Sew ReInvented Audrey - The Baker?

I challenged myself this year – to spend less time at the mall, or in stores, or just wasting my life "shopping".  This life is so crazy because --> the more I buy, the more I need. 

Except, I didn’t grow up like this.

So, last year I started sewing – again.  I mean this is “SEW ReInvented Audrey.”  But, I also want to explore different areas of home making.  I feel like it’s a lost art.  And, I LoVE art.

But, baking? 

Uhh, girl - you don't know nothing about baking (I know double negative).  And, well - that was TRUE.  I'm not perfect, but I'm learning.  I do need to say "thank you" to Ms Cathy Rudick at my job for taking the time to explain some "baking basics".  That really helped!

So far, I’ve made 3 exceptional baked goods (if, I must say so myself)….

1)      Blueberry Muffins – Although, I used a box recipe – it was absolutely delicious.  I’ll will make these again!

2)      Homemade White Bread – I’ve never done this before, so I was unsure.  But, the bread was absolutely delicious - and, I got to beat some frustrations out on the dough.  Hard and crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.  I used some Honey spread and Apple Jelly – and, it was so, so good.  Will I make this again?  Yes, but preferably when I have guests.  I made one loaf, but it’s best if you eat it in the first 3 or 4 days and it was just way more bread than I could handle by myself.

3)      French Baguette – I purchased this at the bakery, but I still had to bake it when I got home.  This bread was so good.  And since it’s a skinny baguette, it wasn’t too much for me over the course of 2 or 3 days.  Oh yeah, if I catch this on sale again (it was $1.00 the last time) – I will make this again!

As I’m posting this – I realize that I haven’t taken any pictures of anything that I’ve made.  I’ll try to remember to take pictures next time.

ReInvented Audrey