March Madness...

 

So tranquil in my little corner of the world..Only on the surface..

The beautiful skies of winter .

Thing is.. it's over before you know it.I wish something else was was also.

Time flies..and the older you get the faster the days go by.

And never ever bored.

I am grateful for that.

Time change affects me though..We just changed the time this weekend..3 sleepless nights.Why can't we leave things alone.My dear friend said it was like changing house..

These are baguettes you can make under two hours..

You can find the recipe  @plantsbymichelle on IG

I made half the recipe..

And instead of one large baguette..2 smaller ones. I make these on repeat..Purists will say these are not REAL baguettes..like Paris..lol..Well we have REAL baguettes here in QC with many stellar bakers..some from all over the world.Paris included.

But I love baking fresh bread..with ings I know..with my hands..and these are delish.Crisp out of the oven..they do soften  though.I don't care;) Toasted delish too.

Re the cute 3x3 paintings..I have time..just not inspired:)

I paint smallish already this is making me paint even smaller..

So I'm just not inspired:)

I'll continue what I love painting best..People.

Lately..more Montreal people ..but I will resume the Riviera..Paris..Provence once I have left winter behind:)

I love inventing little stories about each and every one..

My art supplies like my baking and gardening supplies.. are my treasures..

I do love scents and cosmetics also.

Love as in big like not love like loving my family;)

 If you want to try these baguettes..

2 1/4 cups bread flour

1 tsp sea salt

Mix in  a bowl

In a measuring cup measure 1 cup of warm water 115-120F add one rounded tsp of active dry yeast (I use SAF INSTANT)1 tsp sugar..Mix..and let rest 10-15 mins until it gets frothy add to flour..mix well if its a tad dry add a bit more warm water..not a lot.

Cover and let rest in a warm area for ap 90 mins..

Once doubled..shape with flour on your hands and board.. into 2 loaves.. and bake in a pre-heated  450F oven for ap 20-25 mins.. 

Enjoy.

Gardening wise..I've taken 1 dahlia tuber and plopped it in a baggie with earth..I follow Gardening Grant and he suggested this to see if viable etc..Ill proceed with my larger ones if it works well.

I cannot pot up all these tubers:)

I might start some seeds soon.Not too early..

No tomatoes.

Too many squirrels and chipmunks feed on them.I have enough pests on my flowers to contend with.

Have a good week.