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Feb 2021
12:35pm, 24 Feb 2021
13,862 posts
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Ness
That sounds good.
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Feb 2021
12:38pm, 24 Feb 2021
17,410 posts
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Sharkie
It does doesn't it, WA? I think most of the regulars are here but we have New Newt Jinglers which is brilliant.
I was concerned hardly anyone would be keen this year - but quite the opposite and everyone taking part has really got on board with the whole of the idea. Dead pleased, me!
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Feb 2021
12:41pm, 24 Feb 2021
8,775 posts
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BaronessBL
Another success Sharkie and some excellent newts being reported too
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Feb 2021
1:15pm, 24 Feb 2021
7,299 posts
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The Great Raemondo
I find everyone's newts so uplifting and inspiring :D
Office working newt is going well (after the traditional rocky IT issue ridden start), it's so nice to see real actual people, including some who have joined my teams in the last year and I'd never met in person before.
I'm intrigued to see how the plants in the yard of my apartment are doing later.
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Feb 2021
1:30pm, 24 Feb 2021
19,973 posts
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GimmeMedals
Update - I assembled it and took it down to Mr GM in his shed. We had lunch in his shed for the first time ever, so a double newt. It was a really good combination of flavours. I'm looking forward to having the rest of it for lunch tomorrow.
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Feb 2021
1:33pm, 24 Feb 2021
19,798 posts
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Rosehip
I just had a run in new shoes 
the extra Newt is that they are a men's pair, as they were the only pair of what I wanted I could find in my size - no idea what the difference is, but they fit nicely.
I've just taken delivery of a Flanci skort too, but not in time to wear it (them? whatever) to run today although it's plenty warm enough for shorts here.
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Feb 2021
1:35pm, 24 Feb 2021
57,921 posts
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Diogenes
Today I listened to some newt music. Instead of selecting a known artist or album from Spotify or, even more predictably, playing my liked tracks, I selected a playlist of top tracks from 2020. The selection was mixed (and the source ensured that it wasn't chart stuff) but I found at least a couple of of things I really liked, plus I now know of a load of ultra-cool obscure artists.
I will go into more detail in a blog.
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Feb 2021
1:53pm, 24 Feb 2021
34,239 posts
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halfpint
GM I’ve looked at that recipe before but wasn’t convinced by the combination despite liking all the main components. Not to mention quince paste?!? I think I’ll give it a go now I have real feedback on it.
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Feb 2021
1:54pm, 24 Feb 2021
23,475 posts
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EvilPixie
sounds good but the thing that puts me off some recipes is the occasional ingredient that you won't have and don't know what to do with such as quince paste!
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Feb 2021
2:23pm, 24 Feb 2021
17,411 posts
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Sharkie
You can usually find a substitute for unusual ingredients - I google and then use my common sense: What's the ingredient adding to the recipe? Could it do without?
As for beetroot - I think a lot of people are put off by early experiences of hard or soggy pickled beetroot that stained everything red. I love anything doused in vinegar but lots of people don't and I'd urge them to try beetroot roast or boiled but NOT pickled. We grow our own and Raffo -previously a confirmed beetroot denier- now loves it. It's not hard to grow and you can eat the tops as greens. AND the stripey, golden and white varieties are all wonderful and have noneof the bad associations.
They're dead pretty and unlike some coloured veg - purple beans for instance - the colours are still there after cooking. Pink and white stripes! Deep golden yellow! Fabulous.
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