Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[r8shell]

Sourdough bread will lower your blood glucose. If you start now, you can have sourdough starter ready in five days to a week. Real sourdough is just flour, water and salt, nothing else added. What you get in “sourdough” from the store or a restaurant is just commercial bread with some citric acid added. Feel free to pm me if you’re interested, and I can walk you through it (I’m teaching remotely these days).

That looks so good! The only problem with sourdough is that I like it too much. I'm afraid if I baked that, I'd eat the whole loaf in a day.

 

[Jack Black]

Sourdough bread will lower your blood glucose. If you start now, you can have sourdough starter ready in five days to a week. Real sourdough is just flour, water and salt, nothing else added. What you get in “sourdough” from the store or a restaurant is just commercial bread with some citric acid added. Feel free to pm me if you’re interested, and I can walk you through it (I’m teaching remotely these days).

Your bread always looks fantastic Dave I usually get mine from Leeds Bread Co-op (great bread and I like to support them), but they've had to close, demonstrating that, if you can, you're far better off making your own I'm sure it's a lot cheaper too

 

[donn]

Thanks David, I don't know actually. I only discovered that they originally came from Eyam while doing some Barlow history research. I ended up knowing more about the Furness family, and the Barlow family, than I do about the Black family! I was there about 18 months ago, and there was a cracking little ale shop near the National Trust/tourist info place just next to Eyam Hall

Oh was there now? Well I missed that shop. Saying that when I was there in the winter it was probably closed. Come the summer time, if were all still not dodging drones, I may take a another trip over to Eyam. If ever your over there again try and catch the Three Stags Heads pub at Wardlow Mires and a pint of their Black Lurcher ale.

I think they might still do that out Barnsley way, 'wit pit boyts on'!

Aye one of my best mates is Barnsley born and bred and they say their a law unto themselves round those parts.

You'd not want to get clobbered with that! I used to have one of those WW1 chocolate tins, with my great-granddad's medals in

Aye but with it being an ex-Provo club I bet a fair few folk did.
I hope you've still got those medals.

I'm sure it most certainly was Christian, those old fairs were the main opportunity for courtin'

In olden days I'm sure "going to the fair" was a euphemism for a young woman getting pregnant.

Good Morning Guardians and anyone else looking in.

I like your den.

I love good bread (who doesn't?) I've been trying to lower my A1c (blood glucose) by only eating 100% whole grains and in moderation. One silver lining of this Stay-at-Home order is that I've lost about 5 pounds just from not eating restaurant food. Been experimenting with making rye or almond flour crackers and flatbread, and I might try to see if I can make pikelets. I'll have to see if there are any recipes that don't call for yeast, since I don't have any around here. They'll probably come out more like pancakes, but that doesn't sound too bad.

If it doesn't get too hot this afternoon, I'll do some weeding in the garden.

Never been on a diet but a couple of summers back I inadvertently reduced my bread intake. Even though I wasn't that active at the time either the weight just dropped off me.
That's a nice spring picture.

Here's a card we got in the mail from my wife's other sister.
I thought this was funny for those of us who like feeding the birds.

A good weekend to all!

Very funny

We won't have to concern ourselves with "social distancing" as this is how the countryside is around our place.

Yeah. If that was Britain, British police would still be flying drones over your head with loud speakers on telling you to stay indoors.

Hey Mark, we were planning to go out feed the chickadees this afternoon.
I am a bit confused now .....
Anyways,.... here is a pic of some of the birds I like to feed

Caught red-handed.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Jack. Mostly at home. Went to butcher's and liquor store for some essentials. Grilling hamburgers for dinner in a little while. How things can change in a short time! Take it easy yourself.

Sounds like the makings of a nice evening Vince

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Lovely photo Harvey

Sorry Jack won’t happen again.

Thanks Chuck, if you want to show your Lambsfoot, you are welcome to take the code from the edited pic in my post, it's your photo afterall

A new arrival with a trusty adventure pal. Looking forward to doing some reading this rainy day.

Great pic Greg, I hope that it as interesting as it looks, nice-looking journal

Oh was there now? Well I missed that shop. Saying that when I was there in the winter it was probably closed. Come the summer time, if were all still not dodging drones, I may take a another trip over to Eyam. If ever your over there again try and catch the Three Stags Heads pub at Wardlow Mires and a pint of their Black Lurcher ale.

Yeah, could be seasonal David, though thinking back, it's actually about 2 1/2 years since I was there. It was popular on the day though, and they had an excellent range of beers at very reasonable prices (though I suppose everywhere is reasonable compared to Leeds). There's a place next door which sells blacksmithy tat, some of it is cast, but there's a lot of forged stuff too, and some quite nice stuff. I went straight to The Three Stags heads after, and had a pint of Black Lurcher! I don't get there that often, but it's one of my favourite old pubs Even, if their car-park is strangely overrun by semi-wild guinea-pigs

Aye one of my best mates is Barnsley born and bred and they say their a law unto themselves round those parts.

