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Managing amid the mayhem

Posted on July 19, 2020 by fergie51

I find it hard to wrap my head around the state of affairs in the world at the moment but there isn’t much I can do apart from separating ourselves as much as possible from potential ‘CV catch’ zones and … Continue reading →

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Lending a Hand in Nepal.

Posted on October 4, 2018 by fergie51

We live a life of great fortune.  Beautiful healthy family, well fed, a home that could accommodate several, health benefits, heating, education, good wine……..the list just goes on and on and still, on even further. There is not often we … Continue reading →

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Another year has ticked over.

Posted on September 23, 2018 by fergie51

It keeps happening, turn around, blink, lose focus for a minute and another year has passed. It seems amazing that our baby grandson has now turned one year old and his brother will be turning 3 in January. We are … Continue reading →

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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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New Introduction to Sourdough Baking Class Scheduled.

Posted on July 22, 2018 by fergie51

Due to demand, I have added an extra class to the Introduction to Sourdough Baking schedule. Sunday 16th September, 10.00-3.30ish. Go to Simply Sourdough tab or to my Facebook Simply Sourdough Events Page for event details. Tickets can be purchased online … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen

Posted on July 1, 2018 by fergie51

I’ve added couple of new tools to the kit this month. I would say I’m generally not a gadget fan, but I found my citrus zester was hurting my hands when I held it, so shouted myself to a new … Continue reading →

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The Winter Wander

Posted on July 1, 2018 by fergie51

It’s feels like ages since I entered the veggie patch and did some serious input out there. Planting has  been very light as I filled 3 beds with green manure crops so I could dig them in and add nutrients … Continue reading →

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Brain surfing in the night, without a bed jacket.

Posted on June 21, 2018 by fergie51

I woke yet again in the wee hours of the morning unable to sleep and thought I’d read my book for a while.  No, too cold to pop out from under the covers and I’d get cold. Brain clicks mmmm, … 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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Exteno Update-In My Kitchen

Posted on May 3, 2018 by fergie51

It has been an amazing journey, sharing the transformation from having no kitchen, progressing through to a lovely kitchen, through to having 2 kitchens (my bakehouse), works in progress on the exteno (never-ending)  since my first In My Kitchen post … Continue reading →

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