Reheating Bread

We like to try and be healthy in our family.  We are baking our own bread with a nice long fermentation cycle and we love it.  We love it so much we tend to make a lot of it for ourselves.  So now we've run into a problem.  Since the bread is all natural without preservatives it starts to become compost quicker than many store bought breads and we can't healthily eat that much bread that fast.  Thankfully we talked with others who shared their experiences and suggested freezing it.  So we did.  New problem: it's not as hot and wonderfully crispy after thawing it.  Solution: reheat it at 450 for 5-10 minutes.  It's like magic.  Fresh, hot, crispy bread all over again.  We've only done it thus far with our sour dough, but I'm sure it could work with any of our breads. 

Problem solved:
Freeze the bread.
Thaw it over night in the fridge.
Bake it in a preheated oven at 450 for 5-10 min.
Enjoy wonderful, warm, fresh, crispy bread all over again.

Happy eating!!

Talking

It is so fun having a three year old.  He actually talks to me.  He tells me what happens in the stories we read, sings back songs we've sung, explains what he did at preschool or during his alone time play.  I can tell him to go get things and he can do it.  He can tell me what he wants, "Will you open the door?"  He's just so fun to watch and interact with.  I wish I was a better writer and could show you how fun and funny he is, but I'm not so you'll just have to take my word for it.

His 18 month old sister on the other hand is using the word "Mom" to its fullest extent possible.  "Mom" or "Mooooom"means everything, "Follow me, I'm hungry, I'm done, Come pick me up, Open the door, Dad, etc"  Now she does use other means to communicate as well.  While holding her she'll often turn my face to look at what she wants me to see.  She points very well and knows how to emphatically nod or shake her head. 

It truly is a joy to watch them both grow and learn in their communication and experiences with the world. 


So what does this have to do with bread?  It is so nice to get feedback from those who enjoy our bread.  Talking with people we learn so many things about them, about us, and most importantly about the bread.  I guess I'm just grateful that we as a species can communicate so well, it truly enriches my life.