10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #154

Eye-popping art by Joel Rea and Ed Binkly, ultra satisfying #vegan white bean #soup, a summary 50 #interiordesign styles, a cottage made of mud, how to get various stains out of different materials. #InterestingThings #ContentCatnip

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s latest song

I can’t really express how truly impressive this band is. 15 years of constant world tours and 27 completely unique albums later…here is their latest music video gem from their newest album. I would say they are Melbourne’s most criminally underrated export. Found via Third Eye a cool new blog about psychedelic rock and leftfield music, do yourself a big favour and go check Cole’s blog out.

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Beetroot and coconut risotto with curry leaf butter

Fresh curry leaves are well worth the hunt, because they offer both citrus and smoky notes. Buy them in Indian supermarkets and online; store any unused leaves in a tightly sealed container for another time.

Prep 15 min
Cook 1 hr 40 min
Serves 4

For the risotto
400ml tin coconut milk (minimum 60% coconut)
3 whole beetroot (about 700g)
500ml hot vegetable stock – I like Potts’
75g unsalted vegan butter
3 medium shallots (175g), peeled and finely diced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1½cm x 1½cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
Fine sea salt
350g arborio rice
5 tbsp marsala, or a similar fortified wine such as madeira, port or sweet sherry

For the topping
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
10-12 fresh curry leaves
1 green finger chilli, finely chopped
Grated zest of 1 lime, plus 2 tbsp lime juice

Pop the tin of coconut milk in the fridge, so the cream at the top hardens. Scrub the beetroot, put them in a large pan, add cold water to cover, then pop on a lid and bring to a boil. Boil for up to an hour, until tender, then drain, wash and slip off the skins.

Roughly chop 300g of the cooked beetroot (keep the rest for later), then put this in a blender with 500ml hot water and blitz smooth. Transfer the beetroot stock to a large pan and add the hot vegetable stock.

Melt 50g of the butter in a casserole dish on a medium heat and, when it’s melted and hot, add the shallots, garlic, ginger and a teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, for eight to 10 minutes, until the mix starts to turn golden.

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Add the rice, stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then pour in the marsala and let it sizzle away. Add the still-warm beetroot stock a ladleful at a time, letting the liquid reduce to almost nothing before adding the next ladle. Repeat until you’ve used up all the stock and the rice is 95% cooked. Open the chilled tin of coconut milk, spoon out the solid cream from the top and stir this into the rice (save the coconut liquid for a smoothie). Take the pan off the heat and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, dice the remaining beetroot into 1cm cubes. In a frying pan, melt the remaining 25g butter on a medium heat, then add the mustard and cumin seeds, the curry leaves and the chopped chilli, and leave to splutter for 30 seconds. Add the diced beetroot and three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt, stir-fry for six to eight minutes, then take off the heat and stir in the lime juice and zest.

Check the risotto for seasoning, and stir in a little more water to loosen, if need be. Distribute between shallow bowls and serve with a quarter of the spiced lime beetroot spooned over each portion.

Via Meera Sodha for the Guardian

50 Different Interior Design Styles

An excellent video which explains the many different ways someone can style their home.

youtu.be/SCxcO3Os_OE?si=2_IkVI…

Food that magically regrows itself: an infographic

I love the idea of growing food to eat, I’ve not been successful with it yet but this guide looks great for learning how.

Via Reddit Cool Guides
Food that magically regrows itself: an infographic

A cosy cottage made of mud

I’ve got a fantasy of having a quirky little mudbrick cottage like this…anyone else? Via Cosy Places on Reddit

Badass jaguar does not break eye contact

Don’t run she will chase you…just back away slowly. I have since read that jaguars rarely if ever attack people. But I dare you to see her coming out of the shadows and not shit your pants!

