Archive for January 2008

Is technology the answer to social care?

I’ve been I’ll this weekend only just got back to the blog…

BBC News - She is supported by a charity called United Response which has installed video phone technology into a number of homes to assist people with daily living - helping to compile shopping lists or advice on how to cook a basic meal. The technology also …

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I’ve finally managed to get both my arms out of plaster now. Hope you enjoyed the new posts today.


How to Cook a Wolf Fumbles a Little, Then Sinks Its Teeth Into the …

Saw this post and thought I mention it.

Seattle Weekly - Trofie pasta with parsley pesto: Simple and magical. HOW TO COOK A WOLF 2208 Queen Anne Ave. N., 838-8090, www.howtocookawolf.com . UPPER QUEEN ANNE. Open for dinner Mon., Thurs.–Sun. I f there’s a chef who can read the zeitgeist, at least when it …

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Getting cabin fever, must pop out to the local store.


Life outside the limelight

Saw this post and thought I mention it.

AZCentral.com - You’re pretty much forced to learn how to cook for yourself, which is a good thing,” said Justin Maiser, a left wing in his fourth year. “You also learn to save money where you can. You cut out going to that nice dinner more than once a week. Maybe …

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Now, get off your fat ass, switch off your computer, and get some exercise. Take care :)


Cheap food is not for the chicken-hearted - Telegraph.co.uk

Its been a long day put I’ve finally got around to making a post today!


Cheap food is not for the chicken-hearted
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Jan 29, 2008
Particularly chefs who have made a fortune advising the public how to cook, now taking it upon themselves to tell us what to eat. It is getting ridiculous.

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As many of you folks already know I’ve just outta jail recently, after a very sad incident in my life. I’ll be posting more often from now on.


Satay mushrooms? - Malaysia Star

Just having a nice coffee break and though as I’d seen some news I’d pass it on:-


Satay mushrooms?
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Jan 29, 2008
“Do you know how to cook sautéed mushrooms?” “Satay mushrooms? Never heard of such a dish before,” Jane said. “It’s not satay but so-tay,” Eh Poh Nim

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I’ve finally managed to get both my arms out of plaster now. Hope you enjoyed the new posts today.


Invest in a good wok for authentic Chinese meal

Eric is away today, so not much going on but I did find this:-

Shelby Star - This whole mind-traveling thing I have been doing with cooking from different regions of the world has definitely been a learning experience. Not only am I learning what to do with new ingredients and how to cook them, but in some cases what not to …

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My fingers are burning, can’t type anymore :)


Chefs learn to cut trans fat from menu

Richard Arkwright has been tracking this for awhile. He’s got me interested now…

Times of India - The places that train the people who will someday be feeding the rest of us are cutting back or eliminating artificial trans fats from their classrooms, saying they have a responsibility to teach students how to cook healthy foods. “It’s a very …

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Signing off for today, see you soon…


Pupils prepare forcooking to budget

The wifes here (again) so got to gou out but here the post I promised:-

Peterborough Evening Telegraph - The course teaches pupils basic cooking skills, how to budget, how to choose healthy foods and how to cook a range of simple nutritious meals. The city council’s senior secondary vocational teacher advisor, Sheila Brown, said: “The course is aimed at …

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My husbands sisters cousins dog has just wandered into the office. Need to take it for a walk, or else…


Looking to ease road for disabled

Sam Crompton sent me a link to this item earlier on…

Denver Post - Michael Meeks works at a deli filling relish cups. He knows how to cook meatballs and brownies, and he’s obsessed with order — to the point that clutter could trigger an anxiety attack. And if the 23-year-old with mild cerebral palsy and a …

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Fish oil: a cure for young offenders?

Not blogged much today, but take a look at this.

BBC News - What we need is a comprehensive approach: these youngsters need to be taught how to shop, how to cook a nutritious meal and, crucially, how to sit down and eat it with others. “A society which believes a young offender can be cured by a capsule …

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Thanks for all your messages of sympathy and support regarding poor old “Buddy”, we know he’s gone to a better place.