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Bread And Believing

April 28, 2019
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At the end of the day I am not a professional baker. I don’t own a bakery and certainly do not claim to be an expert in the world of bread or baking. However, I have taught myself to make a reasonable sourdough loaf over the years and this process has led me to all…

Easter At Home

Here we are, home again after almost a week on the road incorporating a mini break, a boarding school pick up and the inaugural Introduction to Sourdough Workshop with…

April 21, 2019
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A Tribute To Jack Absalom

This book was always in our kitchen when I was a child and the photos and recipes are etched firmly in my mind. I’m not sure how many times…

March 31, 2019
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Smoko Recipes And Rituals

As many of you know, one of my favourite pastimes is cooking smoko for our family and anyone else who is working on our property. Smoko is often delivered…

March 24, 2019
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Introduction To Sourdough

As some of you know, in 2018 I was lucky enough to attend the My Open Kitchen Gathering in Orange. For me this trip was about taking in some new…

February 24, 2019
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Boarding School

Three weeks have almost past since our eldest; Annabelle left the family home and headed off to boarding school. I suppose this day has been coming ever since she…

February 17, 2019
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Bread And Believing

Easter At Home

A Tribute To Jack Absalom

Smoko Recipes And Rituals

Introduction To Sourdough

Boarding School