Notes from Isolation Week 6 & 7
Make :
Porridge Bread – recipe from @telltalefood. Photo by @_foodbyfi
In a large bowl thoroughly mix the listed ingredients. One 500g pot of quality Greek yoghurt. Then using the yoghurt pot, add two pots of oats and one pot of any combination of fruit, nuts and seeds. Walnut, prune, poppy and sunflower seeds recommended. Add two heaped teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda, two eggs and a hefty pinch of sea salt (or two). You can also mash in a ripe banana if you have one. Add a splash of oat milk and mix thoroughly.
Line two bread tins with baking parchment. Fill with the dough and firmly tap to make sure there’s no air bubbles. Smooth out the top and slice lengthways to help it rise.
Bake at 180 degrees centigrade for 45 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack. Allow to completely cool before diving in.
Julius recommends slicing and freezing the second loaf to extend its life. This bread is great toasted and is fantastic with anything from jam and honey to paté and poached eggs.
Photo @_foodbyfi
Apricot Tart – recipe from Tart. Photo by Rowena. Find the recipe here.
Photo by Rowena
Photo from Charlie Mackesy
Sue Black’s poignant essay for Penguin’s Perspectives series here.
I have shamefully never read Harry Potter … a shock to most … but rest assured, last weekend I jumped on the bandwagon, albeit fifteen years late. I’m now hooked and about to start The Prisoner of Azkaban. Despite having never exposed myself to J.K Rowling’s phenomenal creation I have always been a big fan of her and this week I discovered her opinions on writing which you can read here.
Eliza Lorimer’s beautifully brave piece for Tortoise about learning the joy of being with herself post break-up here.
Paul Daley’s article for the Guardian on why you should keep a diary during this time. “Those who survive this will carry it as scar tissue of personal experience the rest of their lives”. Here.
Listen :
To Florence Pugh on Table Manners – you’ll wish she was your best friend (if you didn’t already).
Adam Buxton and Louis Theroux for round two … what a duo.
A story of love, denial and a curious death presented by Philippe Sands.
Watch :
Becoming – former first lady Michelle Obama’s documentary post memoir on Netflix, here.
Dame Judi Dench answering questions from 18 of her most famous fans.
Follow :
@stayinginthebook – an e-book created by Issy Croker – 30 chefs and food writers share recipes to support Chefs in Schools’ emergency appeal. Donate and download here.