Dr Russell Jones
@russjoneswrites.bsky.social
Gave myself a haircut.
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gave myself a haircut.
Is it common for people in the USA to eat with their hands? On my visits I didn't notice it, but I've seen a bunch of videos where they visit the UK and have eaten (a fry up, a roast dinner and various other dishes) with their hands, which seems a bit bizarre to me.
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Is it common for people in the USA to eat with their hands? On my visits I didn't notice it, but I've seen a bunch of videos where they visit the UK and have eaten (a fry up, a roast dinner and various other dishes) with their hands, which seems a bit bizarre to me.
Today's brunch at Chez Jones: roast potato, roast onion and chorizo omelette with ketchup.
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today's brunch at Chez Jones: roast potato, roast onion and chorizo omelette with ketchup.
Tonight at Chez Jones: roast pork, potatoes and onions, cinnamon carrots, apple sauce, spring greens and spinach.
Crackling (not pictured) for Friday night beer accompaniments.
Crackling (not pictured) for Friday night beer accompaniments.
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: roast pork, potatoes and onions, cinnamon carrots, apple sauce, spring greens and spinach.
Crackling (not pictured) for Friday night beer accompaniments.
Crackling (not pictured) for Friday night beer accompaniments.
If you're looking for an uplifting read set during the run-up to Christmas, might I present you with "Bucket List" (which The Herald called "the ultimate feel-good novel"). It's about a widow who befriends a young offender in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Two lonely strangers. One chance encounter. Six winning numbers. Dot is a lonely pensioner. Max is a young offender. But a chance meeting in their local park changes everything for this unlikely duo. ...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
If you're looking for an uplifting read set during the run-up to Christmas, might I present you with "Bucket List" (which The Herald called "the ultimate feel-good novel"). It's about a widow who befriends a young offender in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Some mornings Eddie comes to my room, jumps up into my bed and cuddles me as we snooze. Those are the best mornings.
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Some mornings Eddie comes to my room, jumps up into my bed and cuddles me as we snooze. Those are the best mornings.
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and pineapple achari (with extra punch), served with brown rice.
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and pineapple achari (with extra punch), served with brown rice.
For my first arts college project my grade was "Very Good". The grade for my recent second project was "Outstanding", so hopefully that means I'm learning and improving. It's nice to have a positive and immediate response to something I've worked hard on.
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For my first arts college project my grade was "Very Good". The grade for my recent second project was "Outstanding", so hopefully that means I'm learning and improving. It's nice to have a positive and immediate response to something I've worked hard on.
I've been riding the bus in Edinburgh quite a lot over the past 3 months and have noticed... Aromas. No shame, it's human, but it did make me start wondering if I smell bad to others.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I've been riding the bus in Edinburgh quite a lot over the past 3 months and have noticed... Aromas. No shame, it's human, but it did make me start wondering if I smell bad to others.
1/2
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Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb Ragu, brown fusilli, parmesan.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb Ragu, brown fusilli, parmesan.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Wrapped up warm while we go to the gym. He won the Wet Head Award yesterday.
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Wrapped up warm while we go to the gym. He won the Wet Head Award yesterday.
I'm listening to the audiobook of Jurassic Park at the moment. I like how it starts off as a sort of scientific mathematical admin investigation, then about half way it becomes a gross monster horror.
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I'm listening to the audiobook of Jurassic Park at the moment. I like how it starts off as a sort of scientific mathematical admin investigation, then about half way it becomes a gross monster horror.
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
Tonight at Chez Jones: butter paneer and smoked tofu with brown rice.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: butter paneer and smoked tofu with brown rice.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Alarm woke me at 6.30. So dark outside I thought it was a mistake, it was surely nighttime. I was wrong. Winter is coming.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Alarm woke me at 6.30. So dark outside I thought it was a mistake, it was surely nighttime. I was wrong. Winter is coming.
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb cooked in rosemary butter, creamy garlic spinach, peas and mint sauce, roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips.
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb cooked in rosemary butter, creamy garlic spinach, peas and mint sauce, roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips.
Today's lunch at Chez Jones: chicken, avocado, lettuce, spinach, tomato with garlic and pepper yogurt and lemon wedge.
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today's lunch at Chez Jones: chicken, avocado, lettuce, spinach, tomato with garlic and pepper yogurt and lemon wedge.
Currently planning our xmas food purchases. What do you like to snack on? We've learned not to get too much pastry or overly rich stuff, to try and balance it out with more veg and fruit as we can be a bit worn out by rich foods.
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Currently planning our xmas food purchases. What do you like to snack on? We've learned not to get too much pastry or overly rich stuff, to try and balance it out with more veg and fruit as we can be a bit worn out by rich foods.
Tried Kirby Air Ride on #switch2 as a free trial. Don't think it's for me, I didn't really know what was going on / it was quite chaotic. While I liked Donkey Kong Bananza, it didn't grab me enough to complete it. Mario Kart World is really good, but overall S2 is a bit disappointing so far...
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Tried Kirby Air Ride on #switch2 as a free trial. Don't think it's for me, I didn't really know what was going on / it was quite chaotic. While I liked Donkey Kong Bananza, it didn't grab me enough to complete it. Mario Kart World is really good, but overall S2 is a bit disappointing so far...
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and leek stew with carrots, peas and butternut squash. Creamy garlic spinach. Roasted honey parsnips. Pigs in blankets. Herby cheddar dumpling.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and leek stew with carrots, peas and butternut squash. Creamy garlic spinach. Roasted honey parsnips. Pigs in blankets. Herby cheddar dumpling.
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages. Mushrooms and tomatoes cooked with butter, garlic and tarragon.
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages. Mushrooms and tomatoes cooked with butter, garlic and tarragon.
Today at Chez Jones: creamy chicken and leek stew, with cheesy herby dumplings.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today at Chez Jones: creamy chicken and leek stew, with cheesy herby dumplings.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and chorizo chilli, nachos, creme fraiche, cheddar.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and chorizo chilli, nachos, creme fraiche, cheddar.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
How (some) Americans talk about Scotland, in reverse: I dream of the endless prairies, sitting on the porch with a hot peach pie, watching the cowboys fire their guns into the sky, heaven's sun on my face, my kids head to toe in plaid, a fresh pile of chopped wood
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
How (some) Americans talk about Scotland, in reverse: I dream of the endless prairies, sitting on the porch with a hot peach pie, watching the cowboys fire their guns into the sky, heaven's sun on my face, my kids head to toe in plaid, a fresh pile of chopped wood
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken fajitas with salad & sauces, wholemeal wraps.
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken fajitas with salad & sauces, wholemeal wraps.
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce