Taking a breather!

As some of you may have noticed, I haven't been blogging recently. I'm taking a bit of a break, the reason being my schnozz,specifically a deviated septum. Work load has been at the limit and thus with illness and stress,can make a less than happy puppy!  But to get better... to lift my spirits before heading to the doc for some minor surgery, I have been cooking and baking,  as well as visiting the farmers market too. All to say that won't fill this post with lots of words, but rather offer plenty of pictures, with titles where appropriate!

Zatar grilled lamb chops with salad and patacones,(fried plantains.)

Cold Lobster,shrimp, purslane, hearts of palm ceviçhe and lobster tomalley dressing.

Most excellent blueberry and oat muffins

Lettuces from the Union Square Green Market

The bounty of spring and summer!

Rising miche in a banneton

My adaption of Alain Coumont's wheat bread, my Pain Quotidien.

Rhubarb, strawberry galette.

Levain based on Jeffrey Hamelman's Norwich sourdough.

 
70% Rye/30% wheat, Detmolder 1 Step method from Dieter Buschmans spreadsheet!

No name levain based on a pide recipe!