20 May 2006
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My current favourite bread recipe is fougasse, a flat, rustic French loaf. However, a while ago a friend asked about my basic loaf recipe: what do I do when I just want plain old bread? Start with 290ml tepid water … Continue reading
19 May 2006
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I tried an interesting wine this week, a Greek Kourtaki. I’ve had Retsina before, a resinous white, and was wondering if this red would be similar. Actually, the main similarity was that it’s nothing like any other wines I’ve ever … Continue reading
17 May 2006
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I was having a discussion with Jane last night about how we routinely use computers to supplement our memory. She felt a bit bad about always having to look things up but I do that too; I think I’ve got … Continue reading
16 May 2006
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The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Mark Twain A couple of months ago, I reported the demise of my bread machine but it looks like my post, like the celebrated obituary Twain wryly commented on, may have … Continue reading
15 May 2006
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I had an email from Tim (of Worship Released) who couldn’t find the pictures I mentioned yesterday. I think the MyLocalGuru site has the potential to be a superb resource but it needs a search option for those who don’t … Continue reading
14 May 2006
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John and I took a good hike yesterday, doing an eleven mile walk near Kemsing as part of the “North Downs Challenge”. Click on the picture to view my (small) gallery of images from the day. I’ve also discovered an … Continue reading
13 May 2006
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I haven’t finished the Hornby book yet but I’ve normally got several volumes on the go at once. Last night I completed The Empty Chair, my first reading from the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver. Overall, it was an … Continue reading
12 May 2006
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A few weeks ago we moved a few plants around in the garden, including transplanting a fern in the shady area near the back door. It seems to be happy and is unfurling a collection of new leaves as it … Continue reading
11 May 2006
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After yesterday’s review, High Fidelity is now back in the library and Nick Hornby’s A Long Way Down is in my hands. I picked that one for a number of reasons: it’s his latest (so I’ll appear up to date … Continue reading
10 May 2006
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Books and films of books often provide very different experiences. Generally, the book will be rich, deep and engaging and the film will be alright but leave you feeling short-changed. You traded your imagination for this set of images and … Continue reading