03 Sunday Feb 2013
Posted in Breads
This is a bread with character. Strong and bitter if eaten a few minutes after baking but gets milder the next day.
And versatile. I had it for dinner, just with butter. And for breakfast the next morning with strawberry jam. Both delicious.
*Photo is not great. By the time I realised the photos weren’t great I couldn’t take anymore. The bread was gone.
A bit of Cuban/Spanish fusion for today’s music. Lagrimas Negras by Bebo Valdes & Diego El Cigala.
29 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Breads, Cakes and Biscuits
I am not very good using yeast. Fermentation at home is a challenge, specially in winter. But I found a room upstairs with a constant warm temperature and my breads are now rising properly.
This one is just delicious and the nutmeg touch combines very well. It looks more complicated than it really is. give it a try and enjoy the process…and the result.
Today’s music. Sisters of Mercy by Leonard Cohen.
05 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Art and Food
An early morning post from Belle Isle in Northern Ireland. Have a good weekend!
An interesting project by Spanish graphic designers Ana Dominguez and Omar Sosa and photographer Nacho Alegre.
And Happy New Year to all the happy bloggers!!
19 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in Breads, Fish and Seafood, Starters and Snacks
Empanadillas are the smaller version of Empanadas. They admit almost any filling so there are a good solution to get rid of leftovers.
I like the exotic touch of Fennel seeds on these ones.
The pastry is quite easy to make and I don’t recommend you to use puff pastry or shortcrust…it is not the same. You could also use butter instead of Olive Oil, the same pastry used for the Torta Pascualina.
If you have any extravagant ideas for Empanadillas fillings please let me know. I will be happy to try them!
Music by Pearl Jam: Black
12 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in Art and Food
Continuing with my baking obsession here is a beautiful short about Maurizio Negrini. An Italian baker based in Colorado with a life dedicated to his passion: baking.
This movie is included in the Official Selection of the Chicago Food Film Festival 2012.
Enjoy the Weekend!
“artisan baker” from Una Morera on Vimeo.
18 Tuesday Sep 2012
Posted in Uncategorized
13 Wednesday Jun 2012
Posted in Breads
Soda Bread was a great discovery when I came to Ireland. Not very common back home in Spain.
I can’t believe how easy is to bake Soda Bread. And not only that, it is delicious. Crusty outside and moisturised inside. Perfect with good butter…and smoked salmon. Or on its own.
Bye, bye to the commercial Soda Bread.
The music is from Kila, an Irish band I have been following for a few years. Tip Toe, a brilliant song.
31 Thursday May 2012
Posted in Art and Food
25 Friday May 2012
Posted in Breads
I tried this flat bread in Sardinia. It came back to me yesterday when I was looking at the Iberico meats we have at home. So I baked.
Is very crispy bread and a good company for Ham, Chorizo, Lomo… Also, I am planning to use it as nachos, with Guacamole. And what about as Lasagna sheets?
I “painted” one of them with Olive Oil, Garlic and Rosemary. The flavour is nice but the texture is not the same. I will stick to the plain ones.
Music for a Friday: Heart of Gold by Neil Young
27 Friday Apr 2012
Posted in Breads, Desserts and Sweets
Biscottis are just double baked bread. They are quite healthy as there is almost no oil or butter on them. They last for weeks and you can play around with different ingredients. All advantages.
They are very nice if you dip them in your coffee. I already have 7 or 8 of them…
*I will be away for a few days. No posts until late next week.
Acorn in the Kitchen 