rusty

PhD in thinking (yes), researcher, artist, hooked on nature, cycling, bread-baking, Richter and Pärt, ancient artifacts, Celtic culture & other such things lost in the mists of time.

Header: Sunset, Shoal Bay, NSW.
Avatar: a Galway hooker

Location: [#Peramangk](https://aus.social/tags/Peramangk ) country
Research: [#Phenomenology](https://aus.social/tags/Phenomenology )
Field: Communications/Information Specialist
Field: Painting

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2026-04-26 09:51:00 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2026-03-24 00:54:51 UTC

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Great, one more thing to worry about.

2026-03-24 00:23:52 UTC

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what? What warning? My iPhone is running on 15.8.7

2026-03-06 09:03:32 UTC

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India issued a statement about how they had invited Iran to this peacetime event, and that was the only reason they were there off Sri Lanka, and America bombed them without mercy or warning and did not even pick up survivors.
My brother started telling me about how the Iranian govt has said that the Iranian women's soccer team could face the death penalty for not singing the anthem, and could I believe such a barbaric thing. So I told him what Trump and the Americans did to those poor people in the frigate who were there on good faith - and he just said 'oh'.

2026-03-05 05:12:28 UTC

RE: https://aus.social/@earthmothering9/116174832999848797
sigh ....
#note1e8z…w6zu

2026-03-04 09:43:55 UTC

I urgently need to rent a computer or laptop in the #adelaidehills Mine is about to crash permanently and all my classes are online 😱
Any recommendations, #Adelaide hive mind?

2026-03-03 01:45:03 UTC

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perhaps I was delusional i thinking maybe just one politician might be worth voting for two years ago. I don't expect much moral compass from anyone in this profession, but I at least expected some rationality at times. I doubt the Greens, if they ever get into power, will be much better.

2026-03-03 00:32:14 UTC

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at this moment, I utterly despise Labor in a way I never expected when I voted two years ago.

2026-03-01 03:11:56 UTC

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rather than stupidity, I think the israelis have got to him with the Bondi bombing. They have him running scared, I think. That is how they operate.

2026-02-28 23:46:27 UTC

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she and Albanese are more than a disgrace.
They are culpable associates of war criminals. We are on the wrong side of history.

2026-02-28 23:27:39 UTC

Jfc, Penny Wong!
Regimes that murder their own people, she says, can never be seen as legitimate.
So murdering other regimes' people is just fine, is it Penny?
And murdering your own people if you are white western nation, is also fine.
It's just when those brown people do it, its heinous. #DoubleStandards
#WorldPol #AusPol

2026-02-12 10:07:12 UTC

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10,000ml says the script 😬

2026-02-12 09:33:54 UTC

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vitamin d capsules, very high dosage for 5 months.

2026-02-12 09:18:21 UTC

My GP just rang to let me know that my routine blood test showed a Vitamin D count so low, it wasn't even measurable 😱
Well, I've also told not to get any sun between 9.30am and 5.30am, because of my skin problems, so what do they expect?
Yes, I eat lots of tuna and salmon.

2026-02-10 05:01:51 UTC

I just spent about 40 minutes taking a Creative Australia/Creative Workplaces survey on pay and working conditions, workplace safety, bullying etc.
Noticeably lacking from the survey was any substantial section on mental or physical health problems resulting from the economic/political sphere of the creative industries.
Or on the implications and effects of AI on the workplace and work conditions.
We in the creative industries are increasingly outliers in the economic and political landscape here in Australia, which has serious consequences for our cultural and community development into the future.
The malady of political correctness in arts and culture is only going to get worse, too.
#CreativeArts
#CreativeAustralia
#Cultural

2026-02-10 02:56:09 UTC

My neighbour’s 5yr old has discovered his old sister’s treble recorder and is producing a severely unmusical, monotonous stream of noise. 😬

2026-01-31 09:47:59 UTC

I came across a #Passiflora vine completely covering a large bush while out my walk late this evening. There were passionflowers in bud, in full flower and fading away amongst the green leaves of the vine.
As I in came close to take photos, I heard the rustlings of little birds already hidden in the bush in behind the vine for the night. I imagined them shifting nervously from toe toe, wondering if the large animal was going to go away and leave them to sleep.
#BloomScrolling
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2026-01-31 05:45:34 UTC

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that's really cool!, A lunar halo, it's called.

2026-01-30 05:26:49 UTC

Remember my little marigold seedlings sprouting up two days ago? Came out to find a hole there instead where a blackbird decided to scrounge around. Soil and seedlings everywhere.
Fortunately I have literally thousands of immediate replacement seeds handy to try again.
#Gardening
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2026-01-29 09:58:48 UTC

I saw this beautiful Pink-flowering Gum on my evening walk. I think it is a Corymbia Ficifolia Fairy Floss.
#Bloomscrolling
#AustralianFlora
#AustralianTrees
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2026-01-28 10:30:16 UTC

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He's down under, overdoing in Australia.

