Friday, May 8, 2009

Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Bread and Gary Holt Pottery

Food Librarian - Martha Stewart Pumpkin Bread
Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Bread

I love baked good. I mean, I have a baking blog! I seriously love baked goods.

But I l-o-v-e pottery and ceramics.

And if I can combine the two, I'm there.

During my mini-break, I stopped in at Gary Holt's studio in Berkeley. He has some amazing stuff and he is able to do crossword puzzles in ink! My friend Sumi has a bunch of his pieces at her place.

Gary Holt Ceramic Tray
It was a struggle to pick, but I finally decided on this piece. It is a beautiful platter that perfectly fits a loaf of bread! My photos don't do it justice at all...be sure to check out Gary Holt's website for professional photos of his work!

Food Librarian - Martha Stewart Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread from the Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook book. This is a great book to add to your collection. Great photos and OCD quality instructions.

Food Librarian - Martha Stewart Pumpkin Bread
My bread didn't turn out great and I don't blame Martha. I blame my flour...it was clumpy and I should have sifted it before using it. I ended up overmixing a quick bread. And overmixing...that's bad. I'll definitely try the recipe again in the future...as I need to keep loaves on this pretty piece of pottery!

Gary Holt Pottery - Berkeley, CA
Gary Holt Pottery Studio
1449 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 527-4183

If you are in the East Bay, check it out!
Also, a few doors down is Mary Law Pottery. I bought something from her too...that piece will be on the blog soon!

21 comments:

  1. MJMay 8, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    ooh! this is lovely! you've got my mouth watering!

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  2. UnknownMay 8, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    What a gorgeous piece! I have that Martha Stewart book and it's fantastic.

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  3. eatme_deliciousMay 8, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Ohhh you're making me lust after pottery!! Beautiful plate. The loaf looks yummy too. =) I love pumpkin loaf.

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  4. Susan CMay 8, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    That platter is the perfect choice.

    For me, Food Appreciation = 50% Presentation + 50% Taste

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  5. IreneMay 8, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Oooooh beautiful! I like the Dorie Greenspan pumpkin muffins recipe (only I make in a loaf pan).

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  6. KarenMay 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    That's a beautiful piece! Bread looks good, too ;)

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  7. Heather S-GMay 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    OOOOOhhhhh...I love the pottery, too! And the bread ;)

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  8. SaraMay 8, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Mmmm, I love pumpkin bread! Looks delicious...love your photos!

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  9. DeeMay 8, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    good gravy that pumpkin bread looks AMAZING .... i want a slice sooo bad! it looks so creamy .. ahh conjures memories of my mums pumpkin butter she makes in fall .

    mmm luscious!

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  10. PamelaMay 9, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    The bread does look really pretty on the pottery, though!

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  11. PearlMay 9, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    ooh the pumpkin bread looks so moist!

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  12. KerstinMay 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    What a lovely pumpkin bread :)

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  13. DiMay 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    What a gorgeous platter! It sounds like you had a wonderful break.

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  14. BrenMay 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    starbucks is not a place i like to support to much, but the pumpkin bread is really good, and worth every penny! urs looks just as yum, and probably better!

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  15. Mermaid SewsMay 10, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Man, can't believe I haven't heard about this place (ok that's not true I live in a cave) but will definately have to check it out.

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  16. AmandaMay 11, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Well the bread LOOKS gorgeous! Sorry it didn't turn out how you wanted. It's funny, pumpkin is not something you too much of until fall, then you made this and I made cookies last week (haven't blogged them yet)! LOL

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  17. ElianaMay 11, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    These are some great looking pieces. I love the earthy colors.

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  18. ICook4FunMay 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and left me a message at my rainhow jelly posting. I just love your blog and love everything your posted here. Looking foward to try out some of your recipes.

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  19. steph- whisk/spoonMay 12, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    love that plate...the crackly, speckled look is just beautiful!

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  20. LindaMay 14, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Love that piece of pottery...so gorgeous! A perfect pedestal for your beautiful baked creations.

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  21. LoraMay 29, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Agnes had been saying for months that we needed to meet and today was that day...so good to meet you. She kept saying we had much in common and now I read this? That you love pottery? We must have been separated at birth. I have a small pottery/dish addiction - the only thing that keeps me from completely going nuts is space! And if the pumpkin bread recipe is the same one of Martha's that I have, it's worth making again. It's the only pumpkin bread I make...

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