Substack diary no.163: Monday, 25th. May 2026
Late to my diary and, perhaps more importantly, for my cappuccino this morning, which I am enjoying more than usual after a good deal of quite hard work. By lunchtime it will be hot – over 25 degrees celsius – and, since I find it difficult to cope with such temperatures, I started cooking dinner early-ish this morning whilst it was relatively cool. All pots and pans and utensils are washed and back where they belong, and I can relax now that dinner is in the slow cooker.
‘Chana chicken’ is a bit of a luxury for me these days as it is quite expensive compared with my usual fare. Not so much expensive to buy – the ingredients are quite cheap – but expensive to cook. It is quite energy intensive; not as energy-costly as a roast dinner (which is beyond my financial means) but more expensive than a simple pasta dish. It will be ready by mid-afternoon but I have no idea if it will be any good. It is one of those meals that would appear to be good for a slow cooker but I have my doubts.
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Colin Anderson 