I hadn't been able make Lindsey's loaf over the weekend. I was out all day Saturday and on Sunday Bubbles the starter was a bit sluggish and needed a bit of TLC.
So yesterday late afternoon, I started, timing it so I could leave it on its cold ferment overnight. It worked well and now I have a lively dough shaped and in tins for the proofing. I might be able to bake before Groove or I may have to pop it in the fridge and finish it afterwards. We will see. But the slightly warmer weather is having a noticeably positive effect on the dough and, as this current one is more white than wholemeal, there might be some bigger bubbles. We will see.
So yesterday late afternoon, I started, timing it so I could leave it on its cold ferment overnight. It worked well and now I have a lively dough shaped and in tins for the proofing. I might be able to bake before Groove or I may have to pop it in the fridge and finish it afterwards. We will see. But the slightly warmer weather is having a noticeably positive effect on the dough and, as this current one is more white than wholemeal, there might be some bigger bubbles. We will see.
Prices are rising alarmingly - have you seen petrol recently? - so I decided to top up and I think I might be doing that for the near future. Does that make me good, bad or sensible, I wonder?
Then I went to Morrisons and did a bit of stocking up there too. I needed some meat - chicken and mince - and they had some sides of salmon not too expensive (although £2 more than the last time they had some) and I got some shelf stable stuff too.
What with all that, circuits and general housework, I was tired by the evening!
I've noticed my joints are getting very 'clicky' recently. I've always had clicky ankles but it's all a lot more noticeable and more widespread. I looked it up and, cutting a long story short, I've started tasking some collagen. I've never been much for taking supplements but this seems a sensible way to go and it will be easy to judge if it is helping much. Do any of you take collagen - what's your experience. Has it helped.
I've also cut out caffeine to a considerable degree, even changing my Wonky Pods subscription to decaf. That could be why I have slept so much better recently, couldn't it?
On to today. Tuesday is Groove-day and I am hoping we can walk there and back. I need to blow the cobwebs away. Once home there might be bread to bake and there's certainly washing to do, ironing and various other chores. The bathroom needs a good old sort out too. There's plenty to do today!
Then I went to Morrisons and did a bit of stocking up there too. I needed some meat - chicken and mince - and they had some sides of salmon not too expensive (although £2 more than the last time they had some) and I got some shelf stable stuff too.
What with all that, circuits and general housework, I was tired by the evening!
I've noticed my joints are getting very 'clicky' recently. I've always had clicky ankles but it's all a lot more noticeable and more widespread. I looked it up and, cutting a long story short, I've started tasking some collagen. I've never been much for taking supplements but this seems a sensible way to go and it will be easy to judge if it is helping much. Do any of you take collagen - what's your experience. Has it helped.
I've also cut out caffeine to a considerable degree, even changing my Wonky Pods subscription to decaf. That could be why I have slept so much better recently, couldn't it?
On to today. Tuesday is Groove-day and I am hoping we can walk there and back. I need to blow the cobwebs away. Once home there might be bread to bake and there's certainly washing to do, ironing and various other chores. The bathroom needs a good old sort out too. There's plenty to do today!
Have a really good day, everyone. Stay warm and as relaxed and chilled as possible! xx
Craft group this morning and a new knitting group this afternoon. Go me! Catriona
ReplyDeleteOooh - that sounds fantastic. Have a lovely time. xx
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