David K Smith
@professor-dave.bsky.social
York academic, chemist, gay widower, and (now) single adoptive Dad. Science, education, politics, life. Views personal. Award-winning food writer. (He/him) 🏳️🌈
Latest Cookbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
Latest Cookbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
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Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer
Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer
Tonight, the 12yo learned how to cook his favourite meal - Pork Belly Miso Ramen. He was so proud of it, he served it up for us to eat by candlelight in front of one of his favourite TV shows.
#HomeCooking #Foodie #KidsWhoCook #FoodSky #Ramen #JapaneseFood #SoulFood
#HomeCooking #Foodie #KidsWhoCook #FoodSky #Ramen #JapaneseFood #SoulFood
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Tonight, the 12yo learned how to cook his favourite meal - Pork Belly Miso Ramen. He was so proud of it, he served it up for us to eat by candlelight in front of one of his favourite TV shows.
#HomeCooking #Foodie #KidsWhoCook #FoodSky #Ramen #JapaneseFood #SoulFood
#HomeCooking #Foodie #KidsWhoCook #FoodSky #Ramen #JapaneseFood #SoulFood
In the latest publishing madness, I had a manuscript returned to me because it scored >15% in a 'similarity test'. On careful inspection, it was mostly matching the published thesis of one of the authors containing the results, and our own previous related study published in the same journal.
November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In the latest publishing madness, I had a manuscript returned to me because it scored >15% in a 'similarity test'. On careful inspection, it was mostly matching the published thesis of one of the authors containing the results, and our own previous related study published in the same journal.
Rhubarb Drop
If you want to know how this traditional pudding was made by my Grandma, you can find the recipe in my book - currently discounted for Black Friday!
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
US: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #HomeCooking #FamilyRecipes #Foodie
If you want to know how this traditional pudding was made by my Grandma, you can find the recipe in my book - currently discounted for Black Friday!
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
US: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #HomeCooking #FamilyRecipes #Foodie
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Rhubarb Drop
If you want to know how this traditional pudding was made by my Grandma, you can find the recipe in my book - currently discounted for Black Friday!
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
US: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #HomeCooking #FamilyRecipes #Foodie
If you want to know how this traditional pudding was made by my Grandma, you can find the recipe in my book - currently discounted for Black Friday!
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
US: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #HomeCooking #FamilyRecipes #Foodie
Finished decorating our refitted toilet!
@mclarenf1news.bsky.social
#McLaren #F1 #FormulaOne #LandoNorris
@mclarenf1news.bsky.social
#McLaren #F1 #FormulaOne #LandoNorris
November 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Finished decorating our refitted toilet!
@mclarenf1news.bsky.social
#McLaren #F1 #FormulaOne #LandoNorris
@mclarenf1news.bsky.social
#McLaren #F1 #FormulaOne #LandoNorris
November 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
American Pancakes / Crispy Bacon / Blueberries / Maple Syrup
To celebrate Black Friday weekend, you can get this, and >200 other recipes in my award-winning eBook for just 99p ($1.99).
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
US www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
#KindleDeal #CookBook #FoodSky #BookSky #Foodie
To celebrate Black Friday weekend, you can get this, and >200 other recipes in my award-winning eBook for just 99p ($1.99).
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
US www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
#KindleDeal #CookBook #FoodSky #BookSky #Foodie
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
American Pancakes / Crispy Bacon / Blueberries / Maple Syrup
To celebrate Black Friday weekend, you can get this, and >200 other recipes in my award-winning eBook for just 99p ($1.99).
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
US www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
#KindleDeal #CookBook #FoodSky #BookSky #Foodie
To celebrate Black Friday weekend, you can get this, and >200 other recipes in my award-winning eBook for just 99p ($1.99).
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
US www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSNBRJR/
#KindleDeal #CookBook #FoodSky #BookSky #Foodie
Ikea Loaded Meatballs with Fried Egg
One of our favourite junk-food friday-night dinners to eat in front of the TV. Currently we are working through the whole back catalogue of Modern Family together.
One of our favourite junk-food friday-night dinners to eat in front of the TV. Currently we are working through the whole back catalogue of Modern Family together.
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ikea Loaded Meatballs with Fried Egg
One of our favourite junk-food friday-night dinners to eat in front of the TV. Currently we are working through the whole back catalogue of Modern Family together.
One of our favourite junk-food friday-night dinners to eat in front of the TV. Currently we are working through the whole back catalogue of Modern Family together.
For just 48 hours, my award-winning eBook is only 99p ($1.99)! It combines simple delicious recipes with personal reflections exploring the emotional resonance of food. Read it on any device using the free Kindle app!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie #Kindle
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie #Kindle
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Halloumi and Chipotle Wraps for dinner.
While I ate my first one, the 12yo scarfed all the rest of the wraps, so I was just left with filling.
The recipe is in Tw-Eat Together, but I tweaked it with a sprinkling of cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967011/
While I ate my first one, the 12yo scarfed all the rest of the wraps, so I was just left with filling.
The recipe is in Tw-Eat Together, but I tweaked it with a sprinkling of cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967011/
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Halloumi and Chipotle Wraps for dinner.
