Tag Archives: Baking

My week in food (w/c 18.1.21)

Posted on January 27, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Although I wasn’t really thinking about it, looking back I see I did all sorts of things that fitted with the theme. Some habits are now so ingrained and just normal that I have to think hard about it to … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: lockdown 2 day 15 (Thursday)

Posted on November 22, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

As I finish this ready to publish, it’s Sunday (day 18). Catch-up coming soon I hope. As we begin week 3 of this lockdown-lite, a sweet start to the day in more ways than one. Mixing almond biscuits ready to … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 1

Posted on November 6, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

We all knew it would happen, and here it is. I’m thinking I may try to write something every day again. Time will tell (as with most things). Today I have been: Feeling: anxious (about that election), hopeful (about that … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: back in self isolation again

Posted on October 27, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

 Just at the point when I’d at last recovered from whatever it was, we got a phone call from a family member. He and his partner both felt unwell on Tuesday and got tested – both tested positive. Fortunately neither … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: Saturday again

Posted on July 11, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another week gone by, and we’re almost at the end of our first week self-isolating.  Lots done this week, and lots more to do next week.  Then I imagine I may be out of action for a day or two … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 100

Posted on July 1, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So.  Here we are, on the 100th day of this series.  What a timespan; what an extraordinary experience to look back on.  Though I fear it may not feel quite so extraordinary when looked back on from a more distant … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 92

Posted on June 23, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another relaxing relaxed day.  Starting off on the allotment (while Malcolm met a friend at an RSPB site).  I walked down to the river to meet up with a friend for coffee out – something previously so ordinary now such … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 79

Posted on June 10, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Today has been a really enjoyable, productive  and satisfying day. I got several jobs done around the house, including a long-overdue tidy of the room where I go to sew.  Though I still can’t find my pinking shears.  Bright orange, … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 72

Posted on June 3, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’ve been thinking over the past few days just how long to continue with this series.  I know I said on Monday that I would continue for as long as I (and hopefully a few others) are finding it helpful. … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 62

Posted on May 24, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Today I was going to write about two things – one in the past (a wonderful visit to Bordeaux), the other for the future (of Bath City Farm).  But instead I’ll just stick to one as another bad night has … Continue reading →

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