Uh, ahem…hello. Is this thing on? I know it’s been a while, so let me explain. At the beginning of September, I finally left the ranks of a purely stay-at-home mom and joined the dizzying paced workforce of adjunct professordom. I have to admit, its a little strange being addressed as “Professor” (especially since that’s [...]
A Political Take on Baracking Bread Together With the election upon us, politics is big on almost everyone’s mind. So why not have a little fun with it? First: Gotcha Focaccia(Adapted from “Layered Focaccia with Cheese and Arugula”, Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver, page 238) Ingredients:1 Basic Bread Recipe–2 lbs (6-8 [...]
For more than seven years, I’ve been considered a college graduate. I have been under the impression that my diploma meant the end of homework. But then my hubby signed me up for this baking blog (see Title) and they require homework in exchange for friendship! He said it would be good for me, but [...]
Last Thursday, I was having one of those days. You know, the kind of day only a stay-at-home mother of three Spring-break-vacationing children can have. Despite my attempts to show my offspring what an awesome mom they have (swimming, movies, art projects), there was still fighting, whining and door-slamming. It was the day before payday [...]
My husband and I both come from commercial pancake mix families. His mother’s mix of choice: Krusteaz. My mom’s favorite: Snoqualmie Falls Lodge. I grew up thinking that thin pancakes were good; thick cakes were undesirable. Isn’t it funny how you latch on to some random adult comment as a child and that becomes your [...]
