Life's little moments

• Apr. 3, 2007 - Bread Baking

The warm smell of fresh homemade bread is unmatchable. It brings to a home a deeper, more cared for feel. This has been lacking in my home for ever. I have decided to teach my girls the wonderful skill of warming the home, heart, and belly with homemade bread. Although it is hardly worthwhile financially to make your own bread, considering the other effects that it gives makes it a chore more worthy of the time and effort. Along with the bread I intend to teach them the art of making tortillas. I learned this while I lived in Arizona, and nothing can compare to the taste of fresh homemade tortillas. I am sure that my husband will rejoice in my decision as he loves the tortillas as well. Maybe we will embark upon tamales a distinct favorite of his.

I am a spontaneous, sporadic creature. I do things really well for a short time, then have a bit of a problem with holding on through the long run. In some areas of my life I have overcome this personality trait through scheduling etc., in others I just rejoice and enjoy it, it's always fun to have a new thing to pursue. I know that we will not continue making our bread forever, but it will be a wonderful journey while it lasts, and maybe the girls will learn something.

Here's to the heart warming, home warming, belly warming reality of homemade bread in the oven. (and it's not even Thanksgiving!)

• Apr. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by trinaleah

I LOVE homemade bread too! I used to make it from time to time, but you are right, its work! I also struggle with consistency, however sometimes I embrace my spontaneity. I mean hey, that's why Im able to pack up and move in a week, right? lol That bread looks so yummy though, it ALMOST has me wanting to make some. hehehe

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• Apr. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I so love to make and eat homemade bread...yummmy. I also start many things for awhile and then slowly stop. Life of a busy mommy. Love the picture of the baby in the tub. I have had lots of times when Samuel gets in the tub and does his job. Yucky but we must clean it and go on. lol Cherrie

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• Apr. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I have really good memories of learning to make bread. Aunt Betha taught me when I was 12 yrs. old. I made it a lot for a while. Your girls will treasure these memories. There is nothing like the feel of kneading bread. Machines make it easier but they take away some of the satisfaction in a beautiful loaf of bread. Sylvia

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• Apr. 7, 2007 - bread making

Posted by berrymorin

Your loaves look so good that I just want to reach in and cut a slice for myself. My MIL used to make handmade tortillas for her family. My husband loves to go downtown restaurant and purchase a stack of homemade tortillas. He's says they're very close to hers.

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• Apr. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

That is a beautiful picture Gale and it is amazing how just the simple art of making bread, with the golden crusts, can make your mouth water looking at it. More than all the prepackaged stuff we see all day long. It makes me want to make it, but I am late in reading your posts, and I just read your exercising post, so I will not bake.

Teresa

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