2026-01-28 06:46:51 UTC

I scored 11/12 (92%) on the Common Birds of the Oceanian Region (12) quiz at Bird Brainer! https://birdbrainer.app/
Not bad considering I’ve never even heard of a Ruddy Turnstone 🤨

2026-01-26 08:29:54 UTC

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I scored 4/6 (67%) on the Common Birds of the Nearctic Region (6) quiz at Bird Brainer! https://birdbrainer.app/
I logged in this time then just copied and pasted this one. Just a matter of me problem-solving in the end 👍🏼
But my worst score. Never even heard of a junco.

2026-01-26 08:21:18 UTC

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I tired it on my desktop browser as well, and this time it just downloaded to my computer. So I uploaded it.
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2026-01-26 08:10:54 UTC

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I tried again on the European birds but when I hit ‘share’ I get this file:
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2026-01-25 21:13:23 UTC

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i got 100% on both Australasian quizzes but cant post my scores directly from the site. Can I copy and paste the result?

2026-01-25 09:01:22 UTC

I see Aus Lights on the River and the evening fireworks in Adelaide tomorrow have been cancelled due to extreme heat and fire danger.
Maybe this is how #AustraliaDay will eventually cease to exist. Not with a bang of recognition of outdated colonialism but with a whimper of everyone seeking shade and aircon.
Driven inside by #climatechange

2026-01-24 23:40:05 UTC

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AWful hot night so I need 'perfection' this morning. Also the anniversary today of my mother's passing away.

2026-01-24 23:18:00 UTC

After reaching 42C in the shade here yesterday, its currently an ideal 19C. Taking advantage to have brunch outside before battening down the hatches before Monday’s 42C again.
Cup of coffee, croissant and smoked salmon on toast outside in the garden.
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2026-01-22 03:24:13 UTC

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I did! It was tougher than pineapple and totally bland! Maybe it was the brand?

2026-01-22 03:17:25 UTC

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i mean less flavourful

2026-01-22 03:04:11 UTC

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what! Ive tried it in various dishes and its been like flavourful than cheap tofu.

2026-01-22 02:54:39 UTC

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is it possible to love jackfruit?

2026-01-20 00:18:50 UTC

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Back when I got something similar, which they just called 'migraine' to cover it, I was told to sip black coffee with a squeeze of lemon. I got nausea with my headaches, so this wasn't at all pleasant. but it actually worked.
Fortunately, I don't get migraines now. so I am not subjected to lemon-flavoured coffee anymore!

2026-01-08 21:32:23 UTC

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happy Birthday! Stay chilled 😎

2026-01-07 21:16:05 UTC

Sunrise on the road between Victoria and Sth Australia.
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2025-12-16 05:53:38 UTC

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always check Choice’s reviews on kettles. I got one from Target and its great

2025-12-01 06:15:44 UTC

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I then that's key: the quality of the ingredients. No doubt it started out as a luxury items and then came the cheaper imitations.

2025-12-01 05:04:54 UTC

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It all sounds impossibly sickly to me, like Tim Tams but more nutty and textured.

2025-12-01 04:13:42 UTC

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@npub13yd…7xc7
You can all read about it's supposed history here, and yes, originally made in Dubai:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_chocolate

2025-11-28 02:42:30 UTC

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marshmallows and cream with turkey???? I know Americans love their sugar, but …

2025-11-25 02:44:41 UTC

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it is on their app. Not that that is any excuse for otherwise only putting on Twitter

2025-11-19 23:53:12 UTC

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yep, basically as much of our lives is now corporatised to make money for people who already have too much money, and keep us dependent on them.

2025-11-19 23:25:00 UTC

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not particularly surprising since all ultra-processed foods have little resemblance to the foods they are supposed to be based on.
Who would've thought pouring chemical-based preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners,, and artificial colours could have a detrimental effect on humans?

2025-11-02 01:52:01 UTC

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atmospheric. I have relatives, long gone, who were buried in Rookwood Cemetery.

2025-11-02 01:42:32 UTC

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Thats beautiful!

2025-11-01 07:42:57 UTC

It’s November- and Ive finally got some spring flowers out of the garden! And a warn sunny non- windy day. Yay! Enjoy it while I can. Another month and I’ll be whingeing about the heat and summer.
#Bloomscrolling
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2025-10-24 00:52:33 UTC

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When I lived in Canberra, I found footpaths a particularly strange and dangerous place. Here in the Adelaide Hills, even cyclists ring their bells when approaching from behind.

