The dry ager’s compressor unfortunately went belly up lately, so I cannibalized it thoroughly and re-vitalized the northern germany drying box instead (see the munich version here).This time with tolerable wiring and even a light 🙂 It’s going to see some action the next weeks or so.
DIY Power Box
So, germany is having a turnaround in energy politics… Yeah. More and more voices join in the concern that this energy transition will run all but smoothly this winter, since it is (german standard by now) poorly planned and badly managed just because of too much ideological wishful thinking.
We’ve seen at the Ahrtal floodings (which was just a local event) again this spring how reliable and professional our authorities work in emergencies. Hadn’t it been for loads of volunteers and private helpers, I suppose the area would still be uninhabitable.
Anyway I don’t trust our government farther than I can throw it, should it come to a large-scale and lengthy blackout, so I think being prepared is never a mistake. One among various precautions might be this:
The Chicken Board
One of these ideas that you stumble upon on the internet and wonder why the actual fu** you didn’t think of that by yourself… 🙂
Have you ever picked up a piece of wood from the ground in a shadowy place in the garden and noticed the lots of insects and worms wildly crawling around beneath it? Why not do that on purpose for the chickens? It seems to be called a “chicken board” and it’s as simple and as unremarkable as that.
Well, as you can see, mine is not exactly a “board” but any flat item of reasonable size will do. Just place it on the ground in a shadowy and damp place and move it every 3-4 days, revealing the accumulation of delicious treats below. Your chickens will love the all-you-can-eat buffet of yummyness served to them!
Broccoli Cream and Cheese Soup
A simple, yet yummy and warming dish for cold evenings. Also good when served as a starter.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Head
I’m all but a vegetarian. I AM NOT! But dishes like this – aromatic, flavourful and filling enough – really make me indulge myself into a “veggies-only” dinner every once in a while. Here’s how:
Egg and Soy Sauce over Rice Bowl
I don’t know if this is a real asian dish or if it’s just some thrown together delicacy. I read this somewhere some time ago and finally gave it a try – and for real: This is simple, easy-to-make dinner, very yummy and perfect for evenings when you can barely be arsed to cook. 🙂
Rice Paper Omelette
I watched this YouTube video and just had to recreate that recipe. I omitted the hot sauce and used what I had in the fridge. I can absolute recommend this!
Chicken Flats with White Wine and Leeks Cream Sauce
With work being the dominant factor at the moment, the only self made things I can post about are my meals. If I go on like this, this will become another recipe blog… 🙂
Whatever. These chicken cutlets with a creamy sauce made delicious dinner. Give them a try!
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