If you have been glancing at my bread blog, you will know that I am trying to grow the business this year, and so far I am having quite a bit of success. I've increased my supply to a couple of shops and introduced new products.
My biggest order is underway, 70 White Rolls for a fundraiser tomorrow, and I've just been told that I can run a pop-up shop in next months Brixham Sunday Market, giving me a chance to showcase the bread products that I love. (It's on April 13th)
The difficulty now will be deciding which to make and how many. It's a nice dilemma to have and besides, any left overs will find a good home. I'd better go and start practising.
Friday, 21 March 2014
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Crumpets
The West Country Deli in Brixham is now serving my Artisan Crumpets, so get down there and try some.
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Here are a few pictures of their creation.
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Here are a few pictures of their creation.
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Bacon Hocks
I got these at a farm shop for £2.99, which I thought was pretty good.
It's my plan to slow cook them in Apple Juice and a few veg, until they fall apart, then pull the meat, I've got a few uses lined up for it.
First up, the preparation, I used my Cast Iron Casserole and chopped onion and carrot, adding them to the meat and the juice.
Next the slow cooking, about 160 degrees and 4 hours, checking hourly and basting.
When done, strip the meat off the bones, tip most of the liquid off and stir in a bit of honey, return to the oven for 30 minutes.
And this is what you are left with,
Today it's served with Roast Potatoes, Roast Parsnip,
Mixed Veg and Gravy. (Made from the cooking juice and cornflour) and there's enough left for a Chinese style fried rice dish and a few sandwiches. Not bad for £3
It's my plan to slow cook them in Apple Juice and a few veg, until they fall apart, then pull the meat, I've got a few uses lined up for it.
First up, the preparation, I used my Cast Iron Casserole and chopped onion and carrot, adding them to the meat and the juice.
Next the slow cooking, about 160 degrees and 4 hours, checking hourly and basting.
When done, strip the meat off the bones, tip most of the liquid off and stir in a bit of honey, return to the oven for 30 minutes.
And this is what you are left with,
Today it's served with Roast Potatoes, Roast Parsnip,
Mixed Veg and Gravy. (Made from the cooking juice and cornflour) and there's enough left for a Chinese style fried rice dish and a few sandwiches. Not bad for £3
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Let out on my Own
Totnes Good Food Sunday today, and as Yvonne is still not 100% I'm off the leash, so to speak. But it's alright I've got a list! (Slight Sarcasm alert!)
Top of which is the Evergreen Farm sausages and meat order, a couple of good steaks and some Pork and Marmite sausages for starters, plus whatever else looks nice.
This piece of Rump Steak will be our meal tonight, with all the trimmings.
Then to Red Earth Kitchens for Caramel Shortbread and Pork and Apricot Sausage rolls,
Thats lunch sorted!
plus I had a good chat with the stallholders, a cup of coffee and a hunt for goodies in the Happy Apple. (Totnes regulars will recognise this place)
But it wasn't the same on my own, and I didn't stop as long as we do normally, but I did get some good stuff.
The dog walk around Sharkham at lunchtime was a joy, I got my shorts out as it was so warm, and the place looked absolutely stunning.
The best news of the day was that Georgina will be home in a few weeks, its been nearly a year since we saw her last and can't wait to catch up.
Top of which is the Evergreen Farm sausages and meat order, a couple of good steaks and some Pork and Marmite sausages for starters, plus whatever else looks nice.
This piece of Rump Steak will be our meal tonight, with all the trimmings.
Then to Red Earth Kitchens for Caramel Shortbread and Pork and Apricot Sausage rolls,
Thats lunch sorted!
plus I had a good chat with the stallholders, a cup of coffee and a hunt for goodies in the Happy Apple. (Totnes regulars will recognise this place)
But it wasn't the same on my own, and I didn't stop as long as we do normally, but I did get some good stuff.
The dog walk around Sharkham at lunchtime was a joy, I got my shorts out as it was so warm, and the place looked absolutely stunning.
The best news of the day was that Georgina will be home in a few weeks, its been nearly a year since we saw her last and can't wait to catch up.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Return of the Tray Bake
It's Totnes Good Food on sunday, and that means a chance to stock up on quality produce.
