Video Tutorial: Homemade Bread

If you've ever been intimidated by the thought of making bread at home (yeast! the horror!), I put together this little video to demonstrate how easy it is.* Special thanks to Gemma, The Headless Hound and my husband (who really is that impatient when food is concerned) for their help. Enjoy!

*Okay, this video is by the amazing William Wegman and originally aired on Sesame Street. Thank you, Jake, for reminding me of this and all of Wegman's hilarious -- and instructional -- videos (the Hardly Boys is a long time favorite). We wish we could get Gemma and The Headless Hound to help out in the kitchen, especially in the mornings when we are in need of tea and toast. Gemma is more suited to, say, a tutorial about posing for chalk body outlines, don't you think?

A Baby Shower for Food Lovers

This weekend I managed to sneak away from puppy-rearing duties to attend the most delightful baby shower at Tin Roof Bistro.

The bright decorations were a cheerful contrast to the dreary weather.

Flat Pak collapsible vases held heaps of fresh flowers. Genius.

I was particularly fond of the cheeky monkeys decorating the tables.

And the food? I'll let the images speak for themselves.

Charcuterie

Cheese, glorious cheese.

Tomato Bisque with Pesto Drizzle

Crab Melt with Taboulleh

Chocolate Fondant Mousse with Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle Topping

We played baby shower Bingo...

And I won the most gorgeous gift: handmade goat's milk soap from the Beekman Boys. Check them out on Planet Green. Brilliant.

It was seriously the best baby shower ever. I'm so happy for my friends and I can't wait to meet their baby!

Speaking of babies, when I got home I snuggled up with Gemma for a nap. Baby showering is tiring.