Gluten Free Pasta - Getting Closer
The latest essay in making gluten-free pasta hits far closer to the mark.
Audience:
Pasta lovers, including those who cannot eat gluten.
Adelaide Hilton
This is not an article about Paris' less-famous sister, but a brief review of Smiffy's stay at the Hilton in Adelaide, South Australia.
Audience:
Travelers to Adelaide, South Australia. People in the hospitality industry that want to know what is being said about them.
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Tuesday, 8th July 2008The Brasserie - Happy Circumstance
Smiffy takes an unplanned dinner at The Brasserie at the Adelaide Hilton and is quite delighted, to say the least.
Audience:
Foodies living in or visiting Adelaide (South Australia).
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Tuesday, 8th July 2008Paralympics New Zealand - One for the Rogues' Gallery
If any organisation should be aware of accessibility issues, a national Paralympics organisation should be. At the time of writing, the web site of Paralympics NZ is a disgrace.
Audience:
The accessibility community, disability groups, those interested in inclusion in sport.
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Thursday, 5th June 2008Nixie Kitchen Timer
Smiffy designs a retro-look kitchen timer to suit his needs.
Audience:
Electronics hobbyists, Nixie fans, cooks with a technical bent.
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Tuesday, 13th May 2008Stir-Fried Duckling Breast with Orange and Carob
Recipe for Smiffy's stir-fried duckling breast with orange and carob, served with a fake duck-stock risotto.
Audience:
Those who like to eat duck or are just plain sick of chicken and turkey; the disappointed guests at Basil Fawlty's Gourmet Night.
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Monday, 12th May 2008
Book Review: The Short Bus
A review of Jonathan Mooney's book 'The Short Bus'. This review has been written to coincide with Blogging Against Disablism Day 2008.
Audience:
Those in contact with or interested in disability, special education, social inclusion or who are just looking for a good read.
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Wednesday, 7th May 2008;last updated on Monday, 12th May 2008
Dilbert Goes Inaccessible
A new version of dilbert.com is launched - it is not good, accessibility/usability having become worse and thus judged worthy of a mention in my Accessibility Rogues' Gallery.
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Sunday, 20th April 2008Foxy Add-Ons: Tab Mix Plus
Tab Mix Plus is a Firefox extension that allows enhanced control over tabbed browsing.
Audience:
Firefox users.
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Saturday, 19th April 2008
Enter the eyeProd
Smiffy meets the eyeProd, er, iPod Nano.
Audience:
Anyone in the market for a personal music player - even if they think they are too old for such things.
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