While I ate my first one, the 12yo scarfed all the rest of the wraps, so I was just left with filling.
The recipe is in Tw-Eat Together, but I tweaked it with a sprinkling of cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967011/
While I ate my first one, the 12yo scarfed all the rest of the wraps, so I was just left with filling.
The recipe is in Tw-Eat Together, but I tweaked it with a sprinkling of cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967011/
Proud to be part of this team recognised by @rsc.org with a Horizon Prize for our work to decolonise and diversify the way chemistry is taught.
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Proud to be part of this team recognised by @rsc.org with a Horizon Prize for our work to decolonise and diversify the way chemistry is taught.
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
If you are different, if you have additional educational needs, if you have a disability, Reform probably don't believe you, and certainly don't want you to be a part of mainstream life.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Reform deputy says pupils wearing ear defenders in class is ‘insane’
Reform's deputy leader claims there is 'over-diagnosis' of neurodiverse conditions, appearing at an event where a former Ofsted chief says dyslexia just means 'bad at reading'
www.tes.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If you are different, if you have additional educational needs, if you have a disability, Reform probably don't believe you, and certainly don't want you to be a part of mainstream life.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Delighted that the 'Decolonising the Curriculum' Group, of which I am a part, in the Chemistry Department @york.ac.uk, has received the @rsc.org Horizon Prize for Education recognising our work to diversify the way chemistry is taught.
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Delighted that the 'Decolonising the Curriculum' Group, of which I am a part, in the Chemistry Department @york.ac.uk, has received the @rsc.org Horizon Prize for Education recognising our work to diversify the way chemistry is taught.
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
Under the proposed UK immigration rules, Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany would have had bwen reviewed every 2.5 years until the 1960s and once the war was over and Germany 'safe', they all would have been sent back to live in the country, that had recently murdered millions of their fellow Jews.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Under the proposed UK immigration rules, Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany would have had bwen reviewed every 2.5 years until the 1960s and once the war was over and Germany 'safe', they all would have been sent back to live in the country, that had recently murdered millions of their fellow Jews.
Griddled Honey Miso Chicken / Fried Potatoes with Lemon & Soy / Dressed Little Gem
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Griddled Honey Miso Chicken / Fried Potatoes with Lemon & Soy / Dressed Little Gem
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
Bread & Butter Pudding with Extra Thick Double Cream
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Bread & Butter Pudding with Extra Thick Double Cream
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
Trafalgar Square / National Gallery
November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Trafalgar Square / National Gallery
Exploring an abandoned underground station (Aldwych - formerly known as Strand) on a fascinating 'Hidden London' tour.
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Exploring an abandoned underground station (Aldwych - formerly known as Strand) on a fascinating 'Hidden London' tour.
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
Down in London for an evening MRI scan. Had to bring 12yo as I had no overnight childcare at home. So once the scan was done, we walked downtown from the hospital for a treat - he was in heaven finding Stranger Things had taken over Primark and KFC!! Always balance something bad with something good.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Down in London for an evening MRI scan. Had to bring 12yo as I had no overnight childcare at home. So once the scan was done, we walked downtown from the hospital for a treat - he was in heaven finding Stranger Things had taken over Primark and KFC!! Always balance something bad with something good.
If you're looking for a gift for someone going through difficult times, a copy of my book, combining simple tasty recipes and everyday survival tips, is perfect. It's nominated for the 'Food & Mental Health' Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you're looking for a gift for someone going through difficult times, a copy of my book, combining simple tasty recipes and everyday survival tips, is perfect. It's nominated for the 'Food & Mental Health' Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
Had a cheese ploughman's sandwich for lunch and was somewhat shocked to see that it has 36 different ingredients in it!
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Had a cheese ploughman's sandwich for lunch and was somewhat shocked to see that it has 36 different ingredients in it!
I was today years old when i learned that in America a 'coffee cake' is actually a cake with a cinnamon crumb designed to be eaten with coffee, not, well, a 'coffee cake', made with (and tasting of) actual coffee.
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I was today years old when i learned that in America a 'coffee cake' is actually a cake with a cinnamon crumb designed to be eaten with coffee, not, well, a 'coffee cake', made with (and tasting of) actual coffee.
Dinner was cooked by the 12yo today - Roasted Chicken Thigh Traybake with Plums, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli & Soy
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Dinner was cooked by the 12yo today - Roasted Chicken Thigh Traybake with Plums, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli & Soy
In this day and age, why are Nobel Prizes limited to three people? Why not simply reward all people that made significant contributions to the discovery? Science is teamwork!
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In this day and age, why are Nobel Prizes limited to three people? Why not simply reward all people that made significant contributions to the discovery? Science is teamwork!
Five years ago today. The (then) 7yo was very wise for his age...
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Five years ago today. The (then) 7yo was very wise for his age...
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
Fork-Tender Slow-Cooked Persian-Spiced Lamb Shoulder / Spiced Roast Potatoes / Persian Salad / Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Salt / Mint Yoghurt
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Fork-Tender Slow-Cooked Persian-Spiced Lamb Shoulder / Spiced Roast Potatoes / Persian Salad / Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Salt / Mint Yoghurt
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky