Yes, where have I been? Nowhere, really; it's just that somewhen last September (2007, that is) I didn't feel like putting more onto the blog. Not that there wasn't anything to write about, it was just overcoming the hurdle of getting started.

Found this link earlier today when Stumbling - it fits the bill here, so I have added it! Enjoy.

Veggie Art

This one was cobbled together from several other recipes of a similar type; it turned out well. See *read more* for photo.

I'm not sure if it has been my technique in the past, or if I had bad batches of flour, but since I switched to a 'very strong' white flour - so-called 'baker's grade', the loaves have risen far more than in the past. This is the first time I've actually had a loaf that looked anything like those the baker makes. See more.

I stumbled upon these earlier today; thought they fitted into the general theme (and certainly the title) of this blog, so here they are. See the mutatoes right here .

This isn't strictly a vegetable or a fruit - though I suppose it is the fruit of a tree.

Full story and picture here

Made this a while ago, it has just taken me a long time to write it up. It is probably worth the wait, however.
Don't be put off by the picture - that was my first attempt, and I have since improved with practice.

This makes a single 10-inch diameter (more or less) pizza.

Unlike most bread recipes, pizza dough doesn't have a second rising (proving); it all happens in the oven.

I've been reviewing my travel insurance options, having been quoted an exorbitant amount for renewal by my current insurer. It was handy, therefore, that I was asked to review what was on offer from Cover My Travels, a UK company specialising in medical travel insurance and cover for those with a medical condition.