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What kind of demented loon(are there sane loons?) would choose to teach for a living?
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October 12th, 2014
Graeme’s Homemade Breads and Dips (2014)
Tel: 081 332 453 346
How to order:
Below are the breads I’m baking at the moment. They are personally baked to order on the day of pick-up. I need one day’s notice before you need them. Breads are not available for pick-up before 12 noon. Please order via the number above so I can get in touch with you directly.
I can’t do delivery, so you need to pick-up from my address in West Surabaya, 5 minutes east of Papaya Supermarket. Please pay in exact cash at the time of pickup.
Address supplied when you order.
About the breads:
I use the best flours I can obtain in Surabaya. The whole wheat and chickpea flours are stone-milled.
I know these breads are not cheap, but the ingredients aren’t either and my profit margin is tiny given the time involved to make these especially for you. These breads are at least double the weight of other breads baked in Surabaya.
As these breads are handmade they may show small variations in appearance, size, colour and shape in each batch, but all have roughly the same weight for their type.
The breads contain only 5 ingredients at most: flour, yeast, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and mineral water (other than for the breads that contain added seeds or grains). Nothing else added!
- No additives
- No preservatives
- No improvers
- No trans-fats
- Homemade sourdough starters where used
- Hand shaped
In the seeded breads I use caraway, corn meal, flax, onion seed, oat, poppy, sesame and sunflower. Other seeds may be available.
Bread life and storage
Crusty loaves are best stored in a paper bag and eaten fresh on the day they are baked. Other breads should be stored at cool room temperature in a plastic bag, bread bag, or well ventilated bread bin, to prevent the bread from drying out.
In our hot and humid weather, you may need to store bread in the fridge, tightly wrapped, if your house is not air-conditioned.
They freeze well for up to one month.
Reviving bread
To revive the crust on bread, place in a moderately hot oven on a rack. On a second
rack below, place a dish of water. This will gently warm the bread and make the
crust lovely and crunchy again.
Leftovers
The suitable ones make excellent toast or bruschetta.
The photos below are of the actual breads I have baked.
- Beer Bread (whole wheat flour, stout or pilsner) Rp70,000
-
Doris Grant Seeded Loaf 1 kg (whole wheat flour, sesame, poppy, flax, oats,sunflower) Rp70,000
- Irish Soda Bread (bread flour, baking soda) Rp50,000
- Moroccan Khobz (whole wheat flour, coarse semolina) Rp60,000 ea.
- White Boule (bread flour) Rp60,000
- Whole Wheat (whole wheat flour, corn dusting) Rp70,000
- Whole Wheat Chickpea (whole wheat flour, chick pea flour, corn dusting) Rp70,000
- Whole Wheat Seed Dome (whole wheat flour, seeds) Rp70,000
- Focaccia (bread flour, olive oil, rosemary) Rp70,000
- Long Ferment (bread flour, olive oil) Rp70,000 (Requires 2 days’ notice.)
- Small Pita (bread flour, olive oil) Rp70,000 for 8 pieces
- Ciabatta Bread (bread flour) Rp70,000
Graeme’s Dips
for vegetables or chips
These authentic home-made dips make great party food. They keep well for a week in the fridge.
Zaalouk is Moroccan, made from grilled eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and spices. Rp60,000 for 500 gm tub.
Hummus from the Middle East is made from chickpeas, tahini sesame seed paste, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Rp60,000 for 500 gm tub.
Baba Ghanoush from the Middle East is made from grilled eggplants, tahini sesame seed paste, garlic, lemon juice and cumin. Rp60,000 for 500 gm tub.
Please order at least a day before.
I hope you will give my breads and dips a try and I appreciate helpful feedback!
Graeme’s Homemade Breads – 2014
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October 1st, 2014
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September 28th, 2014
Sat 27 Sep 18:00 – 23:30
We had a great night(our second event here) at Hacienda Mexican Bar and Grill.
A good crowd gathered. A wonderful mix of Finnish,Dutch,French,British, German,Irish,American,Indonesian and Canadians talking, drinking and eating. Did we miss any nationalities? Please let us know.
Inter Nations at Surabaya 1914
A good crowd of about 45 locals and expats met at the former French Cultural Centre at 10 Darmo Kali… now home to three restaurants and a few bars. We had a great night At Hacienda Mexican Bar and Grill.
Inter Nations at Surabaya 1914
We were in the garden. The location is beautiful and the service is prompt and courteous. — at Surabaya 1914 Hacienda Mexican Bar & Grill.
Inter Nations at Surabaya 1914
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September 23rd, 2014
- Bacon is good
Mmmmmm Bacon
Open PO Pork Bacon 1kg per pack, less fat and more meat.
