A back to school treat
September 12, 2009 | 6 Comments I'm not a writer and yet I have this blog. This creates quite a bit of anxiety for me. I often find it so hard to get down exactly what I want to say, to convey what I'm feeling, especially when I'm excited about something I've baked. I want to be able to describe it perfectly, recount how those that tasted it reacted, the mishaps or good-haps I encountered while making the dish. You know, all the things that food bloggers write about. And so, because I have trouble letting my words flow to the paper, or laptop, I find myself staring at my blank computer screen more than I like to admit. I want to be consistent, I want to share all that I bake, so damit, I'm going to write when the moment strikes me, even if it happens to be on my lunch break at work. Shhhhhhh.
I made these mini meyer lemon loaves a few weeks back as a welcome back to school treat for Matt's co-workers. Kids dread going back to school in the fall and I've learned (from being married to a teacher) that teachers dread it almost as much. So I thought I'd make a little something for him to bring in. And I had just so happened to discover that same week that the lemon tree in my parents yard produces Meyer lemons! Where the hell have I been the past 27 years?!
So in my own little homage to Julia Child, I made her lemon loaves from Baking with Julia. I was quite proud of myself since this was my first Julia recipe (kind of ashamed to admit that, especially since I bought this cookbook almost six months ago). The batter was incredibly easy to make. I ended up having to make two batches as I didn't have quite enough mini loaves from the first batch and I didn't have to reference the recipe the second time around, that's how easy it is to make. Making mini loaves also meant I had an excuse to go out and buy more bakeware. Aren't the mini loaf pans cute? I'm accumulating quite the collection of mini anything.
And so on the first day back to school, I sent Matt off with these little mini loaves. He reported back that they were thoroghly enjoyed by all. I would have liked to put a lemon icing on them, just to give them a little more moisture and an extra kick of lemon. But then I might not have been able to wrap them up so prettily. 
Recipe can be found here.
Reader Comments (6)
You wrapping is so pretty, with the twine and the little purple labels. So cute!
And the lemon loaves look sooo good. I've been doing so much baking with chocolate and cinnamon lately that something citrusy sounds like it would be a great change of pace. The loaves look really moist too... Yum.
I also agree that mini-loaf pans are awesome. I own two of them myself, and I find that they make the perfect size loaf for gift giving.
These are cute - the little signs are extra cute! I know how you feel about getting all your thoughts out, I'm not much of a writer myself...
Daydreams of Baking: Thanks! I definately don't go to that level of detail with packaging for all things I bake. But its fun to do on occasion.
Anita: There's a reason why I didn't major in English :-) I guess practice makes perfect.
I think you are a wonderful writer- don't short yourself! I enjoy reading your posts and your baking is beautiful! Hopefully I will be inspired to be more diligent about posting on my blog as well! Keep up the good work!
Hi,
I just found your blog and really like it. Despite how you feel, I just wanted to tell you that I don't think there's anything at all lacking in your writing! Looks to me like you're doing just great. And your little lemon loaves are truly adorable. I'm bookmarking the recipe right now! I look forward to visiting again.
Jane
What a good wife/teacher-supporter you are! I loooove lemon desserts, and these mini loaves are absolutely adorable.