theaardvark

Autistic. ADHD. Easily distracted, deeply interested.
This is where I put things when my brain won't shut up about them.

8 October 2025 Food

Bald man with glasses and a vibrant purple beard wearing a purple hoodie, outdoors in a garden and holding up two jars of Garner's pickled onions - "Original Pickled Onions" (traditionally hand peeled and pickled in a rich malt vinegar) on the left, and "Pickled Shallots" (traditionally hand peeled and pickled in a spiced malt vinegar) on the right. Behind him is lush green foliage with trees and shrubs creating a natural backdrop. His expression suggests he's about to deliver his considered opinion on these artisanal preserves.

6 October 2025 Food

Photo: Two glass jars of Waitrose pickled onions with silver lids on a wooden surface against a bright pink background. Left jar contains pale onions in malt vinegar, right jar has darker onions in balsamic vinegar.

3 October 2025 Food

Bald man with glasses and a purple beard wearing a black t-shirt, holding up two jars of Funky Food Co. pickled onions - Marmite pickled onions in malt vinegar (left jar with white label featuring the distinctive Marmite branding) and Guinness pickled onions in malt vinegar (right jar with black label). Behind him is his familiar home office with shelves of collectibles, framed artwork, a bright blue door, and a rubber duck visible amongst the memorabilia. His expression suggests he's about to embark on what could be described as either a culinary adventure or an act of madness, depending on one's tolerance for bold flavours.

1 October 2025 OneSongOnePlaylist

Digital artwork: A record turntable with a vinyl spinning on the platter, set against a cosmic backdrop. The sky above swirls with vibrant nebula clouds in golden amber, turquoise, and deep purple, with scattered stars throughout. Wispy tendrils of cosmic energy flow upward from the record, as if the music itself is creating the universe. The turntable is dark grey with orange accent lighting, featuring a tonearm with a red cartridge. Rather cosmic for a Tuesday afternoon.

30 September 2025 Food

Photo: A large glass jar of pickled onions in malt vinegar sits on a wooden surface. The label reads "The Dogs Bollocks Pickled Onions in Malt Vinegar" from The Funky Food Co., featuring a sketch of a dog's face. Behind the jar is a white plate decorated with red and blue brushstrokes and a yellow flower. The background shows a shimmery magenta and silver sequined fabric.

25 September 2025 Food

Photo: Bald man with glasses and a purple beard wearing a grey t-shirt, holding up two jars of Waitrose pickled onions - one appears to be pickled onions in balsamic vinegar (left jar with darker contents) and one pickled onions in malt vinegar (right jar with lighter, more traditional-looking onions). Behind him is his familiar home office setup with shelves of collectibles, a bright blue door, and a rubber duck amongst various pop culture memorabilia. His expression suggests he's mid-comparison between these two Waitrose offerings.

24 September 2025 Shallow AF Reviews

Film poster showing a Jenny Ortega on the right looking up in apparent terror at a massive scary animal muzzle looming from the left, complete with yellowed fangs and dark lips and hair. The purple text "DEATH OF A UNICORN" dominates the centre against a backdrop of lush green countryside. Turns out unicorns are rather more frightening than the sparkly ponies we were promised in childhood stories.

20 September 2025 ADHD

Me sporting my glorious purple beard in front of framed artwork, wearing a grey "ADHD AF" t-shirt with the helpful subtitle "what were we talking about?" Because subtlety is overrated when you're making a point about neurodivergent life.