This week's giveaway was a special one. I let my daughter pick the "who" this week, and I wasn't a bit surprised she chose her teacher. She was so excited to head off to school this morning with the bread safely wrapped and packed in her backpack. My daughter, this amazing ray of sunshine (with definite clouds … Continue reading The A,B,C’s of Expressing Affection
A Little Luck
It's St. Patrick's day, and in the world of bread, that can only mean one thing--Irish Soda Bread. Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread, leavened with baking soda (how about that?) and or baking powder. It is much more similar to a biscuit or a scone and should be treated gently. When quick breads … Continue reading A Little Luck
More Than Words
Sometimes words aren't that important. Did you feel that? I think the earth just moved, startled by that admission coming from me. See, I am a lover of words. I really, really love them. Finding the perfect word that conveys just the right nuance of a situation is pure joy to me. However, the truth … Continue reading More Than Words
A Simple Start
Well, my first bread is away. It was perfect in its simplicity. Anxious to get started, I decided Monday was a good day to begin. I mean, Monday needs all the help it can get right? I spent much of the weekend thinking about my very first who. I tried not to ascribe too … Continue reading A Simple Start
It is all about the beginning (for now)!
So next week will be my first official loaf given away! It is very exciting (from where I sit, type, knead, or stir) to begin this new chapter. As I start to think about my first week, my thoughts are focused on two things--what bread, and who should I give it to? The what will … Continue reading It is all about the beginning (for now)!