Jeremy Cherfas

And very good they are too, though I say so as shouldn’t.

And very good they are too, though I say so as shouldn’t.

Somewhat lacking in religious symbolism, but that’s ok as far as I am concerned.

Somewhat lacking in religious symbolism, but that’s ok as far as I am concerned.

Prime buns, waiting to prove.

Prime buns, waiting to prove.

Seven hours later ...

Seven hours later ...

Now to wait and see, and hope that I haven’t overfaced my willing microbe helpers with all that rich food.

Now to wait and see, and hope that I haven’t overfaced my willing microbe helpers with all that rich food.

Spices: allspice, cinnamon, cloves, cumin and nutmeg. Half a teaspoon each for 500g of strong flour.

Spices: allspice, cinnamon, cloves, cumin and nutmeg. Half a teaspoon each for 500g of strong flour.

Today I will mostly be making Hot Cross Buns, leavened by my 100% white starter, fully conscious that it may not work. Nothing ventured and all that.

Today I will mostly be making Hot Cross Buns, leavened by my 100% white starter, fully conscious that it may not work. Nothing ventured and all that.

Then they get shaped and have another rest.

Then they get shaped and have another rest.

I love how this wisteria has coopted a nearby tree.

I love how this wisteria has coopted a nearby tree.

Fresh sorrel from the terrace, about to become one of the simplest and most delicious soups.

Fresh sorrel from the terrace, about to become one of the simplest and most delicious soups.