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Use some carrot-apple pulp to make this week's loaves. Added some rye flour to the white all-purpose and bread flours. Nowadays, seem to be in the mood to mix a little of this and that. Well, I remembered to add 2 tsp of salt this time. And it came out tasty. The carrot bits made the loaves moist and the rye flour added a depth to the flavor. Nice. Yeast, salt, white flours, carrot-apple pulp. First rise in room temperature, about 1.5 hours. Ready for shaping. Oiled loaf tins this time. The shapes were incidental. Slit down the middle expanded a lot! Baking at 250C for 10 mins, then lowered to 180C for another 30-40 mins. Till skewer comes out clean. Nice crusts.

Made an overnight-rise dough with rosemary, black olives and chia seeds. Also added some semolina flour - didn't quite taste it in the end product. Reminder to self: Next time, must add more salt. Half a teaspoon is not enough. Black olives, rosemary and chia seeds. Ready for 1st proofing After 2 hours in room temperature. After overnight in the fridge. Shaped 2 loaves. 2nd rise. Baking with cups of water below to harden the crust. Two loaves .. no fishes .. Hole-y. But not salty enough.

The new Plaza Premium lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 4 is open. It is called Blossom. This is a collaboration between Plaza Premium and SATS Airport Services. https://www.plaza-network.com/location_detail?city=Singapore Level 2, #02-225/226 Transit Area Opening Hours: 24 Hours When I visited the Blossom lounge on 8 Nov 2017 evening, it was great. It was not crowded, the food and drinks selection was very nice. One big plus is the complimentary red and white wine, accompanied by cheese and small bites, prettily presented on serving spoons and small plates. Changi T4 sculptures - “The Travelling Family” Changi T4, view from Level 2 Blossom lounge Hot food selection. That day, laksa noodle was prepared upon request. Some cakes on extreme left. Complimentary red/white wine and juices. Cheese and small bites on the right. Canned/soft drinks, Tiger beer, coffee and tea. Bread selection. At one end, the balcony overlooks the "Heritage Facade...