Today was another chutney day. I have been planning this one for a while but only managed to get around to it this morning. This is one of my favourite chutneys, most especially because it is not seasonal and can be made at any time of the year. The fruit base is some good old …
The need to Knead
For a long time, bread-making was impossible for me. I developed an RSI at work and my wrists became very weak and painful. I indulged in a bread-maker, but the bread was frankly mediocre. I tried another bread-maker, with more success, and I found two ranges of mixes that worked well with it to produce …
Considerably bigger buns
Send for Celia Imrie, forthwith! I made some Rosemary & Raisin Buns this afternoon. The recipe said to split the dough into 10 or 12 balls. I made a dozen buns, some of which are almost loaf-sized. They are soft and light and fluffy and plate-sized. Think "generous tea cake " begging for a dollop …
Tuesday Supply Day
Eleven kilos of Wholemeal flour were redistributed at Spinning Group today, somewhat less of the Unbleached white. I have already used a kilo of the wholemeal, so supplies are now already running low! Still, 4 kilos will keep me happy for a while... We collected the yeast block on the way to spinning and I …
Dumpling Disaahstaah Daaahling
No kidding, it was so bad that even Mr L ate only half of his slice before rejecting the remainder. A truly memorable kitchen disaster and perhaps my worst in a long culinary life. It kind of tasted OK, though I have had better, but was heavy and solid and kind of damp... very reminiscent …
Pat it on the bum for luck
No yeast involved in today's project, nor any baking and yet... it may prove worth the documenting. I am making my first ever Clootie Dumpling! What is more, I am making it as Mr L's birthday cake, so it had better come out all right. Clootie Dumpling is a traditional Scots dish (though there are …