Footnotes to a Former Life.

First time blogger here, with another little entry.

Ahh, Saturdays. They’re probably the most restful days for me — and today really was.

I woke up, fed my cats, started some laundry, and eased into the morning with a nice cup of joe (made perfectly, might I add). There’s something about slow mornings that just feels right.

On my grocery store adventure today, I encountered some Girl Scouts selling cookies… and I quite literally ran away. I’m on a diet right now. I cannot be tempted. I refuse.

But then my local grocery store gave out…..free samples. And I have to admit, I was influenced. They had a turkey sandwich with garlic aioli, chipotle mayonnaise, and caramelized onion cheese! What was I supposed to do? It was incredible. Resistance was futile. Sorry Girl Scouts, I’ll get your cookies next time.

When I got home, I made myself a smoothie for breakfast, worked out a little, and later made that same sandwich while talking to my mom for two hours. Speaking of which, she wants me to come home for Easter… right after I get back from Hawaii that same week. Not entirely sure how that’s going to work, but I digress.

Now for the highlight of the day: I made the most perfect loaf of bread. The dough came out beautifully. I paired it with a nice bowl of minestrone soup, and honestly? Elite combo right there. I’ll link both recipes down below, as well as the finished product.

Then, later, I went to my local boba shop. Do they know my order every time I walk in….and my name? Yes. Will I switch up my order one day just to keep them on their toes? Maybe. Probably not.

It was such a calm and quiet. It was exactly what I needed. What a perfect Saturday.

23 days left until the quarter ends.

These are the footnotes to whatever comes next…

Footnotes to a Former Life.

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Question for any readers: What’s your go-to coffee or boba order? ☕🧋

Cooking adventures, recipes below!

Here name is…Sophie^^^^

Bread Recipe:

Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water

Mix together dry ingredients. Add water and stir until it makes a sticky dough. Let sit for 3 hours in the bowl covered with plastic wrap (can leave longer!).

Put a Dutch oven pot with a lid in your oven and preheat oven to 450 F.

Form the dough into a round ball on a floured surface. Place inside preheated dutch oven with some parchment paper.

Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake 10 more minutes until golden.

Minestrone Soup Recipe:

I added some Chicken Boulillon for a little extra flavor.

https://ciaoflorentina.com/easy-italian-vegetable-soup-farro-video/