Monthly Archives: December 2011

Food in Barcelona

Posted on December 30, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Just had the best coffee and bread yet in Barcelona. Non- UHT milk, flavoursome coffee and wonderful croissant and jamon sandwich. Also visited a wonderful Italian food shop selling everything from cheeses to pasta, from chocolate and parmigiana. Mike has … Continue reading →

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Eating with friends before Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Sausages baked in the oven doused in good quality red wine make a delicious wholesome meal. Delicious sausages from my local Canonbury butcher;apple and pork and duck and apricot. I served them with a mash of carrot,potato and swede, seasoned … Continue reading →

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Busy baking night pre Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Very busy and really enjoyable night of baking. chocolate truffles a la Nigel Slater from the Observer with a hazelnut variation, my first focaccia thanks to Mr Hollywood and pate sucree for tomorrow night’s apple tart a la Ms Lawson!! … Continue reading →

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My weekly bread

Posted on December 17, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Olive bread tonight. Bread’s just flour (strong white and mixed grain this time), dried yeast, olive oil, salt and olives of course.I think my best yet, just the right amount of oven time and moisture. Left it to rise a … Continue reading →

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Apple Normandy and more bread

Posted on December 11, 2011 by swimmingjenny

Spent a lovely day with friends celebrating Christmas and food. Last night I made this loaf and flavoured it with caraway seeds. I think next time I’ll try rye flour and make it taste really German. It took far too … Continue reading →

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