Yes, I've been cooking up a storm here. I recently hosted a delightful woman from Japan. She stayed with me for 8 days; I delivered 3 hours of English tuition and 3 meals, every day. It was fun, and tiring, and rewarding - in many ways - not the least of which was receiving lessons in... Continue Reading →
Bread Machine Baking
I've always enjoyed the results of home made bread, and if you've followed this blog since the beginning (har har hardee har har) you will have read my Baking Bread post where I tell you all about how I learned to knead bread from a woman who was built like a mound of bread dough. ... Continue Reading →
Spicy Seed Bread
This is a recipe I've been experimenting with and although this loaf isn't perfectly shaped, the bread is spot on! It makes a nice dense loaf, yet not too heavy. And it's simple! I knead the dough in the mixing bowl, so there's no muss or fuss, almost as easy as a bread maker. Because... Continue Reading →