This week I decided to make a quiet and unassuming loaf of bread, Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Bread. I like to describe it as the girl next door of bread--a bread I think I will come back to again and again for its ease, for its subtle flavor, and for the way it works for making … Continue reading Will You Take My Bread?
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It’s Hot, and Also, Cheers for Summer Camp Volunteers
It is finally here. The week I have dreaded since I dreamed up this little project in the cold of a (California) February. This is the week I bake bread in a 500-degree oven while it is triple digits outside. I didn't know when this week would arrive, but I knew it would. We live … Continue reading It’s Hot, and Also, Cheers for Summer Camp Volunteers
Ride or Die Fan of Faith and Passion
Have you ever had a front seat to someone else's amazing journey? Like popping popcorn and watching it all unfold? Not in the context of a thrill seeker, sitting safely removed from the comfort of an armchair, but more like a fan screaming in the bleachers cheering them on, sharing their emotions? Have you ever … Continue reading Ride or Die Fan of Faith and Passion
The Rhythm of Life and New Horizons
Going on vacation two weekends in a row is to be applauded. It is a decadence I can't really imagine planning on purpose, but fates aligned for a friend and family vacation one weekend, followed by three whole days alone with my husband and all capped with a girls weekend visiting friends. Basically, these last … Continue reading The Rhythm of Life and New Horizons
Happy (early) Father’s Day!
It occurs to me that there are two types of people in this world. Those that love tradition and those that like trying something new. Neither is right or wrong. I think the issue comes in when you try to be what you are not. I, for one, am a tradition girl. I like things … Continue reading Happy (early) Father’s Day!
On Wild Yeast, Timing, and Pushing Fear Aside
It really is all about timing sometimes. This week I tried to make my bread with a wild starter I had made from scratch. And when I say scratch, I mean it. Flour and water. That is it. I have used sourdough starters before when my sister had given me some of hers. I cared … Continue reading On Wild Yeast, Timing, and Pushing Fear Aside
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