We went to Harry Ramsden’s in Guiseley, Leeds this weekend. Fish and chips on a Sunday lunchtime has turned into an occasional habit, which is fine with me. At around midday on a Sunday, somebody will tentatively ask what we’re going to have for lunch, knowing that the others have already decided exactly what they [...]
There is life! I spotted a few gentle bubbles in my slightly pink sourdough starter yesterday, after six days of worried observation and occasional stirring. According to the recipe, we’ve still got to wait for another week before moving into an arduous fortnight of twice daily feeding which may actually bankrupt me given the huge [...]
An unusual curry tonight. Simple, but very good. The recipe is from Amjun Anand’s Indian Food Made Easy. I bought this to make up the numbers on a book order to get free delivery, which isn’t really the most auspicious start. So, with low expectations and a lack of inspiration on a wet Wednesday evening [...]
It’s the middle of August, and it hasn’t stopped raining for weeks. No roofer will come near my leaking skylight. Against this backdrop, a dinner of brisket and root vegetables doesn’t seem too out-of-place, so I threw together a mediocre piece of brisket from the forgotten depths of the freezer with carrots, onions and mushrooms [...]
Quick update on the sourdough starter…not good. Twenty-four hours in, the flour and water has separated a bit, leaving some rank looking water floating on the top.I’ve stirred it all up again. Needs more time and patience.