Category Archives: Baking

Synchronicity and ‘Rusticating’ Wholewheat pastry.

Posted on September 8, 2018 by fergie51

I’ve been finding it hard to get back into things since being away, so I decided to spend the day (even though it was glorious outside) just treating myself to a gentle time of doing things I like in the … Continue reading →

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The Mixing Bowl, pizza and seed saving all wrapped up.

Posted on May 13, 2018 by fergie51

A couple of weeks ago I went to a demo for making French afternoon tea scrumptiousnesses (I know that’s not a word) with the lovely Anne at The Mixing Bowl Hallam. I deliberately went to the class as it was … Continue reading →

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End of Summer season in the patch

Posted on March 12, 2017 by fergie51

I take my hat off to all our dedicated food growers, especially those who are committed to growing organically. It’s when we have seasons like this I can’t help but wonder how this nation ever got off the ground at … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen-March

Posted on March 5, 2017 by fergie51

I really should try to get my blogging mojo back I think! I miss the time focussing about what to write, planning ahead for what needs to happen and putting the ideas together to string some form of ‘story’ together. I’m … Continue reading →

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New FB Sourdough Support Page.

Posted on January 29, 2017 by fergie51

Just putting it out there that I have started a Facebook Closed Group for anyone wanting to learn, share and chat about sourdough bread and other sourdough baked goods. I find that the big overseas groups are brilliant but it … Continue reading →

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Trifle. Or is it just a cake in a glass bowl?

Posted on January 28, 2017 by fergie51

It all started a few weeks ago when I was clearing out cupboards and posted on Instagram and Facebook a call for ways to use some old crystal bowls I have and am never likely to use for a number of reasons. That … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wrap-Garden, Sustainable Living, Sourdough

Posted on September 25, 2016 by fergie51

I always feel as though I’ve taken the easy way out when I use ‘Weekend Wrap’ as a post title, but it really does sum up everything quite accurately for this post. I’ve touched on a little bit of everything this weekend, … Continue reading →

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Catch up post. Kombucha among other things.

Posted on September 14, 2016 by fergie51

Well it was time to do the taste test! My first batch of kombucha had been bottled for a second fermentation which I had read creates better carbonation, 2 bottles with some ginger added and 1 plain. I had read … Continue reading →

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Putting things together.

Posted on August 28, 2016 by fergie51

We are very close to the finishing stages of our kitchen and exteno project. I’m in the process of moving everything from the temporary kitchen, the old dentist room, the shed and the spare bedroom into our new kitchen. So far … Continue reading →

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Peas & Pomegranates In My Kitchen

Posted on May 1, 2016 by fergie51

In My Kitchen this month we have been chipping away at the exteno and things are progressing nicely. A few of the cabinets are in place,  and we have delivered a trailer load of timber which we removed from the … Continue reading →

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