Celebratin’

Yesterday was Sue’s birthday. We take birthdays seriously in this house so a feast was prepared. Champagne in the garden was gatecrashed first by Steffi (by invitation) and then, before we could hide the bottle, by Jay & Gill (boomerangs & bakers). But it was jolly nice to see them – he said through gritted […]

What’s That Noise?

I probably shouldn’t say this but sometimes I have the strangest feeling THERE’S SOMETHING TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE FRIDGE!!!

Guy Clark

Never mind anything else, the saddest thing I have heard for a long time is that the great singer, songwriter Guy Clark is dead. The finest storytelling songwriter ever.

Page 3 Boy

Well page 5 actually of Breadlines, the Breadbakers Guild of America, quarterly magazine: Yes, it’s none other than Rick Coldman, Owner Mair’s Bakehouse, Wales, UK.

Not Kosher …

… more lapsed Catholic: Challah burger buns shaped as turbans.

Feedback

So far this week I’ve had feedback from two satisfied customers. The first said of “Bethesdabasics – Sourdough Made Simple”: I think your paperback book is, frankly, one of the best for getting started in sourdough baking. The second said of my two day Microbakery course: My time with you just turned my bread making […]

QED

Show your workings: equals: QED Nina’s Simple Danish Rye + Chocolate & Raisin Rye

Bad Breads

Here’s a dysfunctional family: the louche Dan de Campagne (look at those kiss marks), his consort, Black Olive, lurking behind, and their bastard offspring, Braidy, genetically two strands Campagne one strand Olive, cockily upright – the little prick. And what about this gang of ruffians: think they’re ciabatta but they’re more boot boys than slipper […]

Bethesdabakin10@Twickenham

The 10th annual Bethesdabakin’ weekend will be held this year in Twickenham, London August Bank Holiday weekend 27/28. A weekend’s baking for bakers of all standards based on shared costs which should be around £80.00 which includes hire of a catering kitchen, flours and ingredients + food. Details here Please share this information.

Fast Work

Look at this: No, it’s not mine. Maggie Parkhill in Australia bought a pdf version of Bethesdabasics. I only emailed it to her yesterday morning. This is her first loaf. Stick with me kids. I can make bakers of you all! Great stuff Maggie.