This week's giveaway had me trying a different type of bread than I had ever made before called Nisu. It is a sweet bread apparently made in the Nordic countries of Europe that is much beloved. I read a story about it on Food52 and was pretty much obsessed with making it for a giveaway. … Continue reading 8 Loaves of Bread, One Awesome Friend, and Capturing Wild Yeast
Month: May 2018
The Happy Crossing Guard
I did it! I did my first, true, not-known to me giveaway this week! I don't even know the person's name, where they live, or whether they even eat bread. Go figure. What I do know is that they approach life with absolute joy. A joy that is contagious to others. My giveaway this week … Continue reading The Happy Crossing Guard
When Life Gives You Mediocre
Sometimes you have to just laugh. I mean, you are testing out recipes and you think, what we really need here is a lovely french bread. Soft, but flavorful, with a little chew and a decent enough crust. You are not necessarily looking to have an artisan-style full of glorious holes and a crisp crust. … Continue reading When Life Gives You Mediocre
The Bread Excuse
Before I delve into this week's giveaway, I thought I would do a little general housekeeping. First, I have changed the formats a bit for the recipes on the site, hoping to make it a little easier to read and potentially print out, in case you are so inclined. Early feedback (thanks sis!) is that … Continue reading The Bread Excuse