Unique chalet style home, built in 2012, offering comfortable, spacious modern living. Triple glazing to north aspect and a mix of double and triple glazing to the south, supplied and fitted by Anglia Windows in November 2025. All heating controls are programmable via wifi comfort and energy saving. [https://samjwatkins.com/samj/images/GradeA.pdf EPC certificate, rating A]. Fibre broadband providing 950 Mbps symmetric access.

4kWh solar array, Tesla power wall, and air sourced heat pump central heating provide sustainable, comfortable living for the 244m2 (2630 ft2) of floor space. Air soured central heating is controlled by fully programmable system via web or phone app.

= On ground floor =
[https://samjwatkins.com/images/floorPlans/214355.jpg Architectural drawings] - not quite what was realised.

== Spacious entrance way (estimated 14m2.) ==
L shaped with access to all downstairs rooms and stairs to upper floor, with underfloor heating and zone programmable thermostat leading, [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b6.jpg picture one] to

== Gym, 12'x7'2" (8m2) ==
Karndean oak strip flooring with feature boarder, underfloor heating with its own programmable thermostat. Window to back garden.

== Lounge, 30'8" x 18'3" (52m2) ==
featuring Kardean flooring with feature boarder, brick surround log burner with stone mantel [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/OCnQ0g575h0.jpg Picture one] and granite hearth with up to date chimney sweep's certificate, [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b1.jpg Picture two]. There is an opportunity to open fire up to enjoy the full inglenook fireplace that is already in place.

Triple glazed windows and French doors with outside lights lead to the spacious back garden, [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b2.jpg Picture three]. A set of double glazed, triple sliding, patio doors provide a dualed aspect, and access to a private south aspect courtyard (approx. 29'x23', 61.5m2) with LED lights and ample room for hot-tub and barbeque, [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b15.jpg Picture four], outdoor power point available to power hot tub or electric bbq. Access to front door and parking area to front of house is provided by a wide aluminium gate, secured by a lock.

Underfloor heating is controlled by wifi programmable thermostat. Four led wall lights and three central wifi controlled dimmable lights, all separately controlled. Double and glazed doors provide access to the rest of the house.

== Guest toilet, 5'5" x 4'4" (2.14m2) ==
Underfloor heated stylish room with half tiled walls, LED light and extractor fan. Triple glazed opening window to rear garden. Floating basin with combination softened water tap and floating toilet unit. [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/OCnQ1c555f1.jpg Picture one]

== L-Shaped Kitchen/dinner and sitting area, 24' (at widest point, narrowing to 11'6") x 19' (at longest point, narrowing to 12') (34.3m2)==
Underfloor heating with wifi controlled programmable thermostat. Ceramic tiles on floor.

Triple glazed window to front and a triple glazed french door and windows to back garden, and a further double glazed window above sink.

Good range of units supplied by Magnet, American style fridge and Neff built-in wifi programmable double oven. Under-counter lighting and three zone LED spotlights throughout area. Four ring induction hob with extractor and space for microwave. Miele dishwasher. 1.5 sink unit with combination tap for potable drinking water and softened water for washing up.

6 seater dining table and lounge area.

There is room for a second 6 seater table for entertaining.
[https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b3.jpg Picture one][https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b4.jpg Picture two] [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO2f313b5.jpg Picture three][https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO1j363g5.jpg Picture four][https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO1j363g3.jpg Picture five].

A door leading to

== Laundary area and generous double garage, 20'x 16'7" (30.8m2) ==
Built in sink and plumbed in washing machine and condensing tumble dryer. Wall hanging heat pump central heating distributer. Fuse box complaint with 2022 regulations.

Four LED lights ensure usage throughout the year. Water softener and 300 litre hot water tank with solar diverter. Range of shelves for storage. Solar panel meter and app controlled solar power diverter.

Featuring a high powered electric vehicle charging point and second low powered one.

Softened water provided to sink unit, mains water to the washing machine.

Full service history available for the air sourced heat pump. Lockable door to rear garden.

Remote controlled garage doors, allowing you to access and park your vehicle without getting wet.

= First floor =
[https://samjwatkins.com/images/floorPlans/214420.jpg Architects drawings] - not quite what was realised. Single upstairs zone for central heating, controlled by wifi programmable thermostat.

