Encouraging Hearts and Home: Baking Bread

With the arrival of March I'm hoping for some warmer weather.  In the meantime we are still focusing on comfy and cozy and nothing say comfort to me quite like baking some homemade bread.  I was struck by the different varieties of bread that were shared at last week's party and decided to feature them this week.  I hope you like them!

And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

 

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!



Most viewed from last week:




Some of my favorites from last week:

English Honey Loaf by Little Frugal Homestead



Carrot Cake Banana Bread by Scratch Made Food 



Yes, It's Homemade by A Day of Small Things 



Use the form below to share your family-friendly posts this week, and please consider these nice things you can do:

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  • Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
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  • Join us every Thursday!
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Comments

  1. Handmade in IsraelMarch 3, 2022 at 5:15 AM

    What a delicious looking post! Thank you for hosting.

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  2. Mom's Small VictoriesMarch 3, 2022 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks for hosting! It's my first time stopping by!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:47 AM

      So glad you decided to stop by and join us!

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  3. Kim CarberryMarch 3, 2022 at 6:40 AM

    Ohh! I love the sound of the English Honey Loaf and I think I need to try making the Carrot Cake Banana Bread! Yum, yum! x

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:47 AM

      We just had some carrot cake muffins this week and they were so good!

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  4. UnknownMarch 3, 2022 at 7:13 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  5. MelissaMarch 3, 2022 at 7:20 AM

    Thank so much for featuring my English Honey Loaf this week! I have definitely been baking with all this cold weather. I am ready for Spring though!
    Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:47 AM

      You're welcome! I am so ready for spring...

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  6. Michele MorinMarch 3, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    March snow day!
    Maybe I will bake some bread...

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 3, 2022 at 8:33 AM

    Homemade bread sounds great and I can't wait to look at those recipes. I hope you enjoy the end of the week and weekend Joanne.

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  8. AnnMarch 3, 2022 at 8:55 AM

    There's nothing better than homemade baked bread - it's all we eat. Lovely to see my trinket box was the most viewed!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:48 AM

      It is beautiful! I love those vibrant colors you picked.

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 3, 2022 at 8:58 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  10. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 3, 2022 at 9:43 AM

    Thank you for the great features, Joanne and for hosting. May you have a happy week!

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  11. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!March 3, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    How fun to see my own Carrot Cake Banana Bread listed! Thank you and thanks for hosting, have a great week ahead.

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 3, 2022 at 12:31 PM

    Hi Joanne
    Love all the features and joining the fun Linky party every week! Thanks!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:50 AM

      You're welcome! Thanks for joining us, Pat.

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  13. Tea With JenniferMarch 3, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    All those breads look delicious Joanne. Thankyou for hosting.
    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 3, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    Now there's something I haven't made in awhile. Thanks for sharing.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  15. Amy JohnsonMarch 3, 2022 at 5:39 PM

    Oh, nothing is better than homemade bread! Thanks for the party!

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  16. Tamar SBMarch 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM

    Now I want to go bake!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 6:51 AM

      LOL. It does make me want to whip up something yummy in the kitchen.

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  17. Sparkles and LattesMarch 4, 2022 at 1:59 PM

    Those loaves of bread look really good. I love fresh homemade bread!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2022 at 8:52 PM

      We do too! We just had some homemade bread/rolls tonight that Alec brought home from school.

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  18. HollyMarch 7, 2022 at 5:55 AM

    I have never tried making bread- I might have to try- you are inspiring me with this post!

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