Rainy afternoon

Our house is pretty dark -- the clouds have gathered and its thundering outside (though still crazy humid).  Bryan is out with friends and Jones is napping, so I decided to bask in our air-conditioning, have a little toddy, and bake myself some cookies.  {We have a killer recipe that makes a TON of dough, …

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My afternoon

Sidenote(s): I realized that two posts, back-to-back, were entitled "Today," and I'm ashamed of my lack of creativity.  Also, it's still raining, been three days now.  They have actually called off school in our area because of potential flooding.  Our house is in a high neighborhood, Mom -- no worries.

Sundries & birthday news

I baked some spectacular bread today, definitely the best I've ever made. And I have little idea as to what was different about today's dough than days past. It is well past noon, and though I have managed to switch my pajama pants for real ones and had the astuteness to put in well-matched earrings, …

My bread-making rhythm

If bread-making is an art (which it is), I'm certain it's going to take me twenty years to master it. I've been practicing for about a year, first making "Bosch" bread for the family I nannied for while pregnant. I've decided to put in my time -- I love, love baking and, for me, there …