Found this interesting material in the Los Angeles Garment District sitting on the sidewalk outside this little hole in the wall place. The shopkeeper wanted $8 per yard and I wanted to buy it to wear once a year on Halloween. (And maybe, just maybe at San Diego Comic-Con if I feel really bold, which I never have in the past.) The price was just a suggestion he told me, a clear invitation to bargain. I told him that the most I would pay for a Halloween costume was $24 and that it would take at least 4 yards to make a decent cape. Now, not everyone who knows me knows that I am a terrible bargainer - I am just not good at it. And so my sister, Lynne had to step in and tell the guy that I was not bargaining, and that if he wanted to sell me 4 yards at $6 per yard, I would take it. Five cents more per yard and I wouldn't - which would have made me sad because it is the most perfect Orange Sequin Spider Web fabric that I have ever seen. It's going to be fabulous over a long black gown!
I have always loved the first Panettone of the season, and now that it's just John and me at home, the tradition has become buying one and the making myself sick by finishing it that day. But Amanda alerted me to these Mini Panettone, so I rushed out and bought myself one. And realized that they were the perfect size to put in with the other goodies I bake for my family at Christmas. I know, now they won't be a surprise, but three weeks from now when I try to remember where I put them, I can check back here and see that they are in the cupboard over the refrigerator. (While I may write like a tall woman, access to the top of the refrigerator involves standing on a chair, so I'm not likely to come across these by accident.)
One of the things I am making for my family for Christmas is specially for the bread bakers. The smell of this mixture of seeds is delicious. Lynne and I went to this place called Honeyville (I think) and got Seasame (which we toasted), Golden Flax, Sunflower, Poppy, and Caraway seeds. We picked up the Anise seeds at the Superior Mexican Grocer. Not just tasty - fun to play with too. Isn't this bread beautiful?
Mmm yum- you are going to make me fall off my restricted carb wagon, beryl...
ReplyDeleteLove that web fabric!
Hi Patricia - The fabric is so intricate that I can make a very simple shape from it.
DeleteIt was the best bread ever so worth the carbs. And all freshly ground whole wheat and rye flour which makes it lower glycemic index too. Thanks for the tip about making a broth with Vegemite!
That fabric is incredible - you just have to show us what you make with it! Actually, you DO write like a tall woman...funny about that. I can almost smell that bread. Mouthwatering!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley - I come from a tall mother and have two tall sons - Nick, my oldest played college basketball. And unless I am standing next to someone, people still think I am. The bread really was terrific.
DeleteMy goodness, that fabric is to die for!
ReplyDeleteThe bread too for that matter!
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Hi Simone - Thanks - you can borrow the cape when it's finished. There must be some occasion it will be perfect for. (Over your Eileen Fisher dress for the faculty holiday party?) Are you snowed in? I fly back to Tulsa tonight and keep checking the weather - so far, so good.
DeleteNot so much snow (we got about 3-4 inches, maybe a bit more in Tulsa) - but it hasn't gotten above freezing for several days, so roads are icy and treacherous - be careful driving!
ReplyDeleteGot home safely and don't feel the need to venture out as it is snowing again on top of that frozen stuff!
DeleteOh, wow, that fabric is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteIt is great fabric - it should make a terrific cape.
DeleteWhat interesting fabric, glad you got it and anxious to see the cape.
ReplyDeleteThe bread looks very good, I like a dense loaf with seeds on top. Today would be a good baking day, it is colder than usual for us. Much of the country would call me wimpy for even saying cold when it is in the 40's.
Darla
It was good, The caraway and anise seeds gave it more flavor than just the regular seed mixture.
DeleteI don't think you're a wimp. It just seems colder when you live someplace where you don't automatically put on long underwear in the morning.
Such beautiful fabric. Looks fit for a queen. I love breads with nuts/seeds and that looks delicious. I have not seen the mini Panettones here but will keep out an eye for them!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to check Aldi's for Panettone as soon as the roads are safe - hope they have the mini's.
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