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  • 10:52, 10 December 2025 ‎Wholemeal bread rolls (hist | edit) ‎[1,646 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Bread recipes This makes burger rolls or can be shaped into hotdog rolls. If doing the later, make 8 rolls but shape into cylinders about the width of a roasting tray. Cook as below. If part-baking, do as for the white rolls, 10 minutes proving at 40°C, then bake for 14 minutes at 200°C bread baking and allow to cool completely. When about to eat, cook for 8 minutes at 240°C on bread baking mode. = Home...")
  • 10:51, 10 December 2025 ‎Tikka spice powder (hist | edit) ‎[647 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Tikka spice recipe = As my local stores didn't stock this, I got the receipe from [https://www.food.com/recipe/tikka-spice-mix-2654 food.com] and then modified it down to a reasonable amount for a couple to share. == Ingredients == # - 15ml coriander # - 15ml cumin # - 15ml garlic powder # - 15ml paprika # - 10ml garam masala # - 7.5ml ginger, ground # - 7.5ml dried mint # - 5ml chili powder Or equal parts coriander, cumin, garlic powder, papprika and the last part...")
  • 10:49, 10 December 2025 ‎Stottie bread (hist | edit) ‎[1,031 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Bread recipes A traditional bread, originally baked in Newcastle. This is adapted from [https://dragonsandfairydust.co.uk/regional-recipes-stottie-cake/]. Not tried yet! = Home made stottie bread. = == Ingredients. == === Yeast mixture. === * 2.5ml sugar. * 15 g fresh yeast or 7g sachet of dried yeast. * 2.5ml white pepper. * 45ml tepid water. === Rest of bread. === * 175ml tepid water. * 5ml salt. * 400 g strong whit...")
  • 10:48, 10 December 2025 ‎September (hist | edit) ‎[1,246 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Back to gardening home page. == Jobs to do == # First week - prune [https://www.google.com/search?q=pruning+a+beech+hedge&newwindow=1&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=d5c9e331663ca2e4&ei=ebApaM3DArShhbIP2fCG-A8&ved=0ahUKEwiN5IuI4qyNAxW0UEEAHVm4Af8Q4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=pruning+a+beech+hedge&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFXBydW5pbmcgYSBiZWVjaCBoZWRnZTILEAAYgAQYkQIYigUyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB5IvwtQow...")
  • 10:46, 10 December 2025 ‎Puff pastry (hist | edit) ‎[2,037 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Dessert recipes | Pastry types . Not tried yet. Based on [https://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-gb/recipes/puff-pastry Kenwood Chef recipes, Puff pastry] which takes 135 minutes of prep time AND [https://www.foodandwine.com/desserts/mad-genius-tips-puff-pastry Mad genius puff pastry], this takes 15 minutes of working time, but 50 minutes of prep time! Puff pastry is a bit different - it has a l...")
  • 10:45, 10 December 2025 ‎PlanForWindows (hist | edit) ‎[284 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "My thoughts on this subject. == Downstairs == # Kitchen. # Lounge. # Others. == Upstairs == # Spare room both sides - then we can sleep in there. # Other rooms north side. # South side rooms - bed 3 and 4, bathroom. # Our room. We will turn off the heating in the rooms being done.")
  • 10:44, 10 December 2025 ‎Pizza base (hist | edit) ‎[1,041 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Bread recipes = Home-made pizza = The recipe is from [https://www.lakeland.co.uk/content/documents/14764_Panasonic_Bread_Maker.pdf Panasonic SD255]. We make two thin bases - part cook one and freeze and enjoy the first one. Pizza is perfectly healthy, but calorie rich, so portion control is key. == Ingredients == * 7.5ml Yeast. * 300g Strong White Flour. * 15ml olive oil. * 5ml Salt. * 170ml Water. == Directions ==...")
  • 10:41, 10 December 2025 ‎November (hist | edit) ‎[269 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Back to gardening home page. == Jobs to do == If it's warm and dry enough one weekend... # Clean patio and paths. # Plant [https://www.glebefarmhedging.co.uk/product/beech-hedging-common-or-green-fagus-sylvatica/ beech hedge]. # Hang Christmas lights.")
  • 10:40, 10 December 2025 ‎Microwave NN-CS894 (hist | edit) ‎[1,434 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This is my microwave. It's a complicated machine, but very powerful. Speaking of power, these sections should help work out what is going on for each of the major functions. = Microwave = Very handy link: http://www.microwavecalculator.com/ {| class="wikitable" ! Name !! Power Level (W) !! Example of Use |- | High || 1000 || Boil water. Cook fresh fruits, vegetables, preserved fruit and candies. Quickly cook fish and seafood, meat, poultry, eggs and cakes. |- | Med...")
