OneGuyFromBarlick

PanBiker wrote: ↑05 Jul 2025, 14:51 I mentioned that I was waiting for my sour dough loaf to rise and she said she had always wanted to give sour dough a go, so I said I would sort her out with some of my active starter. Made to go round as they say.

Nice one, it's good to share

On with a focaccia today. It's rising well on it's first prove despite the earlier mixer issues (see Miscellaneous DIY projects).

I bought a mixer from a local charity selling page, still boxed and PAT tested, for £3. I used the dough hooks today (homemade focaccia) and the 'hooks' are oriented wrong. The spiral twist, in the hooks, should move the dough downwards (pushing it back into the bowl when kneading). These don't, the...

Happy Anniversary

The 'ride out' in Colne this afternoon, this lot were in the carpark by Aldi.

Could be useful

Excellent

Wendyf wrote: ↑03 Jul 2025, 15:30 I saw that but had no idea 'twas he.

I only checked it out as it sounded a lot heavier than the 'usual' helicopters that fly over.

I waved but I don't think he saw me

He's on the way home

Stanley wrote: ↑03 Jul 2025, 13:50 I can remember the time...... It was just a matter of a new expansion box and a couple of clips.

Me too. If a turbo was fitted you didn't even need the silencer

I heard that on the news this morning, a nightmare. I've been on a trip to Birmingham this morning to collect a spare part for youngest offspring's car. That may sound a long way to go but, weighing up the odds, it was the best financial option. His 2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6tdi DPF and catalytic converte...

You probably already have but have you tried decaffeinated?

Hutchinson's Pie Shop used that on Facebook today. Miles has a great sense of humour and also makes very good pies

PanBiker wrote: ↑30 Jun 2025, 15:19 I would have to pass on the Affagato. I have been promising to wean myself back on to coffee at some point. It always smells nice but taboo for the last 40 odd years. I will have to find a day when I don't have any commitments.

How does coffee affect you, Ian?

I satisfied my urge for a Chinese takeaway last night. Least said soonest mended. I'm embarassed to say how much I paid,and how awful it was - so I won't. My reputation as a canny consumer is destroyed at a stroke. . . . . :laugh5: I can see the local Chinese takeaway from my front garden, it has a...

Tripps wrote: ↑30 Jun 2025, 12:41

Big Kev wrote: ↑29 Jun 2025, 17:51 so will be making a rosemary and sea salt focaccia. I will also be cooking a chicken and chorizo pasta with an Affagato for pudding

So - not a meat and potato pie with rice pudding to follow then?

As tempting as that sounds it's going to be Italian

PanBiker wrote: ↑30 Jun 2025, 11:31 Yes, I believe it is Yum Yums who are on Church Street that have taken it over.

Aye, that's the unofficial word on social media

Park Road Chippy has reopened with new owners.

A few pics from last week's trip to Fountains Abbey. FB_IMG_1751230344660.jpg The cellarium FB_IMG_1751230358870.jpg I let Paulette loose with my camera :biggrin2: FB_IMG_1751230375573.jpg Paulette lurking amongst the stonework FB_IMG_1751230385494.jpg I'm sure it thought I had some food :biggrin2:

I have visitors next weekend so will be making a rosemary and sea salt focaccia. I will also be cooking a chicken and chorizo pasta with an Affagato for pudding

Driving over to Padiham with wellies to rescue grandson's shoe from the river. Fortunately it floated into some weeds and I could reach it with a stick. I love this story. We oldies can be useful….one of Julias first phrases was Daddy mend it. She has been known to use it even today though her Ed i...

Staddle stones were primarily used to elevate granaries, haystacks, and other agricultural buildings off the ground. This elevation served to protect stored crops and materials from dampness and vermin like rats and mice, as the domed cap made it difficult for rodents to climb.

Driving over to Padiham with wellies to rescue grandson's shoe from the river. Fortunately it floated into some weeds and I could reach it with a stick.

Stanley wrote: ↑27 Jun 2025, 02:06 Yes Kev, I was hoping for the brand?

Gevalia

Advertising coffee?