The Multi Hobbyist

Category: Baking

  • Hobby changes

    So my hobbies are in a bit of a mess right now and I am having a bit of an audit. Between being let down by suppliers or couriers and having to make decisions about my own priorities I need to straighten things out. Model building has hit a dead stop because my model orders…

  • Hobby Review for 2023

    So with the year ending it is a natural time to take a look backwards and see what has happened and take notes about how to go about 2024. Woodworking: My woodworking has languished over the last year and I put that down to the garage in which I work being constantly in a terrible…

  • Made my first fudge!

    So in a previous post I had stated a goal of making fudge for improving my skills as a baker / confectioner. Today I have achieved that goal! I used this recipe and it wasn’t overly difficult. It took a lot of time as heating up 400 grams of sugar, milk and an entire tin…

  • My next steps in Baking

    I recently attended the Creative Craft Shows at the NEC this November. The show was a great time with the exception of the number of people attending! The show is held across 4 halls and for me the baking and cake shows were of particular interest. Yes, these are edible Firstly I would like to…

  • My first proper hobby; Baking

    Over a year ago I found that I had very few skills in the kitchen and figured that was a personal failure that needed to be addressed. Of the various disciplines of kitchen craft, I chose baking to introduce myself to my own kitchen. I haven’t regretted that decision since and I would like to…