I think that this Ceramic Dog is made in Japan. That it dates from the late 1940's to early 1950's. It is cute and very nicely painted.

Easy 4 Ingredient Bread

From Food Language

With only four ingredients and no kneading, this bread delivers a crispy crust and a pillowy-soft interior that practically melts in your mouth. The secret is a simple overnight starter called biga that adds incredible depth of flavor and aroma. If you think baking bread is hard or time-consuming, this recipe will prove you wrong - it's minimal effort, maximum reward. Ingredients: For the starter (biga):

• Water - 3 tbsp. + 1 tsp. (50ml)
• Fresh yeast - ¼ tsp. (1 g) or dry yeast - ⅛ tsp
• Bread flour - ¾ cup (100g)

For the dough:

• Water - 1 cup (250ml)
• Bread flour - 1¾ cups (220g)
• Whole wheat flour - ¾ cup (100g)
• Salt: 1 tsp. (6 g)

In this video, I'll show you how to make this incredible bread from scratch, using just 4 basic ingredients (flour, water, yeast and salt). The slow fermentation gives it a deep, complex flavor that lingers with every bite, making it taste like way more effort went into it than actually did. It's the kind of bread that disappears before it even cools down. Remember, the joy of cooking is in the process as much as in the final product. So, let’s enjoy the process together and make some delicious bread! Happy baking!

The Video can be found on Pinterest, under Food Language.

Ghiradelli Brownie Mix

 

My personal favorite is the dark chocolate mix. 

I like to mix in some dark chocolate chips.

When searching for a boxed brownie mix that could pass as homemade, the chefs we spoke to steer clear of anything overly sweet or artificial-tasting. 

Instead, they look for boxed brownie mixes that deliver:

• Rich chocolate flavor
• Moist and chewy texture
• Clear instructions
• The option for additions, such as chocolate chips or caramel.

• All four of the chefs agreed: Ghiradelli makes the best boxed brownie mix.

  "Ghirardelli is known for its premium chocolate, and this translates beautifully into their brownie mix, what sets Ghirardelli's brownie mix apart is its use of high-quality cocoa and chocolate chips. The result is a brownie that has a deep, intense chocolate flavor and a wonderfully dense yet moist texture. The chocolate chips in the mix melt perfectly, adding pockets of extra chocolaty goodness throughout the brownie. This attention to quality ingredients truly elevates the baking experience."

  Ghiradelli’s Premium Brownie Mix line comes in a variety of flavors, which vary by retailer. They all contain sugar, flour, and cocoa. 

  
  

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Strong Heart

 

Don't let anyone tell you that it is a bad thing to feel things deeply.

A full Heart is a strong heart and being soft doesn't make you weak.

Being soft and loving makes you radiant.

You deserve all the love in the world  and so many good things.

Andre Sólo

Cofounder of Highly Sensitive Refuge

Healing Takes Time