Based in one of Ottolenghi’s book recipes, and the final entry in my own Salad week ? Continue reading “Herbs and almonds salad”
Herbs and almonds salad
“English baking” workshop at the Bread Ahead baking school
We attended this afternoon workshop at their Borough Market baking school a few weeks ago. It was actually my Christmas present, but we have been so busy lately that we could only find time in March to do it!
It was really fun, the teacher was absolutely phenomenal and enthusiastic, and I am really embarrassed to admit that I did not remember her name, but thank you, Teacher!
I was a bit scared about baking because I have tried to bake breads in the past and they always ended up really flat and tough. But the workshop helped me realise what my main issues were:
- not enough time or the wrong environment for the yeasts to do their business,
- often, the capital sin: adding more flour instead of kneading more when the dough is sticky.
- I wasn’t really kneading!
And now I’m not terrified about baking anymore! 🙂
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Leek and potato soup
This is authentic Team Work™: my partner prepared and cooked the leeks and potatoes, and I purĂ©ed them and prepared the croutons! ? Continue reading “Leek and potato soup”
Courghetti with tomato and onion sauce
This is fun to make (spiralising things is so much fun), and fairly quick to prepare. Plus it’s quite filling AND lightweight – courgettes are basically water!
You will need a spiraliser, or you can buy pre-made courghetti, although I’ve never tried those and I’ve no idea how bad or good they are! Continue reading “Courghetti with tomato and onion sauce”