Silent but deadly

Why it's green to go vegetarian.
The Vegetarian Society has a new campaign highlighting the impact that meat production has on the environment.

Studies on world food security estimate that an affluent diet containing meat requires up to 3 times as many resources as a vegetarian diet.

As the poster says 'Makes you think doesn't it?'.

Something else you can do with a courgette

If you are still harvesting courgettes (sorry Rhys!) and don't know what to do with them, try this recipe from Hamlyn All Colour Vegetarian Cookbook:

COURGETTE GRATIN
Serves 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
350g courgettes, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
25g butter or margarine
25g plain flour
300ml warm milk
100g vegetarian Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4 or 180°C. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onions until softened. Add the garlic, courgettes, herbs and seasoning to taste, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Put half the mixture in an ovenproof dish and top with tomatoes, then spread the remaining mixture on top.
3. Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over a low heat and add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Gradually add the milk and bring the sauce to the boil, stirring constantly. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Add half of the cheese, season to taste and pour over the courgettes.
4. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden.

I don't always have parsley around, so use more thyme instead. Very nice with a jacket spud.

Enter 6cam mix!

Following on from the last post, Metal Hammer today posted links to a great clip of Enter Sandman from Wembley, featuring video taken by several fans which have been edited and synced with the official sound recording taken from the mixing desk.

There is one view taken from high up the stage left side of Wembley, which is roughly, where we were sitting.

The guy that made this, has also posted Master of Puppets and Creeping Death, and says that he is 'making the full show mix'. Only about another two hours to go then.

The memory remains...

Back in July me and the lady wife went to see Metallica at Wembley Stadium, which turned out to be one of the best times that I have seen them. Here's a little number from the show:

Say yes to a full pint

CAMRA have been running this campaign for a few months now, and they say that they have over 20,000 signatures - make it one more and sign it too.

Better still write to your MP!

Three 'Fallen Angels'

I visited the HDRA Organic Garden at Yalding yesterday for their Hop Festival. The lack of hops was a bit disappointing but the food from the cafe was delicious, and Fallen Angel Brewery had a stall selling their bottled beers. Naturally, I had to buy a few to try at home later.

I'll post again when I've tried them all.

Eisteddfod is a winner!

I went to a work related event at Sandown Park today. I don't usually gamble, but I liked the sound of Eisteddfod, so backed him and he won!