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
DeletePrices are shooting up very quickly aren't they both for food and petrol. Alan had to fill his car on Sunday afternoon on the way back from visiting Mum and the price had already gone up from earlier in the week. The guy in our local garage warned him that the next delivery, due the following day would also make prices rise at the pump.
ReplyDeleteI got a bit 'clicky' a couple of years ago, so I just started cooking in a bit more olive oil and occasionally adding it to meals. It worked a treat ... I obviously just needed oiling. :-)
I'm afraid they are, and will continue to do so for a while to come. I went to the cheapest place in town (quite close by too) and it was up five or 6p per litre than when I topped up in the second half of February. I shall have to up the amount I allocate to my petrol budget, for sure.
DeleteI already use olive oil, avocado oil - all the good stuff! We will see - at least I should be able to tell whether it is helping or not. xx
Fuel prices here in Canada have risen also. I am really considering doing a bit more shopping to make sure I miss the uptick in costs for groceries once the fuel costs start adding up. Things are expensive enough everywhere.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes, exactly. I know eventually one has to pay the increase but it helps to be a bit ahead of the game. xx
DeleteSounds like a busy day.
ReplyDeleteOur prices are rising terribly too. It is a worry. I feel worse off than I have in years.
Yes. I guess I am lucky in that two of my pensions are index linked so, while they don't totally catch up, at least the damage is reduced. But even so, it's a worry at the moment. xx
DeleteI've been taking a daily (when I remember!) collagen tab for a few years now, can't really say whether it helps with the joints or not but I think it helps with hair. I have it on subscription through Healthspan. I've done glucosamine, turmeric & black pepper .. I still have dodgy knees and need 1 paracetamol and 1 ibuprofen when I go walking or Scottish dancing. The worry is, would it be worse if I stopped the supplements?
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is that there's to kinds of collagen, bovine and marine, one for skin, hair, etc and the other for joints. What I take contains both. I bought just one bag which should last me a while but I might do a subscription in the future.
DeleteI gather it can take a while to impact so I have to be patient and see. I'd not thought of the going off it again - might Google that one. xx