Not so long back I visited Cley Next The Sea in North Norfolk, a lovely place and one that I would return to again and again. The village is home to a fabulous Smokehouse, and of course I just had to bring back a sample of their delightful produce home with me. All the smoking [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Bread’
October 26, 2009
Hidden Charms
I realise I’m a wee bit early to be writing about Halloween but the craving for barmbrack was just too much to bear any longer – I just had to give in and sure why not just blog it now while the recipe was fresh in my memory?
I did create rather a stir when I [...]
October 16, 2009
Bread Baking Day
Somehow World Bread Baking Day escaped my event planning this year and as such I’ve rushed to create something for it. It is too good an event to miss out completely.
So I have compiled a photo gallery (just click the links to go to the appropriate blog post) of some of my most recent bakes. [...]
October 12, 2009
Muddy Boots
I know it’s taken me a good while to get around to telling you, my lovely readers, that I visited the Ludlow Food Festival this year. What a delight, a sight to behold indeed. Stand upon stand of fabulous foods, drinks and kitchenalia all set out in the picturesque town centre of Ludlow.
It goes without [...]
October 1, 2009
The Crab Shack
As soon as I saw the recipe title Hazel Maizel in Bread: River Cottage Handbook No. 3 (River Cottage Handbook 3) by Daniel Stevens I just knew I’d have to succumb and try it. I have to admit though I was a bit unsure about all the ingredients and as such it was a real gamble for me to [...]
September 20, 2009
Red, Red, Wine
Richard Bertinet’s second book Crust: Bread to Get Your Teeth into is one I’ve spent a long time reading and no time (until a few days ago) baking from. I’m hanging my head in shame as it is a wonderful book, really informative and packed with drool worthy recipes aplenty. I berate myself for the lack of attention I have paid [...]
September 18, 2009
Simon Seeks
It seems all too long ago that I visited the wonderful Umbrian city of Assisi, it is in fact nearly two years since I walked the cobbled streets, enjoyed the Italian culture and above all ate and drank some of the most delectable things I have ever sampled.
So why am I only telling you this [...]