2025-10-21 06:59:22 UTC

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thats right! I’m in one of those lovely wooden draft boxes.

2025-10-21 00:32:39 UTC

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I understand completely. Same here. #AdelaideHills

2025-10-15 07:38:30 UTC

Trying to ‘mow’ the backyard lawn so I can get to the hills hoist (that’s ‘washing line’ to non-Australians)
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2025-10-10 09:55:19 UTC

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how pathetic

2025-10-01 23:21:08 UTC

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I’d be screaming, too! I suppose their union allows them to start work at 4am? I suppose they are in a union?

2025-10-01 22:01:20 UTC

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wtf are they doing every morning at 4am? What are they building?

2025-09-30 06:47:12 UTC

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yes, that’s you, honey 🙂

2025-09-24 01:36:52 UTC

I accidentally walked out the door today without my mobile phone, then thought bugger it, I’m not going back.
It felt strangely freeing.
Ive also turned off text notifications, so I only check messages once a day now. I’m spending more time staring at the garden and unfolding Spring and less at a screen.
This is old age :cate::yes: (I turned 67 last week).

2025-09-21 04:00:10 UTC

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I have a great rice cooker. It’s called the oven 😊.
Rice in a casserole pot or pyrex dish, add water and a drop of oil, cover and cook at 180c for 30minutes. Every rice grain perfectly tender cooked, no sogginess. I cook or reheat other things like veges in the oven while the rice is cooking.
I think ovens are under-utilised in a world where everyone thinks you need a different gadget for every cooking method. The oven also acts as kitchen heater at the same time.

2025-09-20 09:42:37 UTC

Finally sitting with my feet up after a long working day. Can now celebrate my #birthday in peace.
What are you doing for birthday, my cousin says, something nice? Yes, sitting down with a glass of wine and a bunch of flowers in the front of the fire, waiting for dinner to finish cooking. What better?
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2025-09-18 03:42:01 UTC

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I hate summer clothing. I just want to be wrapped up or draped all year long.

2025-09-08 06:21:44 UTC

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Oh, yes, one of my favourite words when writing up my PhD and trying to describe outcomes that may or may not have happened in my fieldwork

2025-09-01 11:12:22 UTC

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i used to love visiting the Sissinghurst Gardens.

2025-08-30 23:43:18 UTC

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yes, i even checked the weather forecast, hoping it would rain them. But its only raining here in Adelaide.

2025-08-26 06:35:06 UTC

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Albanese really is a little sniveler.

2025-08-08 00:41:48 UTC

#Canberrans, don't forget tomorrow you can make your views on #Gaza known to the Australian government.
At 12pm in Civic Park to walk across the bridge.
#MarchForHumanity
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2025-08-05 06:03:33 UTC

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I think that's Israel's aim, Albo.

2025-08-04 00:33:01 UTC

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so sorry you have lost your friend. 💕

2025-07-28 09:22:59 UTC

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because drops are a PR stunt that will also kill people without wasting bullets and bombs.

2025-07-27 23:31:47 UTC

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Pollution is also very good https://youtu.be/XCojBngA--s?si=CsYyTAFXdGzPXrZh

2025-07-27 23:11:48 UTC

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Vatican Rag

2025-07-27 08:07:01 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-07-26 07:59:52 UTC

#hottest100ofaustralia #triplej I remember when I was working in hotel on a Scottish hotel and one of the young chefs put this song on. And I couldn't have felt prouder of being Australian than at that moment.

2025-07-25 23:35:55 UTC

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I’ve seen reports on this ‘entertainment’ spot before, popular with Israelis for selfies.

2025-07-25 01:26:13 UTC

Am I reverting to childhood or are saladas with butter and vegemite the most delicious snack ever?

2025-07-20 11:53:23 UTC

I had rice pudding with quince and orange syrup for dessert tonight. But the pudding is made of half and half (milk and cream) thickened with rice flour and flavoured with with cardamom and cinnamon.
It’s called Muhallabia and it’s one of the quickest, richest, smoothest, most delicious desserts you can make. Eat it with fruit or on its own with a drizzle of honey.
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2025-07-19 10:26:05 UTC

I know it’s passe and I don’t have a special pizza oven or baking stone, but I’m thoroughly enjoying my homemade soft crust ‘leftovers’ pizzas with a glass of red wine by the fire.
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2025-07-02 05:54:25 UTC

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disappointing

2025-07-02 05:43:38 UTC

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With the old SBS tracker, I could watch the race On Demand on my phone with the tracker as a pop-out beside it. Now I have to switch between two web interfaces?