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“when there are mountains

I look at the mountains

when it rains

I listen to the rain”

Santoka

Paintings by Hasui Kawase

Vegan Instant Pot White Bean Stew by Rainbow Plant Life

An easy and breezy bean-based recipe by the amazing Youtube Cook Rainbow Plant Life.
Vegan Instant Pot White Bean Stew recipe by Rainbow Plant Life

What it’s like to be a Berlin Veteran

This is such an accurate and yet deeply cringey roasting of what it means to be fly-in-fly-out FIFO Berlin Veteran from another place. To work part time and barely survive on a meagre amount of Euros and live in a squalid apartment and wear tatty clothes. I once did this and it’s reassuring that Berlin is still the same. The voiceover narrative is pure gold and hillarious.

“Berlin Veterans go to church on a Sunday. Except their church is Berghain, their priest is being pissed on in a cage and their sermon doesn’t end until Monday.”

Blimey!

youtu.be/AOM-GDY4HQk?si=3MGZHv…

The Colourful Secrets of Animal Patterns

Ever wondered why animals come in such stunning colours and patterns? It’s more than just beauty; it’s survival. From the vibrant wings of butterflies to the camouflaged stripes of tigers, each colour and pattern has a purpose. Animals use pigments, which absorb certain wavelengths of light, and structural colours, created by tiny, colourless structures, to dazzle us with their displays. Some animals, like flamingos, get their colours from their diet, while others, like chameleons, can change their hues at will. Bioluminescent creatures, such as fireflies, produce their own light through chemical reactions. These colourful adaptations help animals blend in, startle predators, or attract mates, playing a crucial role in their survival and evolution. Dive into the world of animal colouration and discover the fascinating science behind nature’s palette. via Cosmos
Madagascar bullseye moth (Antherina suraka). Credit: Jasius / Getty ImagesScanning electron micrograph of butterfly wing scales. Credit: Gribkov (CC BY 4.0)‘Motion Dazzle’ is the phenomenon when a large herd of prey animals use moving colours as a way of causing predator confusion. A herd of zebras. Credit: serengeti130 / Getty Images

The Creepy Ghouls and Feature Creatures of Ed Binkley

For over thirty years, American artist Ed Binkley has enchanted audiences with his fantasy artwork. His finely detailed creations, often featuring whimsical and ghoulish creatures with exaggerated features, have graced numerous publications. Over the decades, Binkley has collaborated with prestigious names such as Lucasfilm, ImagineFX, Wizards of the Coast, and Artifacts Puzzles. His recent art book, part of the “Incognito” series, highlights his exceptional colored pencil drawings. With a strong social media presence, Binkley has amassed over 71K followers on Instagram and 68K likes on Facebook, where he frequently shares his latest work and artistic updates. Learn more on Inspiration Grid.

Seeing past anger and chaos

When a challenging situation presents itself, take a very large step back and see it for what it really is. There are many people in your world who have absolutely no concept of peace. They will resort to anger, rage, resentment, sadness or anxiety to move through their lives. Keep in mind that it has nothing to do with you! They are engaging in and looping programs, regardless of how destructive, that make them feel safe and secure. It is not your responsibility to make it better for them…they must discover it on their own. Just continue sending Unconditional Love and know they will be taken care of. ~ Creator

A handy guide to removing different clothing stains

Via Reddit

Mesmerising Surrealist Art by Joel Rea

Joel Rea is an acclaimed Australian surrealist artist who masterfully blends reality and fantasy in his vibrant, intricate paintings. His work delivers profound messages and complex narratives that provoke thought and stir emotions. A recurring motif in Rea’s art is the fusion of nature (and powerful animals like tigers) and civilisation, juxtaposing the wild with the constructed to explore the interplay between human endeavours and the natural world. Via Inspiration Grid.
Mesmerising Surrealist Art by Joel ReaMesmerising Surrealist Art by Joel Rea tiger, street

‘You don’t need anything but hope. The kind of hope that flies on silent wings under a shining owl moon.’
—Jane Yolen

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