They ARE!

Aye but with it being an ex-Provo club I bet a fair few folk did.
I hope you've still got those medals.

I'm afraid I haven't David, they were stolen about 25 years ago, along with a huge amount of other stuff They were just the Pip, Squeak, Wilfred, but also the large medal/plaque commemorating his death

In olden days I'm sure "going to the fair" was a euphemism for a young woman getting pregnant.

I dare say mate I like those old euphemisms, which often sound so innocent. In the olden days in Sheffield, folks would refer to being 'under the clock' as a euphemism for being locked up (usually for debt or drunkenness) in the cells beneath the Town Hall. Since Leeds magistate's court was still in Leeds Town Hall until relatively recent times, it's a phrase I sometimes still hear here

Never been on a diet but a couple of summers back I inadvertently reduced my bread intake. Even though I wasn't that active at the time either the weight just dropped off me.

That's because you're a youngster David!

Morning Guardians, I'm a little late posting today, as people keep ringing me! I started this post ages ago I hope everyone, is doing alright, and not be-friending basket-balls yet I still have plenty to do here, but miss being able to get out and about. Take care, stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday

 

[Jack Black]

Since I've no bread for a Sunday Sausage Sandwich, I'm having Sunday Sausage Rolls!

 

[screened porch]

I keep forgetting what PPE is.

If I end up putting the lathe on the floor and sitting cross-legged in front of it, PPE will be a stout throw pillow.

 

[Jack Black]

Just defrosting some blackberries , going to make a crumble tomorrow

 

[screened porch]

Sourdough bread will lower your blood glucose.

Even with the high glycemic index of wheat flour?
I didn't know that. I'll make some.

That looks so good! The only problem with sourdough is that I like it too much. I'm afraid if I baked that, I'd eat the whole loaf in a day.

Think how low your blood glucose would be. You'd have to eat more sugar.

Even, if their car-park is strangely overrun by semi-wild guinea-pigs

That can't be good, can it?
I remember a 60 Minutes story about somewhere in England that had a breeding population of wild hamsters running amok.
Some people eat guinea pigs, I guess.

 

[JohnDF]

At least they're cuter than rats.

Lovely picture, Jack.
The grass is so green and reminds me of Spring.

I've never had a sausage roll, but I could pretty much guarantee I'd like it.

Now you're channeling the powers of Harvey.
Great photo, your stag is taking on some real nice character.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians
I'm going to spend some time in the shop today.
First order of business will be to make a double knife pocket slip.

Here's an out-of-focus background for Jack.

 

[WhittlinAway]

Sourdough bread will lower your blood glucose.

Really? That surprises me. My understanding was that sourdough has a lower glycemic index, and, therefore, won’t make blood sugar spike, but, it may still cause a gradual increase.

It’s funny that sourdough has just come up. On Friday a co-worker gave a video class on how he makes his and got me interested in it. I spent yesterday morning reading beginning information on a website called The Perfect Loaf and plan to begin culturing a starter in an hour or so.

Incidentally, the author of that website has a fancy razor blade holder for slashing the loaf before baking. We all know what I’ll use.

Great pic Greg, I hope that it as interesting as it looks, nice-looking journal

Thanks! So far, so fascinating. It’s impressively hefty: 130 pages, but weighs in at over a pound (498 grams, to be precise) from the nice heavy paper they use. You’d love the full-bleed photography spreads.

Since I've no bread for a Sunday Sausage Sandwich, I'm having Sunday Sausage Rolls!

That certainly looks like an acceptable stand-in. Enjoy!

 

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Jack Black - Thank you Ron. Love that Ebony beauty.

Good Afternoon Guardians.
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Thanks Harvey! Beautiful ole Lambsfoot!

Good Morning Guardians and anyone else looking in.

It’s great to see you Ed!

Some wonderful spring-like outdoor pictures shown from Jack, JohnDF, r8shell, CelloDan, and Ramrodmb, thanks for brightening a cloudy day.
Modoc Ed, my best for a quick recovery.
A recycled picture of some beautiful stag...

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That is indeed some beautiful stag!

 

[Half/Stop]

It’s all going smooth here this morning Guardians! Y’all stay safe out there!

 

[Ramrodmb]

Ramrodmb Mark, glad to hear you're in good recovery! It looks, to me, like a goat's head that Linus is sitting on. I see the eye midway down below the handle of the knife, and the nose below that at the bottom. And, the only "sauce" I'm drinking is dark roast coffee.

Thank you sir, I missed your post a few weeks ago.
That does look like a goat's head; I see it clearly now!

