Baking Strawberry Bread

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A fresh bowl of strawberries will inspire anyone to spend an afternoon baking!

Lately, I have been on fresh bread kick and cannot seem to pass up purchasing a loaf when in the local bakery. But, nothing compares to the smell of freshly baked bread permeating throughout your home. There is something deliciously rustic about baking your own bread, which is a treat the entire family can enjoy.

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{Freshly chopped pecans, eggs and strawberries in sugar ready for baking}

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The other day while in the grocery store I noticed an enticing display of fresh strawberries and was drawn to purchasing a few pints, and knew immediately that I wanted to make this recipe from my childhood, fresh strawberry bread.

Strawberry Bread Recipe
2 ½ cups of sliced fresh strawberries
3 1/8 cups of all purpose flour
1 ½ cups of white sugar
1-½ cups of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
1 heaping teaspoon of baking soda
¼ cups of vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup of chopped pecans
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Happy Mother’s Day

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My beautiful mother {Irene} who is pregnant with me, along with my handsome father {Arthur}!

Mom is still the most stylishly elegant woman I know, she possessed an inner strength to nurture and raise seven children without question or regret. Kept an absolutely tasteful home and was a most gracious hostess. Mom always had a hot meal on the table every night to comfort everyone after a trying day at school or work, and still found time to volunteer her services at church, the PTA or within the community. I continue to look to mom for balance and harmony when necessary, as she is and will always be my sincerest role model.

Happy Mother’s Day to my chic older sister {Sheila}, my gorgeous niece {Shana} and my fabulous friends {Quy, Marly, Terlene and Veronica} who all have the most cherished job in the world…being mom, I admire each of you greatly.

With lots of love and kisses,
K