Hi all, first let me have a little moan about the weather....what else, As one of the dozens of weather presenters was about to give us a summary at lunchtime to-day, he mentioned what a lovely day it is !!!! I glanced out of the window, and thought am I on a UK channel here? he then corrected himself by saying the South coast has been having showers, SHOWERS !, it's drizzled all day long, honestly I sometimes wonder what these people get paid for, We get the weather for the West. i.e. Cornwall,Devon Somerset, even Wales, then the East, Sussex, Kent and often London, but seldom that little bit in the middle called Central Southern England on the Hampshire/Dorset border.
If it's raining in the West, and dry in the East, we have to just take pot luck.
Change of subject.
I thought I'd make a raisin loaf to-day, in the breadmaker of course. I 'd bought the fruit the other day, Got the main ingredients in the pan and when I went to include the raisins..........oh dear I'd bought currants instead. Think........, well I couldn't take out the other stuff so I've put in 40% sultanas and 60% currants and hope for the best. wish me luck.
Thank you for visiting and please come back, Arlene, Tango and Ruby
If you come on here looking for some mind-blowing conversation or profound words of wisdom, well you've come to the wrong place and will be disappointed. I'm just an ordinary bod who likes to share my day with anyone who cares to listen. Tales of my dogs, my garden, my family and happenings in my life that I feel might just be amusing....If you're happy with that, draw up a chair, light up a ciggie if you wish or have a cup of tea and make yourself at home.
Ruby and Tango
Me 'n' Ruby and of course Tango
I finished my fruit cakes yesterday. If you were close by we could swap one of your loaves for one of mine. I hope the sun is shining for you today. xx
ReplyDeleteOh - good for you Beth, and that would be interesting to swap baking results. pity we weren't closer. Yesterday jus rained the whole day as I said, but to-day was much better, I got the washing dry, which was a relief.Happy days for you too X
DeleteSounds like a great mixture Arlene. Let us know what it tastes like.
ReplyDeleteHi Horst, I'm glad to say it turned out just fine, a bit more close textured as it was regular flour, but as it had honey in place of sugar, that could be why. it tasted just fine. Once upon a time I would never have altered a recipe, i'm getting adventurous in my old age. LOL take care and lovely to see you.XX
DeleteHi Arlene a pretty grotty day here yesterday lots of drizzle. Today dull but as yet no rain. Hope your baking turns out ok , let us know.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day and I hope we all get some sun soon.
Sheila sending hugs to you and the Gals. xx
Hi Sheila, bet your bottom dollar, it won't be many months before they're crying 'drought' LOL, reasonable here to-day, not sunny but dried the washing. Baking was OK, My daughter is coming up this evening, so I'll get an opinion. Hugs back. {{8}}
DeleteSometimes substitutions turn out good. I use honey instead of sugar too in some recipes.I'd love to get some rain. The guessers are so undependable.
ReplyDeleteSorry to be late getting back to you here, just get bogged down. I think I might try using honey more now.
ReplyDeleteWe're expecting heavy rain overnight to-night, I just hope it's gone by morning before I take the dogs out.