Baking buttery treats together
Baking & Food
Where I finally break out my copy of Classic German Baking and try a Schweizer Zopf.
Places & Travel
Prague, near the main train station I’m told. Macaroons! (definitely not prunes) via @nofastmem
Space
Awesome timelapse from Space: https://www.space.com/earth-sunlight-dance-solstice-video
Music
The sun is shining and it’s Friday afternoon, so time for some tunes. I’m currently loving this track by Sunflower Bean, “Roll the Dice” I also wheeled out David Holmes’ brilliant 1997 album ‘Let’s get Killed‘, which still sounds great. It being the 90’s I had it on a taped copy that cut off part […]
Nature & Gardens
Psychology & The Mind
Fascinating observation: We are one of many fascinating species on this world.
Health
Psychology & The Mind
Very interesting research: https://ideas.ted.com/swimming-brain-boost-science/ Regular swimming has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, immune response and mood. Swimming may also help repair damage from stress and forge new neural connections in the brain.
Cycling
Delighted to see the kissing gates have been removed from this bridge. Previously they’d been a blocker to use of this cycle path under the M50 near Tallaght. Sailed through here the other day.