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Apparently they feature high on the list of kitchen devices purchased but not used much. And I hadn't used mine for probably at least 2 or 3 years until lockdown when I dug it out again. Since then, I've wondered why on earth I stopped using it.

I’ve never made sourdough. That wasn’t a thing when I bought my Panasonic SD253 about 20 years ago. Perhaps newer models can cope with sourdough, though I think the 'starter' takes a few days so I’m not sure. But making standard bread with a breadmaker is very easy. The beauty of it that you...

Christ, that looks unappetising.

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There’s an upside. Sussex is gaining a global reputation for its vineyards and particularly its sparkling wines. As well as the same chalky soil our vineyards are now reaching the same temperatures enjoyed in the Champagne region not so long ago. Not exactly a total consolation for climate...

But he’s been all over the place through his political career. No one knows what he’s about. Remember the platform he stood on to be elected as leader? He’s renounced nearly all of it. And despite his promise to embrace all sides of the party, he’s actually been pretty ruthless in removing or...

That’s not my recollection at all. He cosied up to Murdoch and got The Sun on his side. I didn’t blame him. Thought it rather astute, in fact. He even had Thatcher offering guarded praise. Hence New Labour rather than same old Labour. I understand the game Starmer’s playing but he has to be...

I'm not going out of my way to defend him as I find him a bit annoying. But in the social media age, that’s how plenty of people make a living. If he was a photographer or chef, he might have a YouTube channel on those topics. But he’s a political journalist so that’s what he has a channel...

They’re supposed to be self-fertile though other olive trees in the vicinity will apparently increase chances of fruit. I think I need to prune it out a bit to encourage growth. I’m not very optimistic — but first world problems and all that. I have enough on my plate without getting too...

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I believe part of the idea is to encourage more fans to hang around for a while post-game to reduce pressure on public transport.

We have an olive tree in our garden which produces a mass of tiny potential fruits but they never grow into actual olives. Do you prune your tree or do anything else to encourage them? Even 3 olives would be welcome.

So out of interest, what is standard olive oil used for?

He’s a journalist writing an opinion piece, as he’s presumably contracted to do, for the Guardian. It’s how he earns his living.

This tribal derision makes no sense, but it’s hardly surprising given the NSC groupthink mentality. I don’t care much for Owen Jones but I thought his piece in the Guardian today on this subject was well worth reading. It reflects what I’ve thought for a long time, that there is no excitement...

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I don't think I've heard anyone say they're 'offended'. More of a WTF response. A departure board is totally the wrong place for this sort of baloney.

Possibly the best kitchen gadget I’ve ever bought is a Panasonic bread maker, purchased around 20 years ago. I’ve used it regularly over the years but for the last 2 years I’ve used it to make all the bread we eat — at least 2 medium loaves per week. The reason for the change was reading a...

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I think we’ll be sadly disappointed there. From what I can see, they’re severely managing expectations on the economic front. Yes, the Tories are buried but probably not dead. Politics is cyclical. It’s hard to believe but it was only just a bit over 2 years ago that Labour were behind in the...