Chris Drew
@mesnilman.bsky.social
Ex UK gov economist incl 2 years in Euro Parl econ & monetary cttee. Normandy. Level 1 umpire. Semi-veggie.
EN & FR (DE after beer). Views personal etc. Glamorgan CCC fan.Welsh. And French
Born at 325ppm
EN & FR (DE after beer). Views personal etc. Glamorgan CCC fan.Welsh. And French
Born at 325ppm
As we come into the colder months, just to say that this is the best hand cream I know
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As we come into the colder months, just to say that this is the best hand cream I know
Today's homemade loaf, just out of the oven. There are two more bases in the freezer
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today's homemade loaf, just out of the oven. There are two more bases in the freezer
This is Rosalind Franklin.
The real discoverer of the DNA structure.
The real discoverer of the DNA structure.
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This is Rosalind Franklin.
The real discoverer of the DNA structure.
The real discoverer of the DNA structure.
Forget madeleines.
This is Proustian for me.
This is Proustian for me.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Forget madeleines.
This is Proustian for me.
This is Proustian for me.
How it started and how it's going (I claim no credit once it came in from the garden...)
October 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
How it started and how it's going (I claim no credit once it came in from the garden...)
As it's 31 October, I'm planting garlic and shallots...
Alt text. 6 buckets of garlic at the top of the photo (there are potatoes beyond those), then 5 containers (so far) of shallots. Probably another 7 containers of shallots to do in this batch.
Alt text. 6 buckets of garlic at the top of the photo (there are potatoes beyond those), then 5 containers (so far) of shallots. Probably another 7 containers of shallots to do in this batch.
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As it's 31 October, I'm planting garlic and shallots...
Alt text. 6 buckets of garlic at the top of the photo (there are potatoes beyond those), then 5 containers (so far) of shallots. Probably another 7 containers of shallots to do in this batch.
Alt text. 6 buckets of garlic at the top of the photo (there are potatoes beyond those), then 5 containers (so far) of shallots. Probably another 7 containers of shallots to do in this batch.
This is my latest batch of homemade compost. This onr was left to mature early August. There was some undecomposed grass on top, and the pot had gone cold. Removed the grass to the next bin I'm filling, and this is what's left. Also, big bag of leaves for mulch.
#gardening
#allotment
#gardening
#allotment
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is my latest batch of homemade compost. This onr was left to mature early August. There was some undecomposed grass on top, and the pot had gone cold. Removed the grass to the next bin I'm filling, and this is what's left. Also, big bag of leaves for mulch.
#gardening
#allotment
#gardening
#allotment
Time to do something positive, and plant some bulbs for next spring.
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Time to do something positive, and plant some bulbs for next spring.
Rest in Peace, Prunella
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Rest in Peace, Prunella
@garethdennis.uk The funicular in Lyon was also excellent (31%)
October 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@garethdennis.uk The funicular in Lyon was also excellent (31%)
As there was no #ChurchOfTheDay yesterday, here are two for today.
Alt text: These pictures show the outside and inside of both the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (overlooks the town) and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the heart of the city.
The Basilica is well worth the visit
Alt text: These pictures show the outside and inside of both the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (overlooks the town) and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the heart of the city.
The Basilica is well worth the visit
October 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As there was no #ChurchOfTheDay yesterday, here are two for today.
Alt text: These pictures show the outside and inside of both the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (overlooks the town) and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the heart of the city.
The Basilica is well worth the visit
Alt text: These pictures show the outside and inside of both the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (overlooks the town) and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the heart of the city.
The Basilica is well worth the visit
October 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today's #LeftoverCake is caramelised apple, vanilla and almonds.
Alt text. The whole cake, on a plate, and then a slice.
Alt text. The whole cake, on a plate, and then a slice.
October 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today's #LeftoverCake is caramelised apple, vanilla and almonds.
Alt text. The whole cake, on a plate, and then a slice.
Alt text. The whole cake, on a plate, and then a slice.
"Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié"
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié"
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié"
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié"
Source Article 7 procedures - Consilium share.google/1lXOxuIk7imw...
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Source Article 7 procedures - Consilium share.google/1lXOxuIk7imw...
What's that ? Fromagabilité?!
I'm in!
I'm in!
October 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
What's that ? Fromagabilité?!
I'm in!
I'm in!
Today's leftover cake consists of a pear and chocolate dessert, a coconut yoghurt, some puréed apples and vanilla (as well as the usual cake mixture stuff)
October 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today's leftover cake consists of a pear and chocolate dessert, a coconut yoghurt, some puréed apples and vanilla (as well as the usual cake mixture stuff)
I'm virtually joining my very good friend @richienb.bsky.social in a glass of Calvados.
The week we have #WorldCalvadosDay and it would be remiss of me not to mark this important date in the calendar...
The week we have #WorldCalvadosDay and it would be remiss of me not to mark this important date in the calendar...
October 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I'm virtually joining my very good friend @richienb.bsky.social in a glass of Calvados.
The week we have #WorldCalvadosDay and it would be remiss of me not to mark this important date in the calendar...
The week we have #WorldCalvadosDay and it would be remiss of me not to mark this important date in the calendar...
"Oh this is a happy day, this will have been another happy day. After all. So far."
October 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"Oh this is a happy day, this will have been another happy day. After all. So far."
Currently on The CD Player
October 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Currently on The CD Player
Tonight is Fondue Night!
October 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tonight is Fondue Night!