Monthly Archives: October 2011

Bread

Posted on October 29, 2011 by swimmingjenny

bread rolls with sunflower and poppy seeds ready for eating. They lie frozen ready for defrosting for Sunday big Bake Off. Not everyone likes sweet things. 

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Chocolate biscuits

Posted on October 29, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Chocolate biscuite

mmm

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More baking………sent via Mike

Posted on October 18, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Here’s a recipe to try…. Lemon and Poppyseed Cupcakes *Lemon and Poppyseed Cupcakes* Makes 12There is something that is quintessentially delicious about combining lemon and poppyseeds!  I’m not sure what it is. I only know it works.  Toast the poppyseeds … Continue reading →

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Baking

Posted on October 16, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Am practising because I need to get better. This week I have made pastry, a pancetta quiche, blueberry muffins and finally tonight a marmalade a fruit cake a la Mary Berry. In summary, pastry was way too short, muffins were … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Bridge protest

Posted on October 12, 2011 by swimmingjenny

October 12,2011 Joined over a thousand other cyclists tonight to try and convince TFL to listen to London Cycling Campaign’s advice over the Blackfriars Bridge reconfiguration. Michelle and Liz joined me and we had a great cycle and enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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More swimming and cycling

Posted on October 7, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Great swimming holidays in Slovenia and the Lakes with Swimtrek this year. Michael joined Naomi and me  to swim around and across Lakes Bled and Bohinj. I think he was smitten.

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