Bread that rises
October 10, 2026
The trick was a warmer kitchen, not more yeast. The oven with only the light on is warm enough.
What we ate this week
Plain cooking for two, with notes on what to change next time.
A failed cake
September 30, 2026
Too much baking soda tastes like a coin. Half a teaspoon would have been plenty.
September 2, 2026
Pickled onions
Vinegar, sugar, salt, and a jar that has been in hot water. Ready in an hour, gone in two days.
August 4, 2026
Tea for guests
A pot of black tea with cardamom pods keeps people at the table longer than any dessert.