by watchthedot | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like many other bakers unable to supply restaurants and shops during the pandemic I decided to supply our village only. Regular customers in the village get a guaranteed loaf. Those who don’t want to commit to a regular delivery can take potluck on a...
by watchthedot | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the years I’ve been emailed asking all sorts of questions. I thought I’d provide answers to a few common questions: Does a wood-fired oven add flavour to the bread? No, a wood-fired oven doesn’t add flavour to your bread. The reason we, who are...
by watchthedot | Jul 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’m often asked, “why Winnipeg?” The truth is, my initial contact with anyone in Winnipeg was the result of mistaken identity, and when I first arrived in 2016 I knew nothing about the City. Now, three 5-day courses, three visits and 33 nights stay later I can tell...
by watchthedot | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
During a 5-day course I have very little time to write blogs or take photos. I get into the kitchen every morning by 05:30, 06:00 at the latest. The first two days I’m normally on my own. From then on, someone normally volunteers to join me, to experience refreshing...
by watchthedot | Apr 27, 2018 | Courses
The next 5-day courses at Fattoria degli Usignoli begin in 10 days. The car’s fully loaded & travel arrangements made. The 4-day journey takes me through the French countryside to collect fantastic bread knives in Thiers, passing the mountain every cyclist knows,...
