The Easiest Bread I've Ever Made (No-Knead Crusty Bread)

This by far the easiest bread I've ever made. And it is delicious, perfect for soup season. You don't knead it, just stir and let it sit overnight, heat a pot in the oven, and pop it in. I'm grateful I came across Simply So Good's blog. There are some amazing recipes. The no-knead crusty bread recipe is HERE. Thanks for listening! :)

Spring Break at Grandma's and at the Hotel

For some reason, I find many children in small spaces endearing....

...like in the bathtub, after inflatable pool time....

This picture doesn't adhere to the theme, but it awed me because, although the 4 boys under 7 didn't fold their clothes, they neatly placed them by the hotel window, without being asked, in preparation for hotel pool time.....

 

...water gun time....

 

...and gratefully, bedtime....

Pizza Time with the kids, featuring my Sister with the Ph.D.

Things are always great when my sister with the Ph.D. comes to town. She spends hours coming up with and implementing activities for the kids to do and has seemingly endless energy. Her project for today was pizza-making for the 13-year-old boy's birthday. They had such a great time. Look....

Baby Hippo was in charge of designing his own pizza. He didn't do too bad...

My sister with the Ph.D. is amazing with her dough. It's a special recipe that needs to sit for 24 to 72 hours. Hopefully I'll be able to share it with you here soon. :)

The 6-year-old boy got to design some pizzas as well. He did an awesome job...

Baby Hippo knows how to pile on the pepperoni...

Patiently waiting....

One of my favorite photos of the day....

The favored pizza... bacon and caramelized onion...

More patient waiting by Twin B....

Just some delicious cilantro in my mom's window sill.....

The vegetarian pizza before we popped it in the oven.... so delicious!

Some spice racks my sister with the Ph.D., my brother and the 11-year-old girl built for my mom. The 11-year-old girl whittled the crossbars herself. :)

The 11-year-old girl....

A boy who is staying with us during our Spring Break, enjoying the bounty....

My brother, about to consume his share.....

Me, totally posing for the camera... :)

Thanks for listening and have a great day! :)

Desire