I had been saving these sausages,
and thought a traybake would be a nice way to use them, a bit like my Chorizo and Roast Veg recipe from years ago. (Still my most popular post) http://goingmyownway-moontide.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/chorizo-and-roasted-vegetables.html )
Anyway this one had Mushrooms, Romano Pepper, Sundried Tomato, (and the oil from the bottle) New Potatoes and Onion.
Basically, you just chop it all up and mix it in a roasting tray,
put the sausages on top,
cover with foil and roast at 180 degrees for about an hour, then take the foil off, cut up the sausages and give it 30 minutes more.
The weather here has been amazing the last few days, it's almost starting to make up for the winter. Now she is a week post operation, Yvonne is starting to get out and about for coffee and cakes, of course I have to go with her in case the cake causes a relapse!. The good weather is making everyone feel better, timing is perfect, it must be easier to recover when the sun is shining.
Is this South Devon or the South of France? Actually thats Berry Head seen from Sharkham Point, but it could almost be anywhere on the coast between Marseille and the Spanish Border. You can se why it's called the English Riviera, and I'm so lucky that it's a ten minute walk away.
I had been saving these sausages,
and thought a traybake would be a nice way to use them, a bit like my Chorizo and Roast Veg recipe from years ago. (Still my most popular post) http://goingmyownway-moontide.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/chorizo-and-roasted-vegetables.html )
Anyway this one had Mushrooms, Romano Pepper, Sundried Tomato, (and the oil from the bottle) New Potatoes and Onion.
Basically, you just chop it all up and mix it in a roasting tray,
put the sausages on top,
cover with foil and roast at 180 degrees for about an hour, then take the foil off, cut up the sausages and give it 30 minutes more.
The weather here has been amazing the last few days, it's almost starting to make up for the winter. Now she is a week post operation, Yvonne is starting to get out and about for coffee and cakes, of course I have to go with her in case the cake causes a relapse!. The good weather is making everyone feel better, timing is perfect, it must be easier to recover when the sun is shining.
Is this South Devon or the South of France? Actually thats Berry Head seen from Sharkham Point, but it could almost be anywhere on the coast between Marseille and the Spanish Border. You can se why it's called the English Riviera, and I'm so lucky that it's a ten minute walk away.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
A Visitor
Look who came to see us today.
Trouble is, He (She) didn't hang around till I got the camera sorted out, so I had to take a quick picture on my phone, through the conservatory glass. At least the dog didn't spot it!.
I'm still trying to cook the sort of food that will be simple but tasty for Yvonne, and this one was no exception.
Line a casserole with halved Onions,
Cook this, covered for an hour at 180 C, stirring once, by which time the sauce should be thick. Then put a brace of Salmon fillets on top for 15 minutes.
I served it with Oven Baked New Potatoes, on a bed of mixed leaves.
In other news, Savoury Morsels are on sale in the West Country Deli,
But you'll have to be quick! (I hope)
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Everything is getting better.
It's an absolutely beautiful day, almost shorts weather, and so appreciated after recent weeks. Yvonne is recovering well, and is looking forward to a day out tomorrow, a gentle walk around St Marychurch in Torquay. That will be ideal because its all flat, there are plenty of places to sit down, and a really good cafe for coffee and Cake.
Talking of which, I headed down to Brixham Sunday Market this morning, (More of which later) and brought 2 Rhubarb Frangipane's from Red Earth Kitchen's stall. And they certainly hit the spot!
After lunch, I took the dogs out for a stroll, and for the first time in ages didn't need a coat, or wellingtons or a hat! As you can see, there was a summery haze in the air, Berry Head looked perfect.
As Did The Coast Toward Dartmouth,
The Sea shone Like Polished Glass, And I Found the first Dandelion Of the year.
It reminds me that It will soon be time to refill all the wine bottles that we have emptied over the winter.
As I said, I went to the Sunday market, I had a delivery to make. The first batch of Savoury Morsels went on sale this morning, I hope that they go well.
So as I said at the start, things are getting better.
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