Yes, I had to learn how to do it without getting mix all over the microwave - all that cleaning and no sweet treat.

I haven't made bread for a long time, I have an aversion to putting the oven on unless it's full, and while I still have work to do on the house, I haven't replaced the freezer so I don't have somewhere to store the excess loaves until I'm ready to eat them. I do miss homemade bread, though, even though I'm able to get good sourdough rye and seeded loaves locally.

I'm pleased to say it's cooler here at the moment, and some rain. Not much fun for people on holiday, but much easier to get jobs done.