  • 10:37, 10 December 2025 ‎Mayonnaise (hist | edit) ‎[728 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Salad accompaniments Based on https://www.jamesmartinchef.co.uk/recipes/asparagus-mushroom-pistachio-cocoa/. Not tried yet. This is why proper food processors and blenders have a hole in the lid! = Mayonnaise = == Ingredients == * 1 egg yolk. * 5ml mustard powder. * 5ml white wine vinegar or lemon juice. * 200ml vegetable oil. == Method == # Separate egg and put the yolk into the food processor...")
  • 10:36, 10 December 2025 ‎May (hist | edit) ‎[66 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Back to gardening home page. == Jobs to do == # .")
  • 10:35, 10 December 2025 ‎Lemon meringue pie (hist | edit) ‎[2,259 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Dessert recipes = Lemon Meringue pie = This is a recipe I converted for a more interesting taste. If you make without the sugar in the curd, it really needs the sweet case. What you end up with is a sweet taste sandwiching the sharp lemon. 500px This was a set of evolutions: I started putting less and less sugar in the meringue and the curd until the texture was light and fluffy but the lemon ha...")
  • 10:27, 10 December 2025 ‎Leek, potato, and cheesy walnut soup (hist | edit) ‎[1,298 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Soup recipes = Leek, potato, and cheesy walnut soup = Adapted from [https://www.heartuk.org.uk/tasty-recipes/recipe-detail/222-leek-potato-and-walnut-soup Leek, potato and walnut soup]. A quick and tasty soup. The nuts and cheese means this is a complete mean, while being vegetarian. Use less cheese and nuts to reduce the fat content. == Ingredients, serves 2 == * 7.5ml rapeseed oil for cooking soup. * 1ml walnut oi...")
  • 10:25, 10 December 2025 ‎Kitchen makeover (hist | edit) ‎[390 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "* https://www.lussostone.com/taps-c3/veroni-modern-kitchen-pot-filler-tap-brushed-stainless-p4691 * https://www.thekitchen-box.co.uk/products/hanstrom-5-in-1-digital-tap-brushed-nickel?variant=55655841923456&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOopbig_1mRzMQQ0EGolkBTsVVdAuyeXTSJzc7xKz6v_shK3ex9BpEzg")
  • 10:16, 10 December 2025 ‎Home made venison burgers (hist | edit) ‎[1,095 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Burger recipes = Home made venison burgers = Originally from [https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/111933/venison-bacon-burgers/ all recipes ]. This is a rich burger that does brilliantly on the barbeque. == Ingredients for 3 thick burgers == * ½ clove garlic, milled with onion and parsley. * 1 small onion. * 5ml chopped fresh parsley. * 200g venison (ground/minced). * 50g beef (ground/minced). * 3 hamburger bu...")
  • 10:13, 10 December 2025 ‎Home made chilli flake burgers (hist | edit) ‎[676 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Burger recipes Converted from Stuffed lamb burgers to serve two people. = Home made chilli flake burgers = == Ingredients == * 1 small onion * 250g lamb or beef, as lean as possible * 5ml chilli flakes * 1 clove garlic * 5ml thyme * 5ml parsley == Directions== # Cut meat into strips and mince. # While that's happening, put onion and herbs in a food processor and whizz up. Mix with meat and shape into two burgers...")
  • 10:10, 10 December 2025 ‎Goat's cheese flan (hist | edit) ‎[1,519 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Pies, flans, and savoury puddings Originally from https://foolproofliving.com/goat-cheese-quiche-with-caramelized-onions-and-thyme/. Adapted for 4 servings and my flan dish. A luxurious treat. = Goat's cheese flan = == Ingredients == === Pastry === * 1 quantity of Savour short crust pastry. 200px === Filling === * 7.5ml olive o...")
  • 10:07, 10 December 2025 ‎Fourier Transform (hist | edit) ‎[37,903 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Introduction. == The Fourier Transform is possibly the most versatile of the integral transforms commonly used in the engineering and scientific fields. Standard examples using the Fourier Transform are: * smoothing noisy signal waves in digital signal processing * large integer prime factorisation, where the integers are too large for standard factorisation algorithms. * analysis of analogue waves: allowing the separation of the different harmonics within the signal...")
