Happy March to all - I hope you’re enjoying a restful and quiet day. I’m falling behind in posting, but I’ve been catching up with all of your adventures! Where does the time go…how can it be March?!
I’ve spent some days trying new bread recipes (any tips on how to make sourdough less dense and heavy??) I’m still sorting, cleaning, plotting and planning!
My daughter gave me the prettiest Valentine’s Day flowers, and as of last night, my son’s home from college for Spring break - Happy Dance all around!
I’ve always tried to keep Sunday a quiet day - one to unwind from the previous week, and recharge for the week to come. Right now I’m by the fire with a cup of herbal tea, planning the week’s menus…now, that is NOT usually what I do! I’m very much a “fly by the seat of my pants” person when it comes to the question: “What’s for dinner?”
But, I am planning today - is it just me, or when someone comes home - or leaves for that matter, it’s all about food? Cooking favorites, baking sweet treats, and then sending them out the door with more than they could possibly eat seems to be the norm for me (and by the way - where on Earth did the years go?)
A couple of quick MaryJanesFarm updates - my March post just went up if you’d like to swing by:
And MaryJane is also having a book giveaway!
I’ll be randomly choosing 3 winners in July, so if you’d like to try and win this book, it’s easy-
Here’s the link for more details:
Just leave a comment at my MJF post telling me what your reverie is..it might be gardening, sewing, baking, making music, reading - there’s no wrong answer!
Well, I’m off to start a new book - the title to this little 4”x7” book caught my eye while I was in a local shop:
Published in 1925 - wow, 100 years ago. And since there are so many “haps and mishaps” around here, it looked perfect!
Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Those sunsets...and your flowers....are gorgeous!! Yes, the days seem to be flying by. As for the sourdough, be sure your kitchen is warm enough to get a good rise - and that your starter is very robust. (I struggle with rising issues in the winter as my kitchen is one of my coldest rooms - it was added when we remodeled and due to a communication issue, there is nothing but open air beneath part of it. So, I invested in a proofer. Helps when I bother to mess with it.). But, for the most part, sourdough is, by its nature, very dense and tends to be heavy. Your new old book looks like fun. You'll have to give us a report when you're through with it. Off to check out MaryJane's post! ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteLove hearing from you, Robin – wish you were my next-door neighbor! I get it when you say you have a cold kitchen – I have a feeling mine isn’t even insulated. One winter I pulled out vanilla from the cupboard to make cookies, and it was partially frozen🙄. Thanks for the sourdough tips, I have a proofer, so I’ll definitely keep using that. I agree, I always think sourdough as somewhat dense and heavy, not like what’s bought in the stores – but when I shared a loaf and it was described as “dense and heavy” I felt I needed to make changes - yikes Hope all is well in Wisconsin!
DeleteAlways a happy day when I see a post from my lovely friend! Your photos are beautiful, and how happy am I that your people are home!! I can't help you with the bread, as I am yet to be brave enough to jump in that pool! If I lived closer to you, I'd be gathering in your kitchen and learning from you! Can you even believe it is March?? My goodness! Have a cozy evening, and a wonderful week in your beautiful world.
ReplyDeleteYou’re so sweet - wouldn’t it be fun to have all us in the kitchen together whipping up some St. Patrick’s Day goodies today?! And no, I can’t believe it’s March. – I’m blown away by how quick the time flies. Does that mean I’m getting old?!😃 Have a good week, always love seeing what you’re up to.
DeleteI always plan my dinner meals. I dont like to waste food so it works for me. I do like to try new recipes...some keepers, some never make again. Your daughter was very thoughtful giving you flowers. Janice
ReplyDeleteA terrific idea to plan those meals ahead – one less thing to worry about! And you’re right some I keep and some I toss. The tried and true recipes are always the best.
DeleteI'm hoping your weather is behaving a bit better this week, since you didn't mention it too much. Your bread looks drool-worthy and that sunset vista is beautiful. I look forward to reading your MJF post, as always. Do let us know how your book is! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteHi Daisy, the weather has been up and down here. One day, I opened the windows and it felt like spring and yesterday I had a fire in the fireplace, so windy and cold. Thanks for your sweet words about the bread-my grandmother made the best bread and rolls and sadly no one has the recipe. I’m always trying to re-create what I remember from childhood. I have a feeling it was, “a pinch of this dash of that” and will be hard for me to do. Will fill you in on the book, take care!
DeleteYour bread looks delicious! I plan my meals out, it made it so much easier when our children were all home, and still do it. I had posted on my blog about what I do for my sourdough bread. I hope that helps.
ReplyDeletehttps://travelingdownacountryroad.blogspot.com/2025/03/still-making-sourdough.html
I'm off to read your MaryJanes Farm post.
Thanks so much for the link and all the sourdough information – I really appreciate it! I won’t give up, I just need to find one that works for me. And hey, if they come out dense and heavy, the local bird population never seems to complain!
DeleteIt's lovely to see a post from you, Mary. Life has a habit of getting busy - I'm playing a game of catch-up myself.
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks amazing! I can almost smell it from here.
And how wonderful to have your son home for spring break. I'm sure you'll make the most of your time together, and by the sounds of it he's going to be well fed :)
Hi Jules, you’re absolutely right oh how the days fly. It was great having my son home-he is the comic relief. I love it when he and my daughter spend time together. Love to hear the laughter! And you need to know you inspired me – again! Signing up for my first 5K today —now it’s a walk/run so no first place for me, but it’s a start!
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