Thank you all so much for your oil pastry comments and recipes, very helpful and I now feel confident about giving it a go.....possibly for a chicken and veg pie on Sunday. Watch this space!
The bread I made yesterday following an overnight prove is blimmin lovely, even without the seeds. I'm going to be making bread once or twice a week from now on, trying to get husband out of the habit of buying mass-produced sliced bread. The one habit I would really like to get him out of is adding salt to everything he eats - as a heart patient on loads of meds, he's not supposed to eat loads of salt. I'm flogging a dead horse though, he's done it all his life (even without first tasting the food, which has always struck me as a bit of an insult to the cook) and won't be told, he even adds salt to tinned baked beans, frozen chips etc, things which I have reminded him umpteen times already have salt added. Well, it's his body and health, if he doesn't want to keep himself as fit as possible and prolong his life, then that's up to him I suppose.
Well, the tree fellers didn't turn up yesterday, despite saying they would come and give us a quote, they finished the job they were doing nearby, packed up and left. They obviously don't want or need our business then, perhaps just one tree wasn't enough for them, they were cutting down 3 or 4 in a neighbour's garden.
Horrible rain all day again today, so grey and dreary. It is supposed to be better at the weekend though, I really hope so.
Betty is almost back to normal, she was wanting to play a bit last night and even barked when she saw the postman through the window this morning - that's the first time she's barked in several days.
My husband is the same with the salt and even after a heart attack and major vascular surgery he still pours the salt on. I too have told him it’s insulting but it’s like flogging a dead horse. His mother was a terrible cook and her only form of seasoning was salt. It’s very embarrassing though when out for dinner at friends houses and he is looking for the salt he has even tasted the food so I totally understand where you are coming from. At 74 he is not going to change
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the low sodium salt? I've just googled, and it is available in supermarkets. It does give a warning that it may be unsuitable for people with kidney disease, diabetes or on medication for high blood pressure, due to the high potassium content, so may not be suitable for your husband anyway!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that Betty is obviously on the mend. And how annoying that the tree fellers didn't come. I do wish people would be honest if they don't want/need a job, rather than string you along. Just annoying and rude! xx
No K, the high potassium content means he wouldn't be able to have it, as you guessed xx
DeleteOh, well, time to hide the salt cellar then, I guess!🤣xx
DeleteMy sister was the same and put salt on everything. She didn't change even when the cardiologist told her to limit salt
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Betty is feeling a little brighter. Please pass on cuddles from me.
ReplyDeleteSome people just reach for the salt regardless. As a tiny help, how is he with own brand stuff? I've noticed that a lot of Tesco own brand stuff has less salt in, even if it's not by much. I guess that they're saving money on ingredients, but in this case, perhaps every little helps (sorry about the pun, couldn't stop myself)
I love baking bread and will be doing so tomorrow. So glad that Betty is feeling so much better. Once the bought pie crusts are use up, I will be trying to make my own.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.