Getting an A+
If I run this domain through Qualsys's SSL Server test, I get an A+. Which feels like a good score. I followed someone else's instructions on how to do this, but I can't remember where that was, so I figure putting the configuration here will be handy for me and,...
Ghost
Background I had a reason to see if I could get Ghost running alongside this Wordpress install today, and it turns out that once you follow the correct and up-to-date instructions, it's quite simple. I run Apache rather than nginx, so the default instructions don't...
Vietnamese Inspired Chook
Throw everything into a blender: Half a peeled brown onionA 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 (ish!) cm cube of peeled ginger2 cloves of garlic2 tsp of sugar (probably optional)2-3 tbsp of fish sauce and soy sauce1 tbsp of chinese five-spice mix1 birds eye chilli or similarSome oil,...
Building a Family Week Planner
"Are you home Thursday night, or do you have yoga?" "Are the kids going anywhere this weekend?" "I'm sure I mentioned that!" I've wanted to build a family week planner for ages that puts everyone's week on a easy to read screen somewhere in the house. Maybe somewhat...
Medium Format Scanning
Finished Product I've been meaning to building a medium format scanner for a while now. I had a dodgily cobbled together one that was difficult to use, and because things didn't quite line up, the backlighting was quite uneven. I woke up with the solution just the...
Wienerbr(ö|ø)d – Attempt #4
I remembered. Into the fridge every two turns. Unfortunately, because I followed the recipe (now edited) in my previous attempt, I screwed up the ratios and had to kinda wing it. I baked at 180°C, which seemed pretty good. Things to research for next time(s): Do I...
3 month exposure solargraph
Wienerbr(ö|ø)d – Attempt #3
I failed. Again. Which, I guess, is to be expected, because wienerbröd are notoriously difficult to do well. I also didn't do the FIRST thing I said I was going to do differently the last time, which was to chill the dough between turns. I do think, however, I have...
Learning Something New
One of my many amazing neighbours dropped a unicycle off to us yesterday. I've never tried to ride a unicycle before, but it's one of those things I've always wanted to learn. So - no time like the present! I'd like to think I'll be able to ride this thing within a...
Wienerbr(ö|ø)d – Attempt #2
I really want to learn how to make a good Danish. Or even a great Danish. I've tried twice so far and while I've ended up with good looking and delicious tasting baked goods, they aren't really Danishes. They're bready and that delicious crackly crispyness. I plan on...
Baguettes
I think an important part about getting tasty baguettes is to shape them correctly, and letting them rest for a long time before gently putting them in the oven. There's a brief video on the initial folding below. For this recipe, I aim for 72% hydration. Use 720 ml...
A photograph – mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/karloskar/48392949746 While we were away on our mini-breakette we took many walks along the beach. It was windy, and gorgeous. This is from Normanville. Shot with Olympus OM-1 with a red filter (25A), on Ilford FP4+ 125, developed in...