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So ... does Voldemort play snooker?
As some of you may know, I've been spending a lot of the last week in front of the telly watching the 888.com World Championship snooker. The final concludes today, and I was a traitor to it for five minutes last night, when I changed channels to watch The Sky At Night for its 50th anniversary programme ( Read more... ) -
Who Killed Albus Dumbledore? - biting the bullet.
Here's a copy of the e-mail I've just sent to the publishers of the above book: ( Dear Sirs... ) -
My proofreaderly soul is offended
OK, not seriously offended. Just a trifle narked.
See, I bought this book a few weeks ago: Who Killed Albus Dumbledore? - "Six expert Harry Potter detectives examine the evidence", as the subtitle has it. And it has some very worthwhile theories in it, some very interesting stuff, and is worth the money on that account.
But. But. BUT. ( But? ) -
Biscuits!
It was my birthday today (and still is for the next 15 minutes *g*), and I made biscuits to take in to work for the occasion.
( Recipes here, by popular demand. Sorry, quantities all in imperial. ) -
Bonfire Toffee - two recipes of many.
OK, since people were asking for recipes, here goes. Absolutely no apologies for all quantities being in imperial!
Traditionally eaten on Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes' Night - November 5th.
Everton Toffee
12 oz demerara sugar
⅛ pint water
5 oz butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
Dissolve the sugar in the water, add syrup and boil to 'large ball' stage (247°F ( Read more... )