  • 10:06, 10 December 2025 ‎February (hist | edit) ‎[919 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Back to gardening home page. == Jobs to do == # Trim [https://www.google.com/search?q=white+hellebore+cutting+back&newwindow=1&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=d5c9e331663ca2e4&ei=36EpaI30NcOthbIPj-HWuAw&ved=0ahUKEwjN34mS1KyNAxXDVkEAHY-wFccQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=white+hellebore+cutting+back&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHHdoaXRlIGhlbGxlYm9yZSBjdXR0aW5nIGJhY2syBRAhGKABMgUQIRifBUj7I1CeBliiIHABeAGQAQCYAXygAc0IqgEEMTEuMrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCDqACwgnCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgINEAAYgAQYsA...")
  • 10:05, 10 December 2025 ‎Fajitas (hist | edit) ‎[2,260 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Special meals and treats. Based on [https://www.heartuk.org.uk/tasty-recipes/recipe-detail/214-fajitas BHF Fajitas]. = Quorn Fajitas = == Marinade == === Ingredients === * 7.5ml vegetable oil. * 5ml smoked paprika. * 2.5ml ground cumin. * 2.5ml ground coriander. * 1ml freshly ground black pepper. * 1ml chilli powder. * ½ clove garlic, crushed. * Zest of 1 lime. * 156g Quorn Fillets, defrosted...")
  • 10:04, 10 December 2025 ‎Extension change (hist | edit) ‎[6,255 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Unique chalet style home, built in 2006, offering comfortable, spacious modern living. Double glazing throughout with programmable, wifi controlled heating for comfort and energy saving. 4kWh solar array, battery, and heat pump powered central heating providing sustainable, comfortable living for the 251m<sup>2</sup> (2701.74 ft<sup>2</sup>) of floor space. All glazing is double glazed, including the veluxes. = On ground floor = [https://samjwatkins.com/images/floorP...")
  • 10:02, 10 December 2025 ‎Driveway options (hist | edit) ‎[713 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Our space is circa 3.90m, 12'10". == Gates == circa £3000 for the hardware and fitting? * https://gatesandfencesuk.co.uk/the-charlton-low-sliding-gate/ * https://www.chapeldoors.co.uk/typesofautomatedgateopenings * https://www.innovategates.com/driveway-gates * https://gatesandautomationdirect.co.uk/products/metal-wrought-iron-gates/metal-sliding-gates/christchurch-tall-metal-sliding-gate-cantilever-tracked/ - Scotland so don't even think it! * https://gatesandautomat...")
  • 10:00, 10 December 2025 ‎Defrosted peach halves in brandy (hist | edit) ‎[751 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Dessert recipes = Defrosted peach halves in brandy = Again, making use of the microwave, this time to make use of a crop of peaches from the summer, in a quick to make dessert. == Ingredients for 2 == * 2 peach halves from the freezer. * 30-45ml brandy. == Directions == # Place halves face down in a microwave safe bowl. # Cover and microwave on 660W for 2minutes 30seconds. # When a minute is up, pause microwave, u...")
  • 09:59, 10 December 2025 ‎Chicken in vinegar (hist | edit) ‎[1,344 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Special meals and treats Based on [https://www.jamesmartinchef.co.uk/recipes/poulet-saute-au-vinaigre-with-mashed-potato-2/ Poulet saute au vinaigre]. Not tried yet. = Chicken in vinegar - serves 2 = == Ingredients == * 1 small chicken, cut into 9 portions. * Salt and pepper. * 12.5ml vegetable oil. * 12.5g butter. * 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped. * 3 tomatoes, cut into quarters. * 1 shallot, di...")
  • 09:58, 10 December 2025 ‎Chicken and apricot traybake (hist | edit) ‎[1,322 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Special meals and treats. Not tried yet. Adapted from recipe in "Weekend magazine" from Waitrose, Issue 764, 2nd October 2025. = Chicken, tomato and apricot traybake with golden potatoes = == Ingredients == === Traybake === * 4 cloves garlic, smashed with skin on. * 4 chicken thighs or 2 whole legs with skins. * 400g can of chopped tomatoes. * 7.5ml Ras el Hanout. * 30 ml olive oil. * 60g dried apri...")
