We had bean stew tonight. It’s the first time I’ve made a proper bean stew and it worked out quite well.
Bean Stew – I had hoped the beans would stand out more.
Carrot, onion, leeks, garlic. Add a tin of tomatoes and a tin of water. Stock cube, Italian seasoning (note, do not become distracted and use two stock cubes – it becomes borderline salty at that point). Two half tins of beans (I thought I’d be sophisticated and use two sorts), simmer, rolling boil to reduce. It’s quite good. If the Zombie Apocalypse ever comes I could survive on this. Of course, there would be no carrots, leeks or onions but it would still be recognisable.
This picture shows the two phone cases. There’s a definite camouflage vibe coming from the Great Wave pattern. At least I hope it does, it went missing at one point.
Yes, there are two phone cases there, one is simply better at hiding it.
Tonight I saw one of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen. Ring road, rain, darkness, rush hour traffic. There’s a light behind me, a buzzing sound and a scooterish two-wheeler (with L Plates) zips (going too fast) between me and the lorry next to me. It was uncomfortable, dangerous and ill-advised.
Then, it happens again. Lights, buzz, a motorcyclist forces himself into the unsuitable gap. He is more experienced and lacks the L Plates. What he does have, is an urban camouflage pattered jacket. Obviously his life of bad riding in poor weather conditions isn’t exciting enough – he needs the extra frisson of trying to camouflage himself, just to make it slightly more difficult for other drivers.
Even black is slightly better than that as it makes a hard-edged shape that you can see. Best of all, of course, would be something bright and reflective.
Robin – well it is Christmas
I agree with Lavinia, the photo of the cases didn’t show. Perhaps the disguise was too good. I hope that the X-ray went well.
X Ray was good. When I enter WP via my edit screen the photo is there. When I go in via the public access it isn’t. I will think. 🙂
Your thoughts have been productive. The cases have appeared. I see what you mean about the camouflage.
Strange that a white and blue and gold design can make something less noticeable, isn’t it?
My daughter doesn’t eat beef chicken or pork so we have a bean stew once a week. Pretty similar to your recipe
A good practical recipe. It seems to be tasty as well as virtuous, so it’s a win-win.
Except when I serve it with a huge helping of bread….
Bread can be good. 🙂 We just had wholemeal and walnut bread.
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Two suicide attempts on one drive
It amazes me what people will do on the road, particularly in the winter evenings.
The photo with the phone cases did not come through in the Trader, and shows a a broken icon.
Speaking of motorcycles and recklessness, you would probably enjoy Richard Thompson’s ballad “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”
The title is familiar but I can’t call the song to mind. I will listen later – just have time to answer comments and then get on my way for an X-Ray. 🙂