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THE STAFF OF LIFE...AND LENTILS!

I found this lovely recipe for very easy artisan bread that I've been itching to make. I love that there are so many pictures to guide you,  as I tend to think I may not be doing things quite right. Got everything ready and realised my bread flour and instant yeast was out of date...aaargh. Well, never one to be put off by minor issues (won't kill us will it?) I made the dough.  You're supposed to leave it to for 12 to 18 hours.

Mmm.. it says it's a very forgiving recipe, this is mine after 10 hours!


Mmm...I have 24 hours before it hits the bin.  I will try this recipe again though, but with new flour and yeast.

On another little browse of various blogs, I found a recipe for a lentil and veg loaf which appealed as Lesley gave so many variations on a theme with it.  The picture doesn't look too appetising, but it does taste good and you can change it up to use  whatever  you have available.  


When Mr. walked in after work,  he thought it smelled lovely and after trying a spoonful (pre-baking) said he liked it, until the aftertaste hit him.  Peanut butter, he really dislikes it despite loving peanuts. He promised he would eat some, but didn't feel like it tonight (right!!).  I always think things taste better the next day, although I had a slice and it was very good.

He made us a lovely chorizo and veg frittata for tea, using our homegrown pink fir apples, Jerusalem artichokes, kale and onions. So hate my photos, they look so washed out and nothing like the real thing, but haven't settled on a camera yet. I've also discovered that there is a problem with Blogger when it comes to photo's. Hoping to sort this out, but not sure I'm clever enough. 


We shall see!



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