Baking

Brioche

Yes, today I am channeling Marie Antoinette, because it was brioche she reputedly said the peasants could eat, not cake as it's often misquoted. Just a week and a day, oh yes I'm counting, into my "fast" I was craving something nice to eat at "teatime". MrS bakes bread every day, usually making rolls, one…Read more Brioche

Baking, and trying something new

I wanted to bake, and I didn't want to make cake*. And I've wanted to improve my pastry skills, I'd really like to make one of these raised pies but thought I'd better have some pastry practice first. I remembered that one of the challenges on GBBO's pastry week *had been Cornish pasties. That seemed…Read more Baking, and trying something new

baking some more

Well it's been nearly a week since I completed my #EveryDayinMay challenge. So it's about time for me to post again. June started out with sunshine, great for my daily walks and working in the garden. Well, maybe not always working in the garden.... But yesterday was a lot cooler, windier and rainier, just the weather for…Read more baking some more

Baking 4, Focaccia

Making those treats for DogS yesterday was fun, and it reminded me that baking doesn't have to mean cake. So I had a rummage around in my recipe folder for this recipe from the BBCGoodfood website. Focaccia. I remembered it was tasty, not too tricky to make, and would be ready in time for supper. …Read more Baking 4, Focaccia

Baking 3

But with a difference, I'm baking dog biscuits. MasterS gave us this book for Christmas it's full of recipes for dishes you can share with your dog. Now we have a rule that DogS is not fed at the table while we're eating. Ok, except for occasional* bits of cheese when she looks specially hungry.…Read more Baking 3

Baking again

I had planned on not eating cake, chocolates and puddings for the next few months after a massive binge at Easter. Planned. Things have not really gone to plan. First MrS made ice cream, and then there have been sooooo many bargain chocolates in the shops. Calling out to me to be saved. So today…Read more Baking again