Hobo Bread

Off again tomorrow for the Ladies Only trip to the Itchas.  I can hardly believe how quickly time is passing this summer!  We've only been home for a few days in between rides this time, and of course that has been jam packed with 'catch up'.  The guys are doing really well haying at Five Mile.  The ground is painfully rough, but producing good hay.  Sure sounds like filling in some rock holes has to become a high priority!

  

The boys had an amazing time while I was away, and spend most of it with their Auntie Sylvia and cousin Kara in Williams Lake.  

I'll be posting some more of their photos as soon as I can get a bit more organized.  (I desperately need a clone!)  This time they are staying with a friend in Tatla Lake and going to visit their Grandpa Eric as well.  They are a bit sad that I am leaving again so soon (hard on a momma's heart!) but are taking it well and looking forward to our school shopping trip when I get back.  

    

I'm still working on my 'food packing' post, but meanwhile I thought I'd follow through with a request for a favorite dessert recipe.  

This is delicious and hardy and freezes very well.  

Hobo Bread

3 cups raisins (can include dates)

4 tsp soda 

3 cups boiling water

     Mix together and allow to soak for one hour.  

Add 2 tbsp oil

          1 tsp vanilla

Stir or sift together

     4 cups flour

     2 cups sugar

     1 tsp salt

     2 tsp cinnamon

     1 tsp cloves

     1/2 tsp allspice 

Add to wet mixture.  Mix well and divide into 3 tall, well greased and floured 1# coffee tins, or bread pans.  Bake for 1 1/2 hours 325 degrees.  

So cheers everyone, and all the best for the next week!