Comments on: The Weekend Send-Off http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/ Socially Conscious, Totally Fabulous Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: bohemianmatka http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22479 bohemianmatka Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:09:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22479 Thanks for the reply; I’ll check it out! I will have to make a couple of loaves and pay particular attention, see if I can improve it.

]]> By: Monika {windycityvegan} http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22352 Monika {windycityvegan} Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:40:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22352 Things that come immediately to mind: yeast is not fresh // if the temperature of your water is too hot, it will kill your yeast // ratio of flour to liquid may be off (you should weigh, not measure your ingredients) // protein content of flour may be too high or low (bread flour is best for most kinds of bread) // timing of first or second rise may be off // oven not hot enough // if you’re baking in a loaf pan, the material the pan is made of will make a difference…

Chowhound has some great discussion threads about troubleshooting homemade bread, I would look there for some answers. Also, this is a great bread recipe: http://seitanismymotor.com/2010/07/crusty-yeast-bread/

]]> By: bohemianmatka http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22339 bohemianmatka Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:02:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22339 I checked out the site you posted with the artisan bread recipe… looks super good! :) I don’t have a whole lot of experience making bread. I’ve made it several times in a bread machine and just last week in the oven…. I seriously am thinking I’m doing something wrong, because every single loaf is soooo thick and heavy? Now I don’t have the expectation that it will come out like a loaf of fluffy wonderbread, but, seriously, this stuff is THICK! Anyone, any tips?

]]> By: lysette http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22338 lysette Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:12:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22338 ~Smelling the rich, pungent air from the creek.
~My carpentry boss taking a few of us out to lunch, he intentionally chose a place I could order vegan dishes at.
~Having a relaxing weekend that doesn’t involve renovations on my house. Being a carpenter and renovating a 1930′s house in my spare time is double burnout!
~Blueberry rooibos tea in my hand

~King Diamond on my ipod. Wish I had a record player but I’m grateful I can go to my brother’s house for that.

~Watching my 10 year old Niece (in-law) dance at a competition and win.
~ 3 Robin’s hanging out in my Hawthorne tree
~The anticipation of taking my dog companion on an awesome hike today, she’s going to freaking love it!

]]> By: Bettina http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22337 Bettina Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:22:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22337 Brilliant, ta!

]]> By: bohemianmatka http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22334 bohemianmatka Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:14:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22334 http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-kale-and-potato-gratin-63094

I would double up on the kale and adjust the olive oil, garlic, salt/pepper to accommodate the extra kale. I used vegan parmesan cheese substitute.

]]> By: Rachel from The Vegan Mishmash http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22324 Rachel from The Vegan Mishmash Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:37:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22324 Thank you so much for sharing that video. It was so beautiful!

My love list is:

1. The beautiful weather we had in Maine today. Some days it’s cold and others it’s warm. Today was warm and sunny.
2. Banana splits with So Delicious vanilla bean ice cream
3. The semester coming to an end soon
4. Watching stand-up comedy YouTube videos (Louis CK, Gabriel Iglesias, etc.)

]]> By: Gem Wilder http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22323 Gem Wilder Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:37:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22323 As a New Zealander, this is what I’ve loved the most this week ~ http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/04/17/new-zealand-mps-sing-maor_n_3100103.html

And second on my love list this week is finding out that you are back blogging! Welcome back. You were missed.

]]> By: April http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22322 April Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:53:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22322 My Love List

1. Making homemade bread after discovering this method : http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/2010/02/09/back-to-basics-tips-and-techniques-to-create-a-great-loaf-in-5-minutes-a-day We’ve made 3 batches already this week!

2. My 11yo signed up for 6th Grade Orchestra. He is going to be a violinist next year :)

3.Finally planted my spring peas! Garden season will be here soon!!

In the spirit of Authenticity, My Sucked-Ass List

1. Kidney stones. Oy vey.

2. This spring weather. In Michigan, we’ve had so much rain that we are experiencing record breaking flooding. Today, we have snow.

3. Toilet training my 2.5yo son. I keep telling myself that someday he will stop peeing in our heater vents. Right?

]]> By: MeredithK http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2013/04/the-weekend-send-off-50/comment-page-1/#comment-22321 MeredithK Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=11736#comment-22321 That video!!! I’ve loved the song for a while, but hadn’t seen the video!! Everyone should watch that. Totally crying over here.

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