Example of order/delivery time: Latest order by Monday 22 Sept before 3PM. Ready by Wednesday 24 Sep.
PM me for more details
Call 03170391074.
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September 21st, 2014
Breakfast ... bacon
Bacon is good
Mmmmmm Bacon
Open PO Pork Bacon 1kg per pack, less fat and more meat.
Example of order/delivery time: Latest order by Monday 22 Sept before 3PM. Ready by Wednesday 24 Sep.
PM me for more details
Call 03170391074.
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September 17th, 2014
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September 17th, 2014
CEC’s competition is back at Ciputra World on October 31st – November 2nd, 2014
TOTAL PRIZE up to Rp. 25.000.000
Show & Tell: Kindergarten
Story Telling: Grade 1 – 6
General English: Grade 1 – 9
Debate: Grade 10 – 12
It will be fun so don’t miss it!
Info: (031) 7320973, 8470411, 7418356
BBM: 75414C6A, 750A0B49
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September 9th, 2014
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java by Tim Hannigan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java, by Tim Hannigan, is a well researched and well-written book. Tim Hannigan presents Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (6 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) in a way he has rarely been seen; not as a liberal paragon, but as a flawed, overly-ambitious man. He is presented as intelligent and creative, but also as willful, petty and somewhat of a hypocrite.
An examination of the life and legacy of the man often credited with the success that is Singapore. This book looks at what happened when the British invaded Java. It’s not an alternate history or an episode of Doctor Who. The British did invade and occupied Java for almost five years (Aug. 1811-March 1816).
The changes, reforms and consequences of that half-decade resonated long after they left. From government structure, land division and the administration of tax districts Raffles policies and decisions would have lasting consequences for himself, his family, Indonesia and for Great Britain.
The man who is touted as a great reformer is more often revealed as an example of colonial excess, greed and cultural disregard.
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September 8th, 2014
Stand CEC *CA*. COMPETITION 2014 SUDAH MULAI DIJUAL
Kembali Canadian English Course akan mengadakan lomba pd Oct 31-Nov 2, 2014 (Jumat-Minggu)
Jam 10.00-22.00 WIB
di Ciputra World.
Acara kali ini mengangkat Tema : Exploring the 21st Century.
Dengan pengalaman selama 6 thn sbg penyelenggara lomba yg terakhir dihadiri oleh lbh dari 1500 orang, CEC akan mengundang sekitar 1700 orang di lombanya yg ke 7.
Kami mengundang bagi anda yg berminat utk membuka booth selama lomba agar segera menghub:
Ms. Erwina
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Atau CEC terdekat utk. Informasi lbh lanjut.
Stand CEC * CA *. 2014 COMPETITION STARTS ALREADY SOLD
Back Canadian English Course will hold a competition pd Oct 31-November 2, 2014 (Friday-Sunday)
Hours 10:00 to 22:00 pm
Ciputra World.
This event raised Theme: Exploring the 21st Century.
With over 6 yrs of experience as COMPETITION organizers. CEC’s last COMPETITION was attended by more than 1500 people, the CEC will invite approximately 1700 people in the race who to 7.
We invite those of you who are interested to in a booth during the COMPETITION
Contact Ms. Erwina
(031-732-0973)
CEC or the nearest pt. LBH further information.
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September 7th, 2014
CEC COMPETITION 2014
SUDAH MULAI DIJUAL
Kembali Canadian English Course akan mengadakan lomba pd Oct 31-Nov 2, 2014 (Jumat-Minggu)
Jam 10.00-22.00 WIB
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Be a winner as a participant or an exhibitor
Tell us a story
Please join us for the next competition
Acara kali ini mengangkat Tema : Exploring the 21st Century.
Dengan pengalaman selama 6 thn sbg penyelenggara lomba yg terakhir dihadiri oleh lbh dari 1500 orang, CEC akan mengundang sekitar 1700 orang di lombanya yg ke 7.
Kami mengundang bagi anda yg berminat utk membuka booth selama lomba agar segera menghub:
Ms. Erwina
(031-732-0973)
Atau CEC terdekat utk. Informasi lbh lanjut.
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CEC 2014 COMPETITION
Canadian English Course will hold a competition pd Oct 31-November 2, 2014 (Friday-Sunday)
Hours 10:00 to 22:00 pm
Ciputra World.
This event Theme: Exploring the 21st Century.
With almost a decade of experience as contest organizers. Our last competition was attended by more than 1500 people, the CEC will invite approximately 1700 people in the competition.
We invite those of you who are interested to reserve a booth during the competition … order soon
Ms. Erwina
(031-732-0973)
CEC or the nearest pt. LBH further information.
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