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Tempe Wytch
Cambridge
Disabled stitcher
Interests: Stitching, history, wine, food, reading
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Thank you Mare :), I am trying to get a few bits done each day crafting wise and house wise!
Commented 3 days ago on All Sorts of Stuff at Tempewytch's Crafts and Stuff
All Sorts of Stuff
It may not be the best photograph, but this is my first knitting project finished! A simple shawl (a little snug maybe - but as I lose weight it will be better fitting), I am currently working on a stole (about half way through), it is in a thick cotton and will be good for a cool summer nigh...
All Sorts of Stuff
Posted 3 days ago at Tempewytch's Crafts and Stuff
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Is there an echo?
I'm only asking because I'm starting over again, again, again, agai........... well you get the drift! I did really well a couple of years ago and lost 2.5 stone (actually 33 pounds) and then .... nothing! I tried over the Winter to lose some more but lost my healthy living... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at Tempewytchhealthyliving
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Cleaning and Crafting
Posted May 14, 2013 at Tempewytch's Crafts and Stuff
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Sweet and sour chicken
Ingredients 1 x 425g/15oz can pineapple chunks in natural juice 2 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar 2 tbsp tomato ketchup ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion,... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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I'm a BAAAAAAD Blogger!
Okay, in my defence stuff has been happening in between medical appointments, tests, and overall general pain blogging has been the last thing on my mind. However, better weather is now around and that normally decreases my pain levels by a small amount (a large amount would be better!) One... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Tempewytch's Crafts and Stuff
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Anglesey eggs with bacon chops
Ingredients 8 free-range eggs For the mashed potatoes and leek 500g/1lb 2oz potatoes, peeled, chopped knob of butter, plus extra for greasing 80-110ml/3-4fl oz double cream salt and freshly ground white pepper 3 leeks, trimmed, sliced For the sauce 50g/2oz unsalted butter 50g/2oz plain flour 600ml/1 pint milk 1 tsp... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Spicy potato soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower or groundnut oil knob of butter 1 large onion 1 tbsp medium curry powder 2 large baking potatoes , cut into roughly 1cm cubes 500ml milk 1 vegetable stock cube 1 - 2 tsp mango chutney (optional) 1 tbsp coriander leaves (optional) Warm the oil and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu
Ingredients 1 onion , finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 carrots , diced 4 garlic cloves , crushed 1 tbsp each tomato purée and balsamic vinegar 250g diced vegetables, such as courgettes, peppers and mushrooms 50g red lentils 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with basil 250g tagliatelle... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Moroccan spiced mince with couscous
Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 medium onions , roughly chopped 350g pack Quorn mince 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground turmeric 100g ready-to-eat dried apricots , quartered 600ml vegetable stock FOR THE COUSCOUS 280g couscous grated zest of 2 lemons 4 tbsp chopped fresh... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Hearty mushroom soup
25g pack porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion , finely diced 2 large carrots , diced 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped 1 tbsp chopped rosemary , or 1 tsp dried 500g fresh mushrooms , such as chestnut, finely chopped 1.2l vegetable stock (from a cube is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Quorn Cottage Pie
350g Quorn mince 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 100g frozen peas or mixed veg 400ml vegetable stock 1 dessertspoon vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (optional) 1 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce 1 tbsp cornflour, mixed to a paste in... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Potato Casserole with Spinach, Mushrooms and Gruyère
Six large baking potatoes (about 3 pounds) 6 tablespoons olive oil four medium cloves garlic, minced 1.5 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper one medium onion, chopped three-quarter pound fresh white mushrooms, sliced thin 1.5 pounds spinach, stemmed and washed 1.5 cups ricotta cheese half pound Gruyère cheese, shredded... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Veggie Chinese pancakes
Ingredients 200g mushrooms , sliced (we used chestnut) 2 tbsp soy sauce ½ tsp five spice powder 1 tbsp rice wine , preferably Shaohsing ½ tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 6 Chinese pancakes 2 spring onions , finely sliced 5cm length cucumber , deseeded and sliced into matchsticks ½... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Chinese Pancakes for Duck
Ingredients 250g plain flour 2 tsp caster sugar sesame oil Put the flour and sugar into a large bowl with 190ml boiling water and stir to a soft, sticky dough. If the mixture is very stiff add a splash of cold water. Bring the dough together and knead it until... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Quorn Korma
350g chicken style Quorn pieces 2 onions, thinly sliced 450ml vegetable stock, made with 1/2 stock cube 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp finely grated root ginger 2 tsp turmeric 3 cardamom pods - crush and use small black seeds 3cm piece cinnamon stick 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Traditional Handbaked Wholemeal Loaf
12 grams Dried Active Yeast (Allinson) or 1 scant tablespoon 1 tsp Golden Granulated Sugar (Billington's) 500 grams Very Strong Wholemeal Bread Flour (Allinson) or premium very strong Bread Flour 1 tsp Salt 15 grams Soft Butter or 15ml vegetable oil 350 ml hand hot water (for wholemeal) How to... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Wow ... just Wow on the quilts (and I do hope the Mister was hit up the side of the head!)
Commented Feb 27, 2013 on Quilt Group Friday... at Pots and Pins
Quilt Group Friday...
There was nothing on Monday night that we wanted to watch, so I grabbed the remote and tuned into The Bachelor...only my 2nd time seeing the show...but it was riveting! SO.MUCH.DRAMA! The kissing, the canoodling, the romantic trysts and turns and then the devastation of Sean having to say good...
Carrot and caraway soup
900 g carrots 110 g butter 225 g onions (chopped) 150 ml dry sherry half teaspoon salt freshly milled black pepper 1.15 L stock 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds First, cut the carrots into even sized pieces, then melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the onions and caraway... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients 12 ounces boneless chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small onion, sliced into thin strips 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, chopped 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce 2 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 cup... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Easy creamy vanilla custard
2 large free-range egg yolks 2 tsp cornflour 25g/1oz caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract 250ml/9fl oz whole milk 250ml/9fl oz double cream Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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Gooey school treacle sponge
6 overloaded, oozing tbsp golden syrup 100g butter , plus extra for the dish 100g sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla essence 100g self-raising flour custard , to serve Butter a 1-litre baking dish, and dollop the syrup in the bottom. Put the butter and sugar in a food processor... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Tempewytchrecipesdone
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