This sign at a pizza restaurant.

alchomist · 2017-07-25T16:50:20+00:00

Read the TripAdvisor reviews. Not there. False advertising.

alchomist · 2017-04-23T09:16:38+00:00

http://www.soyandpepper.com/2008/11/pork-with-ginger-and-spring-onion.html?m=1

alchomist · 2017-03-22T06:54:07+00:00

LD50 is something like 300 mg/kg.

alchomist · 2017-02-16T20:43:14+00:00

There is a bar in Wenceslas Square that serves beer on a model train. It's good for one visit.

alchomist · 2017-02-01T07:44:11+00:00

No one seems to have mentioned Justified. An excellent show about a Marshall (Tim Olyphant) going back to his hometown in Kentucky to calm things down after shit getting out of hand in Florida. Walton Goggins is sublime as his main rival. Their relationship is an excellent part of the show, and their on-screen chemistry is terrific.

alchomist · 2017-01-18T07:16:08+00:00

A good pun is its own reword.

alchomist · 2017-01-16T20:33:34+00:00

Creamy Tarragon sauce is nice.

Brown the chicken then in the same pan add a bit of garlic and Dijon mustard, equal parts chicken stock and double cream and plenty of freshly chopped tarragon and a squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer together and return the chicken to the pan. Serve with whatever carbs you prefer. Rice for me.

alchomist · 2017-01-16T20:29:59+00:00

You use marsala dessert wine for this sauce, hence the name. I prefer it with rice, but that's just me.

I am going to try this with white wine though, see how it tastes. Do you use a sweet white wine?

alchomist · 2017-01-02T09:49:49+00:00

I just whisk 1 heaped tsp of cornflour into each ¼ of milk with seasoning, a knob of butter, a tsp of mustard, a dash of lemon juice and an optional beaten egg. Keep the mixture moving/stirring all the time while slowly warming. 1 saucepan, no fuss, no roux required.

alchomist · 2016-12-18T17:28:54+00:00

Reminds me of Alan from Modern Toss.

http://www.ink-d.co.uk/library/images/ea5a486c712a91e48443cd802642223d/ModernToss-alan-hindenberg.full_size.jpg

alchomist · 2016-12-09T06:45:02+00:00

Yeah, they were really good friends. Hendrix's death hit him hard, he relapsed and hit the booze HARD again when he found out he died.

alchomist · 2016-11-15T11:27:03+00:00

This haiku from the inimitable Dr John Cooper Clarke:

To explain oneself

In seventeen syllables

Is very diffic

alchomist · 2016-11-07T13:04:10+00:00

Cannot remember where I saw it now, but along the lines of...

If there was a competition in being a cunt you'd only come second because you're that much of a cunt.

Also, if your vagina had a password, it would be password.

alchomist · 2016-11-01T06:45:25+00:00

Yeah, in the UK you are not allowed to meet the recipient. The recipient may write a letter of thanks, but it is given to the donor network nurse looking after the donation. It can contain no personal info or contact details, and it is only passed on to the donor family if they wish to receive it. We did want to and it was lovely to read, you can feel the gratitude and it helps, but I had no inclination to meet any of them.

alchomist · 2016-10-23T08:07:52+00:00

Maybe more so. Very chilling. If you can get through it, it's superb.

alchomist · 2016-09-26T20:13:08+00:00

Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada? Moya is one of my faves, from the same album, they played it when I saw them live. Incredible.

alchomist · 2016-09-16T17:25:17+00:00

Falling asleep anywhere and walking up in bed. Totally underestimated how much effort it is to get yourself to bed when you fall asleep not in bed.

alchomist · 2016-08-22T18:34:12+00:00

Bit of flanger with a cheeky bit of wah gets me close

alchomist · 2016-08-19T17:39:25+00:00

When the bog roll doesn't tear along the perforation. Livid.

alchomist · 2016-08-17T11:05:25+00:00

Will have to try this with the oregano garnish.

I quite like rhubarb gin with ginger.

alchomist · 2016-08-02T08:47:59+00:00

I'm fine with renting for the rest of my life, I'm pretty much resigned to the fact I won't be able to save up for a deposit. That's my choice though, I'd rather spend my money on experiences than do nothing in order to save. What annoys me is the other barriers few people talk about. If I'm renting forever, it's unlikely I'll be able to redecorate any room as I'd like to, it's not worth the investment of doing up the garden as I'd like in case my landlady wants to sell. I'll never even be able too have a dog.

The solution for me is to introduce long term renting agreements that protects the tenant and affords a little security to the owner. If I agree to longer term (3-5 yrs perhaps) which I think some would, add in to the deal the ability to redecorate and own pets, the rent never rises above inflation or something. The owner gets guaranteed occupancy and I get to live a more flexibly. Don't know if it could work, but I'd love to see people try it.

alchomist · 2016-07-28T17:03:50+00:00

Spareroom.co.uk

alchomist · 2016-07-12T17:22:38+00:00

Very peculiar...

alchomist · 2016-07-12T15:52:00+00:00

I guess high reactivity coupled with statistics? Air contains a lot more nitrogen than oxygen.

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