::thankful::

you manage to cook the bovril oxtail stew last night and also prepare the bread dough last night.  preparation is about everything!

with those extra preparation yesterday evening, you are able to enjoy this loaf o rustic but artisan slow rise no knead bread....

it may not be clear from the photo but you added shredded gouda cheese, lemon thyme and lemon zest to the bread dough and hence it yields a really fresh and complex flavor....you like the savory taste from the cheese, the subtle herb from the thyme and it end with the refreshing sharp lemon freshness yet not over powering....

 you also whisked up a pot of oxtail stew with carrot, potato, a bottle of red wine and a tablespoon of bovril yeast extract.

the bread goes really well with the stew and perfectly soak up the juice, heavenly!

you're so glad it's finally friday, you aren't going to turn on your laptop when you are done with your work today. you worked really hard, long hour and stressed this week.  thankfully the workshop that you delivered yesterday was well received, you don't know how but the spirit of excellence must be upon you that you can accomplished the task. you already expect the worst, but it turned out way better than expected. it's favor of the Lord. and you are thankful.

happy weekends!