== Landing, > 11'4" x 7'2" (7.7m2) ==
With two triple glazed windows to rear and built in cupboard and craft area 11'4" x 7'2" (7.7m2, excluding cupboard). Wifi programmable radiator and wifi programmable zone thermostat.

== Master suite (48.9m2)==
a comfortable room to prep for, or unwind from, a productive day, featuring

=== Lobby area, 7'x4' (2.6m2) ===
(measurement is the walkway, excluding the cupboard space). Comfortable walkway featuring a bench, mirror, separately controlled light and LED lit double wardrobe leading to

=== Bedroom 1, 24'4" x 18' (40m2) ===
With four further wardobes, all LED lit, three three-drawer units and two bedside units. South facing double glazed French doors with a balustrade hosts a comfy sitting area with table. Pair of central LED lights and two led wall lights. Two wifi, separately programmable thermostat radiators. TV point and good range of sockets, including 4 usb charging points.

=== En-suite shower room, 12'4"x5'6" (6.3m2) ===
Fitted by Anglia factors, floating combination toilet and bidet, Jack and Jill sink units with built in storage and walk-in shower unit. Softened water to all units. Programmable heated towel rail. Vaulted, insulated ceiling. Dual aspect triple glazed feature window to rear and double glazed velux to east with blind.

== Bedroom 2, 17'2" (into dormers) x 13' (20m2) ==
Dual aspect triple glazed dormers to rear and front, two wifi separately controlled programmable radiators, triple fitted wardrobes and built in desk. Two bedside tables. Own loft space and en-suite. Space for arm chair and desk. TV point. Carpetted.

=== En-suite shower room, 10'4"x5'4" (5.3m2) ===
With dual aspect double glazed velux windows and blinds to front and rear of property. Tiled throughout, floating sink with storage, separate built in storage, double shower and traditional toilet. Heated towel radiator powered by air sourced heat pump central heating. Softened water provided to all units.

== Bedroom 3, 11'10"x11' (11.88m2) ==
wifi controlled programmable radiator and south facing triple glazed dormer window. TV point. Carpetted. Broadband access point and telephone.

== Bedroom 4, 11'6"x10'10" (11.55m2) ==
wifi controlled programmable radiator and south facing triple glazed dormer window. Used as office and spare bedroom. TV point. Carpetted. Fibre broadband point. Access to boarded, powered and lit, full height loft space running length of main house, circa 60m2. Easy access to fans for the bathrooms.

Built in double Murphy/[https://www.studybed.co.uk/products/majestic-studybed/ study bed], providing an amazing space for a teenager.

== Family bathroom, 10'x6'6" (6m2)==
White suite featuring generous sink, combined tap, p shapped bath with combination tap and hose, separate shower and curved shower screen. Standard WC and south facing triple glazed dormer window with privacy glass and blind. Air sourced heat pump heated towel rail. Tiled throughout. LED lighting. Wall mounted cupboard. Softened water provided to all units. [https://samjwatkins.com/inaframe/source/HJgO1j363g13.jpg Picture One].

= Outside space =
Private driveway with comfortable room for six cars with lockable iron gates and planted beech hedge and south facing rose garden to front with mains cold water tap and decorative lighting, leading to south facing private courtyard with power socket.

This leads to the large back garden with established beech hedge, lawn, fruit trees and plants and shed 8'x10' with patioed area to rear of house. A convenient and lockable gate allows access to the pedestrian crossing on Valley Road, with paved access to kitchen door. The patio leads back to front garden, through a lockable aluminium gate. Three flood lights provide all day access.

The plot is 725m2, with the house taking up 185m2. Parking space (excluding garage) is approx. 170m2.

Egg fried rice

2026-11-02T18:14:08Z

Watkinsj: Created page with " Other recipes | Special meals and treats Originally from a Chinese cooking book I had. = Egg fried rice = == Ingredients == * 2 spring onions sliced up. * 50g white basmati rice or 60g wholegrain basmati rice. * Enough sesame seed oil to coat your pan. * 5ml of low salt soy sauce. * 1 egg. == Directions == # Boil rice in a pan. Wholegrain will take longer than white rice. # Drain rice when done. # Wipe pan with se..."

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Originally from a Chinese cooking book I had.

= Egg fried rice =
== Ingredients ==
* 2 spring onions sliced up.
* 50g white basmati rice or 60g wholegrain basmati rice.
* Enough sesame seed oil to coat your pan.
* 5ml of low salt soy sauce.
* 1 egg.

