by Allen | Mar 25, 2025 | Updates
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...
by Maria | Mar 21, 2025 | Tips
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...
by Maria | Mar 21, 2025 | Tips
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...
by Maria | Mar 18, 2025 | Tips
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...
by Maria | Mar 17, 2025 | Tips
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...
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