Have you ever just had the urge to be good at something that you are simply horrible at? Well, for me that is baking. I cannot bake, like, at all. I am nervous every time I come to try it, it is an art, and I am not an artist. I am too heavy handed and blasé about it all. So, this is it, I am determined to get this. By the end of the year I will be able to have at least one dish that I can bake well consistently.
So I am starting a review process. Every time I bake, I will photograph it, taste it, review it and correct my mistakes. Here are my notes.
The Attempt: Raspberry & Orange Muffins
Recipe: Hairy Bikers – https://www.hairybikers.com/recipes/view/berry-orange-muffins
Did I follow the recipe: to the letter… apart from the raspberries as I only had half of what the recipe required.
Texture: good, its made with wholemeal flour so it was a little dry
Moisture: good
Decoration: I put a little lavender honey on the top, it didn’t look particularly glamorous but it tasted great.
Taste: nice, not sweet but more of a breakfast muffin.
Notes: the recipe is super simple and easy to follow, it doesn’t require a lot of mixing and it’s a throw it all in a bowl type of deal. They were just a little underwhelming, it defiantly needed more orange and I would like them a little sweeter as well. I also put less raspberry in than was required and found that to be more than enough. So I would put in more orange, stick with half of the raspberries and make it a bit sweeter. The recipe is great for those that struggle with breakfast in the mornings and want something on the go; they are quick and simple to make, and they are made with honey rather than sugar so they aren’t bad for calories either. Overall good recipe but I would tweak it a little.
Until next time.
Grabbing a Metaphorical Bull (My New Year’s Resolutions)
I know that the last two years has taken it out of most of us and we all could do with a stiff drink and some good news. So, I raised my glass this new year and thought of the people who didn’t make it and how shit 2021 truly has been, all in all … More Grabbing a Metaphorical Bull (My New Year’s Resolutions)
My Favourite Weekend Slimming World Breakfasts
Avocado Bowl For those relaxed Sunday mornings where I can take my time I love to make this avocado bowl, it is light and fresh, full of vegetables and is 3.5 syns per portion. Ingredients 2 bacon medallions Low-calorie cooking spray 200g of button mushrooms, halved or chopped 100g baby spinach 8 cherry tomatoes 2 … More My Favourite Weekend Slimming World Breakfasts
International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. – http://www.internationalwomensday.com International women’s day is marked to celebrate … More International Women’s Day 2021
Social Media
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GracelessLiving/
Youtube – Graceless Living
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCta-Z8jGFj67WXYPi315fAw
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108913955-graceless-living
Graceless Living 