Munchies

Out and about today we got caught out in the rain so ducked into a cafe. The counter was spread with the usual treats such as pastries, cakes, brownies, flapjacks and the like, but because I realised a while ago that they are all full of sugar, white, (not wholegrain), wheat flour plus hormone and antibiotic enriched butter or margarine, I manage to steer clear quite easily.   In an ideal world, so would you and I've a feeling that there's a part of you that agrees. However, sugar is insanely addictive so it's hard to resist. I had made some chocolate brownie recently, using the recipe I shared with you not so long ago, and not only does it scratch my itch, but it does so in a way that is healthy.   Where I'm going with this is to encourage you to bake. I was thinking about one way I'm able to stay on the straight and narrow is by making sure I get my cravings satisfied. I decided to make sure there's always a cake or some cookies around that I know contain the best ingredients and then I thought how selfish of me it would be if I didn't suggest you did the same.   I'll do my best to share recipes as I make them and encourage you to have a go so there's always something for you to reach for when you make yourself a cuppa. To explain the picture, today's ramble went along a canal towpath where we came across a cute scene of couple of chickens with their chicks. (They're not chickens, you moron. -Ed.). Sorry for the quality, I didn't want to get chased by an angry bird. Kirk out Chefsebastian.com