2025-07-02 05:39:36 UTC

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Damnit! I just gave up my subscription to Tour Tracker.
What's the matter with SBS? cost-cutting because the CEO demanding a higher salary?

2025-06-27 07:55:23 UTC

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Geezus, it's been a week, hasn’t it?
Overdue tax frantically in, followed by heart-attack-inducing amount of tax estimate to pay, then a bunch of overly demanding students (the ones who think they are doing well missed the point, the ones who think they are doing badly are actually doing really well).
And then down to the dermatologist (who charges like a wounded bull) to find out the topical chemotherapy treatment on my scalp needs to doubled in applications, and have I lots of Panadol handy to cope? I now I have a temperature.
Thank God its Friday and I can light a fire.

2025-06-22 11:53:33 UTC

#SilentSunday
#BlueMountains
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2025-05-05 10:39:38 UTC

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but, but, he didn't tell us the implications of his PhD research findings for his field and how he would develop his research for the future for the benefit of humanity.
(Does this take the place of his viva?)

2025-05-05 06:58:06 UTC

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I had to 'mow' my lawn/s with a whippersnipper for months when I first moved here.
Not by choice, but because the owner doesn't believe in lawns ('just let it grow wild') and can't see why I can't just use the whipper to keep the worst offenders from growing into trees and turning the backyard into a jungle. Yes, it's noise and extremely time consuming and tiring but I didn't want to get break a leg wading through the jungle and, conversely, the owner didn't want some of the tougher weeds seeding everywhere ('just use the whipper to chop off their heads').
So I stopped watering the lawns at all. And since it hasn't rained in SA for months, its no longer a problem.
Also, the neighbour's rabbit has started coming round to do his own whippersnippering.

2025-05-04 02:06:42 UTC

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its the preference system at work, im told. Basically, its the Libs fault for doing so badly and their prefs going to Labor.

2025-05-04 02:04:03 UTC

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i got a email from Adam bandt late late last night hailing a Green success: a record Green vote, going to be a force in the senate and, of course, keeping Dutton out.
Its a bit confusing 🫤

2025-04-23 11:26:47 UTC

Not a very happy day today.
First, I found out I have a skin cancer on my scalp that needs removal, and will leave a bald patch about the size of a 20c piece. The dermatologist suggested I could should consider a hair topper.
Then my brother told me he attended the funeral today of someone from his church, who turned out to be an old, old friend of mine, who I had lost touch with since 2022. She died of cancer on Saturday. She was only 48. I first met her when she was a student of mine back in 1994.
We had sometimes talked about doing an artistic collaboration together. She was a dancer, I am a painter - but it never quite happened.
Now I am sitting here watching a video she sent me three years ago of her dancing to a cellist playing - and wondering what might have been. So sad.

2025-04-22 23:51:32 UTC

Don't you just love all the AI generated #WorldEarthDay 2025 images around? You tell they really got the message.
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2025-04-19 22:17:57 UTC

#Easter sunrise from the backyard, before the rain came.
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2025-04-13 10:11:29 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-04-13 02:39:45 UTC

Testing out the recipe for a saffron and currant Easter loaf. A little sweet, a little over-baked but still delicious.
#Bread #baking
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2025-03-12 09:06:14 UTC

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voters here do seem to prefer boppy tunes over lyrical ones. More style than substance, dare I say? Can't help but wonder if they all came of age on an 80s disco floor 🙃

2025-03-10 04:37:57 UTC

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quite poignant, really.

2025-02-09 11:28:37 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-02-06 09:20:14 UTC

Nothing like an early morning in the gardening - a bit of pruning, tie up the dried artichokes and pick some plums - to feel better about the world, regardless of some ego-maniacal criminals trying to rule the world.
There was a cool autumnal mood this morning, despite the day then heating up to 36C.
#Gardening
#GardeningAustralia
#AutumnFeel
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2025-02-02 11:23:12 UTC

Day's done
#SilentSunday
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2025-01-26 08:20:10 UTC

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sounds just like baking used to be. Nowadays, I’d probably just use an oil spray but butter gives a richer flavour.

2025-01-26 08:12:29 UTC

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Do you butter the tin or is it pre-sonemthing or other?

2025-01-26 07:55:10 UTC

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Very impressive.

2025-01-25 03:17:28 UTC

Two of my favourite garden herbs for cooking: the lesser known Lovage and French Tarragon.
Oh, and Basil. Pops up everywhere, does Basil.
#herbst #Gardening #Culinary
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2025-01-22 05:57:04 UTC

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Yes, I've made them. But 'hand-laminated' was not a term around back when I was a baker. It's certainly not used in any of my baking books (at least 25 years old).

2025-01-22 05:29:00 UTC

Wtf is a hand-laminated croissant??