Quotable quote
The insatiability of my hunger isn’t a bug but a feature – a signal that I long for something infinite. Wanting more isn’t the problem; it’s where I keep looking for it. James K. A. Smith – “On the Road with Saint Augustine”
A movie worth watching
“Lars and the Real Girl” – Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson A story of friendship, community, and love for a delusional misfit
A blast from the past
There’s a reason why the lyrics of Jackson Browne’s “Daddy’s Tune” have stuck all these years – they could have been written about me when I was still lost and looking. I came across it the other day while walking and listening to my ‘iPod’ on random.
No sooner had I hit the streets/ When I met the fools that a young fool meets All in search of truth and bound for glory… Living your life day after day/ Soon all your plans and changes either fail or fall away/ leaving so much still left to say…
Creation observation
I never cease to be staggered by the little, seemingly insignificant, marvels of creation. With the help of YouTube, I’ve learnt how to grow basil plants from cuttings. They take just a few days to sprout roots ready for planting in pots or soil. From one scrawny plant, I’ve been able to propagate a dozen more.
Recipe – Buttermilk Scones
Most people like light and fluffy scones, but I prefer them dense and substantial. Here’s what I do. Turn on the oven to 180C.
Sift together: 2 cups of flour with 3 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Mix in a small bowl: 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 cup of buttermilk.(No maple syrup, use honey. No buttermilk substitute a mix of ½ milk and ½ plain yoghurt)
Add the wet to the dry ingredients. Knead gently. Roll out and cut into 8 or 9 scones. Top with a brush of buttermilk (or milk). Leave space between scones in a small baking tray or cake tin.
Bake for 15-20 minutes – till they’re golden on top.
These are great with sweet or savoury toppings – more like a meal than a nibble.
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