PIZZA

New pizza stone to try out. Having read Felicity Cloakes ‘Completely Perfect’ I am happy with what I do. OO, water, yeast and salt with a dash of olive oil and some thyme.

Topping – something different – a rage bought sauce for a change with cheeses, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and possibly roasted peppers and some garlic then sprinkled with parsley, greek basil and ground pepper, olives. I know that is probably too much taste, but why not. It was ok, but I think I will cook the baser a couple of minutes before adding the top (as my tops are always tomato heavy.

GREENHOUSE

I love changing plans, Di has just given me a couple of toms and a cucumber, and change of plan I have ordered a sweet chilli plant which I am going to put into a pot usually having toms and see if I can get it to be big and productive.

Most seeds are germinating nicely – so thinking about pots for the patio. I am not sure if lemon verbena survived, so might have to replace. Wow, cold again, I have watered the greenhouse this morning but not planting latest tomato plants until Wednesday when it should be a little warmer.

SALAD DAY

OKit is cold outside and we might even get snow on Monday – although I doubt it. But I am making some spicy chick peas – no recipe followed as such, although I looked at lots.

SMOKED SALMON PATE

Sort of followed the recipe – 150 g smoked salmon, 200g cream cheese, tbsp creme fresh, 1/2 lemon, pepper. I added an avocado, and smoked paprika and a little mustard and some parsley. Nice.