morning
The news is the dough hasn’t risen in the tin. I’ll spare you the photo. This is the second time in a row this has happened. I suspect the yeast. Having just looked at the container it says refrigerate after opening. This is did not do. Wouldn’t have thought it would have that much effect but it seems to have. The dough rises initially but not when in the tin, or at least not as much. This morning I head to Tesco in search of fresh yeast.
The kettle is on in the kitchen. I am in the TV room waiting. Only because that’s where the laptop was and it is warmer in here on the feet. I also have the oven preheating. I’m going to bake the loaf anyway. This is all a good learning experience provided I do crack it eventually.
Anne cooked a lovely risotto last night. Afterwards I ogled Alice Roberts for an hour and then we watched the remembrance concert from the Royal Albert Hall. Bed early at 9.45.
Today it’s me and John only for lunch. Pork chops. Anne is off out for an “afternoon tea with Sherlock Holmes” event. I think. She did tell me:).
Joe and Charlotte are having a good time in Peel. She has changed her profile pic to one of her jumping at Fenella Beach. The tide is out. She wouldn’t have been able to do that if it was in, especially at this time of year. The sea can get impressively ferocious there.
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Bread turned out not really edible. Too yeasty and not risen enough. Disappointing. Ah well. We have a little of the older white loaf left although that too did not rise properly. I am now cooking sausages slowly in the frying pan. There is no rush. Test Match Special is on the wireless. Actually TMS is on the wifi on the phone but it’s the same thing. A virtual wireless set.
Outside the sun lies low over the allotment. Because of it there is no need for light in the kitchen. Our kitchen is a big one and can get dark during the day. We have in the past easily sat 16 for a meal. The limiting factor has been table not floor. The only problem with a low sun is that it reveals the fact that the windows need cleaning.
Cricket going well. It’s the last day and India need 310 to win off a minimum of 49 overs. They are 71 for 4 with 25 overs left. Exciting.