fully deployed

        I’ve tried a few…. Notion, Todoist, Things, plain text files, sticky notes, Google Sheets, Excel spreadsheets. And every time I end up back at the same place: either the app is too complex, and I spend … Continue reading

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Cake Temperature

It started with a savoury cake. I was making an olive-and-pancetta cake — that French-style salé cake I have been making for years — and I found myself wondering: how do I actually know when it’s done? A skewer comes out clean long … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

I remember my mum made these in my youth and can remember it was some preparation work and fiddly with the rice paper tearing, etc…. But it was always a success at the dinner table. I have made a few … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Flower

Something I am working on at the moment. It is loosely connected to a flower…      

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Pi Day 2026

Happy pi-day !

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The Hidden Cost of Standing Still

I saw this quote today, and it immediately brought to mind the many conversations I’ve had with my kids and friends over the years and more recently, about AI. It is a sentiment I feel strongly about—and if I’m honest, … Continue reading

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