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Shinnen Sousou Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru SP 2026 (4 January 2026, TBS) was shown two years after the drama series Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru has ended.

In the final episode of that drama series, Ichiro returns to the Showa era after the time machine bus project got shelved. 83-year-old Inoue (Ono Takehiko) appears before Ichiro from the future and invites him into the time tunnel, saying, "Let's go to any era you like!"

The special drama depicts what happens after the series. Ichiro is now able to travel to any era he likes through the time tunnel using a time travel door. He rises up again to change the future of his daughter Junko (Kawai Yumi), and this time, he travels not only to the Reiwa era, but also to future and the past. He is assisted by Kiyoshi (Sakamoto Yamato) in changing Junko's fate, albeit being warned by his parents, Sanae (Yoshida Yo) and Inoue (Miyake Hiroki) to be careful not to cause a time paradox.
Meanwhile, Ichiro's granddaughter Nagisa (Naka Riisa), who is now married to Akitsu (Isomura Hayato), is assigned to work on a special political program. She is impressed by the comments and political stance of Taira Junko (Eguchi Noriko), a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly who appears on the program, and becomes devoted to her. Taira, with her outspoken comments, is gaining the support of the public. Will she enter national politics and become Japan's first female prime minister? On the brink of this, an incident breaks out. It involves Nagisa as well...

Ichiro wants to protect the future of Nagisa and Junko. Behind Ichiro's rampage lies in his honest feelings for his family and friends. His resolve is being tested across the times, but what will it be like?

SHINNEN SOUSOU FUTEKISETSU NI MO HODO GA ARU SP 2026

Extremely Inappropriate Early in the New Year

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KUDO KANKURO

("Amachan", "Idaten", "Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru")

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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Up and find myself pretty well, and so to the office, and there all the morning. Rose at noon and home to dinner in my green chamber, having a good fire. Thither there came my wife’s brother and brought Mary Ashwell with him, whom we find a very likely person to please us, both for person, discourse, and other qualitys. She dined with us, and after dinner went away again, being agreed to come to us about three weeks or a month hence. My wife and I well pleased with our choice, only I pray God I may be able to maintain it.

Then came an old man from Mr. Povy, to give me some advice about his experience in the stone, which I [am] beholden to him for, and was well pleased with it, his chief remedy being Castle soap in a posset.

Then in the evening to the office, late writing letters and my Journall since Saturday, and so home to supper and to bed.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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Took a clyster in the morning and rose in the afternoon. My wife and I dined on a pullet and I eat heartily, having eat nothing since Sunday but water gruel and posset drink, but must needs say that our new maid Mary has played her part very well in her readiness and discretion in attending me, of which I am very glad.

In the afternoon several people came to see me, my uncle Thomas, Mr. Creed, Sir J. Minnes (who has been, God knows to what end, mighty kind to me and careful of me in my sickness). At night my wife read Sir H. Vane’s tryall to me, which she began last night, and I find it a very excellent thing, worth reading, and him to have been a very wise man.

So to supper and to bed.

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This is the kind of dessert I reach for when I want something simple, chocolatey, and meant to be shared straight from the skillet. No layers, no frosting, no fuss. Just a warm cocoa brownie baked in my favorite 20 cm cast-iron pan, topped with fresh raspberries, then everyone digs in with a spoon.

I wanted a brownie that feels indulgent but not heavy, rich without being overwhelming. Using cocoa instead of melted chocolate gives it that deep, classic brownie flavor, while almond flour keeps it naturally gluten-free and wonderfully fudgy. Baking it directly in the skillet makes it extra cozy — crisp around the edges, soft and almost molten in the center, especially when served warm.

We topped it with cool Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries, and a light drizzle of honey, and that contrast is everything.

It’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t need slicing or styling. Just place the skillet in the middle of the table, grab a spoon, and dig in.

This is the dessert I’d make on a quiet Valentine’s evening, when you don’t want anything complicated, just something comforting and chocolatey to share. No perfection needed. Just a spoon, a warm skillet on the table, and that first bite that makes everyone smile.

How to make gluten-free skillet brownie

Begin with preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the butter in an 8-inch (20cm) cast-iron skillet and melt it gently over low heat. Once almost fully melted, add the honey and stir until well combined.

Add the cocoa powder directly to the warm butter–honey mixture and stir with a spatula until smooth, glossy, and evenly mixed. Let it cool for 1–2 minutes, just until warm, not hot.

Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, and instant coffee powder, if using. Crack in the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, until you have a glossy, cohesive batter.

Sprinkle the almond flour over the batter and fold gently until just combined—avoid overmixing. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15–17 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is soft but not wet. Keep in mind that this gluten-free brownie will continue to set as it cools, so don’t overbake.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Top with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and fresh raspberries, then enjoy straight from the skillet.

Other gluten-free chocolate desserts you may like to try

This Heart Shaped Chocolate Pavlova with a crisp shell, soft marshmallow center, whipped cream and fresh berries, is an elegant, romantic dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day.

This Chocolate Panna Cotta is smooth, creamy and deeply chocolatey, made with simple ingredients and served with berries for an easy yet elegant dessert.

Chocolate Terrine is a rich, silky dessert made with dark chocolate and cream, perfect for slicing and serving at special occasions or holidays.

This Flourless Decadence Chocolate Cake is intensely rich, naturally gluten-free and deeply chocolatey, with a soft, fudgy texture that feels truly indulgent.

Gluten-Free Skillet Brownie - No Refined Sugar

Gluten-Free Skillet Brownie – Easy, Quick, No Refined Sugar

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten-free, gluten-free desserts, no refined sugar, skillet brownie

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 327kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60g) butter
1/4 cup (90g) honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup 40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp (1g) instant coffee powder
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (2g) fine salt
2 large eggs , room temperature
1/2 cup (50g) almond flour
1/4 cup (30g) chocolate chips , optional

For serving

fresh raspberies
Greek yogurt
Honey

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
Place the butter in an 8-inch (20cm) cast-iron skillet and melt over low heat.
Once almost melted, add honey.
Mix to combine.
Add cocoa powder right into the warm melted mixture.
Stir with a whisk until everything is evenly combined and glossy.
Let the mixture cool for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in the salt, vanilla extract and instant coffee powder if used.
Crack the eggs into the skillet one at a time.
Stir well after each addition.
Sprinkle the almond flour into the skillet and fold gently until just combined, don’t overmix.
Smooth the top with your spatula and top with chocolate chips. Place the skillet in the preheated oven.
Bake for 15–17 minutes, the edges should be set and the center soft but not wet.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
Top with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey and fresh raspberries and dig in right from the skillet.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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In the morning most of my disease, that is, itching and pimples, were gone. In the morning visited by Mr. Coventry and others, and very glad I am to see that I am so much inquired after and my sickness taken notice of as I did. I keep my bed all day and sweat again at night, by which I expect to be very well to-morrow.

This evening Sir W. Warren came himself to the door and left a letter and box for me, and went his way. His letter mentions his giving me and my wife a pair of gloves; but, opening the box, we found a pair of plain white gloves for my hand, and a fair state dish of silver, and cup, with my arms, ready cut upon them, worth, I believe, about 18l., which is a very noble present, and the best I ever had yet.

So after some contentful talk with my wife, she to bed and I to rest.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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Could not rise and go to the Duke, as I should have done with the rest, but keep my bed and by the Apothecary’s advice, Mr. Battersby, I am to sweat soundly, and that will carry all this matter away which nature would of itself eject, but they will assist nature, it being some disorder given the blood, but by what I know not, unless it be by my late quantitys of Dantzic-girkins that I have eaten.

In the evening came Sir J. Minnes and Sir W. Batten to see me, and Sir J. Minnes advises me to the same thing, but would not have me take anything from the apothecary, but from him, his Venice treacle being better than the others, which I did consent to and did anon take and fell into a great sweat, and about 10 or 11 o’clock came out of it and shifted myself, and slept pretty well alone, my wife lying in the red chamber above.

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Previously: Kubinashi Rider.

Type: PV (Phantom Vehicle).

Period/location of origin: Though the precise date of origin is unknown, subject, called variously Taxi #45, Taxi 416, and the haunted taxi of Davao City, originates — as one might expect — in Davao City, Philippines. Reports of subject have been circulating the internet at least since 2008-2010, although how long they may have been passed around in other venues before then remains unknown.

black and white close-up shot of headlights on a car

Description: Subject appears to be a taxi cab driving the streets of Davao City late at night in search of a fare. Subject is not usually further described beyond this; in some cases, a taxi number might be mentioned — as previously noted, it is usually either Taxi #45 or Taxi 416 — but additional details are not typically furnished.

