Bread Winner

This post has nothing to do with bringing home the bacon (though I do love bacon) but is an announcement that I am a winner. But you already knew that.

Yesterday for National Homemade Bread Day my office held a contest for best homemade bread. Seeing how I work mainly with guys, only two of us brought entries. Though one guy did bring rolls that he thinks might have been baked from scratch. He’s not sure because his wife just had a baby, and neighbors and well wishers are dropping off all sorts of food. I have my doubts.

But back to the point. I won a blue ribbon, just like the one you see here. Except my ribbon says that I am a winner for Best Bread. I don’t have a picture of the actual ribbon because it’s hanging proudly in my cubicle at work and I worked from home today. To add to my feelings of pride for what I have accomplished I won with a recipe I’ve never tried before. You could say it was beginners luck or that the only reason I won was because the other entry was made by the organizer of the contest so she wasn’t eligible. But I like to think it’s because I am on the brink of getting discovered by Food Network and will soon have my own cooking show. Ooh, maybe I’ll even get my own cookbook.

Pomp and Circumstance

It’s official, Mr. S is a college graduate! Working hard and doing 4 years of school in only 3, Mr. S received his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Utah. I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished. He now has his eyes on an even bigger goal of getting his Masters degree, but one step at a time.

Mr. S’ mom was able to come visit from California and spend the weekend with us. It was a busy few days but we enjoyed the visit and she had fun seeing the sights of Salt Lake City. As well as a few of our favorite restaurants. Luckily I had a chance to cook on Sunday so she knows we don’t eat out ALL the time. But special occasions call for a meal prepared by someone else. Also thanks to my mom and dad, and Jack and Patty for traveling to share in Mr. S’ great achievement.