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Project 52: The return of date night

OH man, it seems like ages since our last real date!  With traveling, birthdays and the change of the month, it's been tough.  In fact, it almost slipped by again because life has been hecta-crazy.  But thankfully, it didn't.

I had some No Knead Crusty Loaf in the fridge that needed to be used up, so we took on a challenge.  Each was given half of the dough and allowed to do what they wanted with it. 

Joel made some pretzels which turned out to be tasty, but not very pretzel like. 

I made a braided three cheese bread.  I lost points because it oozed out of one end. 


While we waited for things to rise and cook we had some ice cream from the local spot (bogo coupon) and talked about life. 

It was a nice date.  It was definitely fun to have a little competition. 
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  1. ShaunaJune 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Getting to enjoy the products of your labor - what fun!

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  2. PamJune 15, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Yummmm....

    I think I'll find a recipe for our next date!

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  3. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    oh i love home baked breads. delicious! thanks for sharing!
    tiffany {Simply Modern Mom}

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