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I love the marbled effect that you get on the crust of this loaf. It’s to do with the science, all you need to know is that the effect comes from a rice flour paste, applied before baking. I’ve posted … Continued
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With summer coming, I thought that I’d revisit a post that I regularly repeat, a simple ‘how to’ that will help you recreate a Devon (or Cornwall) classic. You get the Strawberry Jam and I’ll tell you how to make … Continued
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I went through a phase of trying all different sorts of ways of making bread, using ingredients that were not always what you might have thought of. Being a fan of anything sweet, this one seemed like quite a good … Continued
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It’s worth remembering that, before the production of dried yeast in the 1860s, all bread and leavened produce was made using a sourdough method. Sourdough doughnuts, croissants and similar items are all as delicious; if a little more time consuming … Continued
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For this week’s rewind, I’d like to take you back to 2013, and a day in my working life. As some of you might know, before I was a full-time writer, I was a Thames Pilot, guiding ships of all … Continued
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This week’s rewind features a bread recipe. I was going to link this page to the original blog post, from 2015. Instead, I’ve decided to save you a click and have copied it across. If you want to go to … Continued
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This week, on the Rewind, I’ve chosen a meal idea from 2016, click the picture to get the recipe. I hope you try this one, it’s delicious. Meanwhile, I have released a Sci-fi Short Story, The Hansar were the rulers … Continued
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Here’s a recipe from my blog, back in January 2016. It’s for a bread with a difference, made with added Chickpeas and mixed Seeds. A bit heavier than normal, but delicious. Of course, you could add a little paprika or … Continued
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A change from cookery this week, here are a few pictures from a visit to Dartmoor, back in 2016. Just click on the picture below for the full album. I’ll be back on Monday, with news of a completed novel. … Continued
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I had an epiphany several years ago. I was out for a meal with my daughters and one of them ordered loaded potato skins as a starter. When they arrived, I realised that they were not what I expected. I … Continued
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