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Subject could look like any taxi anywhere in Davao City. Subject could be any taxi anywhere in Davao City.

Modus operandi: Subject’s modus operandi may vary, depending on the report.

According to the most commonly circulated reports, subject will initially appear to targets as a standard taxi cab. Sometimes the taxi is identified as belonging to a specific taxi company, usually named as either Malaya Taxicabs or Maligaya Taxicabs; other times, not. Similarly, the taxi may be identified as bearing the number 45 or 416, but may also not have a specific number associated with it. Subject appears late at night only, and typically selects targets it deems to be more vulnerable than others — students, women traveling alone, etc.

Should targets hail subject, open the door, and get inside, they may begin to feel uneasy as soon as the taxi begins driving. Should targets attempt to make small talk with their driver, they will find the driver strangely quiet.

Upon nearing or reaching their destination, as targets prepare to settle the fare for their ride, they will discover a terrible truth about their driver: That they are either covered in blood, or lacking a head. In either case, it becomes evident that their driver has not been alive at any point during their trip. Should targets then flee the vehicle, they will turn around to find that both it and its driver have vanished from the road.

aerial view of davao city at night — *Davao City at night.*

Should targets attempt to call the taxi company to which subject seemingly belonged and ask about the taxi number associated with the vehicle in which they took their ill-fated ride, they will find that the taxi company has no vehicles associated with the number in question: Taxi #45 — or Taxi 416 — does not exist.

Alternatively, according to some reports, targets may later learn not that the taxi number they rode in did not exist at all, but rather that it and its driver had been involved in a fatal collision when it was in operation. The taxi was totaled, and the driver did not survive — and yet, the taxi may still be seen driving around at night, its driver caught between this world and the next and forever seeking their next fare.

It is not known what may happen to targets who remain in the taxi after they have already deemed it to be unsafe.

One further report asserts a different modus operandi. According to this report, subject functions more like a taxi service for the undead. Should targets encounter subject, they may witness subject already carrying one or more passengers, all with glowing, white eyes, and none of which are still among the living.

Notably, the primary targets for this second modus operandi are not passengers, but other, living drivers. Should a person at the wheel of a car pass what looks like another person standing at the side of the road, and then look in their rearview mirror, they will see the “person” they just passed in their back seat. Eventually, the mysterious passenger will disappear, typically after the driver has passed another vehicle. This other vehicle is believed to be Taxi #45; when it is passed, it effectively “picks up” the mysterious passenger from the backseat of the living driver and takes up the journey from there.

Containment: Subject has not been reported outside of Davao City and therefore seems to be contained to this specific location.

Additional notes: The two earliest online accounts regarding subject located by this researcher are dated 2008 and 2010, respectively.

a road at night with lights streaking down it from automobile headlights

The 2008 account features the second modus operandi; having been published and republished various other places online over the years, it is typically credited to a “Ronald Gary B. Bautista.” It is written in a combination of English and Tagalog, although a Tagalog-only translation may also be located elsewhere online. The taxi number in this account is always Taxi #45.

The 2010 account, meanwhile, features the first and primary modus operandi. Again, this publication is likely not the first time this particular account appeared, but does seem to be the earliest readily available account that remains accessible at this point in time. The taxi number in this account is Taxi 416.

Other accounts available online contain the modus operandi described in the 2010 account with the taxi number ascribed to the 2008 account — that is, they feature the first and primary modus operandi, paired with a taxi identified as Taxi #45. It is therefore possible that these two accounts originally described separate entities, but gradually merged over time to create the most commonly passed-around report of Taxi #45 seen today.

There does not appear to be a taxi company operating in Davao City called Malaya Taxicabs; this supposed company does not exist, and has not ever existed. There is a Maligaya Taxicabs, but the company does not appear to bear any knowledge of subject.

Recommendation: If you happen to be in Davao City — be careful which taxis you choose to board.

Or else it might be the last ride you ever take.

Resources:

“Mindanao, Mores & Myths” by Ronald de Jong.

“Spine-Chilling Ghost Stories From The Philippines” at Expats In The Philippines.

“Expat Philippines Horror Stories: Cautionary Tales” at Pinaywise.

“Scarier than Fiction: Popular Ghostly Legends In The Philippines” by MM Maglasang.

“Horror Story: Taxi #45” credited to Ronald Gary B. Bautista.

“Taxi #45” Tagalog translation.

