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Old 10-08-2018, 12:08 PM
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Tacitus
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That list includes cooking, which is a fantastic way to fill time. Today I spent a load of time making a chicken and mushroom pie, making it all in separate stints, allowing the pastry to chill,, the filling to come together etc, all before final assembly, cooking and serving. I started on it at 10am, and served at 7pm, and probably spent maybe two hours faffing around with it. Result:a delicious meal for all and a spotless kitchen (I love to clean as I go).

So, time taken up, a tangible reward (appreciated by family) and a minor fillip to the ego.

I've gone further, though. Baking is a wonderful therapy. Be it a basic bread, or a sophisticated piece of French patisserie it is very rewarding.

The books and instructional videos are all out there. It's about making mistakes, learning from them and applying the lessons next time. A bit like life. That, and kneading a heavy dough is a good workout.

It focuses the mind, is therapeutic, and you get to eat the results.
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