Have you ever read a recipe wrong or read the wrong recipe but still ended up with a yummy end product and think your mistake should have been included in the original recipe? Well that happened to me this week. I was making a new recipe that I had saved from a magazine – I … Continue reading An Alcoholics Blueberry and Strawberry Hot Pot
Food has been the centre of my existence from as far back as I can remember. Food played an integral part in my upbringing. Though it wasn’t just any food, it was good, homemade food, often using recipes that were passed down from previous generations. I can honestly say that I come from a family … Continue reading A slight change in direction
I think I have just invented something new! When searching Citrus Bread on google, the main results were cakes or enriched bread loaves, which was not what mine was and therefore made me think I have created something original. I’m sure I am right in thinking if it’s not on the first search page on … Continue reading Citrus and Currant Bread
When opening a new recipe book I usually go straight to the meat dishes, but now I find myself going straight for the bread recipes. I recently received a gift of a new recipe book and it had a lovely simple recipe for Focaccia so I thought it was only right to give it a … Continue reading Mini Focaccia (Rosemary, Olive and Sundried Tomato)
HEAVEN! This is the only (polite) word that can be used to describe this bread. It is by far one of the best breads I have ever made; yes I know it’s another one of my vain comments. I think thrilled covers my reaction to the request that came in for making this bread, though … Continue reading Nutella Bread
Dates originate from the Middle East, which is quite fitting as I am writing this whilst in Israel, on a very short visit. This week has be something of an emotional rollercoaster, as we learnt about the passing of my Great Grandmother, here in Israel. My Great Grandma, who was born in Britain moved to … Continue reading Date and Walnut Bread
A challenge, that’s what this blog is all about. I wanted to build on my already existing hobby and create an exciting challenge for myself. As mentioned in an earlier post, my family, friends and colleagues have been the main benefactors of my challenge as they are the ones who have to eat my bread … Continue reading Cranberry and Pecan Bread
I don’t usually blog during the week but I felt I wanted to keep you all informed of my progress… Failure is not a word I like to associate with when it comes to my culinary skills. Yes I know I am sounding pompous, but I can’t bear the idea that a dish or a … Continue reading Bagels Take Two
Dear Reader, Welcome to my blog ‘TweetMyWheat’. For all those who don’t know me I am a history teacher but am also an amateur cook/baker who regularly cooks for large amounts of people over the weekends. My family, friends and colleagues often get to taste much of my baking. However I get the most pleasure … Continue reading Welcome
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