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.
Question for Tonight…Fill in the Blank:
Few things in life are better than _________________.
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
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.
Corey @ the runners cookie says
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!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Few things in life are better than summertime.
PS – that bread and soup look absolutely amazing!
Lauren @ Hungry Dancer says
I love that your cat plays fetch!! So funny!!
Kelly says
…that first cup of coffee in the morning. :)
Courtney says
Gooooood call! :)
Tara @ The Game of Life says
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!
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Bread + butter, chocolate, warm cinnamon rolls…the list goes on
Kate Horning says
ahh your bread looks amazing I would definitely agree I love the way it makes my house smell! Your cat is precious enjoy cuddling!
Kristi @ KristiAteIt says
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!
Melissa says
. . . a glass of good wine after a long day.
. . . coffee and Food Network on a Saturday morning.
. . . the first time in the spring you get to sit outside for a drink or dinner.
Have a great night, Courtney!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
your bread looks amazing!!! i want to grab it out of the pictures ;)
Alexa @ SimpleEats says
I definitely want a piece of bread now. That looks amazing!
Laura says
avocado & a fried egg on toast
Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique says
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! :)
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Few things in life are better than good friends, good food, and a few good drinks. ;)
CaSaundra says
Wowee..your bread looks straight outta a bakery. Super impressive :-)
Few things in life are better than cupcakes ;-)
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
Few things in life are better than peanut butter ;)
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous. says
I have to agree with Liz – Few things in life are better than peanut butter!
Jen says
Looks soooooo good! I’m so jealous, fresh baked bread really IS where it’s at, and yours has me drooling, yum!
Floey says
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 :P Send some to So. Cal? :D
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Brave soul…I’m scared to bake bread!!
Few things in life are better than chocolate!
Emily says
…a glass of wine on the porch.
…a killer workout that leaves you feeling like you can tackle anything that day.
…hearing “i love you” and knowing it’s the truth.
Presley says
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!
Courtney says
YES! DO IT!!! :)
Chelsa says
that bread looks amazing… yum
Sarah says
I almost want to go out and buy a bread maker and eat bread all day long. This could be a problem
Sarah Lynn says
OMG that last picture of your cat is sooo cute!!! I love cats!