For My Next Trick...

...I try my hand at baking.

Yesterday brought a snap to the air and that special dappled, amber sunshine that is unique to autumn. The crispy, crunchy (stole that phrase from the coffee shop around the corner) day inspired me to bake chocolate chip pumpkin bread which I do every fall (ok only for like two years).

Now. It seems to be a growing trend amongst blogsters to photograph and document every step in a recipe. I am not that talented with photography (as exhibited below) nor do I have the patience when it comes to chocolate chip pumpkin bread. Also, I don't make my own recipes. However, I did take a picture of the finale as well as attempt a fall still life. I think I should stick to baking.

Anyway. If you want to make it. here is the recipe I use.

Caveats:

• I don't use the whole wheat flour (who wants to make things healthier anyway? Come on.). I just do three cups of regular flour.
• This recipe makes muffins, which are delicious. I did not have muffin tins in my apartment so I substituted and made two 9x5 bread loafs. If you choose to do this, just leave them in for longer. I would say...until they look done. Ha! 

et voila! Zi finished product!

My (lousy) attempt at a still life. I apologize for making your eyes burn. 

 Happy autumn! And happy eating! Love, Caitlin

P.S. the book leaning against the sunflowers is This Book is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All by Marilyn Johnson.

You know, in case you were curious.