Last week I wrote about baking by hand my first ever loaf of bread. It was instantly addictive and so I was back in the kitchen this weekend to have another go. There is just something amazing about the alchemy of bread making. Yes, I know it is basic chemistry and that the active yeast … Continue reading “There is not a thing that is more positive than bread.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky. Part two of my bread making odyssey
Today I have been doing some impromptu baking. It is ages since I last indulged my love of making cakes and yummy things. I enjoy cooking proper meals most nights (unless it is Hub's turn - he is an excellent cook). But there is nothing quite like throwing together a few ingredients which, only a … Continue reading Autumn Baking: Nothing Better!
The arrival of guests chez nous today has given me a good excuse to do some baking. Hub and I have been trying to cut down a bit on indulgences recently so I have not been baking as frequently as I used to. But it is always nice to be able to offer home-cooked goodies to … Continue reading Songs for Swinging Bakers
