Friday, November 14, 2008

Taking a Rest

So I've only worked a whopping two days this week.  I worked around 60 hours last week and we had Veteran's Day off, so I've had a few WONDERFUL days at home.  The dogs sure seem to appreciate it at least.  

While I've gotten minimal housekeeping done (I'll be doing plenty this weekend) I have managed to get around to some baking, which has been woefully sidelined since I have moved here.  First up was making my very own pumpkin puree which is surprisingly easy.  I could have used the canned stuff, which is honestly just as good, but there is immense satisfaction in making your own.  From that, I froze a couple of cups to make a pie for Thanksgiving, and with the rest I made some wonderful pumpkin butter.  I got the above two ideas from a co-worker, and Jon and I are very happy campers now. 

Well the butter is useless without bread.  I've been in to bread making lately and made some simple white bread.  This stuff is heaven and I highly recommend it to anybody.  Bread making is so easy with the mixer and I look forward to experimenting more when I have another week like this in the future.  

I hope to bake some more this weekend, including making what shall be the beginning of CHRISTMAS BAKING!

1 comment:

Sus said...

I LOVE the smell of baking bread. I'll make you a deal, I'll come to your house for bread, and bring a movie you and jon haven't seen yet, and oh yeah, I'll also watch the puppies for you :)Sounds good..awesome, I'll be in the car in 6 minutes...(when my shift tonight ends)