Tag Archives: baking

Nov200918

Robyn

6


Posted in
Achievements

Bread Winner

blue ribbonThis 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.

Nov200917

Robyn

1


Posted in
Cooking

Bread Has Its Day

DSC01433Today is National Homemade Bread Day. True fact. I’m convinced there is a day for just about everything. Lucky for me I work at a place that likes to celebrate random holidays and today is no exception. So last night I made cinnamon bread to bring into the office and hopefully it will win me a prize. I like winning.

I’ve never made this bread before so naturally I had to try it before I brought it to work. I approve. And so does Mr. S. It was actually quite easy. So easy in fact that I am sharing the recipe with you. Enjoy, and don’t forget to do some baking of your own today.

Cinnamon Bread (courtesy of allrecipes.com)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons margarine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Measure flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla into large mixing bowl. Beat 3 minutes. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top.
  3. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and butter, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over smoothed batter. Using knife, cut in a light swirling motion to give a marbled effect.
  4. Bake for about 50 minutes. Test with toothpick. When inserted it should come out clean. Remove bread from pan to rack to cool.

Jun200908

Robyn

2


Posted in
Love and Marriage

Happy Birthday, Mr. S!

pieToday is Mr.S’ birthday. He is the exact opposite of me and hates all the attention a birthday can bring. Not sure what is wrong with him, but if you see him on the street be sure to tell him “Happy Birthday!” He will love me for it.

Mr. S is not much of a cake guy, so he requested pie. Being the loving wife that I am I agreed to give it a shot. Mr. S gave me a cookbook titled, “Sweety Pies” for Christmas, so finding a good recipe wasn’t a problem. The problem would be if it came out looking nothing like the picture in the book. I figured worse case scenario if it didn’t work out there was always Marie Callendar’s. I am happy to report that it DID work out. I made my first ever strawberry-rhubarb pie, with a homemade crust to boot. No back up plan necessary. Mr. S has even requested I make it again. Definitely a good sign.pie2

Mar200929

Robyn

3


Posted in
Cooking

Domestic Goddess

I think that Martha would be very proud of me this week. Not only did I make lemon bars, twice, I also made a blanket for my soon-to-be-born niece. The potential has been there along. I guess it’s like my mom always said, “You just need to apply yourself.” Dang, I hate when she is right!

Look at that smile! My sister-in-law, Tiffiney, is showing off what is clearly her favorite baby shower gift.tiffiney

I now have a request from my sister to make her daughter a blanket too. I best get on it, not sure how long my domesticating is going to last.