MMmmm Homemade Bread.....

This weekend here in the Hudson Valley the weather has been

cold, snowy, sleety, windy, rainy and just plain winter.

I have been cleaning my office, shredding long saved papers, (bank statements from 2008!! what?!!)

organizing what is necessary and trying to do better this coming year.

It's been looooonng overdue and I am easily distracted.

 

 

Especially lunchtime, lol!

Since it's miserable out, a big pot of warming soup and a freshly baked loaf of bread is in order.

There are many recipes out there for a no-knead bread and this time I tried this one:

 

https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/2016/09/4-ingredient-no-knead-artisan-bread/ 

 

It is so pretty and cooked up beautifully!

Also busy photographing my new style flower of the month pendants.

These are placed in a sterling silver plated base with a silver plated chain. There is a swarovski crystal birthstone wired wrapped and hanging from the chain too.

The chain measures 18" and the pendant is about 3/4 of an inch.

I love the way they came out.

This is the February pendant.

I know.....back to the office and finish up that chore!!

 

Hope that you have a lovely day :)

Vegan Banana Bread

Oh yes it is!

Isn't this lovely? I tried a new recipe this cold sleety, snowy, rainy, miserable morning.

 I came across this one in a search and I love it!

 

http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/banana-bread-eggless-vegan-recipe/

I added chopped organic walnuts instead of sunflower seeds and I used 

Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour.

This recipe called for four bananas instead of three and didn't use vinegar

 and almond milk, which is why I chose this one.

All of the ingredients are staples that are in most every kitchen.

It sliced beautifully while still warm and is very moist.

A perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.

In my journey to eat only plants, this recipe is a keeper! 

Oh and DH loves it too, he's had three slices already.