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I’ve had a craving for bread lately. There is something so soothing about the process of kneading and rising, of the warm smell of yeast working with flour. I have yet to perfect baguettes and more complicated forms of bread, but focaccia I can do. This recipe has infinite variations, but I love the sweetness of the grapes with the scent of rosemary and the toasty walnuts. It would make a great accompaniment to a simple pasta, but A. and I had it for dinner the other night with a big salad and a plate of olive oil for dipping and called it a night. As a note: this bread requires a starter which needs to be made the day before you plan to serve it — it only takes a couple of minutes to  throw together but does require some advance planning. Continue reading →