Currently reading: The Arrest by Jonathan Lethem, ...
Currently reading: The Arrest by Jonathan Lethem, ISBN: 9780062938787
Oh for smellivision
Oh for smellivision. Anyway, having baked a big batch of Lemon Rosemary loaves, I now have a couple of zest-free juicy lemons. /ppWhat should I do with them? Tarte aux citron doesn’t use nearly enough. Lemon curd? Something else? pesos
2021-05-18
Bummer! Or maybe not. Hard to say.Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids from prescription fish oil showed no effect on CV events"Fish oils increase the risk of atrial fibrillation substantially, and there is no solid evidence that they help the heart in any way … It’s a sad story for cardiology."
A lunchtime outing, with wonderful friends
A lunchtime outing, with wonderful friends. Scafata, Trippa, coratella. And then stracchetti. pesos
2021-05-15
I made some trousers with unusual pockets, and I think they’re good.On Trouser PocketsI came to this via John Naughton’s website (he doesn’t say how he got there), and I have no idea who Sam Bleckley is, but in re-thinking the trouser pocket he has done something rather wonderful, maybe even genius.I’d buy a pair in a flash.
Today’s big bake, 70% Manitoba with 10% each of einkorn, spelt and rye (wholemeal)
Today’s big bake, 70% Manitoba with 10% each of einkorn, spelt and rye (wholemeal). Very deep flavour with a custard crumb when fresh pesos
Defending inflation
Excellent, clear explanation. I rather liked this bit:One strange feature of American ~popular economic discourse~ is that the rarified troubles of the very rich often get discussed as if they were “normal”, but: they are extremely not normal.The million-dollars-in-cash-havers can fend for themselves.Because it is so true.
Multiple inspirations for something Levantine-ish, which will be eaten tomorrow.
Multiple inspirations for something Levantine-ish, which will be eaten tomorrow. pesos
Time for some of that fine 100% rye sourdough with toasted sunflower seeds and a hint of caraway.
Time for some of that fine 100% rye sourdough with toasted sunflower seeds and a hint of caraway. pesos
Fun to see @racheleats photo of Bonci ...
Fun to see @racheleats photo of Bonci Pizza illustrating this article, although that seems to me as far from ordinary pizza al taglio as that is from Mr Go’s pizza vendining machine.
Found while dismantling the rotten old wooden table on the terrace
Found while dismantling the rotten old wooden table on the terrace. So beautifully made. pesos
If I were a winemaker in Salento, ...
If I were a winemaker in Salento, I think I’d support change to ensure that I wasn’t cutting myself off from customers.
Jeremy Parzen with some rival etymologies for Negroamaro grapes and why, whichever one is “true” it might be wise to rethink.
Terrific article on dates in SoCal. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-03/muslim-tradition-break-ramadan-fast-with-dates
Terrific article on dates in SoCal.
I assume you already know about Craig ...
I assume you already know about Craig Mod and his very interesting, and very well-documented, long walks through Japan.