I don't know if people are really aware of this fabulous bread book.  It is difficult to believe that you can have bread in minutes...let alone bread that is this good.  It is so easy...flour, yeast, salt and water...mixed in a big bowl until it looks like goop.  Leave it out on the counter until … Continue reading Really Dense Chewy Crusty Bread In 5 Minutes…

It is a lovely sunny peaceful day...the required number of Peeps have been consumed...as well as some amazing chocolate covered ones.  There is nothing that has to get finished today.  Dinner will be a rack of lamb encrusted with herbs and Dijon mustard.  With that we will also have fresh asparagus and baby potatoes...dessert will … Continue reading Happy Bunny Day…otherwise known as Easter Sunday!!!

Hmmm...loved it.  Totally engrossing, rich images, just enough mystery and dysfunction to make this book very special.  Picture in your mind a lovely artist retreat in the hills of New England that has been turned into a school.  Now focus on the idea that the school is run by an unusual dean with a mysterious past.  … Continue reading My Thoughts About This Book…