The icy weather has trapped us in the house this Valentine’s Day. This might be a bit exaggerated. It is really cold outside and I want to stay in and bake and read. I read a magazine, saw a recipe and baked, so I can check that off my list. Spinach and feta quick bread, I know, sounds a little different. I also had some reservations. I’m now a believer. I hope everyone is enjoying a safe and lovely Valentine’s weekend.
The Usual Cast Of Characters
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 1/2 cups
baking powder 2 tsp
kosher salt 3/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp
crumbled feta (about 1 cup) 6 oz.
frozen cut spinach (2 cups) 6 Oz.
canola oil 1/2 cup
buttermilk 1/2 cup buttermilk
Eggs 2 large
The Steps To The Glory
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add feta and spinach; toss to coat. Whisk together oil, buttermilk, and eggs in a second bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes, then use overhangs to remove from pan and transfer to rack; cool completely.
Our sweet Princess braved the icy cold to deliver Valentine’s to our neighbors. She wanted to make sure everyone felt loved.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to the level of every day’s Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right. I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. I love thee with the passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight…my sweet Princess!
Very softly and silently, it snowed last night to everyone’s delight. It was lovely outside and cozy inside. Perfect to a morning of sledding followed by a comforting hot beverage. The Princess had Hot Chocolate. My Hero and I enjoyed a Hot Buttered Whiskey. Pretty decadent but hey, when it snows enough to sled for the first time in two years you celebrate.
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For the Batter:
1 stick butter (room temp)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon all spice
1/8 teaspoon clove
For the Drink:
2 ounces whiskey
1 ounce batter (hot buttered)
4 ounces water (hot, or to fill)
The Steps To Glory
Gather the ingredients.
Add all of the batter ingredients to a large bowl.
Using a mixer with paddle attachment, mix well for 1 to 2 minutes until all ingredients are incorporated.
Turn the batter out onto a sheet of plastic wrap or spoon into ice trays
Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
The batter cubes can be frozen for up to 3 months!
Slice off a good dollop of the batter (about 1 ounce) or add batter cube and add it to a warmed mug or glass.
Add the whiskey and fill with hot water until desired consistency.
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