I have just realised that it has been far too long since I posted something food-related :-) I have been trying new recipes and last night made focaccia, recipe courtesy of the River Cottage Handbook "Bread". Now, I have always thought that this type of bread would be incredibly hard to make (not sure why) but in fact it was really easy and the result very tasty!
I'd probably adjust the recipe slightly (e.g. adding a bit more salt to the dough) but otherwise this is definitely a winner. I am particularly pleased that I was able to use some of the rosemary from the garden to sprinkle on top, so it feels even more homemade (if that makes sense). I have put a few pieces in the freezer and will report back on how that worked but I have left a couple of pieces out for lunch today - I reckon toasted focaccia with pesto, feta cheese and lettuce should go down a treat! :-)
One of my next missions in the kitchen is to make strawberry jam and also some sort of chutney. I've been looking at a number of recipes and as soon as I have made up my mind, I will get started. There is just something about filling jars and bottles with tasty things to be enjoyed later in the year - it is almost like bottling summer for the colder months! :-)
