Maybe it’s true what Taylor says — some things shimmer quietly, like opal in the light or bread rising in a warm kitchen. This loaf didn’t need glitter, just Galveston-brewed Oktoberfest beer and a little patience to become something golden and good. Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 77 of 457 is Beer Bread—made with local Galveston-brewed Oktoberfest beer—and here’s how it turned out. The crust baked crisp, the inside stayed tender, and the beer added a mellow sweetness that tasted like fall on the island. It was humble, a little sparkly in spirit, and exactly the kind of loaf that reminds you beauty doesn’t have to shout to be seen. 380 recipes to go! Gracefully yours, 🫶🏻 Jeanie Jo LTKHome LTKSeasonal