It is now a year and a half since I acquired my Kenwood Chef Classic. A lot has happened in that time.
For one, I am now a student at a central London college, part of the University of London. I joined last year, and am studying subjects that I find perplexing and challenging. I wouldn’t be anywhere else. In fact, I’m supposed to be sorting out one of my essays now, as it happens (not typing this guff!) …
…and second, I am still searching for permanent work. I certainly never imagined that I would be ‘out in the cold’ for this length of time. I could just take it easy – after all, 800,000 jobs have been excised from the system – but time really is flying by now, and I am not getting any younger. Who knows what tomorrow may bring?
Patchwork and Quilting skills are combined for my second mixer cover
My father is now truly aged. My mother is still positive, but hampered by a mechanical issue with her back; as is my brother, oddly enough (and he is very fit – if somewhat lacking in protein due to his vegan convictions).
Me, I have a fatty liver(!) according to my doctor, and ultrasound scans of my abdomen. My conversion to butter has been forsworn. Margarine and olive oil rule from now on.
My luxurious little friend posing in the kitchen with its first home-made cover - early October ’09
Get a quality stand mixer if you can manage it. Bread, cakes and other bakes become easier with practice – and often taste much better than the shop-brought variety. I certainly enjoy mine – and yes, it is still a bit of a luxury.
