Ishan Kolhatkar
@ishankolhatkar.com
Website: ishankolhatkar.com
Global Evangelist in the Ed Tech Industry
Cooks a bit
Former Academic. FHEA
Former Barrister.
Pun positive / Pun forward
Dad to 9 & 18
Global Evangelist in the Ed Tech Industry
Cooks a bit
Former Academic. FHEA
Former Barrister.
Pun positive / Pun forward
Dad to 9 & 18
Pinned
Yeah, you and me both, iPhone.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Yeah, you and me both, iPhone.
Yes, I had to repost this. My excuse is that I was doing it while walking down a jetbridge. The reality is, ineptitude.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Pleas
Maslow's Hierarchy of Pleas
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Yes, I had to repost this. My excuse is that I was doing it while walking down a jetbridge. The reality is, ineptitude.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Pleas
Maslow's Hierarchy of Pleas
Judging people who don’t use column A and/or row 1 in Excel: Maslow's Hierarchy of Sheets
A ranking of all the hire vehicles: Maslow's Hierarchy of Fleets
The encyclopaedia of subfloor coverings: Maslow's Hierarchy of Screeds
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Judging people who don’t use column A and/or row 1 in Excel: Maslow's Hierarchy of Sheets
The encyclopaedia of subfloor coverings: Maslow's Hierarchy of Screeds
A new guide to horseracing, called Maslow's Hierarchy of Steeds
A property solicitor called Maslaw's Hierarchy of Deeds.
February 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
The encyclopaedia of subfloor coverings: Maslow's Hierarchy of Screeds
Quintessentially British: Sitting in an airport lounge, judging what everyone else is choosing to consume “At this time of day!” (said silently) simultaneously ignoring what’s in front of you.
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Quintessentially British: Sitting in an airport lounge, judging what everyone else is choosing to consume “At this time of day!” (said silently) simultaneously ignoring what’s in front of you.
Thank you thank you!
February 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Thank you thank you!
When you go to the shops but Michael Stipe has already been.
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
When you go to the shops but Michael Stipe has already been.
I’m confused.
This bread has replaced other bread. Or, has it been replaced?
This bread has replaced other bread. Or, has it been replaced?
February 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I’m confused.
This bread has replaced other bread. Or, has it been replaced?
This bread has replaced other bread. Or, has it been replaced?
Thanks Terry! Glad it worked. You’re right that most of the literature now suggests a brief parboil. Produces a much firmer innard for those who like more structure of their potato. Turns out like like crisp fried mash 😂
February 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Thanks Terry! Glad it worked. You’re right that most of the literature now suggests a brief parboil. Produces a much firmer innard for those who like more structure of their potato. Turns out like like crisp fried mash 😂
Reposted by Ishan Kolhatkar
For roast potatoes, most of the literature encourages only brief parboiling. But I took inspiration from @ishankolhatkar.com (www.ishankolhatkar.com/food/roastpo...), boiling them until nearly falling apart, before drying and adding to *hot* oil - for a good result, worth trying again!
My love of roast potatoes & how to make them, my way — Ishan Kolhatkar
I love roast potatotes. Really, I love them. In my spare time I write them poetry and sometimes catch myself drawing a heart with IK 4 RP. Okay, so that’s something of an exaggeration (I don’t draw he...
www.ishankolhatkar.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
For roast potatoes, most of the literature encourages only brief parboiling. But I took inspiration from @ishankolhatkar.com (www.ishankolhatkar.com/food/roastpo...), boiling them until nearly falling apart, before drying and adding to *hot* oil - for a good result, worth trying again!
Hardly the first time I’ve been called Extra.
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Hardly the first time I’ve been called Extra.
Woah woah woah. Both of you. Pick a lane. You can't deride my output AND encourage me by printing one of my puns.
Second thoughts, do it. It's not like I'll bang on about it. Honest.
Second thoughts, do it. It's not like I'll bang on about it. Honest.
January 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Woah woah woah. Both of you. Pick a lane. You can't deride my output AND encourage me by printing one of my puns.
Second thoughts, do it. It's not like I'll bang on about it. Honest.
Second thoughts, do it. It's not like I'll bang on about it. Honest.
Is it a high bar Jason, or does it, like all bars, look high to you? #TallerThanJason
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Is it a high bar Jason, or does it, like all bars, look high to you? #TallerThanJason
Doesn’t bode well for writing another book.
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Doesn’t bode well for writing another book.
Thank you! Of course now I'm a bit annoyed at the crop but hey, I'll take it.
January 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Thank you! Of course now I'm a bit annoyed at the crop but hey, I'll take it.
No no, you're welcome.
Don't mention it.