  • 09:54, 10 December 2025 ‎August (hist | edit) ‎[831 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Back to gardening home page. == Jobs to do == # Prune [https://www.google.com/search?q=prune+white+honeysuckle+uk&newwindow=1&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=d5c9e331663ca2e4&ei=LbspaM6PDKCuhbIPu9yC2As&ved=0ahUKEwiO2tmi7KyNAxUgV0EAHTuuALsQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=prune+white+honeysuckle+uk&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGnBydW5lIHdoaXRlIGhvbmV5c3Vja2xlIHVrMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYogQYiQUyCBAAGIAEGKIESNkPUOYGWM0LcAF4AZABAJgBW6ABwwOqAQE2uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIGoAKPA8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCA...")
  • 09:53, 10 December 2025 ‎Baked curd cheesecake (hist | edit) ‎[1,502 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Dessert recipes = Baked curd cheesecake = Heavily adapted from [https://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-gb/recipes/vanilla-cheesecake Vanilla cheesecake]. Even after warming the eggs and cheese, I could not get this to work in the stand mixer - this recipe is a synch for the food processor. == Ingredients == * 225g Digestive biscuits. * 75g Butter. * 450g Curd cheese. * 15ml Cornflour. * 5ml Vanilla essence. * 3 Eggs. * 15...")
  • 19:23, 9 December 2025 ‎Gardening (hist | edit) ‎[319 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "My Gardening pages. These are tips on maintaining our many different plants. I am going to arrange these for our garden, by the month of the year. * January. * Februa...") originally created as "Main Gardening"
  • 19:22, 9 December 2025 ‎Recipes (hist | edit) ‎[5,202 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Sauces and accompaniments.= == Sweet. == # Brandy butter. # Hot chocolate fudge sauce. == Savory. == # Apple sauce. # Bearnaise sauce. # Bread sauce. #...") originally created as "Main Recipes"
  • 19:04, 1 December 2025 ‎House Appliances (hist | edit) ‎[428 bytes] ‎SamWatkins (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This is a list of our major appliances so we can order spare parts... {| class="wikitable" ! Item !! Name !! Model number !! Serial number |- | Corded vacuum || Shark || IZ2...")
  • 14:35, 22 November 2025 ‎PassiveHouse (hist | edit) ‎[333 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The standard says, * Space heating <= 15 kWh/m²/yr, * an airtightness limit of 0.6ACH@50Pa (air changes per hour at 50 Pascals), * total primary energy demand <= 60 kW...")
  • 17:17, 14 November 2025 ‎PlanForWindows2 (hist | edit) ‎[284 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "My thoughts on this subject. == Downstairs == # Kitchen. # Lounge. # Others. == Upstairs == # Spare room both sides - then we can sleep in there. # Other rooms north side. #...") originally created as "PlanForWindows"
  • 17:49, 19 October 2025 ‎Defrosted peach halves in brandy2 (hist | edit) ‎[751 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Dessert recipes = Defrosted peach halves in brandy = Again, making use of the microwave, this time to make use of a crop...") originally created as "Defrosted peach halves in brandy"
  • 21:59, 18 October 2025 ‎vine2 (hist | edit) ‎[1,344 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Based on [https://www.jamesmartinchef.co.uk/recipes/poulet-saute-au-vinaigre-with-mashed-potato-2/]") originally created as "Chicken in vinegar"
  • 13:27, 5 October 2025 ‎trayb2 (hist | edit) ‎[1,322 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Special meals and treats. Not tried yet. Adapted from recipe in "Weekend magazine" from Waitrose, Issue...") originally created as "Chicken and apricot traybake"
  • 15:46, 4 October 2025 ‎Tuscan garbanzo bean soup (hist | edit) ‎[946 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Soup recipes Originally adapted from [https://naturallieplantbased.com/chickpea-soup/ Easy chickpea soup]. = Tuscan garban...")
  • 07:14, 4 October 2025 ‎Curtains (hist | edit) ‎[464 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Some details. Height: mm Width of rail: mm Window size: 1750mm Pipe diameter, 15mm.")
  • 17:38, 14 September 2025 ‎Posh cheese and pickle sandwiches (hist | edit) ‎[765 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Pasta recipes This I tried as an expirement because I wanted something light and tasty in a hurry, something that would fil...")
  • 13:35, 14 September 2025 ‎Tomato sauce cooked in Microwave (hist | edit) ‎[1,126 bytes] ‎Watkinsj (talk | contribs) (Created page with " Other recipes | Pasta recipes This I tried as an expirement. Worked really well! = Tomato sauce for one cooked in microwave = == Ingredie...")
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