So since CC was born I started sewing. Mind you I don't really know what I'm doing. I followed a pattern (for the first time) to make CC a cute corderoy jumper. I made CC's Christmas blanket with my amazing VT Kathleen Crawford who so diligently helped me with the construction of the blanket and the gathering of the ruffle. I have been making hair stuff- bows, clips, etc. and dabbling with some of my "small electrics" in the kitchen.
Today I decided to bust out the bread maker (see I told you it was on the lame side, I didn't really do much but dump the ingredients!) I must preface this by saying that I was gifted the bread maker when I was in college by my mom and dad. I tried it like 2 or 3 times (no success with the yeast actually making the dough rise) and then haven't touched it since. When I was putting the griddle away in the entry way closet (don't get me started about the confined space we live in and our creative storage ways) I saw it sitting there, tucked underneath my spare new pair of nike flip flops and my retro Jordan 3 harbor blue basketball shoes. I saw it and thought, I can't go wrong.
I have to also tell you that both my mother in law and sister in law are wonderous bakers. They are always crafting and making things. It hasn't always been a joy of mine, mainly because I didn't like to take the time, but now that I have my hubby and it is not just me that will enjoy it, I've been trying my hand at new things.
So back to the bread maker. I pulled it down from the spot that it has been for more than 7 years-wiped it down inside and out and then decided to thumb through it for some recipe ideas. I wanted to make plain white or potato bread but the recipe needed dry milk and I didn't want to go to the store. I came across this Oatmeal Date bread. I decided to make Oatmeal Craisin bread instead because a) I don't like dates, and b) I didn't have any on hand anyhow. It seemed easy enough. Brown sugar, flour, yeast (eek! will it work, my mom had a fear of yeast that was passed down to me I guess...), oil, water and salt. I figured can't go wrong if it has brown sugar in it!
