In other news I recently started baking bread. I like to think of my self as a healthy person with a rational brain, meaning I still believe in scientific research and don't believe farmers and the food industry are out to kill us with crazy chemicals (i.e. - Aspartame is fine). Everything in moderation is kind of my theme. However, that being said, I did read a book one time called In Defense of Food, and while I didn't buy into everything in the book, I did resonate with the idea that food is probably best the way God designed it, in it's most natural form. I don't think anyone would argue that American's don't eat too many processed foods...but take the idea even farther. The more simple you can keep it, the better. So, I remembered my mom making homemade bread at times as a child, and I decided I would begin to make bread for my family. The bread I am making merely has yeast, whole wheat flour, honey, butter, and water. I knead it by hand and it doesn't take long, most of the time is just waiting for it to rise several times. This week was my second attempt at making it, and it turned out even better than the first week.
I am definitely learning as I go, as it seems there is an art form to bread making.
Lastly, Callie is getting married next week and I get to sing in the wedding, which I am happy about. I greatly miss singing and playing my guitar, so it should be fun. I bought a new suit and tie for the occasion; what do you think?
