That's wonderful! It sounds like you and your neighbor have such a thoughtful, supportive relationship. How lovely of her to make you bread. And what a great gesture to tell her the good news, I bet that made her day. That breadmaker you found sounds like a great addition to your kitchen. Once you get started with it, you’ll be amazed at how fresh, homemade bread changes everything—cornbread and seedy loaves are great places to start!

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’ll try to keep the recipes and pictures coming, especially knowing they brighten your day after all that hard work. I always admired carpentry; I grew up watching a house being built, and I still remember those who built our family house. You’ve got me thinking of a nice hearty multigrain recipe now. Let me know how your breadmaker adventures go. 😊💗