Not that there's much to cut off really, it's same old most of the time - and that's not a whinge, I love most of my 'same olds' very much, it's just a feeling.
Yesterday was busy in a gentle, homey sort of day. Lots of kitchen stuff.
I made three sourdough loaves in the end, two to to take to Lindsey for her and her friend and then I remembered that Diane is here today and I always make a sourdough loaf for here, not because she asks for it or expects it, but because she likes sourdough and she's a good friend.
I had to do a bit of experimenting as I didn't have any more active leaven so I mixed some more and got it bubbling using Nellies 'prove' function before putting together my own loaf recipe. Thankfully, it worked which I was relieved about.
I had to do a bit of experimenting as I didn't have any more active leaven so I mixed some more and got it bubbling using Nellies 'prove' function before putting together my own loaf recipe. Thankfully, it worked which I was relieved about.
I sorted out a pack of cooking bacon. Quality varies with these packs but in the one I got more than half was a thick wodge of gammon ham which I can boil or bake (or both) at some point plus two small gammon slices and some bits which went into the ravioli filling (see below) - and not a lot of fat to cut off. Most of it is in the freezer now.
Then I set to making some filled ravioli from scratch. I'm on a bit of a mission to find the most wholemeal-y home made pasta, the problem being that the more wholemeal used, the less pliable the dough is. 50/50 with a bit of psyllium husk powder seems to work fine so that's a good starting point!
And, finally, I cooked a batch of savoury mince in the slow cooker, using stuff from the freezer. Four portions are now in the freezer and one portion for this evening or tomorrow.
The dining table is now clear, I have a very tidy and organised corner cupboard and a bag of stuff for the charity shop.
And I dusted and swept.
What I didn't do and need to do is tidy my work table - it is covered with paper!!
What I didn't do and need to do is tidy my work table - it is covered with paper!!
It was a very satisfying sort of day!
Today I have Circuits first thing and a bit later Diane is over for lunch and a chat. Between those two, I hope I can get some order into my work table (with the computer, etc) so that even if it's not 100% done, at least it looks better. If I can get that done, I will be a happy bunny!
Oh, and I have piles of washing - not quite so interesting but necessary!
Better get going. Happy Monday, everyone, stay safe and well. xx
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