== Directions ==
# Boil rice in a pan. Wholegrain will take longer than white rice.
# Drain rice when done.
# Wipe pan with sesame seed oil and put on to heat.
# Mix egg with soy sauce.
# Tip sliced spring onions into pan then stir in egg and soy sauce mix.
# Before the mix starts to cook, tip in drained rice.
# Mix until egg mix and onions are spread throughout.

Serve onto plate or bowl. Scale by increasing rice, soy sauce, and onions. When you get to 150g/180g rice, add another egg.

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Watkinsj:

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Watkinsj: /* Soups. */

= Sauces and accompaniments.=

== Sweet. ==
# [[Brandy butter]].
# [[Hot chocolate fudge sauce]].

== Savory. ==
# [[Air fryer chips]].
# [[Apple sauce]].
# [[Bearnaise sauce]].
# [[Bread sauce]].
# [[Bulgar wheat salad]].
# [[Cauliflower cous cous]].
# [[Garlic butter]].
# [[Hollandaise sauce]].
# [[Microwaved asparagus]].
# [[Microwaved sausages]].
# [[Microwaved scrambled eggs]].
# [[Microwaved wholemeal basmati rice]]
# [[Roux]] - cooked in the microwave.
# [[Spiced sweet and sour red cabbage]].
# [[Stuffings]] - sage and onion, chesnut and sausage stuffings.
# [[Swedish meatball sauce]].
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=== Stocks ===
# [[Microwave chicken stock]] from scratch with cooked chicken.
# [[Microwave fish stock]] from scratch with cooked fish bones.
# [[Microwave raw chicken stock]].
# [[Microwave vegetable stock]].

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# [[Coleslaw]].
# [[Home yogurt]].
# [[Hummus]].
# [[Mayonnaise]].
# [[No oil or sugar salad dressing]].
# [[Shepherd’s salad]].
# [[Smoked salmon mousse]].
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=== Special meals and treats. ===
# [[Apple cider and cheddar fondue]].
# [[Baked potato with fried onion and cottage cheese]].
# [[Bubble and squeak]].
# [[Cauliflower cheese]].
# [[Chicken and apricot traybake]].
# [[Chicken and ricotta polpette]].
# [[Chicken breast, wings, and veggies]] a meal cooked from scratch in less than 20 minutes.
# [[Chicken in vinegar]].
# [[Chicken risotto]].
# [[Chicken tikka masala]].
# [[Coq au vin]] (Chicken in wine).
# [[Eggs royale]].
# [[Fajitas]].
# Microwave baked [[Souffle]].
# [[Microwave steamed trout or salmon]].
# [[Pak choi stir fried in Teriyaki Sauce]].
# [[Poached eggs in microwave]].
# [[Pollo ad astra pizza]].
# [[Posh cheese and pickle sandwiches]].
# [[Potatoes au gratin]].
# [[Ratouille]].
# [[Vol au vents]].

=== Fish dishes. ===
# [[Eggs royale]].
# [[Microwave steamed trout or salmon]].
# [[Salmon kedgeree]].
# [[Scallops and cherry tomatoes with pasta]].
# [[Sea bass in packets]].
# [[Smoked salmon mousse]].

=== Soups. ===
# [[Butternut squash soup]].
# [[Carrot and coriander soup]].
# [[Carrot and ginger soup]].
# [[Celeriac soup]].
# [[French onion soup]].
# [[Leek, potato, and cheesy walnut soup]].
# [[Microwave carrot and coriander soup]].
# [[Microwave cooked tomato soup for one]].
# [[Microwave stilton and celery soup]].
# [[Parsnip and apple soup]].
# [[Quick noodle soup]].
# [[Stilton and celery soup]].
# [[Tuscan garbanzo bean soup]].

=== Pies, flans and savoury puddings. ===
# [[Goat's cheese flan]].
# [[Quiche lorraine]].
# [[Toad in the hole]].
# [[Yorkshire puds]].
# [[Meat pie]].

