Thursday, February 24, 2011

Learning new things...having small adventures!


I have been trying my hand at new things lately. I mentioned making Pesto in a post but think I should also mention my instant baking powder bread! It is proudly baked in my gas oven (so quick...it bakes while you make tea and your guests are waiting). Have it warm straight from the oven and watch the delight on everyones faces as you serve it with jam or cheese.
This morning I became creative with a dated, slightly yellowed, small crocheted cloth - I carefully sewed it onto a small cushion cover. It looks adorable. My mom would have been proud as it once belonged to her!
Today I read a fun post! This blogger suggests one learns or even tries to notice one new thing every day. This reminded me of my dad who always said, read one fact from the encyclopedia and a new word from a dictionary daily. He would bring home some stamps and ink to get crafty with. Sometimes he would surprise me with a comic book (Millie being my favourite) or show me how to trace pictures. Whatever it was, it always inspired me to learn something more about anything and everything. This is probably why I am so inquisitive and often feel frustrated when I can't get creative. I really would like to keep all that up!

QUICK BAKING POWDER BREAD

500ml Flour
10ml baking powder
Pinch of salt
20ml sugar (optional)
250ml water
Oil

Sift dry ingredients and mix with water.
Add to oiled pan.
Brush with a little oil.
Bake in hot oven for about 20 minutes or until light brown

3 comments:

  1. This is an interesting recipe. Thanks for sharing, I am going to try it!

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  2. I love learning new things too. I especially like learning new crafts.

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  3. Watter wonderlike herinneringe-jou ma sou gewis trots op jou weet-ook jou pa dat jy onthou wat hulle jou geleer het en dit ook leef!

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