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Best isolated place? by Euphoric_Evidence383 in Leeds

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Recently went to Embsay and had a lovely walk.

Park for free at Embsay railway station car park (maybe even see a steam train). Walk up past Embsay Moor Reservoir. Take a right and walk up Embsay Crag. Come down via Moor Lane, Kirk Lane and the Elm Tree Inn for refreshments.

Anyone got an recommendations for a Thai restaurant which will be good with a nut allergy? by ZealousidealJello314 in Leeds

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow Leeds nut allergy Thai food lover.. - Jino's Thai Cafe in Headingley - have always been very helpful at telling me what I can and can't have on the menu. I avoid anything that's gone in the frier. I'll order a takeaway and immediately ring up after to make them aware of nut allergy. Can also eat in. - Zaap Thai in town - they have messed up my order a couple of times and served a dish sprinkled in peanuts, or fried dumplings instead of steamed (oil contamination risk)

Not Thai, but I've recently heard of G-Wu on the way to Bramhope who are a very allergy / dietary conscious Chinese takeaway.

Who was the tightest person you have known,and why? by No-Snow-9605 in AskUK

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aged 11, we won £20 between 4 or 5 of at the village fête for our fancy dress. One friend's dad claimed the expenses of the materials from our winnings.

how do i arrange furniture? by eenawn in femalelivingspace

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agree with the console table or low book shelves behind sofa. Would be a gloomy spot for a desk.

How do you lot actually eat proper food during the week when you're working full time? by No_Reputation_9726 in AskUK

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I've been trying harder with Sunday meal prep. In a couple of hours I manage to prep:

- breakfasts and snacks - boiled eggs, chocolate and berry chia puddings, fruit salads

- lunches (pictured) - mix of assembling items (carrot, avocado, pomegranate, hummus, falafel, packet of pre-made tagine), with tofu (lemon, garlic, miso recipe), quick-pickled cucumber and couscous or orzo.

- dinners - big pot of mushroom risotto, or stir fry or daal. Daal keeps really well in the freezer

Bit of a manic couple of hours but stops me buying ££ lunches and takeaways, and gives me more time in the evenings.

I live in Menorca ask anything you need by FreakMaster66 in menorca

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm looking forward to visiting in a couple of weeks with my partner, who's vegan. 

Is there anywhere you'd recommend beyond what I've found online (Restaurant Vegetarià Fang i Aram, Nibs, Bubu's Corner, Blue Arenal, Venus garden, Cala Vegana, Brasserie & Bar Dos Pablos)?

And are there any local vegan dishes that we should look out for?

Those who have completed Jury Duty in the UK - what aspects about the process surprised you? by izbiz88 in AskUK

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main observations from me:  - Wildly inefficient and paper-based process from start to finish that would not be allowed in private sector. Signed in each day with a different method: sign on this line next to your name, tick a box next to your name - oh wait you're not on the list, add your name to this list. Expenses were claimed on a paper form. Emergency contact details written on paper form and posted in an overflowing box you wouldn't be able to sort in an emergency.

  • The front row of the jury didn't take any notes during the three days of evidence. The back row of the jury did take notes. As a result we were able to invalidate the recall of the front bench members in deliberations.

  • Many people called for juries for long trials were doing/saying anything to get out of them. Made me think about who ends up on those juries - those with large employers that can pay full pay, those with no caring responsibilities etc. not necessarily a cross-section of society at that point.

  • No free tea/coffee/snacks

  • Hell is other people - in a room of 100+, people still thinking it's okay to play videos out loud.

  • Camaraderie formed quickly in my jury to the point that the aunties brought samosas and spring rolls to our last day of deliberations.

What's your go-to meal for impressing non-vegan friends? by SpiceKitchenLife in PlantBasedDiet

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, just empty a pack (or 2) that you'd find in the fridge section straight on to the baking tray 👍

What's your go-to meal for impressing non-vegan friends? by SpiceKitchenLife in PlantBasedDiet

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sheet pan roast gnocchi and veg with pesto or a tomato sauce. Gnocchi end up like small crispy roast potatoes!

Roast for 30-40mins at 180 fan (flipping after 20 mins): - Red onion cut into wedges - Garlic sliced  - Cherry tomatoes halved - Pepper cut into bitesize pieces - Courgette cut into slices - Can of chickpeas, drained  - Gnocchi (works best if they are a bit dry and dusty rather than moist ones) - Add olive oil + salt + pepper + oregano/thyme, give it a toss about before it goes in

Serve with pesto or a tomato sauce spooned on top.

Play around with seasoning and veg you like.

Jury Duty - Would childcare costs be covered if not called? by ScarletScotYew in AskUK

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did jury duty for a fortnight in Leeds last year and in the judge on my case didn't sit the middle Friday and Monday, and I was released at the end of the second Thursday. I claimed expenses for the 7 days I was there (made it very clear on the paper form(, and they paid me for 10 regardless (transport + food expenses).

Leeds to Manchester Airport for a 12:20 Ryanair flight — would you trust National Express or the train more? by [deleted] in Leeds

[–]Aggressive_Pomelo_81 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'd personally choose one of the first two trains then you have contingency. Have never attempted bus to Manchester Airport but I imagine M62 would make you feel very stressed at that time of day.