The Ghost Taxicab at Philippine Urban Legends.

Taxis in Davao City: Photographs.

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This collection of 10 Cottage Cheese Recipes was born out of my everyday cooking, the kind of meals you make when you want something nourishing, comforting, and genuinely easy. Cottage cheese has quietly become one of those ingredients I always keep in the fridge. It is naturally high in protein, mild in flavor, and incredibly versatile.

Inside this collection, you’ll find a mix of sweet and savory recipes. From simple breakfasts and light lunches to snacks and not-too-sweet treats, these dishes are meant to fit naturally into your day. Because cottage cheese is so rich in protein, every recipe is satisfying and filling, without feeling heavy or complicated.

These are recipes I make for my family, adjust based on what I have on hand, and return to again and again. Cottage cheese blends beautifully into both sweet and savory dishes, adding creaminess, structure, and a quiet protein boost without overpowering the flavors you love.

If you’re looking to increase your protein intake, add variety to your meals, or simply need reliable recipes that work on busy days, this collection is friendly and approachable. Nothing fancy, just simple, high-protein food that tastes good and feels right.

Crispy Baked Cottage Cheese Balls – A High-Protein Lunch or Snack

Crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, these baked Crispy Cottage Cheese Balls are one of those recipes that disappear faster than you expect. They’re simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of food I enjoy making when I want something homemade and satisfying.

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Cottage Cheese Pizza

I have tried the viral cottage cheese pizza trend. This pizza replaces the traditional crust with a protein-packed cottage cheese base, creating a rich and flavorful layer that pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings. It’s light yet satisfying, with a deliciously cheesy taste that pairs perfectly with everything from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies.

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Cottage Cheese Hot Chocolate – Healthy, High-Protein, Thick and Creamy

This Cottage Cheese Hot Chocolate is my new favorite way to turn a cozy classic into something a little more nourishing, without sacrificing comfort. It’s rich, thick, and incredibly smooth, yet made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have: cocoa powder, honey, milk, and cottage cheese. No starch, no complicated steps, and no strange additives.

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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

There’s something incredibly comforting about a soft, fruity muffin. These Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are a lovely balance of wholesome and indulgent. The cottage cheese might seem like an unexpected ingredient, but it gives the muffins a tender crumb, subtle richness, and a protein boost without tasting "cheesy" at all. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with tea.

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Healthy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Fudge – Guilt-Free, No-Bake, Gluten-Free

I have to tell you about this cottage cheese chocolate fudge because I’m honestly a little obsessed with it. It is a creamy, guilt-free, no-bake chocolate treat made with cottage cheese for a lighter, healthier twist.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Biscuits – Healthy, High Protein Snack

These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Biscuits have become a new favorite in our house. They’re soft, a little chewy, and full of that cozy pumpkin flavor everyone loves this time of year. They come together in just a few minutes, no fancy steps, no long list of ingredients.

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High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Waffles

Start your day strong with these High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Waffles! They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with protein to keep you full and energized all morning. Combining creamy cottage cheese and tangy Greek yogurt gives these waffles a rich, moist texture.

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Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Scones - High-Protein and Light

Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Scones – High-Protein, Light and Savory

These Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Scones are my kind of comfort food, hearty, golden, and packed with flavor, yet surprisingly light. Made with less butter and cheese, they still feel rich and comforting, thanks to the cottage cheese that adds moisture and a gentle boost of protein.

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Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

If you’re looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that actually keeps you full and tastes amazing, these Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins might just become your new favorite.

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Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles – No-Bake, High-Protein, Refined Sugar-Free

These Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles are creamy, no-bake bites made with blended cottage cheese, coconut, and honey for a naturally sweet, high-protein treat. They come together in minutes and are perfect as a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even a little energy bite to keep in the fridge.

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I hope this little collection inspires you to try a few of these recipes in your own kitchen. Whether you go sweet or savory (or both), I’d love to know which one becomes your favorite. If you make any of them, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Seeing your versions truly makes my day.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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(Lord’s day). Up, and it being a very great frost, I walked to White Hall, and to my Lord Sandwich’s by the fireside till chapel time, and so to chappell, where there preached little Dr. Duport, of Cambridge, upon Josiah’s words, — “But I and my house, we will serve the Lord.” But though a great scholler, he made the most flat dead sermon, both for matter and manner of delivery, that ever I heard, and very long beyond his hour, which made it worse.

