Weird Habits

I had to laugh today when I realized I was uploading 26 bread shots into my iphoto library. Is this weird? Yes. Would I have done such a thing in the days of film? Probably not. Actually, even if I took said shots in those days, I wouldn't have printed, scanned them and posted them online. Too much trouble. I guess that's why everyone shoots everything these days. Weird? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.

One Good Loaf Deserves Another

Uh-oh.  I'm afraid I've fallen for bread making. Last time I went through a bread-machine phase, I think my husband and I gained ten pounds. I was making loaves every other day, tossing in all kinds of extra ingredients (dried apricots & nuts; chunks of sharp provolone; chocolate chips -- I think I even threw in some ham).  I think I burnt out the motor with my whole wheat breads.  Anyway, breadmaker gone, bake to buying bread.

Then Molly started a movement.  I looked at the flickr group she set up.  I read her delicious entries.  I found a lecture on line of the problems with factory made bread.  Yeah, I'm in.

Presenting, the first loaf.  Recipe:  Fast White Bread from the Joy of Cooking. Kind of ironic, because I really only buy whole wheat or artisan white bread.  But anyway, the kids loved it, and I must admit, it was good.  Started it at breakfast and had a turkey sandwich for lunch.  I really would like to progress to some artisan breads, but hey, baby steps.  I'll enjoy the process.