Patricia O’Connell
@patriocon.bsky.social
Adding my voice to the chorus
Bunurong country
Bunurong country
Outside Tromso and away from the city lights, we caught the Northern lights dancing
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Outside Tromso and away from the city lights, we caught the Northern lights dancing
Hard to say but below is pretty typical of the streetscapes
October 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hard to say but below is pretty typical of the streetscapes
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September 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Khorasan loaves are ready for delivery to family. They took way longer than regular bread flour and so one of the regular ones overproved and is now focaccia. Will need to remember my cold weather schedule and get my homemade proofing box back in action
May 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Khorasan loaves are ready for delivery to family. They took way longer than regular bread flour and so one of the regular ones overproved and is now focaccia. Will need to remember my cold weather schedule and get my homemade proofing box back in action
Rustic boot for our little cowgirl’s 8th birthday
May 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Rustic boot for our little cowgirl’s 8th birthday
Here’s Tui on my feet as we await our fate
May 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Here’s Tui on my feet as we await our fate
Olive, feta and Brie loaf and sandwich loaf for family. These are Khorasan flour sourdough and I used the stand mixer, 6 hours room temp till doubled and overnight in fridge. Khorasan is relatively low gluten and the stand mixer made the job easier.
May 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Olive, feta and Brie loaf and sandwich loaf for family. These are Khorasan flour sourdough and I used the stand mixer, 6 hours room temp till doubled and overnight in fridge. Khorasan is relatively low gluten and the stand mixer made the job easier.
My hippeastrum thinks it’s spring. It flowered in October last year and I found it today in full flower in its winter hangout. A chuck out bulb, it was a gift from Bunnings and it surprises me again..
April 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
My hippeastrum thinks it’s spring. It flowered in October last year and I found it today in full flower in its winter hangout. A chuck out bulb, it was a gift from Bunnings and it surprises me again..
Sourdough hot cross buns adapted from Helen Goh’s recipe ..some for Edie with less spice and cranberries and currants..some for Arie with Khorasan flour and very fruity..some for the rest with plenty of spice and fruit. They freeze well and are yummiest toasted
April 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Sourdough hot cross buns adapted from Helen Goh’s recipe ..some for Edie with less spice and cranberries and currants..some for Arie with Khorasan flour and very fruity..some for the rest with plenty of spice and fruit. They freeze well and are yummiest toasted
Three loaves of fig and fennel bread ..two white and sprouted wheat and one Khorasan. One for us and two for family…
March 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Three loaves of fig and fennel bread ..two white and sprouted wheat and one Khorasan. One for us and two for family…
Sourdough baked and cooling. I am also baked and now cooling off. Some for family and some for us. The smell is all through the house as the big fan is on
March 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Sourdough baked and cooling. I am also baked and now cooling off. Some for family and some for us. The smell is all through the house as the big fan is on
Not perfect but demolished by little party goers and big ones as well. Cake was vanilla using Khorasan flour with blueberry filling and delicious. Icing is cooked Khorasan flour frosting which held up really well outdoors on a hot, breezy morning in Frankston South. Adapted from Recipe Tin Eats!
March 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Not perfect but demolished by little party goers and big ones as well. Cake was vanilla using Khorasan flour with blueberry filling and delicious. Icing is cooked Khorasan flour frosting which held up really well outdoors on a hot, breezy morning in Frankston South. Adapted from Recipe Tin Eats!
Olive, Parmesan and herb bread, mini baguettes and one Khorasan crusty roll for tasting purposes with the rest heading off to family. Some look burnt in the pic but just deeply browned with toasted seeds on top
March 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Olive, Parmesan and herb bread, mini baguettes and one Khorasan crusty roll for tasting purposes with the rest heading off to family. Some look burnt in the pic but just deeply browned with toasted seeds on top
Two cakes travelled ok although the vegan one slipped a bit. Main cake was an Italian meringue method gluten free sponge topped with fruit and cream.Vegan one used apple puree in place of egg and plant based cream and fruit.
February 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Two cakes travelled ok although the vegan one slipped a bit. Main cake was an Italian meringue method gluten free sponge topped with fruit and cream.Vegan one used apple puree in place of egg and plant based cream and fruit.
Black bun was really good with cheddar..fruit soaked in whisky overnight. Next year I’ll make it a few days ahead. Takes forever to cool down
January 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Black bun was really good with cheddar..fruit soaked in whisky overnight. Next year I’ll make it a few days ahead. Takes forever to cool down
From the home of the deep fried Mars Bar comes the very old recipe for fruit cake in a pie..Burns night not Hogmanay but Black Bun deserves a run
January 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
From the home of the deep fried Mars Bar comes the very old recipe for fruit cake in a pie..Burns night not Hogmanay but Black Bun deserves a run
Micro baguettes..white and wholemeal Khorasan flour..off to a good home
January 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Micro baguettes..white and wholemeal Khorasan flour..off to a good home
Our first humid day of the new year and the sourdough loaf kept growing even in the fridge! It was so soft, I used a big bread tin to restrain it! Sprouted wheat was not the best choice for manageable dough but it tastes so good
January 12, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our first humid day of the new year and the sourdough loaf kept growing even in the fridge! It was so soft, I used a big bread tin to restrain it! Sprouted wheat was not the best choice for manageable dough but it tastes so good
Blueberry and lemon sourdough babka made with Khorasan flour, goat’s milk and plant based butter for gluten/dairy intolerant family..made two so we don’t miss out. Three days in the making and now the wait to try it feels like the longest time
January 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Blueberry and lemon sourdough babka made with Khorasan flour, goat’s milk and plant based butter for gluten/dairy intolerant family..made two so we don’t miss out. Three days in the making and now the wait to try it feels like the longest time
New Year’s Eve sprouted wheat and seeds sourdough using the “turn off the oven” method..very happy
December 31, 2024 at 6:02 AM
New Year’s Eve sprouted wheat and seeds sourdough using the “turn off the oven” method..very happy
Khorasan flour dinner rolls made with goat’s milk and plant based buttery stuff..we don’t serve bread with Xmas dinner but we love it with leftovers
December 27, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Khorasan flour dinner rolls made with goat’s milk and plant based buttery stuff..we don’t serve bread with Xmas dinner but we love it with leftovers
Yesterday I was only thinking about buying a tablecloth for our big oval table and today my daughter in law arrived, out of the blue, with this beautiful, well loved, hand embroidered one that fits the extended table perfectly. I love it and her
December 23, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Yesterday I was only thinking about buying a tablecloth for our big oval table and today my daughter in law arrived, out of the blue, with this beautiful, well loved, hand embroidered one that fits the extended table perfectly. I love it and her
First try of Khorasan (Kamut) flour in the sponge for trifle being made by son in law. Feels spongy so hopefully works well for our gluten intolerant and the rest of us
December 17, 2024 at 11:32 PM
First try of Khorasan (Kamut) flour in the sponge for trifle being made by son in law. Feels spongy so hopefully works well for our gluten intolerant and the rest of us
Late night baking because it was too hot this afternoon. Very happy with this sourdough light rye and white loaf
December 13, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Late night baking because it was too hot this afternoon. Very happy with this sourdough light rye and white loaf
Just ate a pizza, days in the making. Sourdough mushroom and Gorgonzola and it was delicious
December 7, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Just ate a pizza, days in the making. Sourdough mushroom and Gorgonzola and it was delicious