=== Pasta. ===
# [[Courgette and tomato tagliatelle]].
# [[Eggless pasta shapes]] for 3 people.
# [[My bolognese]].
# [[My lasagna]].
# [[Pasta alla Genovese]] for 3 people.
# [[Pasta arrabiata with meatballs]] for 2.
# [[Pasta cheese bake]].
# [[Pasta shapes - linguini, fusilli and maccheroni]].
# [[Pesto]].
# Rolled pasta - [[Lasagna or spaghetti or taglatelli]].
# [[Scallops and cherry tomatoes with pasta]].
# [[Spaghetti alla carbonara]] for 2.
# [[Spinach pasta]].
# [[Spinach and ricotta ravioli]].
# [[Tomato sauce cooked in Microwave]].

=== Burgers. ===
# [[Home made venison burgers]].
# [[Lamb chilli burgers]].
# [[Burgers for ten]]

=== Roasts. ===
# [[Combination microwave meat pie]].
# [[Combination microwave honey roast ham]].
# [[Duck a l'orange]]
# [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/ General roaster] for any cooker.
# [[Honey roast ham and onion sauce for 2/3 people]].
# [[Meat pie]].
# [[Microwave roasted chicken]].
# [[Microwave a single chicken breast for a quick meal]].
# [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster] for a dual function microwave oven.
# [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/smart.php Roaster for my cooker].
# [[Roast sprouts]].
# [[Roast turkey for Christmas day]].

=== Bread. ===
# [[A quick small white loaf]] mixed and baked in Bread machine.
# [[Basic white bread]] mixed and baked in food mixer.
# [[Crumpets]].
# [[Dough balls]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[French baguette]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[Bread rolls | Fresh baked white bread rolls]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[Part baked bread rolls]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[Pizza base]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[Prove bread using the microwave]].
# [[Slow baked wholemeal loaf]] in bread maker.
# [[Soda bread]].
# [[Spelt bread]], made in Bread maker.
# [[Stottie bread]].
# [[Tea cakes]] completed in part in Bread machine.
# [[Wholemeal bread]] mixed and baked in Bread machine.
# [[Wholemeal bread rolls | Wholemeal bread rolls]] completed in part in Bread machine.

=== Pastry types. ===
# [[French pastry]].
# [[Puff pastry]].
# [[Savoury short crust pastry]].

=== Desserts. ===
# [[Apple rustica]].
# [[A tart tart]].
# [[Baked Basque Cheesecake]].
# [[Baked curd cheesecake]].
# [[Bread and butter pudding]].
# [[Chocolate souffle for two]].
# [[Country slices]].
# [[Crumble]].
# [[Defrosted peach halves in brandy]].
# [[Jelly]].
# [[Lemon meringue pie]].
# [[Lemon mug cake]].
# [[Microwave chocolate pudding with sauce]].
# [[Microwave popcorn]].
# [[Mince pies]].
# [[Raspberry yogurt]].
# [[Scones]].
# [[Shortbread]].
# [[Swiss roll]].
# [[Victoria sponge fairy cakes]].
# [[Waffles]].
# [[White chocolate cookies]].

==== Sweet drinks. ====
# [[Banana and berry smoothie]].
# [[Dry ginger ale]].
# [[Sweet ginger ale]].
# [[Lemonade]].
# [[Peach milkshakes]].

== Using the oven. ==
[https://samjwatkins.com/images/Panasonic-Convection-Microwave-NN-CS894SQPQ-User-Manual.pdf Microwave manual], [[Microwave NN-CS894]]. And of course, [[using a meat thermometer]].

Microwave carrot and corriander soup

2026-10-26T09:35:26Z

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Microwave carrot and coriander soup

2026-10-26T09:35:26Z

Watkinsj: Watkinsj moved page Microwave carrot and corriander soup to Microwave carrot and coriander soup: spelling mistake

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Adapted from instruction book from [[Carrot and coriander soup]]. For something that is tasty and reasonably quick and low effort.

[[File:Micriwaved carrot soup.jpg|right|thumb]]
= Carrot and coriander soup =
== Ingredients for two ==
* 1 small onion chopped.
* 1 clove garlic crushed.
* 400g carrot cut no more than an inch long in any diameter.
* 325ml cold chicken stock.
* 7½ml ground coriander.
* salt and pepper (if using home stock).
* 5ml walnut oil.

== Directions. ==
# Put all ingredients aside from the herbs, seasoning and oil into a large jug.
# Microwave at 1000W for 5 minutes.
# Blend with a stick blender until thick, add coriander.
# Microwave at 600W for 8 minutes.
# Season before allowing to cool for 4 minutes or so.
# Stir in the oil and serve.

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