Ko Yao Yai

Ko Yao Yai

Wind Dodging The wind was forecast to be all over the place after our visit to James Bond Island. So we ended up shuttling between Ko Phanak to shelter from the north-easterly winds and an anchorage near Ao Po Grand Marina to shelter from the westerlies (nice lunch in...
Freeze Dried Eggs

Freeze Dried Eggs

Dried Egg Yolk & Whites Powder This stuff is brilliant and lasts for along time. Dried egg yolk and white powders are really useful for baking; they can’t be used to make things such as lemon curd. I tried it for scrambled eggs, but it has a distinct smell that...
Oven Gloves

Oven Gloves

Gloves That Withstand the Heat I bought these in Hiva Oa, Marquesas ( French Polynesia), at the petrol station shop. They are great for lifting out the bread pan from the bread maker and lifting my pan, which has handles that get hot. You can buy the same brand from...
Carpet Hair Remover

Carpet Hair Remover

The Pet Hair Remover Sponge The previous owner of Jamala told us about these sponges which pick up hair from your carpets. It actually says it’s for pet hair, but it can’t distinguish between pet hair and human hair. 😆 You should vacuum first and then run the...
The Egg Boiler

The Egg Boiler

It’s Amazing What Such a Small Gadget Can Do! In Tahiti in November 2022, we went to a hardware store to look for some screws! The Black Friday sale was on, and we found this egg-boiling machine for around £5—one of the best gadgets we’ve bought. No watching the eggs...