soda bread

Am making this recipe for soda bread, although technically with the addition of raisins, it should be called Spotted Dog or something. I tasted the batter, as is the chef’s privilege and I think it will be good. I really like baking these quick breads. Beer bread is a favorite to make, because it literally takes about 10 seconds of prep time, and it also holds up nicely to the addition of everything from grapes to cheese and scallions.

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Banvard’s Folly

I randomly ordered Banvard’s Folly: Thirteen Tales of People Who Didn’t Change the World because I was placing an order for a lot of books for my thesis, and I wanted some “fun” reading. I have started reading more non-fiction lately, but I like my non-fiction like I like my fiction – weird and slightly depressing. This was a fun read. Describes thirteen people who are basically forgotten today. Their accomplishments range from silly and worthless to great but completely unrecognized.

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