Thunder Island

slices of rare cooked steak

fruits arranged in a heart shape amongst other fruit

boats on the sea

a quill, a bottle of ink and paper

an open book with leaves and a flora on the pages with a background of grassy field

some books and a coffee

My Latest posts

The Wheel Of Time
by alex
photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash
My opinion on the epic high fantasy series, The Wheel Of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
Those Dinosaur Eggs
by alex
photo by alex
How not to make dinosaur eggs and the loss of Brontosaurus.
Spiced Mahi Mahi
by alex
photo by alex
Mahi mahi with garlic and cayenne, simple and tasty.
My Pregnancy Story
by alex
photo by unknown (Canva)
A story of my pregnancy experience with everything included.
Fried Cauliflower Rice
by alex
photo by alex
Probably the easiest cauliflower rice recipe. A veggie substitute for real rice.
Parsnip Chips
by alex
photo by alex
Roasted parsnips with a bit of curry powder. This recipe was ok and can be a side dish or a snack.
Discovering The Top Of The World
by alex
photo by Carl
A walk along The Top Of The World, Gharghur, Malta. This is a family-friendly walk for the young, the old, and the in-between.
Blackened Shrimp
by alex
photo by alex
A recipe adapted from the American South. Shrimp covered in spices and sizzled in lard instead of butter to make it lactose-free. Carl absolutely love...

Hello
And Welcome!

I'm Alex, and Thunder Island is my creative corner.

This space is a passionate mix of everything great and nothing important that is expected to go unnoticed by the rest of the world.

But, just in case some random kindly stranger stops by - that would be you! - and wishes to look around, let me give you a quick idea of what you will find.

I post my family recipes here and every dish has passed a taste test by at least one family member, whether by adult or child. More than a few of the recipes are from diets delved into over the years while others are more budget, easy-cook, decadently delicious or of no particular category. This is our personalised family recipe book. a.k.a. stuff we like.

There is a section containing things to learn: primary maths for both my kids, some Maltese for my son, and English lessons for foreigners including a few practice pages for those who wish.

And lastly, a portfolio showcasing two of my hobbies: coding and writing. This website is all mine: my design, code and content. I often practice by tinkering with the design, expanding the code and adding to the content.

Although I have never produced anything print-worthy, I enjoy writing - and so, stories, poems and short blog posts on books I have read, authors I like or health matters I am interested in have found their homes here, along with a few real-life experiences.

So, now that you, the kindly stranger, are aware that this website is no great masterpiece, also know that you are very welcome. Please feel free to poke about and enjoy!

Alex

Recipes for Wednesday