TutuTallulah Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It really is so annoying how I can cook some things well but in other areas I really struggle. It is our local village show next Sunday, so OH is entering home grown vegetables, photographs etc and I am entering the 'home cooking section'. I would really like to enter something in each category but whilst I am fine at pastry, scones etc some categories are a nightmare! The categories are: Scones - ok, will need to bake in the morning Favourite cake - ok here, Apple and Almond cake Jam, jelly, lemon curd - ok here with the lemon curd. I cannot make jam to save my life! Marmalade (any type) - oh oh, not sure about this one.... Chutney or pickle - Aaarrrggghh...nooooooo Home made drink - ??? Will some of the rum from my Rumtopf be ok? Been maturing about 6 weeks, tastes of summer fruits. Loaf of bread - another difficult one for me. Don't think it would be a good idea to use the bread maker, blade holes in the bottom will give it away Now I have typed the list I think I have talked myself out of entering all the catergories Does anyone else have things that they are pretty good at but totally rubbish at others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Loaf of bread - another difficult one for me. Don't think it would be a good idea to use the bread maker, blade holes in the bottom will give it away You could always use the dough mode and then plait it or something and bake in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Loaf of bread - another difficult one for me. Don't think it would be a good idea to use the bread maker, blade holes in the bottom will give it away You could always use the dough mode and then plait it or something and bake in the oven. great minds and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Ah go for it - it is soooo rewarding. I can recommend Lorraine Pascales Foccacia using Rosemary..looks & tastes fab. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I can make great cakes and bread, but struggle with biscuits and pastry, so OH does those, teamwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