(Well done, etc)
Don't mention it.
(Well done, etc)
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
No no, you're welcome.
Don't mention it.
(Well done, etc)
Don't mention it.
(Well done, etc)
Reposted by Ishan Kolhatkar
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 1 OF 2🚨
WELL WELL WELL.
🎺🎺🎺 Second book alert!🎺🎺🎺
Did you enjoy the gritty thrilleriness of The Cut Throat Trial?
Fancy some more, sunshine?
Kill All The Lawyers will be hitting the shelves next year.
Consider your appetites whetted.
WELL WELL WELL.
🎺🎺🎺 Second book alert!🎺🎺🎺
Did you enjoy the gritty thrilleriness of The Cut Throat Trial?
Fancy some more, sunshine?
Kill All The Lawyers will be hitting the shelves next year.
Consider your appetites whetted.
January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 1 OF 2🚨
WELL WELL WELL.
🎺🎺🎺 Second book alert!🎺🎺🎺
Did you enjoy the gritty thrilleriness of The Cut Throat Trial?
Fancy some more, sunshine?
Kill All The Lawyers will be hitting the shelves next year.
Consider your appetites whetted.
WELL WELL WELL.
🎺🎺🎺 Second book alert!🎺🎺🎺
Did you enjoy the gritty thrilleriness of The Cut Throat Trial?
Fancy some more, sunshine?
Kill All The Lawyers will be hitting the shelves next year.
Consider your appetites whetted.
Reposted by Ishan Kolhatkar
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 2 OF 2🚨
With a heavy heart, I confirm that the first lawyer to be killed off is S.J. Fleet, my second alter-ego.
The powers that be determined that there was no room for (or real sense in) S.J. Fleet co-existing with The Secret Barrister, so SB will be taking all credit from now on.
With a heavy heart, I confirm that the first lawyer to be killed off is S.J. Fleet, my second alter-ego.
The powers that be determined that there was no room for (or real sense in) S.J. Fleet co-existing with The Secret Barrister, so SB will be taking all credit from now on.
January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 2 OF 2🚨
With a heavy heart, I confirm that the first lawyer to be killed off is S.J. Fleet, my second alter-ego.
The powers that be determined that there was no room for (or real sense in) S.J. Fleet co-existing with The Secret Barrister, so SB will be taking all credit from now on.
With a heavy heart, I confirm that the first lawyer to be killed off is S.J. Fleet, my second alter-ego.
The powers that be determined that there was no room for (or real sense in) S.J. Fleet co-existing with The Secret Barrister, so SB will be taking all credit from now on.
I misread this as a recommendation of which profession ought to take a dietary supplement derived from small, shrimp-like Antarctic crustaceans (Euphausia superba), rich in omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA.
But on second reading, it doesn't say 'Krill Oil: The Lawyers'
My mistake.
But on second reading, it doesn't say 'Krill Oil: The Lawyers'
My mistake.
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I misread this as a recommendation of which profession ought to take a dietary supplement derived from small, shrimp-like Antarctic crustaceans (Euphausia superba), rich in omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA.
But on second reading, it doesn't say 'Krill Oil: The Lawyers'
My mistake.
But on second reading, it doesn't say 'Krill Oil: The Lawyers'
My mistake.
Not often that I travel in a turboprop. Particularly pleased with this shot taken on my iPhone in a very noisy cabin.
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Not often that I travel in a turboprop. Particularly pleased with this shot taken on my iPhone in a very noisy cabin.
Nice day to be up in the air.
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Nice day to be up in the air.
Could never get into it for the same reason.
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Could never get into it for the same reason.
Night Manager. Brilliant. Obvs.
Hugh Laurie. Brilliant. Obvs.
Buuuuuuut, he will forever be Lt. George / The Prince Regent / A Bit of Fry and Laurie, to me.
Hugh Laurie. Brilliant. Obvs.
Buuuuuuut, he will forever be Lt. George / The Prince Regent / A Bit of Fry and Laurie, to me.
January 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Night Manager. Brilliant. Obvs.
Hugh Laurie. Brilliant. Obvs.
Buuuuuuut, he will forever be Lt. George / The Prince Regent / A Bit of Fry and Laurie, to me.
Hugh Laurie. Brilliant. Obvs.
Buuuuuuut, he will forever be Lt. George / The Prince Regent / A Bit of Fry and Laurie, to me.
Pan fried duck breast, fondant potatoes, poached pear, braised carrots, cavolo nero stir fried in duck fat and a red wine reduction #CookWithIsh
January 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Pan fried duck breast, fondant potatoes, poached pear, braised carrots, cavolo nero stir fried in duck fat and a red wine reduction #CookWithIsh