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Al’s Kitchen – Butter Chicken

Posted on 01/11/2024 by AlanM52

      But I am using beef casserole because next up is chicken curry.

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Al’s Kitchen – Curry Puffs

Posted on 01/11/2024 by AlanM52

This is the 3rd time we are doing them and feeling more in control, even modifying the puff pastry stuffing and turning procedure! Just finished the puff pastry thing – phew.

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Front border shrubs – overdue

Posted on 29/10/2024 by AlanM52

Due to my left eye saga which started December 2023 we are way behind with garden duties. Still recovering from DMEK surgery but reached that point where I am allowed to resume normal duties. Note – I would normally (but … Continue reading →

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Prepping for BBQ tonight – Part 2

Posted on 27/10/2024 by AlanM52

The ‘work around’ flame tamers did the job with no more than the usual flare-ups.

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Prepping for BBQ tonight – Part 1

Posted on 27/10/2024 by AlanM52

This is the first cook-up since the BBQ was ‘modified’ and hoping I don’t get complaints. Why is that… see the photos.

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Eyes – Left eye update good news

Posted on 25/10/2024 by AlanM52

Left eye update – good news 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 At my last check-up one month ago I was about 2 weeks into the 6 – 8 week DMEK recovery period. Had another check-up today and we are done with … Continue reading →

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Alexa Eyedrops Reminder

Posted on 25/10/2024 by AlanM52

The reminders use eight Routines with the following schedule: 9am double drop 11am single drop 1pm double drop 3pm single drop 5pm double drop 7pm single drop 9pm double drop 11pm single drop     I mentioned in my last … Continue reading →

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Google TV Streamer

Posted on 20/10/2024 by AlanM52

Arrived yesterday and with no further delay this afternoon unpacked and  hooked up with the OTG cable and 4-port hub plus mouse and keyboard. The streamer includes a smart hub (Google Home) and while I was setting up the apps … Continue reading →

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Al’s Kitchen – Curry Puffs

Posted on 17/10/2024 by AlanM52

For this 2nd attempt I decided to do another fold over. The actual cooking is very familiar to me… and the recipe. I have been doing this as a Savory Mince for years to have on a bed of Basmati … Continue reading →

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Eyes DMEK recovery

Posted on 12/10/2024 by AlanM52

With regard to my previous eyeball post ‘This morning the world around me looks better – and brighter’ DMEK recovery is progressing well, distance vision is good and hoping there will be further improvement considering I am in the early … Continue reading →

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