If there is one thing that I have learned since this past Christmas, it’s that there are few things in life that are better than fresh baked, homemade bread!
It wasn’t always pretty, but thankfully, I think I’ve finally found my go-to loaf: French Baguettes!
If it wasn’t for my bread machine, I don’t know if I’d have ventured into bread-baking. I seriously just LOVE this thing. It’s such a snazzy contraption. 
I have yet to venture outside of using the recipe booklet that came with the machine, but there are some incredible-sounding recipes in there.
Would you believe that there’s a chocolate chip cookie bread recipe in there? Ummm yeah, that’s definitely a must-try…along with those cinnamon rolls. 
Tonight’s baguettes came out just as good, if not better, than my last batch. Here they are just after rising and getting ready to hit the oven…
Mmmmm…warm, crusty French bread is my paradise.
To go along with my bread, I cooked up the Potato Corn Chowder soup mix that we bought this past Saturday.
And I must say that, despite being a pre-packaged soup mix, this chowder had some serious flavor! The recipe called for using 2% or half and half, but I only had 1% on hand, which is why mine looks a little thinner. Nonetheless, it still tasted great AND was a little more “healthified.”
Not to mention the fact that it acted as the perfect base for some bread dunkage!
Topped with a little butter…
This meal was definitely the whole package!
Of course, as soon as we sat down to eat, somebody was ready to play some fetch…
So we played a few rounds until he tired out.
But before we knew it, he was back once again…
but this time, to cuddle. He’s my perfect cuddle buddy!
And I intend on cuddling with him all night.
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Few things in life are better than _________________.
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Few things in life are better than…dark chocolate & wine!
I’m sure that soup was wonderful considering the cold weather you’re having – perfect comforting meal.
That looks like the perfect crusty bread, especially to go with soup! Store bought bread just does not compare to homemade. I think I should put that machine on my wish list for next Christmas
p.s. your kitty is precious!
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PS – that bread and soup look absolutely amazing!
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I love that your cat plays fetch!! So funny!!
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Gooooood call!
That bread looks amazing, but I can’t wait until you make the cinnamon rolls!!! Few things in life are better than icecream or a day of relaxing with the family!
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Bread + butter, chocolate, warm cinnamon rolls…the list goes on
Faith @ lovelyascharged recently posted..One Hell of a Monday
ahh your bread looks amazing I would definitely agree I love the way it makes my house smell! Your cat is precious enjoy cuddling!
Few things in life are better than…coming home from work and your boyfriend asking if you want to go out to eat tonight!
Yes, please!
Mmmm…your bread looks delicious!
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. . . a glass of good wine after a long day.
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Have a great night, Courtney!
Melissa recently posted..Speedy Soup
your bread looks amazing!!! i want to grab it out of the pictures
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Simple Fish Tacos
I definitely want a piece of bread now. That looks amazing!
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Laura recently posted..Chili Vegetable Pasta
I need that bread maker. We go through so many loaves of “crusty” bread as we call it in my house, that I actually think this would be an excellent investment. Thanks for sharing!
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Few things in life are better than good friends, good food, and a few good drinks.
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..Pura Vida!- Costa Rica Day 5
Wowee..your bread looks straight outta a bakery. Super impressive
Few things in life are better than cupcakes
Few things in life are better than peanut butter
Liz @ iheartvegetables recently posted..A Day in the Life of My Tummy
I have to agree with Liz – Few things in life are better than peanut butter!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous. recently posted..Fresh
Looks soooooo good! I’m so jealous, fresh baked bread really IS where it’s at, and yours has me drooling, yum!
Ahh sooo jealous of your fresh bread with butter
I don’t have a bread maker and don’t have the time to make my own bread 
Send some to So. Cal? 
Brave soul…I’m scared to bake bread!!
Few things in life are better than chocolate!
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…a glass of wine on the porch.
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…hearing “i love you” and knowing it’s the truth.
Emily recently posted..An Eggcelent Dinner
We just went to register for our wedding and didn’t register for a bread maker… You (and chocolate chip cookie bread) have me regretting this decision! Maybe I should go back and add it!
YES! DO IT!!!
that bread looks amazing… yum
Chelsa recently posted..His and Hers Healthy Dinner
I almost want to go out and buy a bread maker and eat bread all day long. This could be a problem
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OMG that last picture of your cat is sooo cute!!! I love cats!
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