Breadmakers

[GLC1968]

Those little containers are just the center cores of paper towel rolls. I cut them into thirds, tie them with the sisal twine (to hold them or else they start to unravel when they get wet), fill them with moistened sterile potting soil and then planted my seeds. They are all sprouting (I should take a new picture) now. When they are big enough, they'll either go into the garden or into larger pots (depending on what they are and the timing in relation to our last frost date). They can be planted, core, twine and all!

The tray with the lip is so that I can water the tray and not the seedlings. This way, they develop better root systems as they grow downward to get to it. Plus, it keeps moss/mold development at the leaf end to a minimum.

[sgtiger]

Yay, yet another use for those. I have a small collection of those right now. I pitch most of them in the compost pile, but save a few for crafts. Always handy.

[MyLitespeed]

I have seen this too many times with my husband to count. He really researches something and then buys one. He either finds out it WASN'T exactly what he wanted or he becomes disinterested very shortly after getting it.

He wants to make "whole grain" bread. I'm sure once he has done it once or twice he will lose interest quickly. I have seen this happen with the wood splitter, which is sitting in the garage. A tiller which has only been used 3 times. An leg exerciser machine which was only used a few times and now has stuff piled on it. A chicken rotisserie which is sitting up in a shelf never to been seen again. Etc. Etc.

I wish I could talk him out of it but I know I can't. I guess I will just have to find a spot in the pantry to keep it once he loses interest.

[Irulan]

sounds like you might have some good stuff to sell on Craig's List.

[GLC1968]

sounds like you might have some good stuff to sell on Craig's List.

I was thinking the same thing!

Were are you located? We could certainly use a wood splitter and a tiller!

[Aint Doody]

MyLitespeed--are you married to the same man that I am? It all sounds so familiar.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Waiting for my Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day book to arrive....but meanwhile, I discovered they have a BLOG!
http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/

(now, where'd I store that old pizza stone......?)

[GLC1968]

Damn you, Lisa! Now I'm combing through that blog for more ideas and simultaneously drooling on my keyboard.

That Portuguese corn bread looks amazing...and I just made a huge batch of Portuguese Kale soup that I think it would perfectly accompany.

And, a new book is due out in Oct 09? Yes!

[sgtiger]

MyLiteSpeed - Ohhhhh.... That explains a whole lot. LOL! Maybe you can talk him into a used one so you're not out all the money for a new unit. Or maybe put an ad on CL for a swap of any of the unused items laying around.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

(now, where'd I store that old pizza stone......?)

Found it!!! In perfect shape, too- a nice big round one!

Damn you, Lisa! Now I'm combing through that blog for more ideas and simultaneously drooling on my keyboard.

You're quite welcome!

[Tuckervill]

One of the co-authors of the Artisan bread book is a cyclist!

Jeff Hertzberg has been a physician, university professor, information technology consultant (www.medformatics.com), and ardent amateur baker. He developed a love of great bread growing up in New York City and refined it by travelling the bread-loving countries of Europe by bicycle.

Karen

[GLC1968]

Mmmm, biking to eat bread. I can't think of anything better (except maybe eating it with a glass of wine)! Yum!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Biking and baking!

[gnat23]

sounds like you might have some good stuff to sell on Craig's List.

Speaking of, I bought my breadmaker off craigslist for $10. Looked up the manual online, which included recipes. I use it about once a month, and I have a large tupperware that fits the loaf perfectly and then can go in the fridge to keep the bread from spoiling.

How many features does one really need? A timer, a few different buttons (french, wheat, dough, light to dark crust) and a sturdy mixing blade seems to do the trick OK for me! And I'm only out $10 if I break it.

-- gnat!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

One of the co-authors of the Artisan bread book is a cyclist!



Karen

Karen, I just mixed up the first batch of dough from the Artisan bread book 'master recipe'.....it's ripening on the counter right now! Later I'll put it to bed in the fridge and bake the first loaf tomorrow after breakfast! I'm excited!
Thanks for your help.