I have been given a Rum Pot! Don't recognise that? Try Rumtopf. It is very 1970s, I know - but I care not. I have wanted to have a go for what seems like forever. I shall start the pot off the next time that I go shopping, when I shall buy rum and a …
Time to calm down
I do believe that it is time to apologise for the onslaught of posting and to reassure the nervous reader that this posting rate will not continue. It really was just a matter of, having decided to establish this blog, getting it up to date so that nothing was forgotten. We are up to date …
BBC News – Bread that lasts for 60 days could cut food waste
BBC News - Bread that lasts for 60 days could cut food waste. Heard this on the radio news at lunch time. Agreed with DH that I have returned to the kitchen not one moment too soon. But really, folks, why are you letting this happen? Bread pudding, anyone? Treacle Tart? Summer Pudding? C'mon, there's …
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River Cottage Handbook No.3 Bread
Bread: River Cottage Handbook No. 3 is written by Daniel Stevens, and introduced by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Daniel works for Hugh at River Cottage. It is a compact hardback volume numbering just over 200 pages. Every single page is either informative, entertaining, or just plain beautiful. There is no dross in this book. Honestly, if you …
Bread Review: Shepherd’s Bread
The Shepherd's Bread made yesterday passed both the tea-time test and the second day test. Tea time saw the bread buttered and paired with ripe Brie and tomatoes. It was very good. Additionally, I tried some plain and dipped in virgin olive oil, also very good. The crust was nicely chewy and the crumb was …