Thence with Mr. Creed to the King’s Head ordinary, where we dined well, and after dinner Sir Thomas Willis and another stranger, and Creed and I, fell a-talking; they of the errours and corruption of the Navy, and great expence thereof, not knowing who I was, which at last I did undertake to confute, and disabuse them: and they took it very well, and I hope it was to good purpose, they being Parliament-men. By and by to my Lord’s, and with him a good while talking upon his want of money, and ways of his borrowing some, &c., and then by other visitants, I withdrew and away, Creed and I and Captn. Ferrers to the Park, and there walked finely, seeing people slide, we talking all the while; and Captn. Ferrers telling me, among other Court passages, how about a month ago, at a ball at Court, a child was dropped by one of the ladies in dancing, but nobody knew who, it being taken up by somebody in their handkercher. The next morning all the Ladies of Honour appeared early at Court for their vindication, so that nobody could tell whose this mischance should be. But it seems Mrs. Wells¹ fell sick that afternoon, and hath disappeared ever since, so that it is concluded that it was her.

Another story was how my Lady Castlemaine, a few days since, had Mrs. Stuart to an entertainment, and at night began a frolique that they two must be married, and married they were, with ring and all other ceremonies of church service, and ribbands and a sack posset in bed, and flinging the stocking; but in the close, it is said that my Lady Castlemaine, who was the bridegroom, rose, and the King came and took her place with pretty Mrs. Stuart. This is said to be very true. Another story was how Captain Ferrers and W. Howe both have often, through my Lady Castlemaine’s window, seen her go to bed and Sir Charles Barkeley in the chamber all the while with her. But the other day Captn. Ferrers going to Sir Charles to excuse his not being so timely at his arms the other day, Sir Charles swearing and cursing told him before a great many other gentlemen that he would not suffer any man of the King’s Guards to be absent from his lodging a night without leave. Not but that, says he, once a week or so I know a gentleman must go … [to his whore – L&M], and I am not for denying it to any man, but however he shall be bound to ask leave to lie abroad, and to give account of his absence, that we may know what guard the King has to depend upon.

The little Duke of Monmouth, it seems, is ordered to take place of all Dukes, and so to follow Prince Rupert now, before the Duke of Buckingham, or any else.

Whether the wind and the cold did cause it or no I know not, but having been this day or two mightily troubled with an itching all over my body which I took to be a louse or two that might bite me, I found this afternoon that all my body is inflamed, and my face in a sad redness and swelling and pimpled, so that I was before we had done walking not only sick but ashamed of myself to see myself so changed in my countenance, so that after we had thus talked we parted and I walked home with much ado (Captn. Ferrers with me as far as Ludgate Hill towards Mr. Moore at the Wardrobe), the ways being so full of ice and water by peoples’ trampling. At last got home and to bed presently, and had a very bad night of it, in great pain in my stomach, and in great fever.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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Up and to my office, whither by agreement Mr. Coventry came before the time of sitting to confer about preparing an account of the extraordinary charge of the Navy since the King’s coming, more than is properly to be applied and called the Navy charge.

So by and by we sat, and so till noon. Then home to dinner, and in the afternoon some of us met again upon something relating to the victualling, and thence to my writing of letters late, and making my Alphabet to my new Navy book very pretty. And so after writing to my father by the post about the endeavour to come to a composition with my uncle, though a very bad one, desiring him to be contented therewith, I went home to supper and to bed.

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Posted by Samuel Pepys

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Up and to my office about business, examining people what they could swear against Field, and the whole is, that he has called us cheating rogues and cheating knaves, for which we hope to be even with him.

Thence to Lincoln’s Inn Fields; and it being too soon to go to dinner, I walked up and down, and looked upon the outside of the new theatre, now a-building in Covent Garden, which will be very fine. And so to a bookseller’s in the Strand, and there bought Hudibras again, it being certainly some ill humour to be so against that which all the world cries up to be the example of wit; for which I am resolved once again to read him, and see whether I can find it or no. So to Mr. Povy’s, and there found them at dinner, and dined there, there being, among others, Mr. Williamson, Latin Secretary, who, I perceive, is a pretty knowing man and a scholler, but, it may be, thinks himself to be too much so. Thence, after dinner, to the Temple, to my cozen Roger Pepys, where met us my uncle Thomas and his son; and, after many high demands, we at last came to a kind of agreement upon very hard terms, which are to be prepared in writing against Tuesday next. But by the way promising them to pay my cozen Mary’s legacys at the time of her marriage, they afterwards told me that she was already married, and married very well, so that I must be forced to pay it in some time.

