# chestnut (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chestnut. Page: Feed: --- ## [What To Do Instead of Looking Busy](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/what-to-do-instead-of-looking-busy) _2026-08-20 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ A CEO replied to one of my newsletters on the dangers of over-utilisation in slasher films, saying that I hadn’t given the reader any guidance on what to do instead of measuring activity. ## [A simple bread made with no tools](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/a-simple-bread-made-with-no-tools) _2026-08-20 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Yes, I did miss my stand mixer on vacation. ## [Are You The Prime Minister of New Zealand?](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/are-you-the-prime-minister-of-new) _2026-08-19 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ In the category of bureaucracy gone mad, when I worked at a payment card company, we had to perform Know Your Customer checks to see if any users were Russian oligarchs or convicted felons or otherwise slippery folk. ## [We Forgot To Check](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/we-forgot-to-check) _2026-08-18 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ Much of the Internet was down last year - 20th Oct 2025. ## [Word of the Week: Dead Cat Bounce](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/word-of-the-week-dead-cat-bounce) _2026-08-17 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ In finance, a dead cat bounce is a tiny recovery in a stock that’s plunging toward oblivion: ## [Finding an AI Tsar and walking in someone else's moccasins - what you missed this week](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/finding-an-ai-tsar-and-walking-in) _2026-08-14 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ Plenty to get your brain in gear this week amongst my Chestnuts - daily short snackable thoughts and ideas that will get you commenting and discussing! ## [AI Tsar](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/ai-tsar) _2026-08-13 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ An excellent question that a client agreed to have me answer here: ## [Don't Make Me Think](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/dont-make-me-think) _2026-08-12 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ My car’s GPS has settings like “avoid motorways”, “fastest route”, and “avoid tolls”. ## [Less Wish, More Wash](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/less-wish-more-wash) _2026-08-11 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ “Washy” means feeble, thin like watery soup. ## [Someone else's Moccasins](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/someone-elses-moccasins) _2026-08-10 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ I had an astonishing exchange with the person repairing my computer this week. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jONyaYtABV0X) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Line of Death and why Netflix agrees with me on AI - what you've missed this week](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/the-line-of-death-and-why-netflix) _2026-08-07 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ Whether you’re reading everyday, or waiting for my weekly round up of Chestnuts - my short snackable daily provocative thoughts and tips - don’t forget to get involved and comment on those that spark your own thinking. ## [Netflix Says: You don't own AI output](https://squirrelsquadron.substack.com/p/netflix-says-you-dont-own-ai-output) _2026-08-06 · Douglas Squirrel · Squirrel Squadron Substack_ News flash: Netflix endorses my second law of AI, which says ## [The little focaccias I've been making instead of turning on the oven](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/the-little-focaccias-ive-been-making) _2026-08-05 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Eight little gluten-free focaccias, one pan, zero oven ## [When eggplant parmigiana meets a tarte tatin](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/when-eggplant-parmigiana-meets-a) _2026-07-22 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Or how to cook a savory pie without using the oven ## [Gateau Breton is what you should do if you have ripe apricots and a lavender bush in your garden](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/gateau-breton-is-what-you-should) _2026-07-08 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Or even if you find them at your local market ## [Loaded Seeded Gluten-Free Sourdough Loaf](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/loaded-seeded-gluten-free-sourdough) _2026-06-18 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Dense, nutty, and packed with seeds: the GF bread you can't find in a shop. ## [Gluten-Free Wholegrain Buns that will save your summer](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/gluten-free-wholegrain-buns-that) _2026-05-28 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ 30 minutes of oven time. Seedy, soft, stupidly satisfying. ## [Gluten-free gnocchi love a good meat sauce that isn't Bolognese](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/gluten-free-gnocchi-love-a-good-meat) _2026-05-14 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Homemade gluten-free gnocchi and a sugo con carne worth the wait. ## [Tarot at the End of the World](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/tarot-at-the-end-of-the-world) _2026-05-08 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ The Eyelash Tarot Experiment phamplet just slinked into my mailbox yesterday.This is mainly because I live almost at the end of the world... ## [Amatriciana pizza, gnocchi and all things tomato.](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/amatriciana-pizza-gnocchi-and-all) _2026-05-05 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Including: my pizza crust recipe, yeasted or sourdough-based. ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Nn7pkxtXS9tV) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [The savory pie Italians start to eat in spring...and continue for all summer.](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/the-savory-pie-italians-start-to) _2026-04-16 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Including: my all-natural flours recipe for making the quiche dough. ## [An Easter brunch menu I’d actually pay someone to cook for me. (Plus: Carrot Madeleines recipe).](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/an-easter-brunch-menu-id-actually) _2026-04-01 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Discover these archive recipes from my blog. ## [Gluten-free sourdough sandwich loaf](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/gluten-free-sourdough-sandwich-loaf) _2026-03-26 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ My go-to recipe for soft, everyday breakfast bread ## [The Eyelash Tarot Experiment: Meditations on Writing, Randomness and Hanging On](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/the-eyelash-tarot-experiment-meditations) _2026-03-19 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ Our pamphlet is out! ## [Apricot & Almond Frangipane Tart](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/apricot-and-almond-frangipane-tart) _2026-03-12 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Featuring a gluten-free shortcrust pastry made with corn and rice flours ## [Baked zeppole, chestnut pancakes and the first homemade ice-cream of the season.](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/baked-zeppole-chestnut-pancakes-and) _2026-02-26 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Yes, I'm slightly confused about said season. ## [The afternoon fry: Apple Fritters with Armagnac raisins and lemon zest](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/the-afternoon-fry-apple-fritters) _2026-02-12 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ It’s quick, it’s crunchy, and it’s deeply nostalgic. ## [On Time and Other Cosmic Horror](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/on-time-and-other-cosmic-horror) _2026-02-12 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ So this is what they meant when they said "it goes by so quickly"? ## [Braised Radicchio, Goat Cheese & Honey on a quick gluten-free focaccia](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/braised-radicchio-goat-cheese-and) _2026-01-22 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Hard to argue with this combination. ## [Why women love cheese so much (and the perfect focaccia to go with it).](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/why-women-love-cheese-so-much-and) _2026-01-09 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ How to say no to dry January, Veganuary, and detox diets to choose cheese instead. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xy6mwPlZZUPq) _2026-01-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Homemade holiday gifts, without the added stress](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/homemade-holiday-gifts-without-the) _2025-12-14 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Reliable gluten-free cookie recipes for thoughtful, last-minute giving ## [Dinner rolls that don't taste gluten-free](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/dinner-rolls-that-dont-taste-gluten) _2025-11-23 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Perfect for everyone invited to your Holiday meals. ## [It's never too early to start making homemade gifts (...and a recipe for chestnut cake)](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/its-never-too-early-to-start-making) _2025-11-07 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ All my tested, easy ideas and a few inspirations from others food writers ## [A fall-inspired pizza I'm happy to find in my leftovers](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/a-fall-inspired-pizza-im-happy-to) _2025-10-23 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Escarole, roasted pumpkin, olives, and a touch of anchovy. ## [AI and Cosmic Horror: A Conversation](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/ai-and-cosmic-horror-a-conversation) _2025-10-19 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ Know thy enemy I told myself and asked it a question. I was not quite prepared for the answer. "No malice, no motive, no reason" ## [Pumpkin and Chestnut Gnocchi: the perfect beginning to fall](https://adifferentbread.substack.com/p/pumpkin-and-chestnut-gnocchi-the) _2025-10-09 · Marta in the Jar · a different bread_ Tossed in a gorgonzola sauce that pairs perfectly with any mushroom ## [A New and unusual Chestnut](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/a-new-and-unusual-chestnut) _2025-09-16 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ Here you have a new Chestnut. A homage to a game that keeps me wanting to write more. ## [Another Chestnut](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/another-chestnut) _2025-06-01 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ I have another Chestnut out for those who are interested. It is called Tortured Deep and is quite strange, very, very dark and rough. You can find the PDF down below if you dare. ## [Writer's Hardware](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/writers-hardware) _2025-05-06 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ I have a new keyboard. What does your writing sound like? The sound of your keystroke, do they matter to you? They matter to me, quite a bit. ## [The Chestnut](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/the-chestnut) _2025-02-24 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ and other stories ## [Best From My 2024 Reading List](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/best-from-my-2024-reading-list) _2025-01-28 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ The other day I finally sat down to make a list of books that I liked from last year’s reading pile. Making the list is relatively easy. I put books on the list that I liked. Books I remember. ## [Bleak Days](https://eyglo.substack.com/p/bleak-days) _2025-01-21 · ꫀꪗᧁꪶó · ꫀꪜꫀ᥅ꪗꪻꫝ꠸ꪀᧁ ꫀꪶᦓꫀ_ When I was a child, the USA had a base in Iceland. It was an American territory and hard to get into, but as kids we used to brag about having been in America that day if we went there.