I'm REALLY hoping that by the time this posts we'll have a new baby, maybe even pictures to share! In the meantime, day one of maternity leave went well. I read (about babies), napped, walked, swam, and spent some time on the wedding scrapbook that I've been working on for the past 3 years. I hope there aren't too many more of them, but it was a generally good day. And, it was very nice to be home and ready to start dinner at 6:30. Not as early as I'd planned (I'm a really slow walker these days!), but I was still able to make the quick bread and Dorie's Bacon, Egg, and Asparagus Salad and have dinner on the table before 8. What can I say about the bread? I substituted some Ancient Grains flour for part of the the AP flour, used extra olives and olive oil instead of the tapenade (I just couldn't bring myself to make or buy any for two tablespoons), and used a mixed of cheeses (cheddar, goat mozzarella, and robusto), but otherwise followed the recipe. It was quick and easy, but I didn't love it. I remember liking the Savory Cheese and Chive bread better, and would definitely return to that one if I felt like making a savory quick bread from this book. The salad, on the other hand, was a great way to use some of Paul's quickly-growing lettuce, and was delicious. I'm always looking for interesting salad recipes, and I love the ones in AMFT.
UPDATE: Charlotte Madeleine is here. She was born on 6/6. I'll post pictures ASAP.
Oh, Jora - hopefully by the end of this weekend your new bundle will be here. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteI like adding some of the multi grain flour mix to my baking - it makes chocolate cake feel a little bit less guilty :-)
Congratulations, you both must be thrilled. I love the baby's name, beautiful. Your bread
ReplyDeletelooks quite good, especially along with that salad. Sorry you did not care for it much.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Jora, CONGRATULATIONS and all the very best for you and your new baby girl! Charlotte Madeleine is such a very pretty name! Cannot wait for pictures!
ReplyDeleteAnd you made some wonderful sounding changes to the recipe!
Again, all the very best - Herzlichen Glückwunsch!!!
Congratulations! All the best to you and your growing family.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhh, as I started your Post, I just felt such sympathy for the waiting days ahead.By the end of a long paragraph, the waiting days were over. Congratulations. A healthy little girl.......I loved raising daughters. The name is beautiful, Charlotte Madeleine. I think there is some family history to those two names. Waiting for pictures. Enjoy every moment. I can assure you that in the days and years ahead you probably will not be working anymore on your weddinbg scrapbook!!!! No more leisurely days ahead.
ReplyDeleteOh thank goodness, so glad your daughter has arrived... the waiting is the hardest part, no that's a song, the delivery is the hardest part. I hope it went well. Glad you got a loaf in before your bundle arrived... the salad was a great choice... and yes, like all the rest of the Dorista I can't wait to see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteMany congrats! I guess you answered the question some of us were asking: "what could be better than this loaf of olive cheese bread?" Duh. All the best to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWarm congratulations to you and Paul on your new daughter! Can't wait to see the pictures. I didn't like this one as well as the other bread recipe we made either. I've made the other one multiple times. Hope you are getting some sleep!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope you are getting some sleep?!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't that excited about this bread either.
Congratulations Jora! I wish Charlotte - Madeleine a long happy life full of health and love!!
ReplyDeleteahh congrats! cant wait to see pics! :)
ReplyDeletehappy for you all, Jora !
ReplyDelete- aaaaand since it is a girl after all, i have some suitable color knit goodies for her ready, may be we can meet sometimes on one of the summer weekends, when you would feel like stroll with pram or something :)
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