Yes, I've been working on what the Doctors and Dietitians call "My Swallow". We have a Vita Mix and Cindy has been whipping up some killer Smoothies that I manage to swallow quite well. I can also swallow most of my medicines but the bigger pills have to be crushed and sent down the feeding tube. It's a slow process but I'm coming along. I figure I'll be able to pull the feeding tube about the end of June.

Ed, That sounds like not a lot of fun. I have a feeling you're tough enough to handle it, though. Not the best time to be requiring return trips to the doctor/hospital, either. Glad you have what sounds like an angel helping you through it.

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Great to see you here Mark, I love the pics I dare say those blackberries will be OK, they are a tough plant. Mine have been cut down numerous times over the years, by various idiots, and thankfully, they've always survived

Thanks very much, Jack! It's great to be here.
I'm hoping your're right! They better be a hardy plant if they're counting on me as their caretaker! Hopefully, your new sign will help keep the idiots at bay.

I'll do that Mark. We won't have to concern ourselves with "social distancing" as this is how the countryside is around our place.

Sorry to hear you're not on the up and up. I must have missed hearing/reading about it when I was in the hospital up in Portland, Or. Best to you and hope you're on the mend. I'm adding you to my prayer list for a quick, smooth, recovery

What a beautiful view, Ed!
Mine is just the flu that wants to seem to hang on. Absolutely NOTHING compared to what you are going through. Thanks for your well wishes and prayers and I'm hoping the very best to you, as well.

Hey Mark, we were planning to go out feed the chickadees this afternoon.
I am a bit confused now .....
Anyways,.... here is a pic of some of the birds I like to feed

Haha, very cool Dan! The little furry guys need love too!

Some wonderful spring-like outdoor pictures shown from Jack, JohnDF, r8shell, CelloDan, and Ramrodmb, thanks for brightening a cloudy day.
Modoc Ed, my best for a quick recovery.
A recycled picture of some beautiful stag...

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Thank you sir! Fantastic photo of your Meerschaum lion and lamb!

You sure did, Jack.



Thank you Dan.



Funny even if you don’t



Sure is beautiful. So is the meerschaum Lion. Coloring nicely.

@Modoc ED - Looking good Ed.

Good Afternoon Guardians.

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Thanks Harvey. I've always liked the little guys. Our Jack Russell, Daisy, has different ideas about them.





Hoping for blue skies and lots of sunshine today. Enjoy your Sunday, folks!

 

[Dschal]

Really? That surprises me. My understanding was that sourdough has a lower glycemic index, and, therefore, won’t make blood sugar spike, but, it may still cause a gradual increase.

It’s funny that sourdough has just come up. On Friday a co-worker gave a video class on how he makes his and got me interested in it. I spent yesterday morning reading beginning information on a website called The Perfect Loaf and plan to begin culturing a starter in an hour or so.

Incidentally, the author of that website has a fancy razor blade holder for slashing the loaf before baking. We all know what I’ll use.

I’m not a doctor, and I didn’t intend to give medical advice, but when I got into sourdough, and ate a lot of sourdough bread, I lost weight. I think it depends what you put on your bread too....
The Perfect Loaf is a good site. Also there’s a forum like this one, The Fresh Loaf, with people at all levels of experience.

 

[JohnDF]

It’s all going smooth here this morning Guardians!

Very punny, Ron.

A majestic photo, Mark.

 

[WhittlinAway]

I’m not a doctor, and I didn’t intend to give medical advice, but when I got into sourdough, and ate a lot of sourdough bread, I lost weight. I think it depends what you put on your bread too....
The Perfect Loaf is a good site. Also there’s a forum like this one, The Fresh Loaf, with people at all levels of experience.

Nor am I, and I apologize for the challenging tone. Glad to hear it’s a weight loss contributor for you.

I’ll check that forum out, but will have to make sure I don’t get sucked in too deep. Must guard my little Guardians time.

 

[Dschal]

Even with the high glycemic index of wheat flour?
I didn't know that. I'll make some.



Think how low your blood glucose would be. You'd have to eat more sugar.



That can't be good, can it?
I remember a 60 Minutes story about somewhere in England that had a breeding population of wild hamsters running amok.
Some people eat guinea pigs, I guess.

This seems like a good summary of the benefits vs. supermarket bread. As with all nutritional research, there is a lot of ambiguity!
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sourdough-bread#section5

 

[Tim.E]

Just got back from our exercise walk, definitely less people out and about here today.

 

[Dschal]

Nor am I, and I apologize for the challenging tone. Glad to hear it’s a weight loss contributor for you.

I’ll check that forum out, but will have to make sure I don’t get sucked in too deep. Must guard my little Guardians time.

It is a deep rabbit hole! I’ve been down it. My advice is get one recipe worked out, rather than constantly experimenting. Trust me.