This funny but true stroll down memory lane by Vic MacKenzie will appeal to all who lived there in the golden years……..
STRANDBEEST
These majestic sculpture beasts move with the wind and are the creation of architect Theo Janssen
THE WONDERS OF CLIPS
THE LION AND THE FOX
Lions are some of the most fearsome creatures in the animal kingdom, and for good reason. These predators can easily outrun and outsmart their prey, making them the perfect killing machines.
So that’s why when this lioness approached an injured baby bat-eared fox in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve, we truly feared the worst.
The lioness noticed the injured fox on a dirt road. The poor fox was absolutely terrified and froze in fear.
Then, a hungry male lion spotted them and came looking for an easy meal.
Things didn’t look good for the little guy.
But when the lion went in for the kill…
… the lioness decided she wasn’t about to let anything happen to her tiny new friend…
… and told him to back off!
Unbelievable.
The male lion wasn’t too pleased, but he left the fox alone.
The lioness went back to caring for the babies.
Once he was able to get back on his feet, the fox scampered off to safety.
This mighty predator saved the tiny fox’s life when she could have easily made him dinner.
Nature truly is full of surprises.
DOGDANCE – SANDRA & LIZZIE
What a clever dog!
1944 – 2014 / D-Day – Today
Directions:
Left click and hold on each photo, and then drag your mouse gently from left to right on the original photograph and it will be become a photo of the exact same location and view in 2014.
Drag it back to the left and you are back in 1944!
Scroll down for more of the same. Just fascinating!
http://interactive.guim.co.uk/embed/2014/apr/image-opacity-slider-master/index.html?ww2-dday
TREE STUMP ART
It starts as a big tree stump and ends as a beautiful wood carving.
TAGGING BEARS
Snuggle with the cubs while tagging Mum…..
THE ELEPHANTS WHO CAME TO DINNER
PASTA WITH A DIFFERENCE
I recently discovered a Blog which really appeals to me.
The Bewitching Kitchen is fresh, exciting and positively crackles with enthusiasm for great international food. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit…………..
Following is an example:
CRISPY CHICKPEA AND CAPER SPAGHETTI
(slightly adapted from Real Simple)
3/4 pound spaghetti
1 can chickpeas (15 ounce) rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup olive oil (I probably used a little less)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and black pepper
1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Heat oven to 400° F.
Combine the chickpeas, panko, capers, oil, coriander, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, tossing once, until crispy, 18 to 22 minutes.
While the chickpeas are roasting, cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pan.
Add the chickpeas, cilantro, and lemon juice to the pasta and toss to combine.