My cozen Roger was so sensible of our coming to agreement that he could not forbear weeping, and, indeed, though it is very hard, yet I am glad to my heart that we are like to end our trouble. So we parted for to-night.

And I to my Lord Sandwich and there staid, there being a Committee to sit upon the contract for the Mole, which I dare say none of us that were there understood, but yet they agreed of things as Mr. Cholmely and Sir J. Lawson demanded, who are the undertakers, and so I left them to go on to agree, for I understood it not.

So home, and being called by a coachman who had a fare in him, he carried me beyond the Old Exchange, and there set down his fare, who would not pay him what was his due, because he carried a stranger with him, and so after wrangling he was fain to be content with 6d., and being vexed the coachman would not carry me home a great while, but set me down there for the other 6d., but with fair words he was willing to it, and so I came home and to my office, setting business in order, and so to supper and to bed, my mind being in disorder as to the greatness of this day’s business that I have done, but yet glad that my trouble therein is like to be over.

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These Romanian Rustic Potatoes with Paprika and Onion are one of those dishes that instantly feel like home. Simple ingredients, no fuss, but so much flavor. This is the kind of food that was always on the table when time was short and everyone was hungry. It is warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

I always boil the potatoes in their skins first. It’s how I learned to make them, and it really makes a difference. The potatoes stay firm, flavorful, and never watery. Once sliced, they soak up that beautiful oniony, paprika-infused oil without falling apart. The onions are cooked slowly until soft and golden, the red pepper adds sweetness, and the paprika is added carefully at the right moment, just enough to bloom and give that unmistakable color and aroma.

It’s always a little surprising how such simple pantry ingredients come together into something that feels so satisfying. These potatoes don’t need much to shine. A sprinkle of fresh parsley, maybe a fried egg, some roasted sausages or some pickles on the side, and you’re done.

Nothing complicated here, just good ingredients cooked the right way. It’s relaxed, familiar cooking, the kind that fits any day of the week.

How to make Romanian rustic potatoes

Begin with boiling the potatoes in their skins. Scrub them well without peeling, then place them in a pot and cover with cold, well-salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20–25 minutes, until just tender when pierced, but not mushy. Drain and let them cool slightly.

While still warm, peel off the skins—they should slip off easily—then cut the potatoes into thick slices or large, rustic chunks.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a wide pan. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft, glossy, and lightly golden. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until softened.

Lower the heat, add the paprika, and stir quickly for a few seconds so it blooms without burning. Add the sliced potatoes and salt and gently fold everything together, coating them in the paprika-infused oil. Cook for 5–8 minutes, turning carefully, until some edges become lightly crisp.

Taste and adjust the salt, remove from the heat, and finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley.

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Romanian Rustic Potatoes with Paprika and Onion

These Romanian Rustic Potatoes with paprika and onions are one of those dishes that instantly feel like home. Simple ingredients, no fuss, but so much flavor. This is the kind of food that was always on the table when time was short and everyone was hungry. It is warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Romanian

Keyword potato, rustic potatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 312kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds (1.5-2 kg) red potatoes
2 large onions , finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper , diced
1 tbsp (10g) paprika
salt to taste
3-5 tbsp (45-60g) sunflower oil
fresh parsley

Instructions

Boil the potatoes in their skins. Scrub the potatoes well (don’t peel). Place them in a pot, cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender when pierced, not mushy (20–25 minutes, depending on size).
Drain and let them cool slightly.
While still warm, peel the skins (they should slip off easily). Cut the potatoes into thick slices or large chunks, rustic, not perfect.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a wide pan.
Add the onions. Cook over medium heat until soft, glossy, and lightly golden.
Add the red bell pepper to the onions. Cook 2–3 minutes, just until softened.
Lower the heat. Add the paprika and stir quickly for a few seconds only so it blooms without burning.
Add the sliced potatoes to the pan. Gently fold everything together so they’re coated in the paprika oil. Season with salt.
Let them cook 5–8 minutes, turning carefully, until some edges lightly crisp.
Taste and adjust salt. Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with chopped parsley.

