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
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
Soul Feeding
I have a confession. If you couldn't tell, I fell pretty hard for the cinnamon swirl bread from last week's giveaway. I loved it so much that I decided to give it away again this week. There was much rejoicing in my house at this, as it makes two loaves and that means my family … Continue reading Soul Feeding
It (Really!) is the Little Things
This week I made the best bread. I mean, I like to think all the bread is lovely and delicious, but this week I made my (current) favorite. I am a bit toast obsessed, and you can read my rhapsodic ode to toast and this bread in particular when you check out the Cinnamon Swirl … Continue reading It (Really!) is the Little Things
The Usual, with a Twist Please
First, full disclosure. I didn't remember to take a picture of my gifted bread this week. I was so bummed because I think it turned out rather lovely. However, I did remember to take a picture of the unwrapped dress rehearsal bread (see to the left). For this week’s giveaway, I wanted to do something … Continue reading The Usual, with a Twist Please
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Has there ever been a more absurd saying than someone who "wants to have their cake and eat it too?" Who in the world wants a cake just to have it? We all want to eat the cake for the love! I know it is supposed to mean you want two opposing things that can't really … Continue reading Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
A Planner’s Guide to Letting Your Spirit Lead
I am a planner. I really like to plan things ahead of time. Whether that arose from nature or nurture, or (likely) some combination of both, that is who I am. Now don't get me wrong, I don't get giddy at the sight of a yearly planner like I know some do. I am generally … Continue reading A Planner’s Guide to Letting Your Spirit Lead
On Fellowship, Buns, and Living Life
I did a little playing around this week and discovered something cool. You can take that ridiculously easy brioche from last week and turn it into Hot Cross Buns for Easter. In case you don't know much about Hot Cross Buns beyond the painful song played on recorders by school-aged children everywhere, take heart. I didn't … Continue reading On Fellowship, Buns, and Living Life