Monthly Archives: April 2011

Poetry Month 7 – You’re

Posted on April 7, 2011 by impeus

Today I’m sharing You’re by Sylvia Plath. You can read it here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/mar/13/poetry.sylviaplath I’ve always loved this poem from Ariel. My favourite part has always been the image at the end – A clean slate, with your own face on. It’s … Continue reading →

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Staple Dinner from 2009

Posted on April 6, 2011 by impeus

I’m posting this recipe because I mentioned it in an earlier post about pancakes and my inability to follow recipes. Tasty dinner Ingredients * Lamb cutlets, or lamb chops, with a nice seam of FAT (you could of course substitute aubergine, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month 6 – Lettuces

Posted on April 6, 2011 by impeus

Today’s poem is by Selima Hill – a very prolific poet, who must be pretty well thought of. I have much of her back catalogue, but have to admit to not quite “getting” a lot of it. That said, there … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month 5 – Tiger Drinking At Forest Pool

Posted on April 5, 2011 by impeus

The poem I want to share today is the first one in Ruth Padel’s The Soho Leopard – the book is split into four sections: The Tangled Bank The King’s Cross Foxes Sex, Scars and Alligators Nights of the Dry … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month

Posted on April 5, 2011 by impeus

I learned via twitter that is is National Poetry Month. Of course like most things learned via twitter it is wise to check a little further. It is poetry month in the US, not here. However I’m celebrating anyway. So … Continue reading →

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Date and walnut cake, etc.

Posted on April 3, 2011 by impeus

I made cake. Twice. It was nice both times. I will make it again. Here, for posterity, is what I did: Turn oven to 180° Soak 100g dried pitted dates in some Lady Grey tea (or just hot/warm water) Grease/line/otherwise … Continue reading →

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