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stevecowles
May 28, 20231 min read
That's something I'll toast
Being an Englishman, I like crumpets; being daft, I nearly killed myself toasting them. Crumpets are just a bit too thick for the average...
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stevecowles
May 27, 20231 min read
Air Fried Corned Beef Hash
I was planning on a takeaway but the FoodHub app doesn't seem to be working. The monthly 'big shop' is tomorrow so it was a hunt in the...
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stevecowles
May 11, 20231 min read
Getting Adventurous with the Air Fryer
I've definitely got to grips with the air fryer now, wish I had bought one years ago but that's life. So far I have been cooking part of...
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stevecowles
May 9, 20231 min read
Air Fried Roast Potatoes
I'd been meaning to try these for ages and was very impressed with the results. Quick and easy as well as being lower in fat and calories...
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stevecowles
May 7, 20231 min read
Air Fried Pork Chops
A few days ago, I was going to cook a pork chop, the grill beckoned but can they be cooked in the air fryer? I did a quick Google search...
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stevecowles
May 6, 20231 min read
The Humble Beermat
The beermat is part of British pub culture, they are even avid collectors and some examples can have quite a high value. When working in...
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stevecowles
May 1, 20231 min read
Air Fryer Toad in the Hole
The first time I've tried this is the air fryer, seems to cook better than in the oven to be honest, this really was first class. Veg and...
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stevecowles
Apr 30, 20231 min read
A Return to the Office
I started my current job during the pandemic so we were not permitted to visit the office without good reason, we have remained mainly...
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stevecowles
Apr 29, 20231 min read
LED Bathroom Light
For many years, my bathroom light has been somewhat retro, well no more, the bulb blew and I decided to upgrade to LED, rather than just...
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stevecowles
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Breakfast cake, surely not?
It seems that 'baked oats' were a TikTok sensation during the lockdown, I don't use it so was totally unaware, anyway it basically means...
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stevecowles
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Can I Grow Herbs
I was going to grow some herbs a few years ago but after planting them I ended up going away for a week or more and they died, I'm going...
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stevecowles
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Air Fryer, cookies and freezers; A good mix
I do like cookies, especially warm from the oven with ice cream. The problem is that I can like them too much so I tried a little test. A...
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stevecowles
Apr 16, 20231 min read
Air Fryer Baked Oranges
I was looking for something different to try in the kitchen today, after a look online and a check in the fridge I did these which were...
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stevecowles
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Calorific Coffee
Earlier in the week I popped into Costa for a coffee, not something I normally do but I just fancied it. I had a large skinny latte, out...
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stevecowles
Apr 13, 20231 min read
The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co.
Yesterday morning I went into Morrisons after my bus home from the doctors was cancelled and I had 30 minutes to burn. As usual, I looked...
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stevecowles
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Peeling away the years
I've peeled away the years and learnt a new trick, not bad for an old dog. Over my adult life, I must have peeled a lot of potatoes,...
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stevecowles
Apr 11, 20231 min read
The shocking state of public transport
Over the winter I've been using public transport a bit more (I mainly use an ebike in the lighter months). I know that there have been...
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stevecowles
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Saving on Shaving
As I’ve said before, a few years ago, I started wet shaving. I’ve just had to order some new blades so, have I actually saved any money?...
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stevecowles
Apr 2, 20231 min read
The new me?
Yesterday I'd been on a train trip and when I arrived back at my local station I thought it might be good to go for a couple of pints....
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stevecowles
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Why are Morrisons reverting to plastic bags?
Yesterday morning, I popped into my local Morrisons to grab a couple of 'pick and mix' croissants for my breakfast, how terribly European...
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