Friday 30 November 2012
by Wulf
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Jane and I watched a Carry on movie last night (Carry on Camping), the first we have seen for a long time. I am not entirely sure that I have seen this particular film before although several of the scenes, … Continue reading
Thursday 29 November 2012
by Wulf
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What a gloriously silly way of delivering a safety announcement: Does it get the message across rather than cutesify gruesome? I already knew that messing around near trains is dangerous but it is the kind of memorable experience that might … Continue reading
Wednesday 28 November 2012
by Wulf
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A few brave plants are still providing some blooms in the garden, particularly chrysanthemums, the vivid red of our cyclamens and the remarkably hardy false sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides). However, sometimes it is nice to bask in the glow of blooms … Continue reading
Tuesday 27 November 2012
by Wulf
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I had a look last night at who voted for what in last week’s Synod debate on women bishops, with a particular eye on responses from Oxford. The local bishops (+John of Oxford and +Colin of Dorchester) said yes, local … Continue reading
Monday 26 November 2012
by Wulf
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I must admit that I am feeling the effects of playing indoor hockey last night. We took some of the Overflow band from church up to Bicester to play at an event there and hung around afterwards. One of the … Continue reading
Sunday 25 November 2012
by Wulf
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Two artisan loaves but I think the one on the right wins for a better looking crust and less flacid overall shape: What was the difference? The one on the right used 5g of dough enhancer (essentially a powedered form … Continue reading
Saturday 24 November 2012
by Wulf
Comments Off on Advantages of a Recipe
Once I get a recipe under my belt I tend to cook it without looking anything up. Tasting and tweaking along the way and making use of what is available in my stores minimises waste and makes each meal unique. … Continue reading