tomemurtha
@tomemurtha.bsky.social
Born and raised in a council house. Worked in social housing since 1976. Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by @UniBirmingham in 2009 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Retired.
Vishva and I were married 52 years ago today.
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Vishva and I were married 52 years ago today.
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
Who remembers the wonderful novel by Sue Townsend when the monarchy is deprived of its titles and sent to live on a council estate? Maybe Andrew is the first step.
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Who remembers the wonderful novel by Sue Townsend when the monarchy is deprived of its titles and sent to live on a council estate? Maybe Andrew is the first step.
Today’s bake.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today’s bake.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Happy New Year to all who are celebrating today.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Happy New Year to all who are celebrating today.
Home made Dhokla for Diwali.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Home made Dhokla for Diwali.
Tonight’s pie. Home made rough puff pastry with a spinach chard and ricotta filling.
August 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tonight’s pie. Home made rough puff pastry with a spinach chard and ricotta filling.
An aubergine parmigiana
August 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An aubergine parmigiana
There was a time when I posted regularly in another place photos of my cooking. But now I only do it occasionally. I was pleased with this one though. A tomato tarte tatin with home made puff pastry.
August 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
There was a time when I posted regularly in another place photos of my cooking. But now I only do it occasionally. I was pleased with this one though. A tomato tarte tatin with home made puff pastry.
Tom Lehrer spoke for a generation when he said “political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize.” I wonder what he thought of Trump. As he sang about the threat of nuclear war, “We all go together when we go.”
July 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Tom Lehrer spoke for a generation when he said “political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize.” I wonder what he thought of Trump. As he sang about the threat of nuclear war, “We all go together when we go.”
On a warm evening a broad bean and Lancashire cheese tart.
June 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On a warm evening a broad bean and Lancashire cheese tart.
Time to relax. Have a good weekend everyone
June 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Time to relax. Have a good weekend everyone
Beet Top Tart with Goats Cheese and Walnuts.
May 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Beet Top Tart with Goats Cheese and Walnuts.
Apparently it’s #WorldBakingDay so I’ve been baking. A Wholewheat Loaf. Parmesan Crisp. Asparagus Tart. Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Pie.
May 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Apparently it’s #WorldBakingDay so I’ve been baking. A Wholewheat Loaf. Parmesan Crisp. Asparagus Tart. Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Pie.
Asparagus Cannelloni
April 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Asparagus Cannelloni
It does happen very often but #EasterSunday is also my little brother’s @MadHatterMurtha birthday and his silver wedding anniversary. Have a great day in Australia Andrew. Congratulations to you both.
April 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It does happen very often but #EasterSunday is also my little brother’s @MadHatterMurtha birthday and his silver wedding anniversary. Have a great day in Australia Andrew. Congratulations to you both.
A tart for Easter. Made with fresh farm eggs, new season asparagus and wild garlic from the local wood.
April 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A tart for Easter. Made with fresh farm eggs, new season asparagus and wild garlic from the local wood.
Asparagus and ricotta crepes for Easter
April 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Asparagus and ricotta crepes for Easter
A free form pie I made for the weekend. Olive oil pastry with a filling of broccoli, asparagus, wild garlic and ricotta.
April 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A free form pie I made for the weekend. Olive oil pastry with a filling of broccoli, asparagus, wild garlic and ricotta.
@cihcymru.bsky.social
#CIHTAI25
My favourite conference. I spoke there in 2012 just before I retired. But I had to cut my speech in half as the guy before me wouldn’t stop taking.
#CIHTAI25
My favourite conference. I spoke there in 2012 just before I retired. But I had to cut my speech in half as the guy before me wouldn’t stop taking.
April 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
@cihcymru.bsky.social
#CIHTAI25
My favourite conference. I spoke there in 2012 just before I retired. But I had to cut my speech in half as the guy before me wouldn’t stop taking.
#CIHTAI25
My favourite conference. I spoke there in 2012 just before I retired. But I had to cut my speech in half as the guy before me wouldn’t stop taking.
13 years ago today I retired from my full time post as Chief Executive of Midland Heart. One part of my life ended and another began. I’ve enjoyed almost every part of my retirement years. I’ve learned new skills and used my old ones in various ways. Pages from my leaving album.
March 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
13 years ago today I retired from my full time post as Chief Executive of Midland Heart. One part of my life ended and another began. I’ve enjoyed almost every part of my retirement years. I’ve learned new skills and used my old ones in various ways. Pages from my leaving album.
For those that remember 5 years ago tonight I was posting my first Lockdown #MurthasMenu. It was a beetroot tatin. Tonight it’s a spinach and feta borek with home made filo pastry.
March 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For those that remember 5 years ago tonight I was posting my first Lockdown #MurthasMenu. It was a beetroot tatin. Tonight it’s a spinach and feta borek with home made filo pastry.
A poem for #StPatricksDay . One of my favourites by Ireland’s poet laureate.
March 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A poem for #StPatricksDay . One of my favourites by Ireland’s poet laureate.
Spinach and ricotta crespelle.
March 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Spinach and ricotta crespelle.