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Up and to the office, where we sat all the morning, and then home to dinner, and found it so well done, above what I did expect from my mayde Susan, now Jane is gone, that I did call her in and give her sixpence. Thence walked to the Temple, and there at my cozen Roger Pepys’s chamber met by appointment with my uncle Thomas and his son Thomas, and there I shewing them a true state of my uncle’s estate as he has left it with the debts, &c., lying upon it, we did come to some quiett talk and fair offers against an agreement on both sides, though I do offer quite to the losing of the profit of the whole estate for 8 or 10 years together, yet if we can gain peace, and set my mind at a little liberty, I shall be glad of it. I did give them a copy of this state, and we are to meet tomorrow with their answer.

So walked home, it being a very great frost still, and to my office, there late writing letters of office business, and so home to supper and to bed.

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Up early and to Mr. Moore, and thence to Mr. Lovell about my law business, and from him to Paul’s School, it being Apposition-day there. I heard some of their speeches, and they were just as schoolboys’ used to be, of the seven liberal sciences; but I think not so good as ours were in our time. Away thence and to Bow Church, to the Court of Arches, where a judge sits, and his proctors about him in their habits, and their pleadings all in Latin. Here I was sworn to give a true answer to my uncle’s libells, and so paid my fee for swearing, and back again to Paul’s School, and went up to see the head forms posed in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, but I think they did not answer in any so well as we did, only in geography they did pretty well: Dr. Wilkins and Outram were examiners. So down to the school, where Dr. Crumlum did me much honour by telling many what a present I had made to the school, shewing my Stephanus, in four volumes, cost me 4l. 10s. He also shewed us, upon my desire, an old edition of the the grammar of Colett’s, where his epistle to the children is very pretty; and in rehearsing the creed it is said “borne of the cleane Virgin Mary.” Thence with Mr. Elborough (he being all of my old acquaintance that I could meet with here) to a cook’s shop to dinner, but I found him a fool, as he ever was, or worse. Thence to my cozen Roger Pepys and Mr. Phillips about my law businesses, which stand very bad, and so home to the office, where after doing some business I went home, where I found our new mayde Mary, that is come in Jane’s place.

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Crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, these Crispy Baked Cottage Cheese Balls are one of those recipes that disappear faster than you expect. They’re simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of food I enjoy making when I want something homemade and satisfying.

Recently, I’ve found myself reaching for cottage cheese more and more in the kitchen. It’s incredibly versatile, working just as well in sweet recipes as it does in savory ones, and it’s also a great way to add extra protein to everyday meals. In this recipe, it becomes the perfect base for these golden, oven-baked bites.

What makes these cottage cheese balls so good is the contrast in texture. The outside bakes up crisp and beautifully golden, while the inside stays soft and full of cheesy flavor. They’re baked rather than fried, high in protein, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

While they work wonderfully as a snack or appetizer, they’re just as good as part of a light lunch, served with a fresh salad, some roasted vegetables, or tucked into a wrap. I like them best served warm, straight from the oven, with a simple dip on the side.

How to make crispy cottage cheese balls

Begin with preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.

In a medium bowl, add the cottage cheese, egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, semolina and seasonings. Mix well until everything is evenly combined and you have a thick mixture. The mixture should be firm enough to hold its shape; if it feels too soft or sticky, add 1 tablespoon of regular flour and mix again.

Using your hands, roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls, keeping them as even as possible so they bake uniformly. Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.

Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between them. Lightly spray or brush them with oil to help them crisp up in the oven.

Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each ball and return the tray to the oven. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the balls are deep golden and crispy on the outside. For extra color and crunch, you can switch the oven to grill/broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.

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Crispy Baked Cottage Cheese Balls – A High-Protein Lunch or Snack

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese balls, cottage cheese, high-protein dish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings balls

Calories 41kcal

Ingredients

1 cup (230g) cottage cheese (4% fat) , slighty drained
1 large egg
1/2 cup (50g) grated cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, Mozzarella)
1/3 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
2 tbsp (20g) semolina
1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
Salt and pepper , to taste
chili flakes , optional

For coating

Panko breadcrumbs
Olive oil spray or brushed oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, semolina and seasonings.
You should get a firm mixture that holds shape. If too soft, add 1 tablespoon of flour.
Roll into walnut-sized balls.
Roll each ball in panko, pressing lightly so it sticks.
Place on tray, spray or brush lightly with oil.
Bake 10 minutes, flip, then bake 10 minutes more, until deep golden and crispy.
For extra color: switch to grill/broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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